Captive wildlife operations

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Captive Animal Operations involve the care, management and rehabilition of wildlife held in captivity.

Positions range from zookeepers (working within aquariums, theme parks, wildlife parks, and zoos), wildlife attendants and carers (working within wildlife parks, wildlife care & rehabilitation facilities), to circus workers and mobile display workers.

Jobs typically align to Certificate III and Certificate IV level qualifications.

Qualifications and occupations

Bolding indicates a qualification appears on the Victorian Funded Course List, meaning subsidies are available for eligible students. Refer to the latest Funded Course List for more information. 

Assistant Keeper, Animal Keeper, Animal Care Attendant, Wildlife Carer.

Senior Animal Keeper, Zookeeper