Is there such thing as head zoo keeper for reptiles?

Question

at the san diego zoo and how much do u think they get paid?

Answer 1

Hi, check out this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpetology

Also: "Reptilemania

Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians, a career path filled with new discoveries. At the San Diego Zoo, a herpetologist has at least a bachelor’s degree, in some cases a master’s degree. This high level of education is reflective of the amount of knowledge necessary to successfully care for and conserve this amazingly different group of animals. Todd Schmidt, senior keeper, was our passionate guide. About this world of scales, he firmly stated, “If I had to leave these creatures, I would quit.”"

And finally, this is about zoology or wildlife biologist salaries, which will be about the same - http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=...

Good luck! I think persuing a degree and a job at the San Diego zoo would be so amazing! I visited it last year and was amazed! I am a zoology student myself :)