Wildlife Management

What's it Like Working with Wildlife?

What Training is needed to Succeed?

Working in wildlife education and interpretation can be a very rewarding and inspiring career choice.

People working with wildlife always appear to ‘love’ their job even though parts of it may be physically demanding and sometimes dirty work. Being in contact with wildlife and having the opportunity to educate others on the conservation importance of these animals is for some people a dream job.

In order to work in the Wildlife Education and Interpretation sector, you do not necessarily require a degree or qualification, although it does help. Many people decide they want a career change and start volunteering with wildlife parks or national parks by guiding tours or caring for wildlife. After gaining skills and knowledge through volunteering, you may end up obtaining paid work. If you wishes to progress further once having obtained a job in this field, studying for a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree may be necessary. For example, most people working in wildlife parks have some kind of qualification in animal husbandry or wildlife handling and care.


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Dr. Gareth Pearce BSc(Hons), BVSc, MA, MVetS, PhD, GradCertEd(HE), PGCertAqVetS, PGCertWLBio&Cons, DiplECPHM, MRCVS. Gareth has over 25 years of experience in teaching and research in agriculture, veterinary medicine, wildlife ecology and conservation in a variety of colleges and universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the Universities of Melbourne and Bristol, having previously graduated in Agricultural Science and gained a PhD in Livestock Behaviour and Production. He also has post-graduate qualifications in Education, Wildlife Conservation Medicine, Aquatic Veterinary Studies and Wildlife Biology & Conservation.	Michele Cullen B.Teaching/B.General Studies (Linguistics), Golden Key International Honours society, Dip. Landcare, Cert. III Landcare & Natural Resouces, Assoc. Dip. Stock & Meat Inspection Michele has over 20 years experience in the rural sector, working as a Stock Inspector (first female) with the Qld. Department of Primary Industries, Stock Inspector (QRSPCA), Management Trainee (Australian Meat Holdings/Conagra) and as co-owner of a Quarter Horse Breeding enterprise. Michele is also a qualified teacher with an keen interest in students with special needs.	Peter Douglas Dip Animal Husbandry Peter has over 40 years of experience in Agriculture and resources management. He is a former lecturer with the University of Queensland (Gatton), and manager of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. He also established and managed the wildlife park for Dreamworld, one of Australia's largest theme parks. Peter has both wide ranging experience in farming and wildlife management, and continues to apply that knowledge both through his work with ACS, and helping his adult children who have pursued careers of their own in similar areas.