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Loop Abroad: Zoo Medicine in Massachusetts (Veterinary Academy) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Boston, MA, United States;
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Loop Abroad 
Program Description:
Zoo Medicine & Management in Massachusetts 

Experience a week in the life of a working veterinarian as you help zookeepers and vets care for over 100 animals that call the Capron Park Zoo home. You’ll hear from other animal experts about enclosure design and the important role of zoos in conservation around the world.

Prepare for the future
The Capron Park Zoo is on a mission to inspire the public to become more interested in the natural world through their exhibits and outreach programs. During your time in Massachusetts, you can look forward to:
  • Daily field classes on topics including large animal exams, rehabilitation and release, and designing animal enrichment activities
  • Researching and presenting your own Keeper Talk to the visiting public
  • Time in the lab to discover topics including animal first aid, parasitology, and enclosure design
By attending Zoo Medicine & Management in Massachusetts, you can earn up to 40 veterinary hours,a required part of every vet school application.

Program Highlights 
Animal Care Rotations
On your first day at the Capron Park Zoo, you’ll be split into three groups. Each group will take turns rotating through different learning activities on food preparation, enclosure maintenance, and animal enrichment.

Field Classes
The zoo will become a living classroom for you and your fellow attendees as you explore important topics like animal behavioral observations, zoo ethics, and veterinary diagnostics across different areas of the zoo.

Public Outreach
After four full days of exploration at the Zoo, you will research a specific topic pertaining to animal conservation that you’re passionate about and present your findings during your own Keeper Talk with the visiting public!

Farm Visit
Farm animal medicine, including horses, pigs, and cows, is a large veterinary field in the United States and around the world. After you learn more about farm animal physical exams, you’ll visit a local farm to practice what you’ve learned!