2. Zookeeper
• What a zookeeper does is take care of wild animals and feeds
the animals, also clean their living spaces, and work to keep
them healthy. Zookeepers watch the animals to see if they are
sick or hurt. Also zookeepers need to watch and listen
carefully to notice any changes in behavior. zookeepers write
detailed and notes about each animal and tell a veterinarian if
there is any problem in an animal .
• Salary :The average salary in a animal caretakers yearly wages
is $21,550.
3. Private : Delaware valley college
• About: Department of Animal Biotechnology and Conservation enables
students to pursue majors in Small Animal Science, Conservation & Wildlife
Management, Therapy and Pre-Veterinary programs. Delaware Valley College
holds one of two four-year Zoo Science programs in the nation.
• Requirement: High-school applicants enrolled in Advanced Placement
classes are encouraged to take the a AP test.
• Prerequisites: College Entrance Examination. Students with an AP grade of
"3" or better will be excused from the appropriate introductory course and will
receive credits for the course.
• Tuition: Average academic year costs for dorm student which includes
allowance for books and personal expense: $44,646.Average academic costs
for commuter ( with parent) student which includes allowance for books and
personal expense: $35,604.Average academic costs for an off campus student
(online): $44,146
4. public : Western Illinois University School
• About : The program in Zoo and Aquarium Studies provides detailed
knowledge about the biology of special groups of animals often kept in
captivity like dolphins, seals, primates, big cats, canids, large birds, or
large reptiles.
• Requirements: must have a GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Prerequisites: Students must be able to meet the prerequisites of the
courses required in the certificate program.
Certificate Requirements:
• I. Core Courses: 12 s.h.
• ZOOL 578 Zoo/Aquarium Practicum (3) ZOOL 584 Biological Studies in
Zoos and Aquaria (3)
• ZOOL 553 Animal Behavior (3)
• BIOL 583 Organizational Management in Zoos and Aquaria (3)
• Tuition: Fall/Spring (per semester) $4,896.00
5. State College: Santa Fe College
• About: Santa Fe College Zoo Animal Technology Program at Santa
Fe Community College was the first program of its kind, and the
first to offer a great combination of academic classes and hands on
experiences in the animal fields.
• Requirements: Students in the program will complete a 74 credit
hour course of study over five semesters, including academic
classes on all animal groups, animal nutrition, animal breeding, as
well as visitor education.
• Prerequisites: High School Graduate or GED; 40 hour First
Responder Course; Healthcare Provider CPR, or equivalent; in good
standing as a student at SFC.
• Tuition: Out of State Cost $4528.92 / In State Cost $1228.32
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