Zoologist
Zoology is the study of animals and their behavior. A zoologist studies a particular animal species or group of species, including their physical characteristics, diets, behaviors, and how they interact with other species and their environments.
A Day in the Job
Zoologists study animals both in captivity and in the wild. A zoologist may work as a zookeeper, trainer or researcher at a zoo, wildlife center, or aquarium. Their job duties include caring and feeding animals, collecting data, or conducting experiments. A zoologist may also work for a government or non-profit conservation organization gathering field data, studying animals in their natural habitats, tracking migration patterns, rehabilitating and releasing animals, and addressing threats in order to manage populations.
Work Takes Place
Skills
Career Categories
Protecting the Natural World Investigating the Environment
Potential Employers
State Wildlife Agencies such as Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Local Zoos
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers and Animal Sanctuaries
