Will AI replace zoologists and wildlife biologists?
Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists score 45 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #338 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 10 of the job's 14 tasks, 1 of them on its own, while 4 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.
Which zoologists and wildlife biologists tasks can AI do?
The most exposed tasks include "Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs".
Which zoologists and wildlife biologists tasks are hardest for AI?
Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings"; "Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease"; "Raise specimens for study and observation or for use in experiments".
Are people already using AI for this work?
Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 14 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.
How many people work as zoologists and wildlife biologists, and what do they earn?
About 18,120 people in the US, with median pay of $76,780 a year (BLS, May 2025).