The Work and Education of A Zookeeper

To reach this Science Career this is what accomplishments you have to make in order to be a successful zookeeper. The educational requirement for being a zookeeper vary but the first step, which is most obvious, is a high school education. Most often you need a college degree in zoology, biology, or an animal-related field. Some of the animal care experience such as a zoo volunteer or intern is helpful. There are many colleges around the world that will help you reach this goal on becoming a zookeeper. You can find a job in this area most often at a zoological park, sometimes some observatory labs for animals will need a zookeepers help.

Wages are relatively low considering the training and education which is usually required. Although this career has become more popular over the past few years the zoo work continues to expand and is promising for both men and women. Job advancement is also possible, if necessary, but more limited than some other careers requiring a college degree. There are many positions to be filled pending on education.

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