London Zoo Vets in Action

ranjeetpanesar

5 months ago

On Saturday 8th of February London Mums Magazine sent a young reporter for a day at London Zoo and to experience an interactive journey of being a budding vet.

“I am an 11 year old reporter from London Mums magazine and I am reporting back from attending the new Vets in Action experience from London Zoo! On 8th of February we were invited to preview London Zoo’s fantastic new Vets in Action experience .From Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February, curious youngsters can step into the shoes of a zoo vet. This amazing roleplay will help budding new vets put their animal care skills to the test!

MORE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE:

The experience began by embarking on a make- believe journey, setting off on a ‘plane flight’ to Tsavo West Africa where I got a first hand experience caring for a young rhino and learning why vets check their heart rate, breathing and hydration levels.I was part of a small group of about 10 -12 children where we observed a vet carry out treatment on the rhino, nurturing and caring for it to help regain its strength.

MY OPINION

In my opinion I think the experience itself was very informative and fun,and what’s even better is that after the Vets in Action roleplay is finished you get to explore the zoo and all the amazing animals in it! My favourite part of the zoo was definitely the tigers,lions and penguins!

I RATE THIS EXPERIENCE 8/10“

Vets in Action (Saturday 15 February – Sunday 23 February)

The Vets in Action experience is an interactive journey for budding young vets into the world of animal care and veterinary science at London Zoo.

Visitors begin their mission in the “Departures Lounge”, where they’ll learn about the critical role of veterinary care and their specific tasks for the day. They’ll then assist a vet in the field rescue of a young rhino, carrying out vital checks such as heart rate, breathing and hydration levels.

Returning to London through “customs”, kids will help perform health checks on salamanders rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, gaining hands-on experience in tackling real world conservation challenges. www.londonzoo.org/

Highlights at London Zoo this half-term

The interactive Vets in Action experience
1-year-old Western lowland gorilla infants Juno and Venus
Last chance to see adolescent Sumatran tiger brothers Zac and Crispin before they leave home to start families of their own, now they’re all grown up ??
Baby Golden lion tamarin monkeys and gentle lemurs in the immersive Rainforest Life walkthrough
Asiatic lion family (dad Bhanu and mum Arya, with their cubs Mali, Syanii and Shanti)
Extinct-in-the-wild Socorro doves, who currently have eggs in their nests, almost ready to hatch. London Zoo is working to re-establish this almost-lost species to the wild in 2030, so it can thrive on its native island home again.