The specific degree needed depends on your career goals. For example:
* Bachelor's Degree: Sufficient for entry-level positions like zookeeper, wildlife rehabilitator, or lab technician in some settings.
* Master's Degree: Often required for supervisory roles, more specialized research positions, and certain wildlife management jobs.
* Doctoral Degree (PhD): Essential for most research-oriented careers, professorships, and advanced positions in government agencies or conservation organizations.
While a specific zoology degree is beneficial, a biology degree with a zoology focus or a related area like ecology, wildlife biology, or animal behavior can also lead to a career in zoology. Many programs allow for specialization within these broader fields.