Welcome to the Wildlife Academy at Cat Tales Wildlife Center!
Our program provides hands-on training in animal care, conservation education, and facility operations. Before applying, please review the course catalog and enrollment requirements to ensure this program is the right fit for you.

📌 Important Notes for Applicants

  • This application requires you to provide personal information, background details, and required documents.
  • You may upload documents directly in this form, or email/mail them later if they are not immediately available.
  • You may use the “Save and Continue Later” option at any time if you need to return with additional information or files.
  • A non-refundable application fee is required to process your application.
  • Final acceptance is determined after your interview and once all required documents are on file.

Thank you for your interest in joining our Academy. We look forward to learning more about you!

Before starting your application, please make sure you are prepared with the following:

  • 📸 A recent photo of yourself
  • 📄 Your resume (include experience, coursework, and references if applicable)
  • 🎓 School transcripts or GED completion (proof of technical status may be accepted)
  • 📝 Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • 🩺 Proof of a recent physical examination
  • 💉 Proof of a current tetanus vaccination (within the last 10 years)
  • 🫁 Proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test within the last 12 months
  • 💳 Payment method for the non-refundable application fee

👉 You may upload these directly into the form, or submit them later by email to mail@cattales.org or by mail to:
Cat Tales Wildlife Center – Admissions
17020 N. Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021

📌 Applications will not be reviewed until all required documents and the application fee have been received.

Wildlife Academy Application

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Thank you for your interest in the Wildlife Academy at Cat Tales Wildlife Center! Please complete this application carefully. You may save your progress and return later if you do not have all documents ready. 📌 Applications will not be reviewed until all required documents and the application fee have been received.

Section 1: Applicant Information

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Section 2: Education & Background

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Section 3: Required Attachments –

👉 All required documents must be on file before your application can be reviewed or an interview scheduled.

To complete your application, please provide the following.

You may upload files directly or email/mail them later. — Email: mail@cattales.org — Mailing Address: Cat Tales Wildlife Center – Admissions, 17020 N. Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021
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    Section 4: Program Acknowledgments

    Please check each box to confirm your understanding:*

    Section 5: Application Fee

    A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required to process your application.*
    A link for payment is included on the webpage and if not made at the time of application submission, a link for payment will be provided in the confirmation email.

    Section 6: Interview & Acceptance

    Interview & Acceptance*

    Section 7: Consent & Liability Waiver

    Section 8: Signature & Submit

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