Animal Department Interns
Internships provide college students or recent graduates practical experience in
a zoological environment while gaining valuable knowledge related to his/her career
goals. This exciting and challenging atmosphere offers you the opportunity to supplement
and apply your classroom knowledge.
All positions are unpaid with no housing provided.
Qualifications:
Intern positions are limited to college level students with an interest in the biological
sciences. All interns should have the ability to lift 30 lbs., work in various weather
conditions, and effectively communicate with zoo staff and guests.If accepted into
the program you must provide proof of a negative TB test given within the last year.
Requirements:
Interns are accepted each academic semester for most positions. Since
the summer season is the most competitive, we encourage interns to consider other
times of the year.Training includes an eight-hour rotation through each of six animal
care areas followed by assignment to one area for in-depth training. Normal hours
are 8:00 until noon.The minimum intern commitment is eight hours per week for six
weeks.
Current Status:
Applications are being accepted for the spring of 2008.
Application Deadlines
Applications for the spring semester must be received by November 15; summer semester
applications must be received by March 15, and fall semester applications must be
received by June 1. Applications received by the deadlines will be reviewed and
interviews scheduled. Candidates will be advised of their selection within 30 days
of the application deadline.