I’m almost 25 now. I’ve been pretty uninspired as far as work goes. I haven’t gone to college, but I love animals very much and find them fascinating. I’m debating what to do now, as I realize I want more meaning in my life. Thanks for the video.
26 year old here. Currently working as a videographer/music producer but am depressed from being indoors living a digital life. I think its a common feeling in todays time for us, which is why I am now seeking a new direction. You aren't alone!
@@JhetFilms I'm also 25 years old, Engineer by profession Banker..but left me jobe in April to find my path... I'm also interested in nature and wild life... Are you currently trying for this field ?
This is amazing! I’m approaching my last year of high school and I’ve been having a rough time debating between pursuing film or zoology. Now I see that it’s completely possible to combine the two. Thank you so much for this video
I'm trying to get a volunteer position at an aquarium and a wolf conservation eventually. I've been telling people since I was four that I'm going to be a zoologist and it truly is my dream/passion. I love animals so much and I can't wait for my future in studying/working with animals. Edit: it's been three years since I posted this comment and I've not only volunteered at an aquarium for the past three years, but I also worked as an environmental conservation intern, taking care of animals and practicing regenerative land maintenance practices. I'm now studying biology as an undergrad student, and I just secured a research position at my university, studying the behavioral ecology of dung beetles.
My dream job is being a Zoologists! I have always loved animals and can't wait until I'm old enough to volunteer! I really hope that this dream of mine can one day come true!
@@RoxytheZoologist I know you don't get paid to volunteer, but that does not bother me at all. My parents take care of all my basic needs. Helping animals is satisfying enough. In fact, when I make money off my RUclips channel, that's all going to Australia Zoo.
Roxy, I just found your channel. The quality you put into your videos is fantastic! My 10 year old daughter is inspired to be a Zoologist. I’m excited to show her your videos.
Haha I love your channel so much! I listen to your videos whenever I am paitining miniautures. I'm now looking for advice on my future career. Funny to see you here!
Awesome! I am just 13 and I had my today's science lecture about conserving flora and fauna our teacher showed us a documentary and some wildlife sanctuaries, I got keen to know more about it and fortunately I got your video and it's soo nice seeing people putting efforts to conserve the species.
Wow, such a great perspective! As a Career Advisor, I've often wondered how people end up in these unique careers. So great that there are good people taking care of our animals. :)
Following my dreams to work in conservation has always felt impossible, but hearing you went to college just around the corner from where I am and achieved your dreams makes it seems like I could really do it! Thank you
You quite literally answered everything I would've asked you back and forth. I don't know you but I'm VERY proud of the woman you have become. I have always been into evolution and knowing I can go into zoology for it, makes my day :)
my 6 year old daughter wants to be a zoologist and we stumbled on your video and she said it made her feel really happy and excited! thanks for the insight into your profession i hope it helps my little girl follow her dreams!
I am only 11-15 years old and I have been very interested in zoology. Ever since I was about 4 I was very interested in animals. I have been planing to volunteer at my local zoo and you gave me so much help.
I'm in high school so I'm at a time where I'm thinking of what I want to be. Right now I'm stuck on Botanist or Zoologist! Your video is kinda making me lean towards zoology.
I want to be a zoology and I’m 15 is there anything I should get started with so it can help me in advanced ? and also I want to be a zoologist but was wondering what career are most interactive with animals ?
Hi there! First of all, best of luck for pursuing your own wildlife passions. In terms of your questions, you are at the perfect age to start volunteering. Reach out to places local to you, doing great things for animals, offering your time. Do as much of that as you can whilst you are still young. In terms of interaction with animals, there are very few paths that allow you to be hands on, because of the ethics behind this, but you could always go down the rehabilitation route, helping injured animals heal before they are ready to be released back into the wild.
@@RoxytheZoologist this is amazing thank you for your help and I will for sure take a look at that I’ve never actually thought about the rehabilitation route but I think that would be a good route for me and my career
Wow, you're awesome, thank you for sharing. I'm changing my career after leaving school over 20 years ago - things have changed a bit since then! I am starting a degree in Wildlife Biology. Better late than never but I really wish I had started at your age. Good luck, you are destined for greatness :)
This is inspiring. I was always dreaming of this career. But as born in third world country, never had chance to make it though. My age is now 35 and working in completely different track. But nice to see that you started again after 20 yrs. Now I am living in Canada and can atleast dream of it again! But afraid as its too late now!
I love how there's so much scope of zoology in other countries like people can learn and be an expert in marine biology, Entomology, wildlife, fisheries and whatnot. Wish I could be part of it
Aww I hope you find a way to be a part of it where you are. There are so many different areas of zoology and conservation work. Find a project local to you / species you are passionate about and start from there :)
Truly amazing Roxy,you have an incredible passion for the natural world and Zoology in particular and your photography has really taken off I wish you well in everything you do️
It was very interesting hearing your story! I’m wondering how much harder it is to start a career in wildlife (or any science really) when you’re older? I’m already 27 and only recently did I really start considering shifting to a science career (coming from the creative/art industry) particularly with animals. I love art but recently I’ve been feeling a bit purposeless, like I want to do something bigger than myself and contribute to the world around me in a more direct way. I always loved animals and I am passionate about the environment, but only recently did I think about doing that as a career. With the whole pandemic and also me hoping to get into an international school (I hope to migrate to Canada) I’ll probably be almost 30 when I actually start applying for universities... do I even have a chance? Lol. Looking forward to hearing from you 🙏
Leanzadoodles hey, I’ve just read your comment on the girls post about conservation and being older. I am in the same boat. I’m 33 and I just know this is what I want to do. Good luck for your training.
