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