Taxidermist - How to get into this job
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a taxidermist. Skills are learned on the job under the supervision of an established taxidermist.
Secondary Education
There are no specific secondary educational requirements, but an interest in art and science subjects, especially biology, is helpful.
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There are no training courses available in New Zealand at present, but correspondence courses are available from the United States.
Useful Experience
Useful experience includes:
- voluntary work experience with a taxidermist
- sculpting, painting, photography or model-making, especially with animal subjects
- art or design courses
- work with animals in their natural environment, including conservation work
- bird and animal observation in the wild and in books
- wildlife photography.