Truly amazing Roxy,you have an incredible passion for the natural world and Zoology in particular and your photography has really taken off😁 I wish you well in everything you do❤️
Very interesting ! I’m a dog trainer and I’ve been interested in the role dogs can play in conservation. They help search for endangered species and tons of other stuff. Maybe you need a sidekick!!! 😜
That's so awesome! I actually started by doing dog training and walking at a local rescue when I was only 16! They definitely can be utilised for conservation and more and more people are starting to do exactly that - its great
Hello, Roxy i wish i found you some years back I'm a zoologist also who loves Wildlife photography and looking forward into Wildlife, your photographers are amazing.
I want to be a zoologist I think. But I want to work with wildlife in Africa. I’ve done research and I can’t find a actual job title. I don’t really want to work in a zoo specifically I want to work in the African bush study the wildlife. Can some help. I also can’t for the life of me find a college or university course.
Roxy, you are an amazing young lady! You and I have a lot in common. I love to dance and sing. I wrote and performed the song "I Kissed A Croc" and "Saiga Antelope." I always loved reading about animals and still do. My favorite places to go as a little girl were the zoo, farm and aquarium. At age 10, I told my dad that I wanted to help care for wildlife that lived in my area. At age 24, I got my life long wish granted to live in a rural area. I've been studying animals and environmental causes a lot lately. I've signed many petitions to help animals. Thanks to me, the FDA no longer requires drugs to be tested on animals. I'd love to watch your film. Thanks for the info. Yes, I am trying to follow the same path as you. TYSM 4 letting me know how to start volunteering. I'll start emailing tomorrow morning.
I've honestly always loved animals, but never really thought to look into the different ways I could help/interact with them. I thought of being a vet at some point, but blood and needles kind of freak me out :(. Im a junior, so im choosing between this, and education. Wish me luck 😅
I've always loved animals and life and the way animals work and communicate and survive and think. I had (and still have) trouble deciding what to do with my life. I remember when I was younger, I imagined owning a house and adopting as many animals as I could and would take care of them. That went away and I recently remembered it a few days ago when I watched a guy wash all of his dogs on youtube. I am passionate about writing and story telling. However, I can't live off of writing the way I want to, so I had to find something that would interest me, and I am interested in a lot of things. I went from English degree jobs (which all seemed boring), to psychology, to biology. I stuck with biology and thought I wanted to be a forensic pathologist. But, I'm in my second year of college and tired of school already. It's interesting, but I'm not sure I want it that bad to make myself go through 4 more years of school, plus more with training. So, I wanted to be a pathologist assistant until I realized I would just be sitting, looking under a microscope all day and doing math stuff and budgeting and whatever. I don't want to go to school for seven to eight years (a year behind because of stuff I'm too embarrassed to say, also added a year to join the military to pay off student loans) just to get a job I find dreadful and boring. That's when I realized that I love animals and would love to work with them because they are so cute and interesting. I'm not sure it's my passion or anything, but I do know that I'd rather study animals in the field, than be stuck in a hospital all day doing budget cuts and dissecting organs (probably the best part of the job). To be honest, there's more than likely more to it and maybe it's not as bad as I think it is, but I don't want to waste time and money to find out. I mentioned I'm in my second year of undergrad. I never had the chance to, or thought about volunteering when I was in high school because I was focused on something else. I don't have a car, but when I do, I will try to volunteer as much as possible. I never wanted to be a vet because it seems that everyone wants to do that and honestly, I'm not into medicine and treating people/animals mostly because a. I might kill someone and b. you have to know all that chemistry and math and stuff. I'm just taking those classes to get my degree. I don't want to use every single thing every day because I hate math and I suck at it and chemistry is going to be a pain in my backside. So, I want to work with animals with my bio degree and go on to get my master's, but I also want to make sure that I enjoy my work and have time for myself to write and enjoy the rest of my life. I know I basically wrote a short book here, so... my bad
I'm in my late 20's I went to a year of college but left it because I felt uncertain on what I wanted to be and do I felt like I didn't belong in college and I feel like I definitely want to go back and pursue a career in animal conservation and I feel like I have a few other things I'm interested in as well like child advocacy and Environmental science I've always been interested in science and art and I feel like it would be a lot of hard work but so worth it I'd be so excited if I do go back to college and work on getting a degree and feel so rewarded to help animals and people and feel like I'm making a difference whether small or big
Hello, I was planning to go to zoology (cetaceans, canines, felines/hyenas, birds and sharks). Im interested on how living things connect in nature but i am bad at math but still interested in zoology/biology Btw I also subscribe your content awsome content. Stay safe
I’ve thought a bunch about what I want to become, but still not enough. I do know though that I want to go into a veterinary career, either as a regular vet or a zoo vet! The zoo vet thing would definitely take a lot longer though. I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was 4, so I’d be okay being any type of vet; even if it was solely for frogs or only for fish :) With that being said, zoology in a whole was something I looked a lot into- and there are so many awesome animal careers!!?! It’s going to take a loooooooooot of work, and I suck at all things math despite the fact that I’m about to be a FRESHMAN ( woah!? ), but I’m super excited to try :D I think this was supposed to be a motivational comment, guys- YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
Thank you so much for the video! Your story is incredible and so inspiring. I have always been so passionate about animals and helping them, and conservation efforts as well. The only thing that makes me nervous about a zoology degree is the heavy load of science classes. I am naturally curious, but science has always been a struggle for me, and not my favorite subject. However, a career working with animals sounds like a dream come true. Is that enough to pursue the degree? Thank you for any advice!
