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I work as what be called a wildife educator, I suppose. I own a business that conducts science workshops for birthdays, schools, summer camps, etc. Most of my workshops are reptile encounters. The only live animals I work with are reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, etc. I didn't want to get mammals right nowand the USDA permitting involved.

There really aren't any classes or degree programs out there that I know about. My suggest would be to intern whenever and wherever possible. This is my background: Education- undergrad was prevet, Animal Science at Univ of FL, graduated with BS in Cardiopulmonary Sciences from Univ of Central FL, almost done with my MA in Education. Work experience: veterinary technician for 6 years, animal care and medical research asst at Univ of FL, equine neonatology night watch team for Univ of FL vet school, taught pulmonary rehab to adult patients, respiratory care to pediatric patients and neonatal intensive care unit, asthma education, science teacher for 10 years. Plus I have about 28 years of animal care experience ranging from keeping horses and reptiles (about 15+ yrs for reptiles).

I'm waiting for that type of full-time position to open up as well. Our local zoo is not exactly the place I would like to work The herp guy is good, but some of their education staff is rude and full of misinformation. I'm kind of holding my breath on Disney's Animal Kingdom, but Disney likes to hire interns who will work for free...ahem...college credit. So in the meantime, I work my business part-time and teach science part-time.

From what I've seen, a degree in biology, and good people skills are a start.

<blockquote data-quote="laurarfl" data-source="post: 77837" data-attributes="member: 401">I work as what be called a wildife educator, I suppose.&nbsp; I own a business that conducts science workshops for birthdays, schools, summer camps, etc.&nbsp; Most of my workshops are reptile encounters.&nbsp; The only live animals I work with are reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, etc.&nbsp; I didn't want to get mammals right nowand the USDA permitting involved.There really aren't any classes or degree programs out there that I know about.&nbsp; My suggest would be to intern whenever and wherever possible.&nbsp; This is my background: Education- undergrad was prevet, Animal Science at Univ of FL, graduated with BS in Cardiopulmonary Sciences from Univ of Central FL, almost done with my MA in Education.&nbsp; Work experience: veterinary technician for 6 years, animal care and medical research asst at Univ of FL, equine neonatology night watch team for Univ of FL vet school, taught pulmonary rehab to adult patients, respiratory care to pediatric patients and neonatal intensive care unit, asthma education, science teacher for 10 years.&nbsp; Plus I have about 28 years of animal care experience ranging from keeping horses and reptiles (about 15+ yrs for reptiles).I'm waiting for that type of full-time position to open up as well. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />&nbsp; Our local zoo is not exactly the place I would like to work The herp guy is good, but some of their education staff is rude and full of misinformation.&nbsp; I'm kind of holding my breath on Disney's Animal Kingdom, but Disney likes to hire interns who will work for free...ahem...college credit.&nbsp; So in the meantime, I work my business part-time and teach science part-time.From what I've seen, a degree in biology, and good people skills are a start.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="laurarfl, post: 77837, member: 401"] I work as what be called a wildife educator, I suppose. I own a business that conducts science workshops for birthdays, schools, summer camps, etc. Most of my workshops are reptile encounters. The only live animals I work with are reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, etc. I didn't want to get mammals right nowand the USDA permitting involved. There really aren't any classes or degree programs out there that I know about. My suggest would be to intern whenever and wherever possible. This is my background: Education- undergrad was prevet, Animal Science at Univ of FL, graduated with BS in Cardiopulmonary Sciences from Univ of Central FL, almost done with my MA in Education. Work experience: veterinary technician for 6 years, animal care and medical research asst at Univ of FL, equine neonatology night watch team for Univ of FL vet school, taught pulmonary rehab to adult patients, respiratory care to pediatric patients and neonatal intensive care unit, asthma education, science teacher for 10 years. Plus I have about 28 years of animal care experience ranging from keeping horses and reptiles (about 15+ yrs for reptiles). I'm waiting for that type of full-time position to open up as well. ;) Our local zoo is not exactly the place I would like to work The herp guy is good, but some of their education staff is rude and full of misinformation. I'm kind of holding my breath on Disney's Animal Kingdom, but Disney likes to hire interns who will work for free...ahem...college credit. So in the meantime, I work my business part-time and teach science part-time. From what I've seen, a degree in biology, and good people skills are a start. [/QUOTE]

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