Certificate III in Captive Animals | Taronga Conservation Society Australia

"For in the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught." Baba Dioum, Conservationist

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Certificate III in Captive Animals

The Certificate III in Captive Animals is the pathway to zoo keeping. Graduates can also attain careers in aquariums, wildlife parks, and theme parks.

Course Structure	Study year/Intake	Cost	Enrolments open	Enrolments close
Sydney	February 2013	$5,920	30th June 2012	16 July 2012
Dubbo	February 2012	$5,920	Now	When filled

Certificate III in Captive Animals at Taronga Zoo (Sydney)

Duration: 2 Years
Classroom sessions will be conducted once per fortnight from 4-8pm at Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Road Mosman
Practical component is one (1) day per week

Application and Selection

All applicants must:

Complete the enrolment form

Attach proof of Australian Citizenship or permanent residency.

Attach a copy of your CV/resume (TB clearance can be supplied later)

Note: TB clearence is only required if you were born in a high risk country or have lived in a high risk country for at least 3 months. If you were born and have lived in Australia your whole life, then it is not required.

Attach a copy of addressed selection criteria, applications will not be considered without addressing the criteria.

Applicants will then be selected for interview

Download Course Brochure here

Certificate III in Captive Animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo)

>>A limited number of last minute places have become avaliable. Get your applications in fast as places will fill quickly!

Download application form

Download Selection Criteria

Duration: 12 Months

Classroom sessions will be conducted in 5 x 1 week blocks at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.

Practical component is 4 x 2 week blocks and 1 x 1 week facilitated practical.

Download Course Brochure here.

Graduates of Certificate III in Captive Animals

Taronga Zoo is enormously proud of its Certificate III Captive Animals graduates. We hope they will go on to help protect the natural world, and that some of them will one day join us here!