EUROPEA Competition ANIMAL CARE
(May 26, 2026) - (May 30, 2026)
Date:
Travel day: May 26
Competition days: May 27, 28, and 29
Travel day: May 30
Team:
2 Animal Care or Veterinary Paramedic students (note: this is not about medical procedures, but about basic animal care) until the age of 24
1 supervisor/teacher
Challenges (details to follow):
Training animals
Presenting animals
Caring for the following animal groups: fish, birds, herpets, dogs/cats, farm animals
Fee:
€250.00 per team, all-inclusive (accommodation, meals, on-site transportation, excursions, workshops, lectures). Any extra visitors/supervisors €250,00 per person.
Location:
Around Terra MBO in Meppel (direct train from Schiphol Airport to Meppel). We will conduct the challenges at companies, zoos, petting zoos, animal shelters, and schools.
Selection procedure of the sending country:
To be determined by yourself. Some countries send the winner(s) of the national Skills competitions, but a national preliminary round or another form of selection is, of course, possible as well.
As mentioned, details and a detailed description of the challenges will follow.
I’d love to hear from you before 24 October and hope for a good turnout and a sustainable new EUROPEA competition.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Met vriendelijke groet, Kind regards,
Ilse Terpstra
Coordinator International Projects Terra
National Coordinator EUROPEA Netherlands
m: +31 644376255
