Karla Pound, 34 years old, is a zookeeper and an expedition leader with an incredible story to tell. Currently with Coral Expeditions, Karla works on large tour boats, taking guests on expeditions through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the world.

Having just finished guiding the Kimberley season in remote north-western Australia, Karla has jumped across to Cape York and Arnhem Land to guide in these incredible natural paradises before heading overseas at the end of the year to continue her adventures in this little-known but exciting profession.

We caught up to talk all about what it’s like to work as a naturalist guide, navigating seasonal contracts and tips for landing your dream job!

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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place!  Tune in each week to talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.  Read a transcript of this episode here and here too!

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