Shashank's 15-Day Zoo Club Experience Leads to Career Revelation

Shashank Rajesh initially considered biotechnology as his future career. However, his father persuaded him to join the Zoo Club at Bannerghatta Biological Park. In just 15 days, Shashank decided to pursue veterinary science, specializing in wild animals. The Zoo Club has helped many students discover their career paths in a short span.

Shashank Rajesh, once set on biotechnology, found his true calling in veterinary science after a transformative 15-day stint at the Zoo Club at Bannerghatta Biological Park. Persuaded by his father, Shashank joined the club and discovered a keen interest in wild animal care and management.

According to Rajesh G G, Shashank’s father, the experience was designed to expose his son to various career options within pure science. The club's immersive curriculum, which covers everything from animal diet to behavior, played a crucial role in shaping Shashank’s career decision.

'Ever since the Zoo Club started in 2017, every batch had someone who managed to zoom in on their dream job in just 15 days,' said Amala M Anil, Education Officer at Bannerghatta Biological Park. The upcoming session of the Zoo Club will begin on October 13 and is open for registration until October 6. The program charges a registration fee of Rs 1,000, though government school children are exempt.

'I will totally recommend this to anyone who has chosen the science stream and is contemplating various career options. Those 15 days will open a new window of opportunity,' said Shashank Rajesh.