Begin Your Path in Wildlife Care & Management
Cat Tales Wildlife Academy provides hands-on vocational training designed to prepare students for professional opportunities in animal care, wildlife management, and conservation education.
The Zookeeping & Wildlife Management Certification Program combines practical experience, structured coursework, and supervised training within a working wildlife sanctuary and teaching zoo.
The full certification program consists of:
- Part One — Introduction to Zookeeping & Facility Operations
- Part Two — Advanced Zookeeping & Wildlife Management
Each part spans 24 weeks for a total of 48 weeks and a minimum of 1,440 training hours.
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Admission Information
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Attendance Requirements
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Grading & Conduct
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Program Completion & Career Paths
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