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Two Internships
PROGRAMMING and EDUCATION at the Akron Zoo
Tiger Valley
These unpaid internships will consist of a 20-30 hour a week
commitment. Internships will be available during the Winter,
Spring, Summer and Fall. Specific days are flexible. Successful
candidates will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in college
majoring in biology, zoology, education, or a related field.
They will have an interest in conservation, education, and
programming with live animals. A valid Ohio driver's license
is also required. This position will consist of presenting
programs using live animals, program development, animal
enrichment, and general tasks in the education department.
Contact the Education Department at the Akron
Zoo for more information:
500 Edgewood Ave.
Akron, OH 44307
Phone: 330.375.2800 ext. 1088
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Bronx Zoo Internships
Printable Internship Application(Bronx Zoo)
The Education Department offers spring, summer, and
fall internships to qualified college students, recent
graduates or graduate students for fall and spring terms.
Summer applicants should be outstanding 3rd and 4th year
undergraduates.
Minority students are encouraged to apply!
Candidates should possess a strong background in one
or more of these areas:
Environmental Education
Natural History
Zoology
Ecology
Biology
Spring and fall interns team teach in our school
programs for elementary school children. Summer
interns work in the Zoo's camp programs or with
the Girls for Planet Earth Summit
(Click here to learn more about the Girls
for Planet Earth Summit Internship). Experience in
teaching is highly desirable. Interest in widlife
and the ability to relate to children are essential.
Spring and fall interns must be able to work
approximately 20 hours a week (mornings) for
approximately 18 weeks. Summer interns must be
able to work 30-35 hours a week for approximately
10 weeks.
Please submit resume, a completed application, and a
letter of interest to:
Ilyssa Gillman
Education Department
Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park
Bronx, NY 10460
Fax: 718-365-3300
NO CALLS PLEASE!
In the letter of interest, specify whether you are applying
for fall, spring or summer intern. Send the materials at least
two months prior to the start of the season for which you wish
to apply. Spring internships run from mid February to early
June. Fall internships run from late September to early
February. Summer internships run from mid June to early
September.
Click here for printable spring, summer or fall
internship application form.
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Indianapolis Zoo Intern Opportunities
Animal Care
Available year-round. Interns assist in various aspects of
maintaining the animal collection including exhibit
maintenance, diet preparation and delivery, as well as
behavioral enrichment. The work is challenging, dirty, and
often unglamorous, but can be highly rewarding. It offers
the personal satisfaction of helping to provide healthy
conditions for the animals along with the opportunity to
learn the husbandry techniques of a world-class zoo. Animal
Care Interns should be prepared to work in all weather
conditions and must be extremely dependable. Positions are
available in the following areas: Encounters, Deserts,
Forests, Marine Mammals, Plains, Waters, and Veterinary
Hospital. (Human Resources)
Veterinary Externship/Preceptorship
Available year-round. The student will observe and assist
the veterinarians with clinical cases, treatments,
immobilizations, surgeries, necropsies, and medical record
keeping. The student will be required to complete and
present a project during the internship. This is for
enrolled Vet students only. (Human Resources)
Veterinary Technician
Available year round. Student will perform the duties of a
veterinary technician under the direction and supervision of
the staff veterinary technicians. Duties include assisting
in all aspects of animal diagnostics and treatments, in-house
lab work, hospital maintenance, and record keeping. This is
for enrolled Vet Tech students only. (Human Resources)
For further information, contact the IZS Volunteer Office at
(317) 630-2041 or
volunteer@indyzoo.com
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Internships at the Zoo
It’s a jungle out there... Why not prepare for it with an
internship at the zoo?
The zoo has internships in many professional fields. Most
internships are unpaid, but we’ll give you a great deal of
responsibility and make sure you learn a lot. Plus, you’ll
get to hang out with the animals for a term. Can corporate
America top that?
Check out the list of internships below for details.
