Today Jack is joined by Connor Davies, one of Bristol Zoo’s Engagement and Learning Presenters. He is here to chat about youth empowerment, volunteering, and his pathway in to conservation. First, the duo share some of the perks of being a volunteer and discuss the various doors that these experiences open. They then discuss Connor's current role in the Bristol Zoo education team; the future of Bristol Zoo & the Wild Place Project; and Connor's favourite under-represented species, the Desertas wolf spider – a somewhat spooky, but incredibly beautiful and unique creature!
Other animals mentioned include Lions, Tapirs, Cockroaches and Rats!  
It is also worth noting that this is the first part of a two part special and next week Connor will be back to discuss his work with the Chester Zoo Youth Board. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out! 
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Follow Connor on Twitter: @Connorljd 
Learn more about Bristol Zoo: https://bristolzoo.org.uk  
Learn more about volunteering at Bristol Zoo: https://bristolzoo.org.uk/zoo-information/volunteering
Learn more about the Chester Zoo Youth Board: https://www.chesterzoo.org/corporate-information/governance/chester-zoo-youth-board/ 
Learn more about the Desertas Wolf Spider: https://bristolzoo.org.uk/save-wildlife/conservation-and-research/desertas-wolf-spider-project 
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license