Occupation
Zoologist
Zoologists study animals — their behaviour, physiology, genetics, and populations — in the wild, in collections, or in the laboratory. Field roles involve survey, trapping, tagging, and long hours in variable conditions; others are laboratory or analysis-based. Much applied work supports conservation management, disease surveillance, or animal welfare decisions.
Also known as: Wildlife biologist · Animal scientist · Entomologist
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Part of Natural sciences and research
What the work involves
- Survey, count, trap, or track animal populations using established protocols
- Record behaviour and physiological measurements systematically
- Handle specimens or live animals under ethics and welfare requirements
- Analyse population, genetic, or behavioural data
- Advise land managers, conservation bodies, or regulators on management options
- Write papers, survey reports, and management recommendations
How people commonly enter
- A degree in zoology, biology, animal science, or ecology
- Postgraduate study for research, specialist taxa, or advisory positions
- Field or laboratory technician roles, zoos, or wildlife rehabilitation as entry points
- Seasonal survey and volunteer fieldwork used to build handling and identification experience
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Outdoors · Physically active · Involves travel · Team based · Lab or workshop · Varied work
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Realistic (hands-on)
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- O*NET OnLine — occupation search: zoologist · International
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook: Zoologists and wildlife biologists · United States
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- ESCO — occupations classification browser · European Union
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