How many years would it take to become a zoologist? And what is the best school to go to?

It will take at least 4 years to earn a bachelors degree, but further education will open up more job opportunities. What country do you live in? How old are you? Where do you want to go to school?

I live in us (ca) Im 18 and Im not sure what school I want to go to yet...

Many times the best is just an opinion,

Also what you can afford and what school your grades can get you into.

As noted, a bachelor will be the start, perhaps could do some entry work, but will need to get Masters or more

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I live in us (ca) Im 18 and Im not sure what school I want to go to yet...

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Do you want to work with animals or actually be a zoologist?

Moorpark College has a wonderful animal program. Look it up and see if it is what you are interested in. It's a junior college, but the program has a fantastic reputation.

Honestly both. But I looked at Moorpark College and it looks like a good place to go to.

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Honestly both. But I looked at Moorepark College and it looks like a good place to go to.

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It's wonderful! They hire from that school to Sea World and various zoos. Do you live close enough to visit it?

Yea if I fly (2-3hrs.) or if I drive (8-9hrs.).. so yea its kind of close. But Im close to an Oakland Zoo!

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yea if I fly (2-3hrs.) or if I drive (8-9hrs.).. so yea its kind of close. but Im close to an Oakland Zoo!

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If you live near Oakland, you can fly in under an hour to Burbank. It's about a half hour drive from there. Maybe you can ask your parents for a weekend trip.

Maybe... my mom and dad work, but ill see... sorry if this sounds weird or stupid but what books do you think I should get? Or what should I do to prepare?

If I were you, I'd go to my local public library and talk with a reference librarian about what to read. You might want to read some books by Jeffrey Masson about animal emotions or books on animal psychology. There are lots of books on human-animal connections, like A Lion Called Christian and Wesley the Owl and The Daily Coyote. Anatomy books would be fun to read too. Oh, oh, oh, and be sure to read books by Temple Grandin!!

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

If I were you, I'd go to my local public library and talk with a reference librarian about what to read. You might want to read some books by Jeffrey Masson about animal emotions or books on animal
psychology. There are lots of books
on human-animal connections, like
A Lion Called Christian and
Wesley the Owl and The Daily
Coyote. Anatomy books would be
fun to read too. Oh, oh, oh, and be sure to read books by Temple
Grandin!!!!!

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Oh OK.. Thank you! I'll do that tomorrow! :)

Hi Animalallover100

I have a pretty significant background in zoology...

In all my years of study, I first needed to understand human anatomy and physiology before I could begin to compare/explore comparative anatomy/physiology (i.e. zoology).

I'd suggest that you start with a basic, college level biology book and then step things up with a more complex study of human anatomy and physiology (available at any local library).

After you explore that and continue to be curious I would recommend a number of books (pop back anytime on this) that begin to present the wonderful world of comparative anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology/psychology of the vertebrate world!

Good luck!

Mark

Oh thank you so much! :) I'll do that!