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By studying this interesting Herpetology Course Online, which includes chapters on both reptiles and amphibians, you will learn to care for animals while learning more about their biology, classification, keeping and ecology. This Herpetology course online is appropriate for enthusiasts, veterinary nurses, zoo keepers, pet shop workers, snake handlers, wildlife park employees and in fact […]
This online course is designed for students who want to learn a wide range of skills and knowledge about Zoo Keeping. This course covers not only zoo keeping, but also animal behaviour, and animal health care
Do you want a career working with animals? Careerline’s course in Zoo Keeping will introduce you to the various aspects of working in zoological gardens and safari parks and general captive animal management. You will learn about Animal Welfare, Animal Care, Diet and Nutrition, Forms of Enrichment to enhance wellbeing, Captive Breeding, Enclosure Design, Research, […]
Wildlife lovers, this online course is for you. Learn skills and techniques for managing wild populations. This wildlife conservation course will provide you with the foundation skills and knowledge for conserving threatened wildlife. This course covers important aspects related to wildlife conservation such as: habitat use, habitat fragmentation and bio geography genetic diversity and conserving […]
A foundation course for those looking to work their way into higher education or employment with wildlife. Undertake studies in vertebrate zoology, wildlife management, ecology, ornithology, marine studies I and environmental assessment. Modules combined to provide you with a working knowledge of wildlife and their environments. A great course to get you started on your […]
A fascinating guide into the world of birds, especially suited for those with a passion for bird-watching. Bird lovers of all types will gain indepth knowledge in bird classification and biology, environments and migration patterns. Review the varied ecosystems, from marine birds to wetlands and hardy desert dwellers. Discover how to go about attracting birds […]
Whether you are an bird keeping enthusiast or seeking a profession in the bird industry, this experiential-based course is designed to help you develop knowledge and skills to be a confident and successful bird keeper. There are 8 Lessons in this course: 1. Scope and Nature of Bird Care Introduction Selection Grooming Hygiene Terminology 2. […]
This 100 hour primatology course covers taxonomy, physiology, psychology, husbandry (diet, care, environmental requirements), health as well as examining breeding programs designed and management and needs of primates in captivity.
Wildlife Management is the study of preserving and managing populations in the wild with consideration to their habitats. This wildlife management course introduces students to concepts such as population dynamics, carrying capacities, landscape fragmentation, wildlife census techniques and wildlife management techniques such as predator culls, habitat modification, captive breeding and release as well as examine […]
Welcome to BIG CATS! Actually carnivore zoology course is about a lot more than just big cats, you'll also learn the zoology of Bears, Canines (Dog family), Marine Carnivores as well as Mustalids (What is a mustalid?). You will also delve into the psychology of carnivores (remember they are the predators, not the prey so they think very differently), their evolution, taxonomy and biology.
Study Marsupials and understand more about this fascinating classification in this online course. To understand the diversity, biology, behaviour, and wellbeing of marsupial animals and apply that understanding to better managing individual animals or populations of animals, in the wild or in captivity. It is ideal for people working with animals, those in a wildlife […]
This course will give you a thorough understanding of “higher” animals’ via an understanding of Zoology, Taxonomy and Biology, together with the principles on animal ecology and morphology. You will learn the essentials of Vertebrate Zoology with the help of highly qualified and experienced zoology tutors. This course helps anyone who is working with animals or provides […]
What are invertebrates? An invertebrate is simply an animal without a central spinal column (such as the human spine). Because of this they are generally small animals, however that’s not always the case as an example the Colossal squid is the largest invertebrate on the plant and its comparable to a whale in size. Invertebrates are the […]For those passionate about wildlife conservation and captive animal management, our zoo keeping and wildlife courses provide a opportunity to learn key skills and knowledge from home.
Wildlife Management and Wildlife Conservation courses will teach you about monitoring and management of wild animal populations, while zoo keeping focuses on captive animal management. Supplement these courses with specific animal courses such as Invertebrates, Carnivorous Animals, Primatology etc for specialised knowledge.
We recommend than all our zookeeping or wildlife students engage with regular volunteer work where possible to gain exposure to handling and care of wild animals and to keep building their practical skills.
Many of our students use our wildlife courses as a stepping stone to either completing their Cert IV in Captive Animal Management or furthering their education at University level to study wildlife management with an aim to a professional career. Chat with us for more information.
Why Study Zoology?
Wild animals have always fascinated us, with the earliest recorded zoological collections being found in Egypt, circa 3500B.C. Since then the purpose of zoos over time has changed considerably with a modern focus on conservation, along with greater understanding and consideration of the animals psychological welfare. Modern zookeepers know that animals respond best when kept in an environment that is as similar to their natural habitat as possible. They also understand the importance of psychology in making animals feel safe and engaged. You will learn aspects such as these in the short zookeeping course. This course forms an excellent stepping stone to bigger things. Similarly, if you wish to learn about the study of wild populations we suggest looking at any of the wildlife courses.
What is the difference between Zoo Keeping and Wildlife Management and Conservation?
Zoo Keeping focuses primarily on the welfare and husbandry of captive animals (non-domestic), while the Wildlife Management and Wildlife Conservation certificates focus on conservation and monitoring of non-captive populations of wild animals.
How much do Zoologists earn per year in Australia?
According to payscale.com a Zoologist in Australia earns an average salary of AU$63,871 per year.
What kind of education do you need to be a zoologist?
Generally most zoology positions will require a minimum of a bachelor degree. Many of our students are aiming at a bachelor of science degree, but want to do some study first, or we have student who already have degrees but need to gap fill.
How do I get a job as a Zoo Keeper?
Becoming a zoo keeper is fairly competitive and most employers are looking for people with experience. As mentioned earlier we strongly recommend that anyone who is dreaming of becoming a zookeeper does find regular volunteer work and/or work experience where possible. Our Zoo Keeper course is perfect for anyone volunteering or to use as a stepping stone to a Cert IV in Captive Animal Management which is the qualification you will ultimately need.
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