This will provide some of the most useful and beneficial experiences you will ever have. If it is your desire to go into this field as a profession, you will already be a leg up with your competition when you are older. Just remember, education is power and if you can combine some of the experiences you are going to get at the zoo with a college degree in the biological sciences, you can write your ticket. As a curator of a very successful wildlife center/reptile zoo, I know that I would never have had the opportunities that I have today without the necessary experience accompanied with the academic requirements. Many students your age who have started their "careers" here have since moved on to full time herp careers. My advice....listen carefully, work your pants off, always show respect to your elders, complete a bachelors degree (and beyond if you can) and network, network and network! Rob


Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)
www.cityoflakeforest.com (parks & rec section)

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