Designs animal habitats at zoos and aquariums that feel wild and keep animals and visitors safe.
You meet keepers to learn how far a snow leopard can jump, then design rock work, hidden moats, and viewing windows. You sketch where the cat will sun itself so visitors can see it.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Landscape architecture or architecture degree with a focus on exhibit design.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Zoology.
Growing about average. Small, specialized field of a few firms.
Low risk for 10 years. AI renders help pitch designs; understanding animal behavior, keeper safety and rockwork details stays human.
Classes: Biology, Studio art, Drafting CTE class.
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