Do you need a degree to be a fosterer of zoo animals?
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I'm not really qualified to answer your question but I may be able to point you in the right direction. As to degrees, I'm thinking you'd want something in the biological sciences, perhaps a straight biology degree. I've also heard of smaller schools (usually junior colleges) offering an AA in something called Zoo Animal Technology, but I'm not exactly sure what that would qualify you for.\n\nYou might want to rephrase your question and post it under the sub-category 'Zoology' under the category 'Science & Mathematics.' Hope this helps!
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Moorpark College in California is a good school for animal training, but is only a junior college.  If you want to work in a zoo, you will need a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology.\n\nhttp://www.moorparkcollege.edu/~eatm/
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Science qualifications are a big bonus, you don't have to have a degree in Zoology, but it would probably be a good idea to study it because you'd find it interesting!\n\nThe thing you're going to need most though is determination - there are hundreds and hundreds of people going after just a few jobs. Do everything you can to get experience in school and university - volunteer for everything going, at your local park, nature centre, zoo, go on overseas expeditions. \nIt's also probably a good idea to get some media experience - join the student paper, radio or tv station if your uni has one.\n\nGood luck! (I'll be fighting you for those jobs all the way!)
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ave of 4 years fulltime for undergrad Life Science degree BS, maybe zoology major\n\nPLUS\n\nave of 4 years fulltime of grad school, aka vet school, specialty in Equine, just like MDs do a residency...find vet schools that specialize in horses.\n\nIf you do winter and summer sessions and or overloads each term you can do it faster, but that is tough, esp if you are married,work, have kids and are not the type with a photographic memory and aptitude in the sciences.
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that's harder and harder to do these days.  i would start off at a daycare that doesn't require a degree, they still exist.  then go from there, some places don't necessarily require a degree if you have the experience.
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If you are going to get a bachelors degree in photography, do you have to have a minor as well? I would think that you might want to consider minoring in business management (if you want to own or manage a store) or in animal science (you could learn about basic animal care, etc). \n\nAnother thing to consider is going to a community college or vocational program in animal science or veterinary science. That would give you the background in animal care. Some of these programs also give you some background in business management. The nice thing about community college programs is that they are often available part-time and at night, so if you are working as a photographer you can continue your education conveniently and at reasonable cost. I think if you look at small animal care programs that this is what you would find relevent and interesting.\n\nHere are examples of a two year program in small animal care:\nhttp://www.unh.edu/undergrad-catalog/0405/webtsas.html\n\nhttp://campus.devalcol.edu/smallanimal/index.htm\n\nThere are vocational schools that are private and offer non-degree programs in animal care. They are worth checking out, but I caution you to be very careful with reviewing the courses as there is less oversight of these programs and there isn't necessarily a national standard of coursework.
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You are senior and you have no idea where to look to get the answer to this question. I recommend start off by looking and the requirements needed to get a veterinarian degree.
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Get a degree in wildlife management.
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The best thing to do is to check with the college for this answer.\nMany colleges have a social worker degree available. \nAs a former foster parent, I dealt with SW's all the time, and it seemed that most of them had schooling in sociaology, psychology, etc.
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after zoology you can go for\n 1. research in any of the branch of zoology\n 2.you can be a teacher in zoology\n 3. you can go for wild life photography\n 4. you can go for animal culture\n 5. and there are lot more options in zoology......  \n\n \n\n\n .............which you can do if you want
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I know that vet schools like to see applicants that have worked with animals in a clinical setting.  Working in a kennel, an animal shelter, or for a vet on a part time basis.  There are alot of students that firmly belive they want to be a vet.....right up until they have to deal with animals that are not cute and cuddly (think of abused dogs or dogs that have been used in dog fights), or that they have to put to sleep (it has to be very difficult to kill something because it is easier than trying everything possible to save it).\n\nI hope that I have not discouraged you at all because I believe everyone should pursue their dreams with reckless abandon.  But thay should also go into things with their eyes wide open and not looking through rosy glasses.
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You won't know till you try. Go for it. \n\nAccording to the http://www.bls.gov/k12/nature01.htm site the job is a growing field, but not easy to find because of large numbers of applicants. \n\nCheck some zoos online. I found this list at the San Diego Zoo:\nhttp://www.sandiegozoo.org/CF/jobs/JobResults.cfm
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Most Veterinary colleges (at least in Canada) require you have a BSc. majoring in Biology of some sort.
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I have a similar aspiration, which is why I earned my degree in biology, emphasizing on zoological sciences.  The idea is nice, but there is far more hard work involved than what you see on television.\n\nThe earlier recommendation of searching aza.org is good.  Also, check certain state and federal postings for any job openings or volunteer work.  It will also help you understand the not-so-enjoyable side to this concept.\n\nLike I mentioned earlier, get a degree.  A Bachelor's in Science has more clout with employers and prospective interested parties than not having a degree at all.  The same can be said for higher levels of degrees (Masters, Ph.D.).  Also, really look into what area of zoology you want to focus on.  Jeff Corwin, Steve Irwin, Michael O'Shea, and Nigel Marvin don't know every single species on the planet, but they either do research or focus on what they specialize in.  It would be best if you did the same.\n\nI wish you luck.
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Most likely a 4 year bachelors degree.  (This isn't required but it is nearly impossible to get in without one.) Then 4 years of vet school.  It is just like becoming a doctor.  It is way more competitive because there are fewer schools.  You also should have work or volunteer experience with animals to help with the admissions process.
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Hi there-\nI am currently a professor at a US vet school.  The semester ended last week- hence my ability to look at yahoo!\nTo become an exotic animal veterinarian you will attend veterinary school for 4 years just like all other vets.  Most veterinary schools have at least some courses for exotic animal medicine and some vet schools allow you to track towards large or small animal (companion) although to be a zoo vet you should try to attend a school that does not track and allows you the greatest exposure to all species.  Cornell has a strong exotic animal/zoo program as well as having a contract with the Syracuse zoo.  Tufts and University of MN both have well developed raptor (eagle/hawk rehab) programs.  While in vet school be active in any available raptor or wildlife programs and belong to the AAZV (American association of zoo veterinarians) organization at that school.  The National zoo has a competitive summer internship program for after your second year.  During your fourth (clinical rotation) year of vet school you should expect to spend at least 8 weeks doing an externship at a zoo- most zoos offer this program.  Best of luck- its a difficult and competitive specialty but you get to do some amazing work!
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Without a master's in marine biology, you'll be hard pressed to do funded research. But you could get jobs as a zookeeper, an aquarist, work at a rehabilation center, etc. Alot of those jobs are based off of experience rather than having a degree. Just keep in mind that jobs in this field can be hard to come by, and they don't pay well at first. I was originally a marine biology major, but I'm now contemplating getting my bachelor's in a more common area, and then getting my master's in marine biology. Good Luck!