The Born Free Primate Sanctuary’s aim is to provide nonhuman primates a lifelong home and a high standard of care without being needlessly intrusive. The 186-acre sanctuary, located 90 miles south of San Antonio, Texas, is home to over 450 monkeys, many of whom were rescued from abusive or exploitative situations. The focus of animal
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Zoo keeper who is looking for that next step in their career. Set in 25 hectares of tranquil surroundings, Hamilton Zoo is home to more than 600 native and exotic animals. We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team. We are looking for someone
We are currently taking applications for Primate Care Staff volunteers. To apply, you must be in a position to commit to the park full time for a minimum of 9 – 12 months and must have relevant experience in this field. Please note there is no contact with the primates in this position, but you
This role supervises a dynamic team of animal care professionals, ensuring high standards of animal care, health and safety, quality control, and respectful workplace behavior. Responsible for coordination and quality control of daily husbandry routines, team dynamics, animal well-being, public engagement, and tidiness of assigned facilities. This is a working supervisory role over a single
Position Description: We are seeking a research coordinator to assist in the management of the camp, long-term research data, ongoing habituation of the Mwera chimpanzee community, and conservation activities etc. at the Bugoma Primate Conservation Project in Uganda. The Bugoma Forest reserve covers an area of 400km2 in Western Uganda bordering Lake Albert, and has
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) is a rapidly transforming facility reporting to the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). It has an impressive animal collection, a breeding centre as well as a wildlife research centre. The NZG is well placed as an education and awareness platform for visitors comprising of educators, learners, students, special interest
Join our vibrant organisation! As an action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre zoological park,
Launched in 2000, the award winning MSc in Primate Conservation remains the only course internationally to address pressing issues in primate conservation throughout each module. Issues including habitat loss, illegal trade and human wildlife conflict issues as well as ways to mitigate these threats through population management, intervention and education are taught by world leaders who are all active in primate conservation in the field in Asia, Africa including Madagascar, and South America. The innovative and varied coursework provides students with direct training to work in conservation as a practitioner, advocate or academic.
Whether working in the lab, with local conservation groups (including zoos and NGOs), or in the field, you will find yourself in a collaborative and supportive environment, working with international scholars in primate conservation and gaining first-hand experience to enact positive change.
The award winning MSc Primate Conservation, following the Lemurs and Nocturnal Primates pathway, allows students with a particular interest in prosimian primates and night monkeys to focus on their chosen topic within conservation, ecology, cognition, etc.. For decades, Oxford Brookes University has been a world leader in the study of lemurs and nocturnal primates, and this pathway allows students to take advantage of this expertise. The MSc allows students to choose modules relating to the challenges and research opportunities revolving around Lemurs and Nocturnal Primates, including a tailored module to meet the student’s interests. The innovative and varied coursework provides students with direct training to work in conservation or ecology as a practitioner, advocate or academic. The MSc allows individuals working with night monkeys, lemurs, lorises and tarsiers to gain a focus on this evolutionarily important and highly threatened group of primates by completing an original piece of research.
The MSc Primate Conservation, following the Apes in the Anthropocene pathway, allows students with a particular interest in great apes and gibbons to focus on their chosen topic within conservation, ecology, cognition, etc. The MSc allows students to choose modules relating to the challenges and research opportunities revolving around Apes in the Anthropocene, including a tailored module to meet the student’s interests. The innovative and varied coursework provides students with direct training to work in conservation or ecology as a practitioner, advocate or academic.
Whether working in the lab, with local conservation or ecology groups (including zoos and NGOs), or in the field, you will find yourself in a collaborative and supportive environment, working with international scholars in primatology, biological anthropology and conservation biology and gaining first-hand experience to research great apes and gibbons, and where relevant, to enact positive change.
The award winning MSc Primate Conservation, following the Human Primate Interface pathway, allows students with a particular interest in the challenges that occur when primates and humans come face-to-face to focus on their chosen topic within conservation, ecology, etc.
Oxford Brookes University is a recognised leader in the study of the human primate interface, and this pathway allows students to take advantage of this expertise. The MSc allows students to choose modules relating to the challenges and research opportunities revolving around the Human Primate Interface, including a tailored module to meet the student’s interests. The innovative and varied coursework provides students with direct training to work in conservation or ecology as a practitioner, advocate or academic. The MSc allows individuals working on topics such as illegal trade, bushmeat, crop raiding, or ethnoprimatology to produce and original piece of research.
This exciting MSc course covers contemporary issues in primate behaviour, welfare and conservation and will equip you with the latest knowledge and skills required to succeed as a professional researcher.
You will learn about the latest primatology research from active researchers including: primate behaviour and social systems in the wild; primate conservation issues and main threats to wildlife in-situ; ex-situ conservation efforts in sanctuaries and zoos; and job opportunities for primatologists in the UK and abroad.