You are welcome! Best of luck for your own degree. I started applying for jobs about 1 month before my graduation ceremony to ensure that I could go straight into paid work :)
could you by any chance do a video going over stuff like prices of college for a major in zoology, what type of salary to expect in the field and what yours is, stuff like that. cause it sounds like a really fun and interesting field to go into but at least on google its saying 40-80k a year and im just not too sure if with that much schooling (at least with usa college prices), all that volunteer work (that a lot of the time is expensive to be able to get into to do in the first place), that salary would cut it especially if i were to plan on having a family
I’m 18 and a sophomore in college. I was going to major in biology to become a veterinarian, but now I am wondering about zoology. I’ve wanted to work with animals since I was a kid. I started shadowing veterinarians at 12, and started volunteering and rescues and shelters around 16. I worked with dogs and cats, waterfowl, reptiles, and large animals. I now am a veterinary technician at a small clinic, and I’m wondering if I should continue going the vet route, or go the zoology route. Thanks for this video!
Dope story Roxs, looking forward to more footage. I'm scared of animals that are not domestic (even domestic ones I'm careful with) so I'll watch from a crazy long virtual distance and live thru you 😂.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Haha I have friends like that too - I promise they aren't scary though, especially when you learn to understand their behaviour!
@@RoxytheZoologist I totally agree with you on that, I think some people are born with the innate characteristics enabling them to be in tune with animals and your one of them and I know I'm not 😂but that's OK we all have our place of contribution on this earth.
Here I am reading that some people here changed 3-4 jobs and 23-25 years old. I am 38 almost, and midlife crisis hits me hard, I have changed like 13-15 jobs, and can’t find myself. And I am literally saying inside my head and to my friends that I wish I were 25-30! Come on, guys! 25 is nothing, no midlife crisis when you feel that you have much less energy and the speed of your learning is slower, and not so much zest for life, especially after being in this path of finding yourself for almost 10 years now. So many fears at this point. And we are no Europe, nothing like that you will see - everything is close, have many conservation centers etc. I don’t know what to do.
Thanks :) that was a birthday present from my Mum! She saw me eyeing it up at VegFest just before I did my talk then sneakily bought it without me knowing!
Hi lovely ♡︎ I got accepted at a uni to do bachelor in zoology. Rather than working in a zoo I’d love to travel, work internationally so wildlife film making sounds perfect to me. However I couldn’t find a course that is about film making. Were you just able to do your master in that course? Or is it just a “subject” in a bigger course?
Hi there Roxy!! I'm 14 and I luv animal's so much and I found your video while I was searching for videos related to zoology.this video was so helpful for me.thankyou so much♥️ and do u think I could be a zoologist??
I recently completed my masters in ecological restoration but the only experience I have is a summer internship back in 2018 with painted turtles. I recently did an interview where the person was wondering if I can handle a 40hr/wk job and the next day I got a rejection email. I think I messed up by not having more experience lol.
As a kid and into high school I wanted to work with animals or something in nature but my brother told me to do something better so that just killed my dream now I’m stuck working in a job I don’t like
Hey. Roxy How can I get volunteering working with animals? I'am doing Agriculture and Natural Resource, but I will especially in Animal Protection or Animal Science.
Hi there I want to be a zooologist but I live on a small British island and all I can do to get involved is visits my local zoo do you have any advice on what I can do to get more involved?
I am a senior in high school this year . I was always passionate about working with animals, so I discovered zoology and I feel that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life! I am an international student and I can't afford going to outsider university unless I got a financial aid or a scholarship, that's not really the problem as I just can not find a list of collages which have zoology major. I only find ones which have Evolution, ecology, or animal sciences major. So, I was wondering, is these majors are the same as zoology or what? If not can anyone help me find one that actually have a zoology major?
Thankyou so much for this video Roxy . Especially the ending sentences to prove my passion. I'm 21 presently and am pursuing a degree in forestry and wildlife science , in Kashmir . I've been an x member of the rspb and have worked for nature all my life . I really need a direction forward and a guide , can i get some help from you ?
What course did you pick at Leeds ? And how did you go to university in queensland ? I want to be a zoologist etc but I don’t know what course I need and I also want to go to Queensland to study for a bits
What about if you wanted to work in a sanctuary like in conservation. I want to be a Game Warden so I can protect but I’d also Love to take care of them
I want to be a zoologist and specifically an invertebrate zoologist and I have no idea where to start but I’m applying to colleges and I got into one but still unsure if it’s really where I want to go just yet
Hey, Your content is brilliant. I am in my second year of photojournalism at SAIT in Calgary, Canada. I'm turning 40 this year. Am I to old to get into conservation. I'm a little lost of how to get into that field. Any help would great.
