The Zoo and Wildlife Biology major is specifically designed to prepare students for careers working with animals and is offered in collaboration with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Theoretical and applied coursework and integrated experiential opportunities are combined in this intensive degree program, which includes several summer school courses, an internship, and a research experience. In addition to CMZ, Malone University has professional partnerships with several local institutions including, but not limited to, Stark Parks Sanders Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, William McKinley Presidential Museum Discover World, Wolf Timbers and Quail Hollow State Park. Malone also maintains an exotic animal collection consisting of a variety of reptiles and several native and exotic mammals.