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Restoration work to begin at Aquarium
Monday, August 28, 2017

Work to repair hurricane damage at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo from the past few years is due to begin on September 5 and will last about a month.


BAMZ: Restoration Work On Property Foreshore
Monday, August 28, 2017

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] have advised that work will soon begin to restore the property’s foreshore area on Tuesday, September 5 which has been damaged by hurricanes over the last few years.


BZS scholarships handed out
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Akinyi Apopa and Amber Reid are the winners of the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Steinhoff Scholarship for 2017.


Aming stars as Shark Week hits screens
Wednesday, August 09, 2017

Choy Aming’s phone started ringing the moment Shark Week hit Canadian television last month.


Rescued turtle returns to the open sea
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

A loggerhead turtle rescued by divers has been returned to the sea after nine months of care.



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Career fuelled by passion for wildlife
Royal Gazette
Monday, March 07, 2016

Simon Jones
Published Mar 7, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Mar 7, 2016 at 6:40 am)

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Dreaming big: Nesta Wellman, 24, wants to become an explorer and wildlife
photographer after obtaining his master’s degree

Nesta Wellman’s passion for conservation and wildlife runs deep in his veins.

It is a passion that was born on his island home and nurtured during his time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.

Now the 24-year-old naturalist, from Warwick, is looking to pursue a bachelor of science degree in zoo management in England and gain further experience at Chester Zoo.

His ultimate dream remains obtaining a master’s degree in wildlife conservation, working with the Act for Wildlife organisation and then joining National Geographic to become an explorer and a wildlife photographer.

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Happy to help: Nesta Wellman helped to
teach visitors about the zoo’s wildlife

“I am in my final semester finishing my foundation degree in applied animal management at Bridgwater College in Somerset with the degree being offered by Oxford Brookes University,” Mr Wellman said.

“Since enrolling in this programme, the education and support from lecturers have been phenomenal. Once finished I aim to enrol at Chester University and undergo a BSc in Zoo Management and work at Chester Zoo for a few years.

“I have been extremely grateful for the support from family, friends, BAMZ and Ian Walker, whom I consider one of many inspirational role models in my life.”

Mr Wellman began volunteering at BAMZ in 2006 initially helping out in Local Tails and caring for all terrestrial and marine vertebrates and invertebrates.

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Nature lover: Nesta Wellman began volunteering
at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo in 2006

He went on to manage the husbandry and maintenance of marine exhibits, including North Rock Tank, and also worked in the education department teaching visitors about the zoo’s wildlife.

“Being exposed to many activities offered by every department broadened my mind in discovering the wonders of Bermuda’s wildlife,” he said.

“I continue to have great appreciation for the staff; their support has been wonderful and continues to make a difference in the lives of all volunteers.

“I encourage more students interested in any animal-related field to gain experience working at BAMZ to broaden their view of what the animal world is really like.

“It is truly amazing and networking for future careers around the world is excellent.”