I'm currently studying level 3 animal care and I'm thinking about going into conservation. But I don't want to do Africa or something, I'd love be a conservationalist for North America, is that a thing?
Is 21 years too old to start pursuing this dream? If i volunteer and start studying zoology and get bachelor degree of that. My biggest dream is to be zookeeper, i just know i should have started earlier
What the person above me said! I had a childhood friend and her mom was in college and just recently graduated with a doctorate! Also from other comments others have people who are 30 or even 40 changing and perusing new degrees!
Hi I want to be a zoologist and I’m 8 right now but idk how to get along with animals because my favorite thing is animals idk what to get started with
I majored in biology and got a bachelors, trying to figure out what to specialize in for my masters, I’m 27 now and it feels too late, as I am having a hard time choosing
Hi Roxy, I'm so glad I found your channel, i have always loved learning about different types of animals every since I was a little kid so i want to get a job involving that, i in my junior years in high school so if you don't mind I have a question, what can I do to work toward a zoology or wildlife biology?
Hey! I'm in the same boat as you and will be entering my senior year next fall, so I haven been doing research as to what I could do to possibly prepare. From what I've seen, getting involved with volunteering and your local animal shelters will help a lot, not just from getting experience for yourself, but also to look good for colleges! Good luck!
I am twelve and I am lucky that I live by a university that can go straight to herpetology! I want to travel the world in search of reptiles like the saltwater crocodile. Question: Do zoologists (and Herpetologists) get to go to different countries around the world doing projects on different species or groups of animals?
How did you manage to get the funds and opportunities to volunteer at these places? I want to get my feet into this degree but I'm worried about having a place to stay and food to survive off of. What's your experience and advice?
From working and saving up 😁 started working just before I was 16 and worked different jobs. I volunteered at first on my 1 day off a week during college. Then locally when I was at Uni both in Leeds and Australia. Then did more international trips once I had more savings.
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I’m almost 25 now. I’ve been pretty uninspired as far as work goes. I haven’t gone to college, but I love animals very much and find them fascinating. I’m debating what to do now, as I realize I want more meaning in my life. Thanks for the video.
Literally in the same spot as you at 26 so i feel you … good luck to you
I'm 25. It's never too late. But get started now. Life's too short to wait.
I'm also 25 years... I have also fine myself comfortable with nature and wildlife...
Computer works and urban areas look like artificial
26 year old here. Currently working as a videographer/music producer but am depressed from being indoors living a digital life. I think its a common feeling in todays time for us, which is why I am now seeking a new direction. You aren't alone!
@@JhetFilms I'm also 25 years old, Engineer by profession Banker..but left me jobe in April to find my path... I'm also interested in nature and wild life...
Are you currently trying for this field ?
This is amazing! I’m approaching my last year of high school and I’ve been having a rough time debating between pursuing film or zoology. Now I see that it’s completely possible to combine the two. Thank you so much for this video
This made me so happy to read! I am so glad it helped you! x
Omg same :"
Absolutely! Film and conservation can go hand in hand!
Literally same!!
Both are so useless lmao
I'm trying to get a volunteer position at an aquarium and a wolf conservation eventually. I've been telling people since I was four that I'm going to be a zoologist and it truly is my dream/passion. I love animals so much and I can't wait for my future in studying/working with animals.
Edit: it's been three years since I posted this comment and I've not only volunteered at an aquarium for the past three years, but I also worked as an environmental conservation intern, taking care of animals and practicing regenerative land maintenance practices. I'm now studying biology as an undergrad student, and I just secured a research position at my university, studying the behavioral ecology of dung beetles.
That's amazing! I am sure with your passion and drive you will do amazing things for animals.
You are like me. Best of luck.
Luna Pagan. You sound just like me.
how old were you when you got your internship
Nice visit Majete wildlife reserve to volunteer
My dream job is being a Zoologists! I have always loved animals and can't wait until I'm old enough to volunteer! I really hope that this dream of mine can one day come true!
I am sure you will get there! Keep pursuing your dream!
I can’t wait until I’m old enough to volunteer either, it’s gonna happen soon- and you’re gonna get your dream soon! :)
Very interesting! My daughter is in Vet school and I remember all the voluntary work she did pre undergrad and during undergrad.
Haha yes! I think many of us in this field are the same - SO many hours of volunteering!
@@RoxytheZoologist I know you don't get paid to volunteer, but that does not bother me at all. My parents take care of all my basic needs. Helping animals is satisfying enough. In fact, when I make money off my RUclips channel, that's all going to Australia Zoo.
Roxy, I just found your channel. The quality you put into your videos is fantastic! My 10 year old daughter is inspired to be a Zoologist. I’m excited to show her your videos.
Haha I love your channel so much! I listen to your videos whenever I am paitining miniautures. I'm now looking for advice on my future career. Funny to see you here!
Awesome! I am just 13 and I had my today's science lecture about conserving flora and fauna our teacher showed us a documentary and some wildlife sanctuaries, I got keen to know more about it and fortunately I got your video and it's soo nice seeing people putting efforts to conserve the species.
Great for you!!!!!! You go Izumiiii! Pursue your dreams and they'll be sure to come true!
