Wildlife Academy
This is where lions and leopards spend their days lazing
"I love the way we learned at the Wildlife Academy—and I loved seeing the animals."
Zootopia!
Wildlife Academy
Explore a world of wildlife and wonder with classes for all ages, including infants to adults. You'll learn to understand life for animals all around the globe, testing your knowledge along every step of your adventure. But don't worry—learning can be fun! During your time with the Wildlife Academy, some animals may be underwater, but you won't be.
Class of 2020, Six Months After Graduation
82%
Employed or in Grad School
$82,000
Average Salary
Recent Employers
Pittsburgh Zoo
PPG Aquarium
Columbus Zoo
National Aquarium
School Course Requirements
1 hour Lions
30 min Sea Otters
2 visits Gorillas**
2 hours Elephant (4 or more preferred)
**2 visits with the Gorillas must last longer than 30 minutes each. Alternatively, one 2-hr visit can substitute for the 2 visit requirement.
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You’re not just one thing. You’re a scientist. An artist. A technologist. A maker. A writer. Carnegie Mellon has been mixing it up for decades, and whatever you want to pursue, we’ve got the right mix for you.