Colleges to become a zookeeper

Answer 1

Any college that offers a program in biological science, animal science, zoology, or wildlife will work. Some colleges do have actual zookeeping programs, but you don't have to go to that kind of program.

Answer 2

Top schools for Animal Science

Cornell University.

University of California Davis.

Texas A&M University College Station.

Iowa State University.

Purdue University West Lafayette.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

University of Minnesota.

University of Wisconsin Madison.

Kansas State University.

Colorado State University.

Ohio State University, Columbus.

University of Missouri Columbia.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge.

University of Florida.

University of Wyoming.

University of Nebraska Lincoln.

University of Maryland College Park.

Oklahoma State University.

University of Georgia.

Clemson University.

Oregon State University.

North Carolina State University.

University of Delaware.

Virginia Tech.

University of Massachusetts Amherst.

University of Connecticut.

West Virginia University.

Washington state University.

Utah State University.

North Dakota State University.

Texas Tech University.

University of Hawaii Manoa.

University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Mississippi State University.

Answer 3

You can obtain this information by going to www.collegeboard.com/splash/ and using the sites College MatchMaker search engine, or you can also click on the related links section (College Board) indicated below this answer box, which will take you directly to the site. You can research colleges and universities by name, or by programs of study, or by geographical location, size, or combinations of part or all of them. The site will provide you with a list of institutions based on your request. It will give you the schools background, accreditation, degree offerings, programs of study, entrance requirements, tuition and fees, financial assistance, room and board, athletic programs etc. and a link to each institutions official web page. Practice navigating this site. It will be well worth the time and effort.

WARNING!!!

When choosing a college or university, make sure the institution has a regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation you can be assured the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Below I have listed the six accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. I am disclosing the below so you do not become a victim of educational scams, and institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills, where they are eager to take your money for a degree that is worthless. Make sure the institution is accredited by one of following responsible agencies.

Regional Accreditation Agencies

· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.

· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.

Answer 4

Some colleges that offer programs for aspiring zookeepers include Santa Fe College, University of California-Davis, and Delaware Valley University. These programs often offer hands-on experience in animal care and behavior, conservation, and wildlife management to prepare students for a career in a zoo or aquarium setting. It's important to research each program's curriculum, internships opportunities, and connections to the industry when choosing a college for zookeeper training.