Below is a partial list of other animal programs we know about. Click on the links to go directly to their home page. We suggest you do your own internet search, using several different search engines, to expand on this list.

Moorpark College, the EATM Program, and Chuck Brinkman do not vouch for the validity of any of these other programs. You will need to find out or discover that for yourself.

We can tell you about our program here at Moorpark College - that is all.

Good Luck !

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Many 2-year and 4-year Colleges have Biology and Zoology Programs.
These are often excellent programs!
While most do not provide much (or any) hands-on animal experience, they prepare students for transfer or graduate work.
Some Colleges have Animal Science Departments or Programs.
These vary in scope from College to College.
Several are listed here, but you will need to do your own exploration to find the program that is right for you.

Other Colleges have programs with unique titles.
Words such as; Agriculture, Environmental, Resource, Bioresource, Ecology, Farm, Forestry, Marine, Wildlife, Plant, Recreation, Landscape, and many, many others - may appear in the title of various programs.

Here is a link to a new site created to help you find information on
Zoo Keeper Training Schools link.

Interesting programs found at Accredited 2-year or Community Colleges.

Moorpark College - EATM Program
Provides "hands-on" experience training exotic animals at America's Teaching Zoo.
Located in Southern California.

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) - Zoo Animal Technology Program
Provides a program in Zookeeping.
Located in Gainsville, Florida.

Pensacola Junior College - Zoo Animal Technology Program
Located in Pensacola, Florida

Niagra County Community College - Animal Management
Located in Western New York

Pikes Peak Community College - Zookeeping Technology
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado

College of the Sequoias
Located in Central California

Those located in California:

Los Angeles Pierce College
Cosumnes River College
Foothill College
Mt. San Antonio College
Orange Coast College
San Diego Mesa College
Yuba College

Diving Business Management and Technology - Associate of Science Degree
at Florida Keys Community College - Key West, Florida

State University of New York - Zoology
(Has a cooperative program in Zoo Animal Technology with SFCC)

Friends University -- Zoo Science
Located in Wichita, Kansas.

Delaware Valley College
Small Animal Science, Zoo Science, Animal Behavior, Animal Science, and other programs

In California:

California State University Chico
California State University Fresno
California State University Pomona
California State University San Luis Obispo
University of California, Davis
(UCD has programs in Animal Biology, Animal Science, and Animal Science and Management)
Loma Linda University

There are programs offered by a wide variety of sources.
Some may be offered by zoos or other wildlife facilities.
Others are offered by private individuals or companies.
They can be quite expensive.
We recommend you do careful research before enrolling in any of these programs.

Brian McMillan's Exotic Animal Training School - offered by Hollywood Animals
Programs of various length - Located just outside Los Angeles, CA

Amazing Exotics
Located in Florida.

Veterinary Schools and Programs

At last count, there were 27 Accredited Veterinary Schools in the United States.
Most require a Bachelor Degree for admission, with a strong science background.
It is EXTREMELY competitive to gain admission to Vet schools.
(It is actually easier to get into Medical School)
Veterinary schools offer different types of specializations. Find the specialization right for you.

Veterinary Schools.....

University of California - Davis
Oregon State
Colorado State
Michigan State
Cornell University

+ Many More....

University of California, Davis --- Ph.D. in Animal Behavior

George Mason University -- Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies -
Concentration in Zoo and Aquarium Leadership

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