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Zooligists are fun!

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CAREER IN ZOOLOGY | HOW TO BECOME A ZOOLOGIST

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ZAA- Zoological Assosiation of America

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international zoos and conservation alliance

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Zoological Association of America (ZAA) promotes responsible ownership, management, conservation, and propagation of animals in privately funded and publicly funded facilities through professional standards in husbandry, animal care, safety and ethics. ZAA has an accreditation program that upholds the highest standards.

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ZSL-Zoological Society of Lond

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Helping people and wildlife live better together

We're ZSL - an international conservation charity driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together and inspiring support for nature.

We've been building stronger connections to wildlife for 200 years. Through our leading Zoos, our innovative conservation work in the field and through the Institute of Zoology, a centre of research excellence, we are passionate advocates for nature and won't stop until we have created a world where wildlife thrives.

Stand up for nature

Climate change and human activity have pushed our precious planet to its limit causing devastating habitat and species loss. When nature loses, we all do.

Urgent action to help people and wildlife live better together, is the only way to save the natural world we love and depend upon. We believe nature can recover - that's where ZSL comes in, and where you can play your part.

Making a difference for wildlife

Together we have the power to restore wildlife globally. We are collaborating with communities, conservationists and scientists across the world to make a meaningful impact for wildlife everywhere. Our insight and evidence-based approach achieves positive change and powers sustainable solutions that work for wildlife, people and the planet.

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The perfect animal gifts

Gifts for wildlife lovers

Every purchase through the online shop directly supports ZSL. You help to fund our science and conservation projects and allow us to look after the animals in our care at our conservation Zoos.

Join the fight for wildlife

Whether it's rescuing pangolins from the clutches of the illegal wildlife trade or replanting over one million mangrove trees, stay up to date with our progress restoring wildlife globally.

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ZSL | A science-driven conservation charity

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We're ZSL - an international conservation charity driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. Become a supporter today.

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Studied Chimpanzies

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Steve Irwin

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How to become a Zooliogist!

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Here are four steps to take if you want to become a zoologist.

Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology

Some bachelor's degree programs in zoology allow for specialization and others are more generalized. Core courses for most programs are general biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Sometimes the biology requirement is divided into courses in molecular and organismal biology. If specialization is allowed or required, options are marine biology, ecology, genetics, animal behavior, or zoo and aquarium science. You can create a specialization by taking certain elective courses in the subject.

With a bachelor's degree in zoology, you can get an entry-level job as a zoologist or wildlife biologist, since there are minimal education and experience requirements. Once you gain more experience, you can move up to higher paying positions. While some entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists conduct research, the majority of professionals need a graduate degree.

Get involved in volunteer work or internships. Not only can volunteering and interning count for college credit, these experiences provide networking opportunities, which help with finding future employment. Spots for internships are limited, so you can boost your chances of being selected by doing volunteer work. A few internships offer a stipend or paycheck to participants.

Step 2: Obtain Employment with a Bachelor's Degree

This step is optional because you may decide to enter a graduate program immediately after graduating from a bachelor's program. Working in the field is beneficial when applying for and completing a graduate degree program. On the other hand, you may find employment and remain in your position without earning a graduate degree.

While zoologists are employed at zoos, they don't do the same job as zookeepers. Zookeepers focus on the care and feeding of zoo animals rather than animal research. Zoologists can also work for conservation organizations and federal agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Step 3: Earn a Graduate Degree in Zoology

Master's and Ph.D. programs in zoology consist of coursework that is similar in subject matter to a bachelor's program, especially if they are offered through the same university. However, graduate-level courses are more advanced and research-oriented. Students may be taught in seminars.

Master's degree programs have a thesis and non-thesis option. In a non-thesis degree program, students need to pass an exam instead of completing a research project. The dissertation is the main focus of a doctoral program. Students are required to carry out original research, record and write about it, and orally defend the research to peers and department faculty members. Examples of research dissertations include wolf spider foraging behavior, toxicity effects of certain chemicals on rainbow trout, and how nutrient availability affects phytoplankton communities.

Step 4: Work as a Zoologist

After completing a master's degree in zoology, you might qualify for a higher-level job with more pay and research opportunities. Teaching and research opportunities are open for those with doctoral degrees. Research at this level is used to develop new ideas and plans for conservation of certain animal species.

Consider joining a professional organization in the field of zoology. Many specialized branches of biology and zoology have societies and associations in which a professional in the field can be a member. As a member, you can read papers written by other professionals, make connections, and learn about workshops or classes for continuing education.

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zoologist career information:  becoming a zoologist

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Zoologist Career Information: Becoming a Zoologist

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Here are four steps to take if you want to become a zoologist. Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology Some bachelor's degree programs in zoology allow for specialization and others are more generalized. Core courses for most programs are general biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.