What is a zoo director and how to become one

Key steps to become a zoo director

1. Explore zoo director education requirements

   Most common zoo director degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.0 %

   Master's

   20.0 %

   Certificate

   20.0 %

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2. Complete relevant zoo director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New zoo directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a zoo director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real zoo director resumes.

3. Research zoo director duties and responsibilities

   • Negotiate letters-of-credit with suppliers and manage customs brokers and forwarders.
   • Develop, implement and enforce compliance with applicable rules and regulations of governmental agencies such as USDA.
   • Review physician notes and operative reports to determine appropriate coding for patients on Medicare and other private insurance companies.
   • Provide personal protection for senior organizational leadership and VIP visitors.

4. Apply for zoo director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a zoo director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams