Help me please?

[Machine Head]

Okay, first off; this does sound a little stupid, but it has always been a dream of mine.
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Well, as some of you might know, I absolutaly love animals, I love to play with them etc, and I like to learn how they live their lives everyday.
I love to visit zoo's and read about animals I have never seen before, and learn more about ones I already do know off.

If I spot something about animals on TV, no matter what I'm watching, I switch the channels.

I was just wondering how I would be able to get a job in a zoo, and possibly (one day) run my own zoo.
I know I can't just walk in and apply, I need to get a degree or w/e.

I'm only 12 now, but I want to study early so I can get the job as soon as possible.

Thanks, Wozza.


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[Nixt]

I am not 100% sure, but it sounds like you might want to pursue a career in Zoology. Despite the name it isn't just about zoos, though it can be.
Zoology is a subset of biology and Zoologists traditionally study animals in both artificial settings and their natural habitats.
Based on your post, the career I would suggest is to become a Zoo curator... this is someone who acquires the animals for the zoo etc, and is thus pretty important to the zoo! This means you would be pretty much in charge of the Zoo's breeding programmes as well as alot of other things.
There are lots of other careers however, a few internet searches can help you there!

[Machine Head]

Okay, thanks. I'm currently searching for what qualifications I would need. ;]

[Porosity]

Id agree too that you'd have to study zoology, my step cousin became a worker in a good animal vet, and shes turned to one of those people who you'd ask, If there was a baby and an animal about to get hit by a truck, you might be surprised what the answer Is,

but helping animals and running a zoo Is good, I think your on a good path and you should never stop pursuing your dream,

[Infractionized]

Well when i was 12 i wanted to be an astronaut which was highly unrealistic so i doubt that you'll wanna be a zoo keeper when you start looking into more interesting jobs.

[Pizza]

http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/...es/profile453/

Skills and Interests


To be a zoo keeper you should:

• be concerned about animals without being too sentimental
• be confident in dealing with large and small animals
• be prepared to carry out the mundane and sometimes unpleasant tasks involved in the work
• have a pleasant manner and good spoken communication skills
• be observant
• be physically fit
• be safety-conscious.

Training


As a trainee, you will be given practical training.

You might be able to work towards NVQs/SVQs in Animal Care. These cover the whole of the animal care industry, but at levels 2 and 3 you can do optional units in Zoos/Wildlife Establishments.

BTEC National and Higher National awards in Animal Management or Care may include an option for you to specialise in zoo animal or wildlife management, and may be available part-time.

If you have been in relevant employment for at least a year you can do a two year part-time block release foundation degree in Zoo Resource Management at Sparsholt College in Winchester . You should contact the college for entry requirements. Please see the Further Information section for contact details.

You can do foundation degrees and degrees in Animal Management at some colleges and universities.

For information about foundation degrees see Foundation Degree Forward
To search for colleges and universities offering foundation degrees, HNDs and degrees see Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

[Machine Head]

Thanks Olly. *copy and paste* ;]

Well when i was 12 i wanted to be an astronaut which was highly unrealistic so i doubt that you'll wanna be a zoo keeper when you start looking into more interesting jobs.

I believe that's for me to decide what jobs I find interesting and not interesting?

[4chanminion]

You may also want to consider studdying zoofilia, which is an extremely interesting field.

Also, try renting some zoo movies, they produce them to show you about the daily running of zoo's e.c.t. Some films can be found here - *REMOVED*

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[FlyingJesus]

Do the sciences at GCSE, that way even if you decide to do something else concerning animals you'll have the right base for it (vetinarian and such, all types of doctor need at least 2 sciences really).

Edit: Just noticed your thingy says you live in China. I don't know what the equivalent of GCSE is there, but it's basically the awards you do at the end of high school ^_^

[WhatDidIdoNow?]

Will you have a choice what you do living in China?