If you have a passion for animals and want to work closely with them, becoming a zookeeper can be a rewarding career choice. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to pursue this profession: Earn a high school diploma or equivalent. Develop strong observational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well...
Envision a life filled with the wonders of being a zookeeper.
Step into a world where you forge deep connections with magnificent animals, nurture their well-being, and play a vital role in their conservation.
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Real-world skills
Real-world skills
We provide practical training that uses our current animal population, ensuring that students at all skill levels gain hands-on experience in animal care. Our program emphasizes the importance of animal welfare and health-related skills, teamwork, and relationship-building within a modern zoological facility.
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The Wildlife Center
The Wildlife Center
Our campus is a one-of-a-kind location, serving as both a functioning wildlife sanctuary and a teaching zoo, open to the public year-round. With a focus on carnivores, our students receive hands-on training in the daily care and management of these magnificent animals.
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An active profession
An active profession
Zookeeping is a vocation where the well-being of the animals you are responsible for depend on your attention and care. It's not a job where you can sit back and relax, as the comfort, health, and overall welfare of the animals are at stake.
Learn MorePicture yourself surrounded by the sights, sounds, and joys of working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. As a zookeeper, you embark on a rewarding journey where your passion for wildlife and dedication to their care become the foundation of your everyday life.