How much could I make working in a zoo with a Masters in Zoology?
It depends on what job you want to do in the zoo – there are many, such as keepers, curators, directors, office staff, restaurant and gift shop workers, groundskeepers, electricians, etc. For many of these jobs, you don’t need a degree, or at least not one in zoology. To be a zookeeper, you do not need a degree – most zoos are more interested in experience with animals than qualifications. With or without a degree, a zookeeper’s pay is generally quite poor – I used to be a zookeeper and earned minimum wage. If you wanted to be a zoo curator or director, you’re probably going to need business degrees as well as or even instead of one in zoology. These people make a lot more money, but don’t really have any contact with the animals like keepers do – they are in charge of the day-to-day running of the zoo, doing things like organizing staff rotas and wages, buying in animal food, and dealing with other zoos for the exchange of animals. Also, as Birdgirl said, most curators and directors h
