I have a love for tiger and i want to no how i can work with them.?

Question

i am 14 years old and have a love for tiger. I want to no what i have to do to get a job working with them when i get older. ethor training big cat (tiger are my favorts but i have a love for all big cats) or work getting them back in the wild. i been doing a lot of resheart on the internet. and have learned all the breds (aka subsceces). i know i want to work with them (or all big cats) when i get older. what i need to no is what ealse do i need to know to be shour i can get in to a school? what would i study? im going in to high school and i relly need to know to i can try to be more prepard. HELP ME i really confused!!!! I KNOW WHAT TO DO i just need some one to point me in the write derection.

Answer 1

At your age, the best way is to contact your local zoo and offer to be a volunteer. It doesn't pay and it's hard, hot, sweaty, smelly work - but do good work for them and you can eventually work your way into the big cats and a possible paying job. In the meantime, take all of the biology and zoology classes you can and plan to be a bio or zoo major in college.

Answer 2

I think, note that I do not know this and do not have any sources, but I think there are zoological associations which could probably use more people to work with animals, and keep them from going too low in population.  

I assume that they would hire people who have an understanding of animals, so I would recommend studying something in the way of biology, more specifically macro (visible with ones eyes)   biology, about animals.  

There is also a lot of things you can study about the ecology, and ecosystems etc. which will probably help you on your way.

Answer 3

Start small and work your way up to your goal! You can call local nature centers to see if they allow people your age to work there as a volunteer. Once you gain the trust and confidence of the staff they might allow you to work directly with the animals. In the meantime read everything you can (especially animal behavior) about tigers in the wild and captivity, and big cats in general.

You should plan on getting at least a bachelor's degree in biology with a concentration in zoology if working in a zoo or as a wildlife conservationist is your ultimate goal.

Also, check out the web site for the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, see link below. You can find information on all accredited zoos in Florida on their website. Perhaps your family can plan a visit to one this summer.

Answer 4

You're going to end up like Roy.

And by that, I mean mauled by a tiger and sleeping with a german guy named Siegfried.

Answer 5

What degree or area of study depends on what job you want to get. Some degrees might be:

Zoology

Wildlife Management

Animal Science

Ethology

Wildlife Biology

Wildlife Veterinarian

You can start off by getting hands-on experience, go to a camp, continue learning as much as you can, get good grade in school. Talk to your school's career counselor, they'll be able to point you in the right direction.

I hope the info helps. Good Luck.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Question About Becoming Big Cat Specialist?

(lives in Florida, you might find some good info)

http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources...

CATCH 22?

1. To get a job working with animals, you need experience with animals. This bit of truth seems to create a frustrating circle. You need experience to get a job, but you can't get experience unless you have a job, right? Well, yes and no.

VOLUNTEER

1. To begin a career caring for animals, you should be prepared to start with a volunteer or entry-level position. Call your nearest zoo or aquatic park and ask for details on becoming a volunteer (also called a docent or intern). Humane societies, animal rehabilitation clinics, and some veterinary clinics also welcome volunteers. Although your duties with a humane society or veterinary clinic will most likely involve working indirectly with animals (cleaning cages and preparing food), volunteer duties at a zoo or aquatic park range from filing or answering phones to being trained to make educational presentations or feed newly hatched birds.

Volunteering your time shows that you're serious about your commitment to animals. Develop a reputation for being an eager, cooperative, hard-working person, and your volunteer effort may help you get a job in the future. Supervisors are often asked to give character references for volunteers who've worked for them.

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/jobs/keeper_f...

What are some other ways to gain animal experience?

Some places to look for volunteer jobs or internships might be:

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Veterinary offices

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Animal training classes (does your dog need obedience training?)

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Local Humane Society

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Local Park Service

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Wildlife rehabilitation centers (like for wolves, bears, big cats, birds of prey, and even bats)

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Animal shelters

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Farms (for domestic animals, or even ostrich, llama, or butterfly farms)

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Pet breeders (those that breed specific kinds of dogs, cats, or horses)

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ Horse stables and boarding facilities

    Ã¢Â€Â¢ 4-H Clubs

Camp/tours

http://www.bigcatrescue.org/edu/summer_c...

http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/Detai...

http://www.travel-nepal.com/resort/tiger...

http://www.porini.com/big_cat_safari.htm...

http://www.indianwildlife.com/wildlife-t...

Schools

http://www.wonderferret.com/zooed/

http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current_s...

http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets...

http://inst.santafe.cc.fl.us/~zoo/index....

http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current_s...

http://itech.pjc.edu/jkaplan/zooschool/

http://www.animalschool.net/FAQ.htm

Intern/Volunteer/Work

http://www.tigers.ca/home/saving.html

http://www.bigcatrescue.org/internship.h...

http://www.amazingexotics.com/

http://www.bigcatsanctuary.org/volunteer...

http://www.bigcat.org/howtohelp/pages/vo...

http://www.tigercreek.org/intern_pgm.htm...

http://www.greatcatsofindiana.org/intern...

http://www.destinybigcats.com/support/Vo...

http://www.cptigers.org/volunteer/defaul...

http://www.shambala.org/

http://www.tigertrust.info/stcp.htm

http://www.workandvolunteer.com/programm...

Answer 6

Well, the easiest way to work with tigers in North America is to get a job in a zoo.  You will probably need a degree in biology or zoology.  Probably a masters or PhD.

On the other hand, you could go to India.  They have lots of tigers.  They have problems with man-eaters.

Answer 7

You should consider going to school for zoology.

Just keep up good grades throughout high school and get involved with some extra curriculars that involve animals and their conservation... maybe volunteer at an animal shelter, they always need help!

Try getting a job at your local vet to gain some experience... my brother is only 16 and he works at one, bathing animals, cleaning up after them and their overall care....

You can't jump in to just working with big cats, you've gotta start with the little guys first!