The course offers an opportunity to carry out a substantial research project in primatology, and is an ideal qualification for those wishing to pursue a PhD in this field. Many MRes students publish their dissertation research in international scientific journals.We have well established networks with field sites worldwide and in the UK. We are the most research-intensive modern university in the UK (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
African ecology and conservation is a course that examines African wildlife conservation efforts. This course consists of 6 units and focuses on the ecology of African predators and non-human primates and, their conservation in situ. The final unit extends your understanding and application of ecology and conservation. It examines human-wildlife conflict in Africa and the rest of the world. Who is this course for? As a level 4 course, it will introduce you to using academic articles in support of further and higher level studies. The course is also valid for CPD and as an introduction to anyone thinking about a change of career into wildlife conservation work. If you are thinking of volunteering in wildlife conservation in Africa, this course will give you a sound basis on which to achieve your aim.
Educational Organization: Maderas Rainforest Conservancy Date Posted: 2019-09-07 Program Description: Are you looking for a primate field school? We are currently accepting applications for our winter 2019-2020 and summer 2020 field courses in Costa Rica. This intensive field course provides experience in studying wild monkeys in a tropical rainforest environment and is excellent preparation for
Hiring Organization: Primate and Predator Project Durham University Date Posted: 2019-08-21 Position Description: The Primate and Predator Project based within the Limpopo Province, South Africa is playing a critical role in the research and conservation of local wildlife. We are looking for a hands-on and passionate research assistant to join our primate team at the
The Born Free Primate Sanctuary’s aim is to provide nonhuman primates a lifelong home and a high standard of care without being needlessly intrusive. The 186-acre sanctuary, located 90 miles south of San Antonio, Texas, is home to over 500 monkeys, many of whom were rescued from abusive or exploitative situations. The focus of animal
The Memphis Zoo has an exciting opportunity with our China Exhibit team. The Zookeeper is primarily responsible for daily husbandry of a collection of animals as it relates to their physiological and psychological well-being as well as providing general maintenance of enclosures and habitats within an assigned exhibit. The Zoo Keeper is also responsible for
Hiring Organization: Stony Brook University Date Posted: 2019-08-03 Position Description: One field assistant needed for The Simien Mountains Gelada Research Project, a study of the behavior, communication, endocrinology, and conservation of wild geladas (Theropithecus gelada) ? a close relative of baboons. All research is conducted at a remote field station located in the Simien Mountains
Educational Organization: Liverpool John Moores University, UK Date Posted: 2019-07-29 Program Description: Learn about primate behaviour, welfare and conservation on this LJMU MSc taught by world-leading experts in excellent facilities in the UK and research sites overseas. Entrance Qualifications: A good 2.1 at BSc level or equivalent Tuition / Fees: Home (full-time, per year): £8,800
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) is a rapidly transforming facility reporting to the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). It has an impressive animal collection, a breeding centre as well as a wildlife research centre. The NZG is well placed as an education and awareness platform for visitors comprising of educators, learners, students, special interest
Hiring Organization: Moroccan association for Protection of Heritage and Barbary Macaques Date Posted: 2019-05-31 Position Description: Language is often thought to be what separates humans from animals. Primates communicate as well regarding external objects through manipulation or the exchange of information about it throughout their lifespans from an early age. By achieving this associative project,
Audubon Zoo is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and innovative professional to grow our Primate Team while we take on some exciting challenges together. Over the last 18 months the team has facilitated seven great ape transfers, is actively managing a newly introduced 1.3 Western Lowland Gorilla troop, and in the coming months will begin
Charity and organisation overview: Wild Futures is the UK charity with the holistic approach that combines an educational, environmental and sustainability remit dedicated to promoting the welfare, conservation and survival of our closest living relatives, the non-human primates; working to end the primate trade and abuse of primates in captivity, promoting the rehabilitation of captive
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals interested in learning about the Animal Care field. Description: Interns focus on the care and husbandry of various primate species while learning about the complexities of primate social structure, behavior and ecology. Interns participate in public talks, animal observations, enrichment sessions, medical procedures as
We are looking for volunteer field assistants to help with ongoing predator research as part of the Primate & Predator Project based at Lajuma Research Centre within the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa. Our study site has supports leopard (Panthera pardus), brown hyaena (Hyaena brunnea), caracal (Caracal caracal), civet (Civettictis civetta), serval (Leptailurus serval) and
The Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) was established in 2008 when their first project, The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC), opened as Malawi’s first wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education centre. Since then LWT has expanded their programmes to include an extensive national environmental education program, a strong force in investigating and combating wildlife crime, and an expansion
The Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) was established in 2008 when their first project, The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC), opened as Malawi’s first wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education centre. Since then LWT has expanded their programs to include an extensive national environmental education program, a strong force in investigating and combating wildlife crime, and an expansion
If you are passionate about animals, especially monkeys and want to make a difference in their lives, then volunteering at IPR is for you. The rewards and benefits are two-fold, we give you an experience of a lifetime and you assist us with the daily care of the animals. Volunteer at IPR and help us
The Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) was established in 2008 when their first project, The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC), opened as Malawi’s first wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education centre. Since then LWT has expanded their programs to include an extensive national environmental education program, a strong force in investigating and combating wildlife crime, and an expansion
