Zoo and Wildlife Biology
Pursue your passion for animals and faith at Malone’s zoo and wildlife program
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind program that seamlessly merges a deep love for animals with biblically sound values.
Our Zoo and Wildlife Biology program goes beyond the typical zoology degree, offering a focused approach to caring for captive animals, while still providing a well-rounded study of animals. If you prefer more than just a typical zoology education, you’ll want a program that emphasizes specialized, hands-on experiences as you care for God’s creation.
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Ohio zoology college: Caring for God’s creation
At Malone, our faith is an integral part of our Zoo and Wildlife Biology program. We believe in nurturing animals with the same love, kindness, and compassion that we apply to our Christian values. Our students graduate not only as competent professionals but also as individuals prepared to make a difference in the lives of the creatures they care for.
- Hands-on animal care experience starting your first semester
- Gain paid animal care experience as a team leader at our on-campus zoo
- Gain paid animal care experience as a team leader at our on-campus zoo
Jobs and career paths with a zoo and wildlife biology degree
As part of our zoo and wildlife biology program, you’ll be introduced to a wide array of animal-specific career opportunities, including:
- Zookeeper
- State Biologist
- Wildlife Officer
- Park Ranger
- Environmental Educator
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
- Environmental Scientist
“I was so excited to get to work hands-on with all these animals. The live animal collection at Malone is unique. I realized as I searched that a lot of similar-size colleges don’t have hands-on husbandry programs.”
Hannah Damewood, Zoo & Wildlife Biology
Program Distinctives / Hands-On Opportunities
Hands-on experience from day one
One of Malone’s standout features is our commitment to hands-on learning. Many zoology programs delay interaction with live animals, but at Malone, you’ll begin your hands-on education right away!
Fall in love with Malone’s on-campus zoo!
With our very own “zoo” on-campus, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a variety of animals, including invertebrates, freshwater and saltwater fish, native and exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Animal husbandry, training, scientific research, and environmental monitoring
Malone has an informal research partnership with Akron Zoo and several other local institutions including Stark Parks, Beech Creek Botanical Gardens, and Clover Field Wildlife Care.
Zoology Internship Opportunities
Our strong partnerships with organizations in Ohio, such as Clover Field and state parks, ensure you have the chance to gain real-world experience during your internships.
Located near some of the nation’s leading zoos and aquariums, you’ll have access to top-tier internships, class trips, and learning opportunities. Our students have interned all around the world in more than 100 locations since 2012, including:
- Akron Zoo
- Columbus Zoo
- Navy Marine Mammal Program
- OSA Wildlife Sanctuary in Costa Rica
- Ashia Cheetah Experience
- ZA Cheetah Conservation in South Africa
Zoo & Wildlife Biology Minors
Many of our students explore additional interests by pairing their Zoo and Wildlife Biology major with one of our incredible minors.
Marine Biology minor
Intrigued by marine life? Our Marine Biology minor is a highly sought-after option. With travel opportunities, such as annual trips to Florida and courses in partnership with Au Sable in Washington State, this minor broadens your horizons. Furthermore, Malone students can obtain SCUBA certification for free, thanks to the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation grant we’ve received for nearly a decade.
Wildlife Rehabilitation minor
Do the amazing work of caring for injured, orphaned, or otherwise distressed wildlife! We’ll help you develop the skills necessary to assist wildlife with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitats!
Courses in this program
- ACCT 211 – Principles of Accounting
- BUS 302 – Business Law
- ACCT 311 – Intermediate Accounting
- ACCT 313 – Cost Accounting
- BUS 371 – Management of Information Systems
- ACCT 421 – Tax Accounting
- ACCT 423 – Auditing Theory
Faith Integration
The Zoo and Wildlife Biology program follows the model found in Genesis 2:15, when God put Adam in the Garden of Eden to serve and and keep His creation. The knowledge and skills students learn in this program help them to better care for, and be stewards of, the animals and the environment that God has created.
Apply to Malone’s zoo and wildlife biology program
This program is the perfect choice if you are passionate about animals, faith, and a future in the world of zoology. Our unique combination of specialization, hands-on experience, and a commitment to God’s creatures sets us apart as the ideal place to launch your rewarding career in animal care.
Apply to Malone today and take your first steps toward becoming an animal advocate and expert.