I have always loved animals, there was something about the natural world that I was so drawn to. I began horse riding, and I knew right then and there that I wanted animals in my life in some way. 

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My first job was at a stables, it was a Sunday job that I did when I was in high school. During which time, I was also attending college. It was something my school did, we had different ‘pathways’, that allowed us to choose what would be most beneficial for our future careers. I chose Pathway 5, which was ‘Animal care’. As they couldn’t teach this onsite at school, we went to college to do this. So, my last 2 years of high school, also meant my first 2 years of college.

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By the time I got my GCSE and Level 2 Animal Care qualifications, I had decided I wanted to be a zookeeper. I went to college, carried out volunteering in a variety of places, from working with domestic cats through to working with rhinos and giraffes.  I continued on to studying at university, working in a retail store, and carrying on my voluntary work anywhere I could. During my time in college and university, I had travelled to Spain, Prague, Amsterdam, and South Africa. Talking to keepers, conservationists, scientists and sharing knowledge and experience with people who were just like me.

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Once university had finished, I had a summer of working in my retail position, then I left for South Africa. During my 2 months there, I met people that inspired me, worked alongside scientists, conservationists, enthusiasts and watched as humans helped in the fight against animal extinction. I want to join this fight, to be the voice for the voiceless, to make sure that the species I see today are the species that future generations see in years to come.

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Ever since this trip, I have continued on my journey. Completing my MSc in Conservation, researching technologies in conservation and how that will benefit birds, becoming a TEFL certified teacher so that I can help people achieve their goals. I started this blog so that the bridge between my paths can be joined as one.

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Here you will find blog posts on what is happening in the world of conservation, how I am where I am and where conservation, technology, sustainability, and the natural world is going next.