Things You'll Need:
- Academic Counselings
- College Catalogs
- Individual School Requirements And Application
- Career Counseling
- Postage Stamps
- Online Career Search
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Step 1
Volunteer during high school at facilities such as ranches and veterinary clinics, where you can gain firsthand experience caring for animals.
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Step 2
Maintain high grades in high school, especially in science classes.
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Step 3
Ask your high school guidance counselor for a list of colleges that offer a bachelor's degree in zoology or in biological science with a concentration in zoology. Realize that a bachelor's degree is only the first step in this field.
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Step 4
Send for college catalogs before your senior year. Make certain you meet the admissions requirements, and be sure to apply well before the deadline date.
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Step 5
During your college years, gain practical experience at a local zoo by volunteering or through an internship or part-time job. You'll make invaluable contacts through this work.
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Step 6
Be prepared to get a master's or doctoral degree if you want to advance to the position of curator or if you want to do any research work. Include business courses in your electives, even as an undergraduate.












Comments
LittleMeghan said
on 5/23/2008 Ive loved animals since I was a little girl. At first i wanted to be a vet,but then i realized that I was not good with blood and the death of animals (kinda a sensitive person). Then I heard about the ASPCA but thats more law enforcement then well,actually working with animals. I want to be a Vet Tech and a Zoologist. I just don't know how to make that work.
LittleMeghan said
on 5/23/2008 Ive loved animals since I was a little girl. At first i wanted to be a vet,but then i realized that I was not good with blood and the death of animals (kinda a sensitive person). Then I heard about the ASPCA but thats more law enforcement then well,actually working with animals. I want to be a Vet Tech and a Zoologist. I just don't know how to make that work.
Jmcqueen83 said
on 4/27/2008 I myself would like to become a zoologist, but had a rough life growing up, and struggled a lot. I am now 24, way past high school, (yes, I made great grades) and am now trying to find the way to that path.
Jmcqueen83 said
on 4/27/2008 I extremely agree with DoctorJan.
I find the captivity can demoralize animals just as much as humans.
Remember, we ALL are animals whether you accept it or not.
An animal should not be taken from its natural place into an environment which it will constantly be gawked at.
The day when zoos start to realize that being in a polluted city is harming its animals and decides that its best to find ways in which people nor animals will be harmed and able to enjoy one another in harmony is a day that is a victory to me.
Jmcqueen83 said
on 4/27/2008 I extremely agree with DoctorJan.
I find the captivity can demoralize animals just as much as humans.
Remember, we ALL are animals whether you accept it or not.
An animal should not be taken from its natural place into an environment which it will constantly be gawked at.
The day when zoos start to realize that being in a polluted city is harming its animals and decides that its best to find ways in which people nor animals will be harmed and able to enjoy one another in harmony is a day that is a victory to me.