emily abt

Animal trainer trainee

Hello, I'm Emily!

When I was at school I was called “the animal girl”. My love for animals, especially dogs, has somehow always been there. When I completed my training as an animal keeper in 2021, I got “a walk with the wolf” at the WSC in Ernstbrunn. The enchanting wolf Tala was my first contact with these wonderful animals, and because of my fascination I also started a 6-month internship here in 2022... the beginning of an exciting professional journey here at the WSC.

At the beginning of 2023 I started working at the WSC and helped with various projects. During this time I was also able to help raise Naledi and Thembi. But in 2024 a little dream came true for me to help raise our three sweet wolf puppies Kaya, Meeko and Aiyana, and when I thought it couldn't get any better, I was allowed to start as an animal trainer. So I'm slowly building up relationships with all animals.

Here at the WSC, no two days are the same, and every day you learn something new because every animal is so unique and special with its character. So I'm excited to see where my journey will take me.