Wow, such a great perspective! As a Career Advisor, I've often wondered how people end up in these unique careers. So great that there are good people taking care of our animals. :)
Following my dreams to work in conservation has always felt impossible, but hearing you went to college just around the corner from where I am and achieved your dreams makes it seems like I could really do it! Thank you
you can do it!! hope you make all your amazing dreams come true sis :))
@@Ro-np1ed thank you!
I’m 14. I love animals. Been to the zoo 10 times. Love ALL animals. I want to have so much experience
I'm 14 rn but I bet you're 17 now. I'm volunteering at my zoo so I hope that can help me be a wildlife conservationist in the future! :3
You quite literally answered everything I would've asked you back and forth. I don't know you but I'm VERY proud of the woman you have become. I have always been into evolution and knowing I can go into zoology for it, makes my day :)
my 6 year old daughter wants to be a zoologist and we stumbled on your video and she said it made her feel really happy and excited! thanks for the insight into your profession i hope it helps my little girl follow her dreams!
Aww thank you! I hope she follows her dreams!
I am only 11-15 years old and I have been very interested in zoology. Ever since I was about 4 I was very interested in animals. I have been planing to volunteer at my local zoo and you gave me so much help.
I'm in high school so I'm at a time where I'm thinking of what I want to be. Right now I'm stuck on Botanist or Zoologist! Your video is kinda making me lean towards zoology.
This is awesome! You've got a dream job for lots of people and it's wonderful you're showing them how to get there too!
I love this! I've always wanted to volunteer with wildlife!
I want to be a zoology and I’m 15 is there anything I should get started with so it can help me in advanced ? and also I want to be a zoologist but was wondering what career are most interactive with animals ?
volunteer at your local zoo :) i do that and it helps so much.
@@natic845 We only have 1 zoo in our city and it takes hours to drive there :((
Hi there! First of all, best of luck for pursuing your own wildlife passions. In terms of your questions, you are at the perfect age to start volunteering. Reach out to places local to you, doing great things for animals, offering your time. Do as much of that as you can whilst you are still young. In terms of interaction with animals, there are very few paths that allow you to be hands on, because of the ethics behind this, but you could always go down the rehabilitation route, helping injured animals heal before they are ready to be released back into the wild.
@@RoxytheZoologist this is amazing thank you for your help and I will for sure take a look at that I’ve never actually thought about the rehabilitation route but I think that would be a good route for me and my career
@@kayyyio if you have a local animal shelter you should try to volunteer there too. Schools just want to see if you can work with animals. Good luck 🤍
Your work ethic is incredible and very respectable 👏🏽👏🏽
Wow, you're awesome, thank you for sharing. I'm changing my career after leaving school over 20 years ago - things have changed a bit since then! I am starting a degree in Wildlife Biology. Better late than never but I really wish I had started at your age. Good luck, you are destined for greatness :)
This is inspiring. I was always dreaming of this career. But as born in third world country, never had chance to make it though. My age is now 35 and working in completely different track. But nice to see that you started again after 20 yrs. Now I am living in Canada and can atleast dream of it again! But afraid as its too late now!
I know this was posted 2 years ago but I'm also planning on changing my career path into animal related.
I love how there's so much scope of zoology in other countries like people can learn and be an expert in marine biology, Entomology, wildlife, fisheries and whatnot. Wish I could be part of it
Aww I hope you find a way to be a part of it where you are. There are so many different areas of zoology and conservation work. Find a project local to you / species you are passionate about and start from there :)
Truly amazing Roxy,you have an incredible passion for the natural world and Zoology in particular and your photography has really taken off I wish you well in everything you do️
I'm just started college and i changed from being a PA to being a zoologist hehehe so excited
That's great! Best of luck!
Omg im studying PA and considering zoology :0 interesting to know someone else is thinking the same way haha
@@aneelop2 same here I’m studying Pre-PA lol considering this
Thank you, very illuminating!
So nice to hear that you are doing so well and are able to so elegantly combine your passions
Thank you so much!
It was very interesting hearing your story! I’m wondering how much harder it is to start a career in wildlife (or any science really) when you’re older? I’m already 27 and only recently did I really start considering shifting to a science career (coming from the creative/art industry) particularly with animals.
I love art but recently I’ve been feeling a bit purposeless, like I want to do something bigger than myself and contribute to the world around me in a more direct way. I always loved animals and I am passionate about the environment, but only recently did I think about doing that as a career.
With the whole pandemic and also me hoping to get into an international school (I hope to migrate to Canada) I’ll probably be almost 30 when I actually start applying for universities... do I even have a chance? Lol. Looking forward to hearing from you 🙏
Leanzadoodles hey, I’ve just read your comment on the girls post about conservation and being older. I am in the same boat. I’m 33 and I just know this is what I want to do. Good luck for your training.
My mums 37 and shes in uni + theres loads of ppl her age so its rlly not a problem abt that
Yes you do!! My mom is 43 and in nursing school. It's never too late to go back to school and pursue your dream!
Terri Irwin was 27 when she first met Steve, and her career is going great, as the boss of Australia Zoo.
genuinly great video. I am encouraged by knowing people like you exist.
