Tips on how to begin my journey to become a Zoologist

I’m 20 years old and I’ve always had a fascination with animals. I seem to bond with them a lot more than I do with people and I’ve been really thinking about trying to get into the field. I plan to look into some colleges for it, but I also know some volunteer work could help me on my path. I’d preferably like to get to a point where I get to focus mainly on primates because I’ve been obsessed with them since I was young. What are some tips on the best ways to set myself up for a good career in the field?