Zoo keeper - South Africa
This is the line for you who love animals! This year will give you unique experiences with many different animal species, from reindeer to cheetahs! Maybe you dream of going full speed with a dog sled, or close contact with lynxes and snakes? On the Animal Care Line you will have that dream come true, but with the magnificent nature of Hallingdal as the setting. On our line trip to South Africa you will be able to meet animals such as leopard and zebra up close, and maybe even swim with elephants!
We spend time both at Langedrag and in Bjørneparken, as well as at local farms, stables, horse centers and dog boarding. The days are varied and exciting! You will be involved in, among other things, herding and gathering sheep, caring for reptiles, milking, dog sledding, herding reindeer, and you will have the opportunity to work with cheetahs and servals in South Africa.
You will also get to join in training various animals such as dogs, goats, donkeys, reindeer and calves. We look at "kind" training methods such as shaping, clicker and husbandry, training animals should be fun for both us and the animals!
During the year we will cook food based on locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking. We will both make cheese and cook dinner together.
In addition, we are going on great trips. Skiing, canoeing, climbing and cycling await. The highlight of the year is probably the trip to South Africa, where we visit the Cheetah Experience. Here you really get up close and personal with wild animals. The feeling of sitting with your hand on the back of a cheetah grazing is very special, and here you will have experiences that will leave a mark.
We also have plenty of time to socialize and enjoy ourselves. A year with us should inspire and, not least, give you space to reflect on who you are and what you want.
Welcome to an exciting year in safe surroundings at our folk high school here in Gol!
Practical information
Animal care is for those who want to get up close to various animals, both in Hallingdal and through a trip to a country in Europe. The year is divided so that we have three line days a week, except for four weeks (the line weeks) where we are on tour the whole week.
Price for the school year 25/26:
Price all year round : NOK 147,000
Price half-year course winter/spring: NOK 78,000
The loan fund provides a loan of NOK 151,690 for the school year 25/26 . 60 percent of this sum is a loan, 40 percent is a loan that will be converted into a scholarship when you are approved for your year at folk high school. To have a loan converted into a scholarship, you cannot have undocumented absences that exceed 10 percent.
Compared to a year of study, a year at a folk high school is cheaper. Everything is included; food, electricity, internet, rent, academic activities and travel. On some line trips you buy your own lunch.
Start: August 24/January 3
Ends: mid-May
Do you have any questions? Please contact us at
edda@hallingdalfhs.no or phone: 936 80 890
Join us for great experiences as a zookeeper in Hallingdal!
Equipment list
The equipment you need to have for the start of school is the following:
- Coverall suit (collectively purchased or similar for use in barns etc.), possibly other barn clothes. Nice with possible change
- A scout hat or cap can be nice in the barn
- Thermal suit or other warm clothing for outdoor use
- Boots for use in barns and stables
- Good boots to wear (mountain hiking, etc.)
- Sleeping bag
- Good, warm clothes for outdoor use - both autumn, winter and spring
- Rainwear
- Feel free to also bring skis, sleds, etc. if you have them.
Line travel abroad
WE ARE TRAVELING TO SOUTH AFRICA:
Trip to South Africa where we work voluntarily with animals at Cheetah Experience
Remember to have this ready when you start school:
- Valid passport for at least one year in the future
- Travel insurance
- European Health Insurance Cards
- Contents/equipment insurance
Teacher
Edda Charlotte Bøhn is a teacher at Dyrepasserlinja. She is from Oslo, but now lives in Nesbyen. Edda is educated in animal husbandry, in addition to being a horse masseur. Edda has worked as a teacher in equine subjects and nature management in upper secondary school, and has also been animal manager at Langedrag. Edda is interested in animal welfare and behavior, and often takes courses to stay up to date on training different animals. Edda herself has two horses and a dog.
If you have any questions about the Animal Care Line, please contact Edda at edda@hallingdalfhs.no
