Ross Borradaile

I am Zimbabwean born currently living and working in South Africa. I have an Advanced Diploma in Conservation and Wildlife Management and approximately 3 years of work experience in wildlife management. I am passionate about wildlife and conserving their environment as well as a keen interest in the rehabilitation of flora and fauna species. I am constantly looking for ways to improve my understanding of the environment and learning about various aspects of my chosen field. I am open to new experiences that will help drive me forward. I have done advanced courses in snake identification and handling, rehabilitation and parasitology of urban wildlife with an advanced course in bat handling, basic survival and identification of wild foods and bush medicine and level 1 in first aid. I am an active person, having swum competitively throughout my childhood accumulating provincial colors in Lifesaving and open water swimming for several years. I maintain this active lifestyle now by participating in a water polo league and enjoy hiking and cycling.

• 3 years as an assistant farm manager at Letamo Game Farm
• 3 years experience as a volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic at Friends of Free Wildlife
• 2 years experience as a data collector and educational programmer at Integralis
• 7 years experience as a coach at a primary school at Northwest Christian School

• Advanced Diploma in Conservation and Wildlife Management from the University of South Africa
• FGASA Level 1 from Bushveld Training Adventures
• Completed 2 years of a BSc Zoology and Human Physiology at the University of Johannesburg
• Completed Matric with a Bachelor's Degree pass and Trinityhouse High School

I also have certificates in:

•  Level 1 first aid
• Firearm Management: Handle and Use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes
• Firearm Management: Handle and Use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine
• Firearm Management: Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000
• Advanced Venomous Snake Handling
• Advanced First Aid Course for Snakebite
• Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling
• Advanced Driving: 4x4
• Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation
• Basic Parasitology for Wildlife
• Pain and Wound Management for Wildlife
• Bat Rehabilitation
• Hygiene Awareness
• Basic Survival; Wild Foods and Bush Medicine