What is a career that works with wild animals?

Question

but nothing where i would have to work in a zoo or be some kind of vet, something with hands on with wild animals,

i plan to go to a community college in Nashville TN,

Answer 1

The suggestions that have been given so far all require at least a Bachelor's degree. With an Associates degree from a community college...maybe animal control.  Some state parks only require an Associates for park rangers, though you won't be working with animals. You could be a photographer or camera operator for a wildlife show. It is very unlikely you'll get a job in any kind of research without at very minimum a Bachelor's degree and not even a Master's degree guarantees that you'll find something you like. Unless you plan on working at a zoo or a farm, I suggest you look into a higher education.

Answer 2

Maybe a wildlife  biologist..but you will not have TOO much hands on work as this is not good for wild animals..the last thing you want is them being acclaimated to humans..this does them more harm than good.  Also, look into wildlife rehabilitator, or zookeeper (there are wild animals in the zoo...so not sure why you said not the zoo).  You would need to earn a degree to become a wildlife biologist (at least a Bachelor's), but you do not need a degree to become a rehabilitator or a zookeeper (depending on the zoo and your experience).

Answer 3

Maybe wildlife rehab, animal sanctuary, animal research, wildlife biologists, ....

http://www.nwrawildlife.org/page.asp?ID=...

http://www.wildlife-sanctuary.org/

http://www.bearstudy.org/website/

http://www.cfc.umt.edu/wbio/Careers.aspx

Answer 4

marine biology, wildlife rehabilitation