TAFE NSW Wauchope students studying Certificate III in Captive Animals complete a weekly practical lesson at Billabong Zoo Port Macquarie as part of their 12month course. 

TAFE NSW students have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the life of a zookeeper which includes assisting in the design of exhibit furnishings, preparing animal diets and aiding in training and conditioning programs the zoo has in place.

Upon graduation, TAFE NSW students will be job-ready and fully equipped to work with a broad range of captive animals using the skills they have learnt while training at Billabong Zoo. 

TAFE NSW students will put their skills into practice with meerkats, fennec foxes and red pandas all part of a new training program offered by TAFE NSW in association with Billabong Zoo.

TAFE NSW Wauchope students studying Certificate III in Captive Animals complete a weekly practical lesson at Billabong Zoo Port Macquarie as part of their 12 month course. TAFE NSW students.