Working Wonders: Jodie Whileman, managing partner at The Camel Farm – in pictures

Jodie Whileman is managing partner at The Camel Farm in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Jodie Whileman is managing partner at The Camel Farm in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The 36 year old oversees the animal community that includes tortoises, rabbits, donkeys, goats, turkeys and chickens
The 36 year old oversees the animal community that includes tortoises, rabbits, donkeys, goats, turkeys and chickens
Ms Whileman left her art and studio management role to go full-time at the family-friendly attraction
Ms Whileman left her art and studio management role to go full-time at the family-friendly attraction
The mother of two said she became hooked after a camel trek with the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in 2019
The mother of two said she became hooked after a camel trek with the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in 2019
Ms Whileman spent 15 nights in the desert from the Saudi Arabian border to Global Village, 750km of which was on camelback
Ms Whileman spent 15 nights in the desert from the Saudi Arabian border to Global Village, 750km of which was on camelback
She got to know the camels and learnt how to saddle them
She got to know the camels and learnt how to saddle them
Ms Whileman joined The Camel Farm in August 2022 and has been working full-time at the attraction since June this year
Ms Whileman joined The Camel Farm in August 2022 and has been working full-time at the attraction since June this year
Ms Whileman said the farm has taken in rescued animals, such as rabbits, that people were unable to care for at home
Ms Whileman said the farm has taken in rescued animals, such as rabbits, that people were unable to care for at home
The farm has a total of 40 camels – 12 in the visitor section – five Omani goats, 15 other goats and four turkeys, among other animals
The farm has a total of 40 camels – 12 in the visitor section – five Omani goats, 15 other goats and four turkeys, among other animals
Ms Whileman grew up in the countryside in the UK and was often around farms
Ms Whileman grew up in the countryside in the UK and was often around farms
A good mix of tourists and residents visit The Camel Farm
A good mix of tourists and residents visit The Camel Farm
Ms Whileman takes part in feeding, watering and cleaning the enclosures, and arranges veterinary care
Ms Whileman takes part in feeding, watering and cleaning the enclosures, and arranges veterinary care
Ms Whileman also oversees training new staff
Ms Whileman also oversees training new staff
Goats at the Dubai attraction
Goats at the Dubai attraction
Chickens at The Camel Farm within the enclosure
Chickens at The Camel Farm within the enclosure
Staff with the camels
Staff with the camels