Chris Oldfield
ZooLab Ranger
Licence Number: AAL0136
Chris joined ZooLab in 2022 and works in Wigan and the surrounding areas.
Chris has degree in music, and prior to working at ZooLab, was a teaching assistant for 5 years.
He’s always been passionate about wildlife and conservation and spends his time studying wildlife in areas such as Rainforest. He’s also completed his big cats diploma level 3.
"I’ve previously worked in Namibia, relocating desert lions to keep a safe distance from humans. Working with ZooLab helps me continue my conservation work in the UK."
Bird watcher
Chris loves our feathered friends. He's our resident twitcher and can identify a number of species.
The beat goes on
Apart from animals, Chris' other passion is music! He's been playing drums for over 20 years
Chris in Africa
ZooLab sent Chris to Africa to help protect endangered rhino at Mankwe Wildlife Reserve.
"My favourite ZooLab animals are Ghost, Spirits and Shadow. They are inquisitive, intelligent, and sociable - a joy to have really!"