What sort of degree(s) will I need to work with wolves, such as conservation?

Question

So up until this point, I've been set on majoring in zoology and I'm hoping to work with wolves in some way. I would really like to work with a conservation place or breeding facility. BUT I recently got this chem. project dealing with science careers. After doing research, I can't seem to figure out how zoology can lead to jobs featuring wolves, other than zoos. I guess I've just been running off a dream, but anyway...I was wondering if there was a way to major in zoology and still work with wolves?

Plus, it would help if anyone knew of a few places, if not one, that someone in the field could get a good job working with wolves...seeing as to how I may end up there. Besides, I have to write I cover letter and resume for a work place too.

HELP!!!!!! O.O

Answer 1

Don't go in theres, They bite badlies. You can have conversations with such wolfs. CAUTIONS: Stay outsides the Zoos. Degrees are getting cooler in the shadier, so watch shaadows and listens noised.

Answer 2

I agree with Birdgirl. The exact degree isn't as important as experience. You have to do volunteer work or internships or both. Get to know people doing what you'd like to do. You'll find out quick if it's something you really would like to pursue or something you want to run away from screaming at the top of your lungs.

I am one of those few people who has a job working with wolves. I do have a degree in zoology (BS, no masters or PhD). I started as a Wolf Park intern when I was 16, then after college I came back more as unpaid staff then anything else. Eventually I had to be more gainfully employed but continued to volunteer as much as possible (you know, a job to support my wolf habit).  In 2000 I was hired on and it only took me 20 years!  

Eventually I learned enough, was experienced enough, to be valuable enough to hire. They don't teach what I do in any course at college, what I do is very hands on. In between times I was at Wolf Park I had a job at a Natural History Museum making exhibits, my degree gave me the background to interpret science as 3D dioramas. So I was doing related stuff with my degree.

If you are still interested check out www.wolfpark.org . Our thing is wolf behavior and we're considered to be the best in captive wolf management. We have internships and all the information is online.

Answer 3

I have a degree in zoology and work as a wildlife biologist.  Sure, you can go with a zoology degree, or biology, wildlife management, etc.  Many of these majors are very similar only differing by a few classes depending on the university you go to.  Getting this degree will not gurantee you a job with wolves..a degree is only the start.  You need to gain hands-on experience working with wolves or other animals (even zoo experience will be helpful) , this is what will qualify you for a job in the future.  I also must warn you that you may be setting yourself up for dissappointment if you are ONLY limiting yourself to work with one type of animal.  There are only so many jobs working with wolves, and lots of people want to do this type of work.  Be prepared to make almost NO money and the possibility that you will not find a paying job working with wolves.  I would suggest you get a good broad background while an undergrad to have something to fall back on if a wolf job never happens.  If you go onto grad school, you can specialize then and do your thesis on wolves, and get in contact with wolf biologists to consult you and work with you.   Also, keep an eye on these websites, they do have occassional wolf jobs.  Had a friend that worked with wolves in Yellowstone from a job posting on one of these sites:

http://www.conbio.org/jobs/

http://wfsc.tamu.edu/jobboard/index.htm