Application


Important note to potential applicants...

This program involves hard work and dedication.

The profession of Zookeeping is for the person who

wants to dedicate their life to professional animal care.

You must be willing to work hard and follow instructions.

If you feel you are willing to meet the challenge,

we welcome your application.


Admission Requirements


All persons applying for admission to the Cat Tales Zoological Training Center must be a minimum of 18 years of age and be a high school graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or greater.


All applicants must demonstrate freedom from physical handicaps which would affect their ability to safely and satisfactorily perform the responsibilities required of all Zoological Training Center students. Students must provide proof of a recent physical examination, tetanus shot and tuberculosis test.


Any applicant owning personal pets must provide proof of current health certificate and shot records for each pet currently living with that applicant. (At no time will personal pets be allowed on the park grounds) .



Admission Procedures


NEW STUDENTS

1. Obtain an application from the Cat Tales Zoological Park, N. 17020 Newport Hwy, Mead, WA. 99021; contact us at our facility by dialing (509) 238-4126 or


2. Return application and registration fee of $50.00 to the admissions office, located at the same address as the park.


3. Request and return a copy of your transcripts for both your high school (or a copy of G.E.D. completion) and any previous college(s) attended, to the admissions office. Proof of technical status will suffice, if practical.


4. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from employers or teachers for the program.


5. Submit proof of a recent physical examination, tetanus shot and tuberculosis test.


6. The last step to acceptance is an in person or phone interview that will determine the acceptance or rejection of the applicant. Prior to the personal interview all of the above mentioned items must be on file at the Zoological Training Center. (It is advisable to find out if those things are on file, after mailing them off.)


7. Final notice of your acceptance (or refusal) will be sent to you in letter form. Any specific requirements of applicants will be included.


Limited Enrollment


Class size for each quarter is limited to 20 students. This provides an instructor, student ratio average of 1 to 5.