They may also attend training courses in management and computer skills. Some zoology tertiary training courses include sessions aimed at improving skills in communication, report writing, public speaking, and using databases. Working Conditions Work Places and Travel Zoologists usually work in laboratories and offices in universities, research institutes and museums. They may also work outdoors on field-study sites. They often travel locally and overseas to work on projects or attend conferences.
Computers play a big part now.
This year I took a laptop computer and something else of a similar size to Antarctica and that was it. A zoologist may work with chemicals to sedate, clean and preserve animals, and may come in to contact with animal diseases and body fluids. Hours Zoologists may work regular hours, but are often required to work evenings and weekends, especially when they are doing fieldwork. Professors may earn more than this. Statistics New Zealand Interpreting Charts Contact with People Zoologists work alone or with technicians, and may work on joint projects with others.