Truly amazing Roxy,you have an incredible passion for the natural world and Zoology in particular and your photography has really taken off😁 I wish you well in everything you do❤️
Very interesting ! I’m a dog trainer and I’ve been interested in the role dogs can play in conservation. They help search for endangered species and tons of other stuff. Maybe you need a sidekick!!! 😜
That's so awesome! I actually started by doing dog training and walking at a local rescue when I was only 16! They definitely can be utilised for conservation and more and more people are starting to do exactly that - its great
Roxy the Zoologist so cool!!
@@RoxytheZoologist Steve Irwin used his dog to help him find crocodiles.
Hello, Roxy i wish i found you some years back I'm a zoologist also who loves Wildlife photography and looking forward into Wildlife, your photographers are amazing.
It's so nice knowing that your passions first started on Bird Island ☺️ it is such a special place for me!
Hehe yes! I actually got back in touch with them a couple of years ago to thank them and Robbie was still working there, it was so special!
HI Roxy, That is Minneriya National Park in Sri lanka.and we observed twin baby elephants in same park
I want to be a zoologist I think. But I want to work with wildlife in Africa. I’ve done research and I can’t find a actual job title. I don’t really want to work in a zoo specifically I want to work in the African bush study the wildlife. Can some help. I also can’t for the life of me find a college or university course.
Wildlife biologist, zoologist. The zoo industry borrow their name from zoology as a field of study, not the other way around, if that makes any sense.
SAME!
Roxy, you are an amazing young lady! You and I have a lot in common. I love to dance and sing. I wrote and performed the song "I Kissed A Croc" and "Saiga Antelope." I always loved reading about animals and still do. My favorite places to go as a little girl were the zoo, farm and aquarium. At age 10, I told my dad that I wanted to help care for wildlife that lived in my area. At age 24, I got my life long wish granted to live in a rural area. I've been studying animals and environmental causes a lot lately. I've signed many petitions to help animals. Thanks to me, the FDA no longer requires drugs to be tested on animals. I'd love to watch your film. Thanks for the info. Yes, I am trying to follow the same path as you. TYSM 4 letting me know how to start volunteering. I'll start emailing tomorrow morning.
I go back to college may 2nd taking up BS Env Science w/conc in Nat Resources & Conservation ++. I'm excited.
I've honestly always loved animals, but never really thought to look into the different ways I could help/interact with them. I thought of being a vet at some point, but blood and needles kind of freak me out :(. Im a junior, so im choosing between this, and education. Wish me luck 😅
it helps a lot to understand about wildlife conservation and now i know what will i do.......
Hopefully I'm gonna study Zoology at Sussex uni this September. I found this video really helpful thank you! (:
Such a nice information roxy mam😍
Well done lovely channel and video. Roxy keep fighting the good fight and the best of luck
You need to be passionate about whatever you choose to do. Kudo's to you for following your passion and working hard to make your dreams come true.
this helped me out a lot, thank you so much!!
I've always loved animals and life and the way animals work and communicate and survive and think. I had (and still have) trouble deciding what to do with my life. I remember when I was younger, I imagined owning a house and adopting as many animals as I could and would take care of them. That went away and I recently remembered it a few days ago when I watched a guy wash all of his dogs on youtube.
I am passionate about writing and story telling. However, I can't live off of writing the way I want to, so I had to find something that would interest me, and I am interested in a lot of things. I went from English degree jobs (which all seemed boring), to psychology, to biology. I stuck with biology and thought I wanted to be a forensic pathologist. But, I'm in my second year of college and tired of school already. It's interesting, but I'm not sure I want it that bad to make myself go through 4 more years of school, plus more with training. So, I wanted to be a pathologist assistant until I realized I would just be sitting, looking under a microscope all day and doing math stuff and budgeting and whatever. I don't want to go to school for seven to eight years (a year behind because of stuff I'm too embarrassed to say, also added a year to join the military to pay off student loans) just to get a job I find dreadful and boring.
That's when I realized that I love animals and would love to work with them because they are so cute and interesting. I'm not sure it's my passion or anything, but I do know that I'd rather study animals in the field, than be stuck in a hospital all day doing budget cuts and dissecting organs (probably the best part of the job). To be honest, there's more than likely more to it and maybe it's not as bad as I think it is, but I don't want to waste time and money to find out.
I mentioned I'm in my second year of undergrad. I never had the chance to, or thought about volunteering when I was in high school because I was focused on something else. I don't have a car, but when I do, I will try to volunteer as much as possible. I never wanted to be a vet because it seems that everyone wants to do that and honestly, I'm not into medicine and treating people/animals mostly because a. I might kill someone and b. you have to know all that chemistry and math and stuff. I'm just taking those classes to get my degree. I don't want to use every single thing every day because I hate math and I suck at it and chemistry is going to be a pain in my backside. So, I want to work with animals with my bio degree and go on to get my master's, but I also want to make sure that I enjoy my work and have time for myself to write and enjoy the rest of my life. I know I basically wrote a short book here, so... my bad
I’m 13 and my high school is putting alout off pressure to no what to do this helps I no I’m young but it helps my anxiety to no what I COULD do
You’ve done so much 😭😭😭 I’m just getting started and 26 years old.. I want animals to be a huge part of my life
It’s never too late to start! Everyone has their own timeline in life
Can you guide me I did my msc in zoology and I'm just stuck what should I do next
I'm looking forward to working as a zoologist for the rest of my life after getting (at least) a bachelor's degree
Awesome! Best of luck for your zoology career!
