Also called: Director of Conservation
Leads a zoo's field conservation and research programs around the world.
Coordinates a sea turtle protection project in Costa Rica, writes grants, supervises researchers, and helps the zoo decide which endangered species to breed.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in ecology, conservation biology, or a related field.
Ways in: Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Conservation Biology, Ecology, Zoology.
Growing about average. Small field.
Low risk for 10 years. AI speeds up camera-trap and data analysis; leading field projects, partnerships and grants stays human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, Spanish or French.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1023.
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