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Wildlife Academy - Tuition and Fees


​Zoo Tech Program enrollment now open for upcoming classes.
​March 2021               June 2021
* Books & Classroom Materials (required) (nonrefundable once received) ---------------------- $300.00
**Tuition cost for Zoo Tech 1.0 --
                Introduction to Zoological Technology & Nonprofit Operations ----------------------- $600.00
**Tuition cost for Zoo Tech 2.0 -–
                Leadership in Zoological Technology & Nonprofit Operations ------------------------ $600.00

 TOTAL COST OF Zoological Technology & Nonprofit Operations PROGRAM -----------------$ 1,500.00

* ONE TIME COST FOR THESE ITEMS
** Tuition payments can be divided into two installments for the One Year Program.
​              Payment schedule must be arranged in advance.
 
Students are required to purchase their own basic personal uniforms.
Access to a computer is necessary for homework and research assignments. 
​​All work tools, and related training aids which are germane to the course are furnished by the school.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refund Before Entering Class
  • A full refund of all money paid will be given to applicants if they are not accepted into the Wildlife Academy.
  • A full refund of all money paid will be given to applicants if they withdraw no later than midnight on the fifth business day (excluding all Sundays and holidays) after they have signed the contract or made an initial payment, providing that the applicant has not commenced training. ​
  • After five business days (excluding all Sundays and holidays), ​the school may retain an established registration fee equal to ten percent of the total tuition cost, or one hundred dollars, whichever is less. "Registration fee" refers to any fee, however named, covering those expenses incurred by an institution in processing student applications and establishing a student records system; 

Refund After Entering Class
If training is terminated after entering classes, the student is obligated to the school according to the following formulas or maximum charges:
  •  (1) If you terminate during the first week or 10 percent of the contracted instructional time, whichever is less, the school may retain 10 percent of tuition cost, plus registration fee (equal to 10 percent of the tuition cost, or $100, whichever is less);
  •  ​ (2) If you terminate after the first week or 10 percent of the contracted instructional time, whichever is less but, prior to completion of 25 percent of contracted time, the school may retain 25 percent of the tuition cost, plus registration fee (equal to 10 percent of the tuition cost, or $100, whichever is less);
  •  (3) If you terminate after completion of 25 percent and up to 50 percent of contracted instructional time, the school may retain 50 percent of the tuition cost, plus registration fee (equal to 10 percent of the tuition cost, or $100, whichever is less); ​
  • (4) If you terminate after 50 percent of the contracted instructional time, the school may retain the full tuition cost, plus registration fee (equal to 10 percent of the tuition cost, or $100, whichever is less).  

Financial Aid
Currently there is no financial aid offered for this program. Cat Tales Wildlife Academy is not authorized to offer Federal Financial Aid.

More information on the Wildlife Academy is available at our sister site www.zooschool.org

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Cat Tales Wildlife Center
(formerly. Cat Tales Zoological Park)
(509) 238-4126
mail@cattales.org 
17020 N Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021-9539

CAT TALES - Established 1991 - A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization - TIN - 91-1538226

  • Home
  • Hours, Events, & Updates
    • COVID-19 Updates >
      • Our Safety Pledge
    • Hours and Admission >
      • What if I have passes or coupons?
    • Private Tours
    • Gift Cards
    • Big Cat Adventure
    • How are the animals doing?
  • Meet the Animals
    • Black Bears
    • Bobcat
    • Coyote
    • Foxes
    • African Lion
    • Canada Lynx
    • Puma - Cougar
    • Serval
    • Bengal Tiger
    • Siberian Tiger
    • White Tiger
    • Wolf - Hybrid
  • About Us
    • 2020 Year End Report
    • Licenses and Permits
    • Privacy Policy
    • Our Staff
    • FAQ
  • Wildlife Academy
    • Zoo Tech Course Overview
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Application Process
    • Zoo School FAQ
    • A Keeper's Day
  • Share the Care
    • Adoptions
    • Amazon Smile
    • Internship
    • Meat Donations
    • Membership
    • Sponsorship
    • Volunteer
    • Wish List
  • Donate Now