I'm in my late 20's I went to a year of college but left it because I felt uncertain on what I wanted to be and do I felt like I didn't belong in college and I feel like I definitely want to go back and pursue a career in animal conservation and I feel like I have a few other things I'm interested in as well like child advocacy and Environmental science I've always been interested in science and art and I feel like it would be a lot of hard work but so worth it I'd be so excited if I do go back to college and work on getting a degree and feel so rewarded to help animals and people and feel like I'm making a difference whether small or big
This video is very knowledgeable and well informative ,Roxy . Here's a❤ 👍 from me.
I am definitely eager to get involved in wildlife conservation.
Happy to find this chanel and become a subscriber... 😘
Hello, I was planning to go to zoology (cetaceans, canines, felines/hyenas, birds and sharks). Im interested on how living things connect in nature but i am bad at math but still interested in zoology/biology
Btw I also subscribe your content awsome content. Stay safe
I’ve thought a bunch about what I want to become, but still not enough. I do know though that I want to go into a veterinary career, either as a regular vet or a zoo vet! The zoo vet thing would definitely take a lot longer though. I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was 4, so I’d be okay being any type of vet; even if it was solely for frogs or only for fish :)
With that being said, zoology in a whole was something I looked a lot into- and there are so many awesome animal careers!!?!
It’s going to take a loooooooooot of work, and I suck at all things math despite the fact that I’m about to be a FRESHMAN ( woah!? ), but I’m super excited to try :D
I think this was supposed to be a motivational comment, guys- YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
Same😭😭😭 I'm thinking of switching to wildlife biologist or Wildlife Conservationist atm
Thank you so much for the video! Your story is incredible and so inspiring. I have always been so passionate about animals and helping them, and conservation efforts as well. The only thing that makes me nervous about a zoology degree is the heavy load of science classes. I am naturally curious, but science has always been a struggle for me, and not my favorite subject. However, a career working with animals sounds like a dream come true. Is that enough to pursue the degree? Thank you for any advice!
I have the same concern
This is so awesome!
thanks for sharing your story!! I'm a first-year zoology student and very keen on conservation. How did you find a job right after graduation? :)
You are welcome! Best of luck for your own degree. I started applying for jobs about 1 month before my graduation ceremony to ensure that I could go straight into paid work :)
could you by any chance do a video going over stuff like prices of college for a major in zoology, what type of salary to expect in the field and what yours is, stuff like that. cause it sounds like a really fun and interesting field to go into but at least on google its saying 40-80k a year and im just not too sure if with that much schooling (at least with usa college prices), all that volunteer work (that a lot of the time is expensive to be able to get into to do in the first place), that salary would cut it especially if i were to plan on having a family
This is so helpful, thank you!
I’m 18 and a sophomore in college. I was going to major in biology to become a veterinarian, but now I am wondering about zoology. I’ve wanted to work with animals since I was a kid. I started shadowing veterinarians at 12, and started volunteering and rescues and shelters around 16. I worked with dogs and cats, waterfowl, reptiles, and large animals. I now am a veterinary technician at a small clinic, and I’m wondering if I should continue going the vet route, or go the zoology route. Thanks for this video!
Thank you so much! Great advice!
Zoology seems so cool I want to do one as a career
this is so helpful thank you!!
Thanks for the great video...!
Love the necklace!
Great advice!
Love from Kolkata, India ❤️🇮🇳
Great vid. thanks
Dope story Roxs, looking forward to more footage. I'm scared of animals that are not domestic (even domestic ones I'm careful with) so I'll watch from a crazy long virtual distance and live thru you 😂.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Haha I have friends like that too - I promise they aren't scary though, especially when you learn to understand their behaviour!
@@RoxytheZoologist I totally agree with you on that, I think some people are born with the innate characteristics enabling them to be in tune with animals and your one of them and I know I'm not 😂but that's OK we all have our place of contribution on this earth.
Also I'm a Zoology student
Here I am reading that some people here changed 3-4 jobs and 23-25 years old. I am 38 almost, and midlife crisis hits me hard, I have changed like 13-15 jobs, and can’t find myself.
And I am literally saying inside my head and to my friends that I wish I were 25-30! Come on, guys! 25 is nothing, no midlife crisis when you feel that you have much less energy and the speed of your learning is slower, and not so much zest for life, especially after being in this path of finding yourself for almost 10 years now. So many fears at this point.
And we are no Europe, nothing like that you will see - everything is close, have many conservation centers etc. I don’t know what to do.
Great job
I had a small dream recently of getting my zoologist degree and my veterinarian degree and opening up my own Vet Clinic
Awesome wolf necklace
Thanks :) that was a birthday present from my Mum! She saw me eyeing it up at VegFest just before I did my talk then sneakily bought it without me knowing!
Hey ! Very nice explain and you're looking so beautiful & cool .
Hi lovely ♡︎ I got accepted at a uni to do bachelor in zoology. Rather than working in a zoo I’d love to travel, work internationally so wildlife film making sounds perfect to me. However I couldn’t find a course that is about film making. Were you just able to do your master in that course? Or is it just a “subject” in a bigger course?
