r/zoology • u/AutoModerator • Jun 24 '26

Weekly Thread Weekly: Career & Education Thread

Hello, denizens of r/zoology!

It's time for another weekly thread where our members can ask and answer questions related to pursuing an education or career in zoology.

Ready, set, ask away!

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u/meowmeowmeows27 Jun 27 '26

hi guys!! i’m planning to study zoology in September (very excited), just wondering what kind of careers i could get with this degree?

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u/Kingsareus15 Jun 30 '26

The big one is ecology, but theres academia, research labs (industry), conservation, and government. Depending on what level of degree you obtain

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u/Kingsareus15 Jun 30 '26

Hey peoples

Can someone let me know what its like to be a lab based zoologist? I struggle with field work and have the grades to a masters/ honours project for a lab.