To arrange a study at Twycross you need to:

- First read the excellent research information on the BIAZA website www.biaza.org.uk

- Have an idea for a study. Have done some reading and have a good plan of what you would like to do.
- Contact the research co-ordinator by post or by email well in advance of the planned study, to discuss your ideas. If they are not entirely possible we can help with suggestions for refinements.
- Arrange a visit if possible. You will find it helpful to see the facilities and meet the keepers.
- Once you have finally decided on a study, send a completed research application form. (Click here)
- Wait for us to contact you. Approval should take just a week or so if the above process has been followed, but may take several weeks. We can then arrange a start date that suits you and the keepers.

Once you have finished you will be asked to give a short summary of the research you have carried out and provide us with a copy of the finished research project when you complete it, with unrestricted copyright. This will be held in our library for use by staff and other students. You will always be credited if it is referenced.
Twycross zoo must be credited in the main body of your report and any subsequent publications. Co-authorship of papers may be requested if the zoo staff make a significant academic contribution.

Entrance to the zoo is free for students while they are carrying out research and for preliminary visits, as long as these have been organised with the research co-ordinator in advance. We can help with advice on finding local accommodation if necessary but it is limited.


Please read through the application form and guidelines carefully before completing the form. If there are any questions you can email us prior to sending your form in. The included guidelines enable you and the keepers to get the most out of the time you will spend here. Please be aware that while we are keen to encourage research here, the every day duties of the keepers come first.