Hi there Roxy!! I'm 14 and I luv animal's so much and I found your video while I was searching for videos related to zoology.this video was so helpful for me.thankyou so much♥️ and do u think I could be a zoologist??
Literally living my dream :( Idk If I could do it though that's whats upsetting.
i wanna do the same job and im from seychelles 💚💚
I recently completed my masters in ecological restoration but the only experience I have is a summer internship back in 2018 with painted turtles. I recently did an interview where the person was wondering if I can handle a 40hr/wk job and the next day I got a rejection email. I think I messed up by not having more experience lol.
As a kid and into high school I wanted to work with animals or something in nature but my brother told me to do something better so that just killed my dream now I’m stuck working in a job I don’t like
I will became a zoologist
Hey. Roxy How can I get volunteering working with animals? I'am doing Agriculture and Natural Resource, but I will especially in Animal Protection or Animal Science.
I would find some places local to you that are of interest and reach out offering your time to them!
I'm working on to be a wildlife conservationist
Amazing! Best of luck
Can you make a video on your experience at the University of Queensland!? I am thinking on studying abroad there!
Wow
You seem to be a great woman
I am in sierra leone
Am interested in reading zoology
Hi there I want to be a zooologist but I live on a small British island and all I can do to get involved is visits my local zoo do you have any advice on what I can do to get more involved?
I am a senior in high school this year . I was always passionate about working with animals, so I discovered zoology and I feel that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life!
I am an international student and I can't afford going to outsider university unless I got a financial aid or a scholarship, that's not really the problem as I just can not find a list of collages which have zoology major. I only find ones which have Evolution, ecology, or animal sciences major. So, I was wondering, is these majors are the same as zoology or what? If not can anyone help me find one that actually have a zoology major?
Thankyou so much for this video Roxy .
Especially the ending sentences to prove my passion. I'm 21 presently and am pursuing a degree in forestry and wildlife science , in Kashmir . I've been an x member of the rspb and have worked for nature all my life . I really need a direction forward and a guide , can i get some help from you ?
What course did you pick at Leeds ? And how did you go to university in queensland ? I want to be a zoologist etc but I don’t know what course I need and I also want to go to Queensland to study for a bits
What about if you wanted to work in a sanctuary like in conservation. I want to be a Game Warden so I can protect but I’d also Love to take care of them
I want to be a zoologist and specifically an invertebrate zoologist and I have no idea where to start but I’m applying to colleges and I got into one but still unsure if it’s really where I want to go just yet
I love animals
So encouraging ❤️ how do you manage with volunteer work, like, do you work at the same time to sustain? And how do you find volunteer work?
Yes, when I volunteered I was at college / uni and then did it outside of my studies :)
@@RoxytheZoologist thanks ❤️ Doing biology in a few months, with a Focus on Ecology, and then a master Focus on Zoology :D
Hey,
Your content is brilliant. I am in my second year of photojournalism at SAIT in Calgary, Canada. I'm turning 40 this year. Am I to old to get into conservation. I'm a little lost of how to get into that field. Any help would great.
Hi madam your good experience in zoology and my subject zoology complete 2025 and i can taken wildlife in master please guide me
I'm currently studying level 3 animal care and I'm thinking about going into conservation. But I don't want to do Africa or something, I'd love be a conservationalist for North America, is that a thing?
Is 21 years too old to start pursuing this dream? If i volunteer and start studying zoology and get bachelor degree of that. My biggest dream is to be zookeeper, i just know i should have started earlier
*it's never tooo late!*
What the person above me said! I had a childhood friend and her mom was in college and just recently graduated with a doctorate! Also from other comments others have people who are 30 or even 40 changing and perusing new degrees!
Hi I want to be a zoologist and I’m 8 right now but idk how to get along with animals because my favorite thing is animals idk what to get started with
I majored in biology and got a bachelors, trying to figure out what to specialize in for my masters, I’m 27 now and it feels too late, as I am having a hard time choosing
Hi Roxy, I'm so glad I found your channel, i have always loved learning about different types of animals every since I was a little kid so i want to get a job involving that, i in my junior years in high school so if you don't mind I have a question, what can I do to work toward a zoology or wildlife biology?
Hey! I'm in the same boat as you and will be entering my senior year next fall, so I haven been doing research as to what I could do to possibly prepare. From what I've seen, getting involved with volunteering and your local animal shelters will help a lot, not just from getting experience for yourself, but also to look good for colleges! Good luck!
I am twelve and I am lucky that I live by a university that can go straight to herpetology! I want to travel the world in search of reptiles like the saltwater crocodile. Question: Do zoologists (and Herpetologists) get to go to different countries around the world doing projects on different species or groups of animals?
It would depend on what your job was and what you specialised in long term :)
Please Anyone. I need this book. human dimensions of wildlife management daniel j. decker, shawn j. riley, william f. siemer
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How did you manage to get the funds and opportunities to volunteer at these places? I want to get my feet into this degree but I'm worried about having a place to stay and food to survive off of. What's your experience and advice?
From working and saving up 😁 started working just before I was 16 and worked different jobs. I volunteered at first on my 1 day off a week during college. Then locally when I was at Uni both in Leeds and Australia. Then did more international trips once I had more savings.