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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 1H 22M

Paul Quinn - Life as a Zoo Keeper: Working With Animals & Mental Health | Dreaming The New Dream

from Radio FM88 Australia · host Jeffrey Shaw, Elisa Hererra, Priti Pauline

Paul Quinn (UK) joins Priti Pauline (UK) and Jeffrey Shaw (Australia) on Radio FM88 Australia for an inspiring conversation about Working With Animals & Their Connection With Mental Health: Life as a Zoo Keeper. From growing up in a farming community in Ireland to becoming a Head Keeper at Capel Manor College in London, Paul shares his 20+ year journey with animals. Discover how working with animals provides acceptance, reduces stress, and supports mental wellbeing — a heartfelt story of passion, resilience, and purpose.About Paul Quinn:Paul started as a zookeeper straight after GCSEs and has worked as an Animal Keeper, Practical Instructor in Animal Care, and now Head Keeper. He also cared for his wife during her battle with MS. He’s deeply passionate about animal welfare and environmental education. Contact Paul:[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])Ph: 07515 974 469 (UK) | +44 7515974469 (Overseas)Capel Manor College — London’s leading environmental college with 5 campuses, equipping the next generation with skills to protect wildlife, national parks, and green spaces.Tune in live & on-demand every Thursday:YouTube: @radiofm88australia | @jeffreyshaw88 | @pritipauline-k7yX: @RadioFM88AussieFacebook: Jeffrey Shaw | Radio FM88 Australia | Dreaming The New DreamWebsite: https://radiofm88.com.au Donate/Support the mission: https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now Replay on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon MusicAlexa: "Play Radio FM Eighty Eight Australia"Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Welcome to Dreaming The New Dream 2:30 Paul Quinn Introduction & Early Life in Ireland 8:45 Dream of Becoming a Vet & Work Experience 15:20 Starting as a Zookeeper & 13-Year Journey 23:10 Caring for Wife with MS & Career Break 30:45 Returning to Animals – Keeper, Instructor & Head Keeper 38:10 Animals & Mental Health: Acceptance, Simplicity & Stress Relief 48:30 Capel Manor College – Environmental Education & Wildlife Protection 55:45 Practical Advice for Working with Animals 1:05:20 Q&A & Listener Reflections 1:15:00 Final Wisdom & The New Dream Message 1:20:00 Outro & Call to ActionJoin the conversation — subscribe, like, comment your thoughts, and share Dreaming The New Dream! #DreamingTheNewDream #RadioFM88Australia #PaulQuinn #Zookeeper #WorkingWithAnimals #AnimalWelfare #MentalHealth #ZooKeeperLife #CapelManorCollege #WildlifeConservation #EnvironmentalEducation #NatureHealing #AnimalTherapy #NewEarth #SpiritualAwakening

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