Through its "Keeper for a day" programme Shaldon Wildlife Trust offers people the chance to roll up their sleeves and really get involved in the daily work of a keeper. They experience close contact with the animals by spending the day helping with food preparation, feeding, cleaning out and anything else that might happen! It's a unique opportunity to learn all about the important conservation work that is done at the Trust and a chance to get close to the wonderful animals that live there.

"Everyone that has taken part in this seems to have got a lot out of it and has gone away inspired to learn more".

Malc Huckvale, a volunteer at the Trust, started as a "Keeper for a Day" and has now decided to change careers. He is now studying animal care at Bicton College and hoping eventually to work with animals full-time, completely different to his previous job in banking.

16-year old Chris Skidmore was given this experience as a birthday present and is now volunteering at the Trust as part of his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Scheme.

For just £50, you can enjoy this fascinating and rewarding experience, or you can give it as a gift to someone special.

The money raised from this unique experience goes directly towards the conservation work of the Trust and the upkeep of the highly endangered species that live there.

For further information on the Keeper for a Day scheme, please contact the Trust on +44 1626 872234 or download the application form in Adobe PDF format.

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