Jonathan McFarlane

Animal Keeper – Birds, Herpitiles And Invertebrates Section at Twycross Zoo

Jonathan Mcfarlane is an experienced animal care professional currently serving as an Animal Keeper in the Birds, Herpitiles, and Invertebrates Section at Twycross Zoo since April 2022. Prior to this role, Jonathan worked as an Aviculturist at Birmingham Botanical Gardens from April 2015 to April 2022, where responsibilities included the daily care of a diverse array of species such as birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, small mammals, and koi carp, as well as collaborating with veterinarians to update and establish high-quality dietary plans. Jonathan's educational background includes a degree in Avian Egg Incubation and Aviculture from the Durrell Conservation Academy and a BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Animal Management from Solihull College & University Centre.

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