WildGenes Rockhoppers

Join our brand-new short course to learn more about some of the fascinating projects our WildGenes team are involved in and dive into the science that goes on behind the scenes in the only zoo-based conservation genetics lab in the UK, all from the comfort of your own home!

The first in a forthcoming series of deep-dives into the wonderful world of WildGenes, in this programme we offer an introduction to genetics and how they can be used in wildlife conservation, before looking at how this incredible work is applied to conservation efforts for the northern rockhopper penguin.

This fully online programme involves around four hours of learning activities including interactive games, videos, and presentations.

What will you achieve?

1.Enhanced knowledge of Conservation Genetics

2. Deeper understanding of RZSS conservation programmes

3. Understanding of the threats facing Northern Rockhopper penguins

A downloadable certificate of completion will be unlocked when you complete the programme.

Learn in your own time

This programme has been designed to fit into a single working week and involves about four hours of learning. Your voucher purchase gives you access to the programme materials for four months so you can go through at your own pace.

Enrolment onto the programme takes place at the first of every month. If you’re not ready to start yet or buying a ticket on behalf on someone else, let us know and we can help you plan the programme into your year to time with specific holidays, after your exams or as soon as possible!

Who is this programme for?

This programme is specifically designed for students and learners aged 16+.

The programme takes place entirely online on our zoo digital learning environment ZOOdle. You will need access to an internet-enabled device and speakers or headphones to take part. Programme tutors will be available should you need any additional support.

No prior knowledge in any of the areas is needed but a keen interest in animals and conservation helps!

Terms and Conditions:

Vouchers are non-refundable but may be transferred if bought on behalf of someone else before enrolment onto the programme.

Each voucher allows for one person aged 16+ years to be enrolled onto the WildGenes: Rockhoppers programme on the first day of their chosen month.

The enrolled participant must be aged 16+ years for safeguarding and data protection reasons. To learn more about how we use your data at RZSS, please see our privacy policy. 

Our team will reach out to the email address associated with your purchase to arrange access to our Zoo Digital Learning Environment, including allowing you to choose your preferred enrolment month and to transfer the voucher if required.

Access to the programme materials will last for four months from the time of enrolment.

Where the programme involves the use of online forums, the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the programme without refund.

All programme content is copyright of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland unless otherwise stated and any sharing/copying of materials beyond reasonable use for personal learning is prohibited.

All work you submit to the programme remains your own intellectual property.