Zookeeper Assistant Program
Work with exotic animals, support conservation efforts, and launch a career in one of the most unique fields in animal care - entirely online, at your own pace.
Turn Your Love of Animals Into a Zoo Career
Have you always dreamed of working in a zoo, caring for exotic animals, or helping conserve an endangered species? Animal Behavior College’s Zookeeper Assistant Program gives you the foundation to make that dream a reality - entirely online, at your own pace.
This 10-module program covers the science of animal care, exotic animal behavior, breeding and conservation, zoo operations, visitor education, and career development.
With 25+ years of certifying animal professionals and thousands of graduates nationwide, Animal Behavior College has built the most accessible, rigorous zookeeper education available. The ABCZA credential sets you apart when pursuing volunteer and employment opportunities at zoos, conservation centers, and wildlife rehabilitation facilities.
Why Become a Zookeeper Assistant?
Working with exotic animals in a professional zoo setting is a uniquely rewarding career.
Here are just a few reasons to start today.
Zookeeper Assistant Program Overview
The ABC Zookeeper Assistant Program gives you the knowledge and certification to pursue a professional zoo career - from animal husbandry and behavior to conservation and career development.
Complete all 10 modules entirely online at your own pace. Study exotic animal care, behavior, conservation, and zoo operations from home, on your schedule.
10 in-depth modules packed with expert content covering exotic animal husbandry, health, behavior, zoo safety, conservation, visitor education, and career building.
ABC's Program Managers are here to support you from enrollment to graduation - grading exams, answering questions, and keeping you on track.
Complete the program and earn your ABCZA credential - demonstrating your knowledge of exotic animal care, zoo operations, and wildlife conservation to future employers.
How the Program Works
Program Curriculum
The ABC Zookeeper Assistant curriculum covers every critical aspect of zoo animal care - from species-specific husbandry and exotic animal health to conservation programs, zoo safety, and building your career.
Program includes hundreds of pages of expert content authored by working zookeeping professionals.
Where Will Your Career Take You?
ABCZA graduates pursue careers across a wide range of zoo, conservation, and wildlife settings. Here are some of the most popular paths for ABC Zookeeper Assistant Program graduates.
Tuition & Financing
All payment plans include your full program access and study materials. No credit check required on monthly plans.
Military and veteran discounts available. Contact us for current pricing and available promotions.
What Our Zookeeper Assistant Graduates Say
Recognized. Respected. Trusted.
The ABC Zookeeper Assistant Program is recognized by leading organizations in the pet care and animal behavior industry.
Start Your Zookeeper Career Today
Join thousands of ABC graduates who turned their passion for animals into a rewarding career. Enroll today and start learning in minutes.
