Animal Nutrition

Lion stares at camera as he tucks into red meat while laying on grass

Session Outline

During this talk, the educator will lead a discussion on the specialist nutrition of species at Woburn Safari Park.

This includes how diet sheets are created and monitored and how we use supplementation in our animal’s diets.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • To be able to understand the nutritional requirements of species kept at Woburn Safari Park.
  • To be able to identify the development and importance of diet sheets.

Curriculum Links

Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC (KS5)

  • Animal health and welfare
  • Exotic animal husbandry
  • Nutrition