Well I hate to say that I am not aware of nonacademic programs in zoo science; however if it's feasible, and you are motivated, I would highly recommend going to college as you will greatly increase your chances at working in a zoo (B.S. degree is becoming the norm as a minimum requirement for a keeper position). Pensacola Junior College (Pensacola, Florida....contact James Brady) has an associates degree in zoo technician, and then Deleware Valley College (Pennsylvania) and Friends University both have a B.S. degree in Zoo Science. I am a professor at Malone College (Canton, Ohio), and we will also be starting a B.S. degree in Zoo Science this coming Fall, 2004, in collaboration with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Check these programs out and best of luck with your future endeavors.
Cheers, Chris


Christopher K. Carmichael, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Department of Natural Sciences
Malone College
Canton, Ohio
Tel: 330-471-8175
Email: ccarmichael@malone.edu

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