Learn from industry experts and zookeepers
Ever wanted to study where the Zoo is your classroom?
We provide:
- Practical onsite days learning in a Zoo environment.
- Our trainers are industry experts, including current zookeepers, education staff, and specialists who bring invaluable knowledge and experience.
- Opportunities to participate in Taronga special events, as well as conservation programs such as tree planting and animal release.
- Our new online and self-paced learning options for ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care provide the flexibility you need to learn at your own pace.
View the list of available courses and study locations below.
Keeper with a Barn Owl at Taronga Zoo Sydney. Photo: Chloe PreceyAnimal Care Certificate Courses
Certificate II in Animal Care Certificate II in Animal CareACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
Delivery mode: Face-to-face/ blended
Campuses: Taronga Zoo Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Gold Coast
Duration: 6 months (adult), 9 months (high school)
More Cert II in Animal Care (Online) Cert II in Animal Care (Online)ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
Delivery mode: Online + 4 practical days onsite
Campuses: Taronga Zoo Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Gold Coast
Duration: up to 12 months
More Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal CareACM30321 Certificate III in Exhibited Wildlife Care
Delivery mode: Face-to-face
Campuses: Taronga Zoo Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, Zoos Victoria, Perth Zoo & Adelaide Zoo
Duration: 12 months
MoreAnimal Care Career Pathways
Wondering what animal care jobs are out there? Here are some career pathways after you've completed your animal care studies.
| How to become a Zookeeper? | How to become a Vet Nurse? | How to become an Animal Care attendant? | How to work in Animal Shelters? |
Following these steps will help qualify you to work as a Zookeeper 1. Complete your ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care 2. Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care | Following these steps will help qualify you to work as a Vet Nurse
| Following these steps will help qualify you to become an Animal Care attendant 1. Complete your ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care | Following these steps will help qualify you to work in an Animal Shelter 1. Complete your ACM20121 Certificate II In Animal Care |
mtom Tue, 10/15/2024 - 04:27If you need more information, give our team a call at (02) 9978 4746 or send us an email to [email protected].