Wildlife Ranger Wildlife Careers
Some aspects of the Wildlife Ranger’s role are similar to that of a Zookeeper, but the work is based in a safari park instead of in a zoo. Our online wildlife qualifications will help you get job ready for this role.
Zookeepers and Zookeeping
What is a Zookeeper? Zookeepers are responsible for the everyday care and welfare of a diverse range of animals housed in zoos and safari parks. These can range from mammals, birds and reptiles to amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Their key role is to ensure that these animals are physically and mentally healthy. The work of…
Zoologist
Zoologists are involved in the scientific study of animals including their anatomy, physiology, classification, distribution, behaviour and ecology. Zoology is the study of the biology of animals and, as such, is a broad discipline spanning physiology, evolution, genetics, animal behaviour, ecology, conservation management and much more. Television programmes such as the BBC series ‘Life of…
Gamekeeper Wildlife Careers
Gamekeepers are usually employed by private country estates/landowners or farms. It is important to have practical skills and to be a willing hands-on worker, in some cases carrying out potentially hazardous tasks such as using a chain saw or administering pesticides. Gamekeeper tasks include: managing wildlife habitats, training gun dogs, clearing woodland, land management &…
Wildlife Countryside Conservation Officer and Conservationist
A Wildlife Conservation Officer is involved in the management, improvement and protection of a wildlife or wilderness area. This work is practical and varied and it includes conducting wildlife surveys, maintaining wildlife habitats – i.e., tree planting and pond management, ensuring right of access by maintaining footpaths and bridleways, and educating visitors by providing exhibitions,…
Ornithologist Career with Birds
Ornithologists are bird specialists who have a strong scientific approach to their work. Their job includes the monitoring and tracking of birds, habitat monitoring and management, study of populations, bird behaviour, carrying out surveys and research as well as educating the public about the importance of habitat conservation. Candidates have experience in bird observation and…
Countryside Warden or Ranger
A Countryside Warden or Park Ranger works within a designated area of parkland, forest, wetland, common land or in national parks. This work is practical and varied and it includes conducting wildlife surveys, maintaining wildlife habitats – i.e., tree planting and pond management, ensuring right of access by maintaining footpaths and bridleways, and educating visitors…
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Biologists have a direct involvement with the well-being of wild animals. As a Wildlife Biologist, you may specialise in a specific animal area such as wildlife management, wildlife law enforcement, environmental education, natural resources management, environmental biology, conservation biology, or research. Biologists monitoring wildlife populations and habitats will look for the distribution, size, sex,…
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Wildlife rehabilitation involves the temporary care and treatment of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. This can be a rewarding wildlife career choice. Rehabilitation is necessary in order to improve the chances of survival for sick or injured animals when they are ready to be released back to an appropriate habitat. It is usually the case…
Cat Boarding Business Careers with Cats
Owning and running a boarding cattery can be both rewarding and fulfilling and be one of the more profitable careers with cats. We offer a course specifically for anyone wanting to set up their own Cattery Business. The work is very demanding with a lot of responsibility; this career will probably become a way of life,…