Dr Zavos received a Bachelor of Science in biology-chemistry in 1970, a Master of Science in biology-physiology in 1972, and an Education Specialist in Science (Ed.S.) in 1976 from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. 

He earned a doctorate in animal physiology in 1978 from the University of Minnesota.[6]He also received an MBA in 2008. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Emporia State University 

Zavos is Professor Emeritus in reproductive physiology at the University of Kentucky. 

He was named as an Honorary Professor by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and as a Professor Emeritus by the Venkateshwara Institute of Medicine in India. He has served as a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Middle East Fertility Society.