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FAQ’s for the Florida International Teaching Zoo
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Will I Be Able To Have A Part-Time Job?
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsOur program was developed so our students could work a part or full time job while enrolled at the school. Classes are scheduled on Sunday and Monday Night (with Tuesday night classes the first month and a half of the term). Lab days are scheduled one day a week, and at least one public weekend [...]
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Will I Be Working On Weekends Or Holidays?
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsAnimals don’t observe holidays or weekends, so you are expected to work when needed.
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What About Placement After The Program?
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsThere is no guaranteed placement program. We do however assist our students in writing resumes and letters of recommendation for deserving students. Our externship opportunities help our student graduates gain even more experience.
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When do the terms start?
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsTerms begin in September and March of each year. Each new term is overlapped by the prior term so established students can help teach new students. It is best to apply for admission at least 2 months prior to the beginning of the term you would like to attend.
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How Long Will It Take To Complete The Program?
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsThe program will take 9 months to complete. After the inital 9 month course, select graduates may be elegible to take part in an focus externship. These externships can be in focal areas such as: Venomous Reptiles Crocodilian Elephants Big Cats Primates Field Conservation in Latin America Manatees and many more…
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What is a Typical Day Like at the Zoo School
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsA typical day at zoo school will get you ready for a career working with animals. When you arrive in the morning, you review logs for the prior week and check on your animals. Students then complete their daily cleaning chores before feeding out the daily diets. After lunch, afternoon projects are completed to round [...]
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What kind of Job can I Expect when I Graduate the Zoo School
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile we train you to begin an entry level zoo career at the Zoo School, your duties and lectures are tailored to help you advance throughout your career. While we cannot guarantee you will begin your career in any of these fields after your graduation, we do feel that students get out what they put [...]
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Why The Zoo School Program Over Another Program?
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsWorking in a zoo is not something most people seriously consider doing. The career is much like living on a farm, the animals do not care about holidays, sickness, or bad weather. They have needs that must be met on a daily basis, and it is our feeling our school does this like no other. [...]
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What Will I Learn from the Zoo Management Program?
Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tom in Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Zoo management program is designed to train our students for a career at a zoo or related facility. While you receive training as a veterinary assistant, our main area of focus is on training zookeepers. Our graduates are employed at many facilities throughout the country as well as oversees. Our graduates are working at [...]
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