WARRINGTON biology students from Priestley College have enjoyed a visit to some of the most ecologically diverse parts of the world.  

With 20 students travelling to Ecuador and 13 to Eswatini, the students worked on rehabilitating animals with veterinarians and conservationists, as well as learning about local culture and how to track animals and identify species. 

Warrington Guardian: During both trips there was an opportunity for Priestley College students to meet local people and find out about their culture.During both trips there was an opportunity for Priestley College students to meet local people and find out about their culture. (Image: Priestley College)

Ctudent Sophie Weston, who was part of the group in Ecuador and went to Penketh High School, said of the trip that "It was the most incredible, eye-opening experience I have ever been a part of".

Biology tutor Louise Naidu, who organised the trips, has already secured funding for a similar trip next year. Naidu said that the trip was "something they will never forget and I have no doubt that many of these students are the conservationists and ecologists of the future."

Among those collecting data in Eswatini was Reece Delamere, who also studies Environmental Science alongside Geography at Priestley College.

The experience, he said, had confirmed he would like to work in conservation after university.