College Students & Adults
Animal Behavior
Animal Care
Conservation and Research
Veterinary Preceptorship
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Zoo InternQuest is a program that provides high school students
interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences (biology,
zoology, human or veterinary medicine, wildlife management,
botany, etc.) with the opportunity to learn from Zoo experts.
Students in this program will learn about such subjects as
conservation, pathology, genetics, veterinary medicine, animal
behavior, reproductive physiology, ecology, and more. They will
also have the opportunity to visit behind-the-scenes areas at
the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, and
meet researchers, veterinary staff, animal care managers/keepers,
and trainers. Though each term is different, students will visit
a wide variety of people and locations.
Zoo InternQuest participants also receive all the necessary
training to create Web pages that include journals of their
experiences, illustrated with digital or scanned photos. They
also communicate with Virtual Interns throughout the world on
the online forum.
The Zoo InternQuest will offer two terms
for the 2003-2004 school year:
Fall term: September 23 through November 6, 2003
Winter term: February 3 through March 18, 2004
Each Zoo InternQuest term consists of a week of orientation and
training before meetings with Zoo experts over the rest of the
term. Schedules are subject to change. A graduation is held at
the Zoo at the end of each term. Each student who successfully
completes the program will receive a copy of their Web site, a
certificate of completion, and a $100 scholarship.
InternQuest Obligations
The group will meet at the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park
three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) from 2:30
to 5 p.m. over approximately seven weeks. Some sessions may
require an earlier meeting time. Students are responsible for
their own transportation to and from the San Diego Zoo.
Wednesdays and Thursdays are spent with Zoo experts, and
Tuesdays are dedicated to creating the Web pages in the
Zoo's Computer Lab. Journals will be written either on
home computers or in the Zoo's Education Computer Lab on
the intern's own time. Web pages will be completed in the
lab during the Tuesday meeting.
Please note the scheduled dates for each semester. Each intern
will be responsible for attending all meetings on time.
Interns create online journals about their experiences in the
Zoo's Education Computer Lab.
Eligibility
• Candidates must be in grade 11 or 12 attending San Diego
County schools during the InternQuest school year.
• Students must have a 3.0 (B) grade point average or better.
• Students must demonstrate a commitment to conservation or
the environment.
• Two letters of recommendation are required: one from a
science instructor, and a second from a teacher, career
counselor, school administrator, or other adult who can
recommend the applicant for this program.
• Applicants must submit an essay describing an interest in a
zoo-related career or field. The essay will be critiqued for
writing skills.
Selection
Students interested in Zoo InternQuest must complete the
Application Form and submit it with all required information
and references. Applications for the Fall 2003 and Winter
2004 terms will be accepted in April 2003. Selected candidates
will be interviewed by Zoo staff. Students displaying a sincere
interest in science and/or education careers and demonstrating
good writing skills will be the strongest candidates for final
selection. Applications may reopen in the fall for any remaining
openings in the winter or spring terms. Watch the Web site for
details.
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The Baltimore Zoo offers internships year-round for students
who meet the program's requirements. Gain valuable experience
while establishing contacts and furthering your career goals.
Interns work in the following areas - Animal Care, Aviculture,
Education, Graphic Design, Group Sales, Herpetology,
Horticulture, Mammals, Management/Administration, Marketing,
Public Relations, Special Events, Veterinary Care and
Volunteer Management.
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD 21217
To inquire about internships,
please contact the Volunteer Department,
410-396-7623.
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Intern/Volunteer Program
PO Box 39
Royal Oak, Michigan 48068-0039 USA
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Education Department - Intern Program
P.O. Box 198073
Cincinnati, OH 45219-8073
PHONE: (513) 559-7768
FAX: (513) 559-7776
HOW TO APPLY:
Send cover letter (including why you are interested in an
internship at the Cincinnati Zoo, where you heard about
the intern program, what intern opportunities interest
you - if animal care specify 2 areas of preference, and
what you would like to gain from an internship), resume,
letter of recommendation, and application form.
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Brookfield Internships
All Intern Program applicants must meet the following
minimum requirements:
*Completion of 2 years of college
*Overall grade point average of 2.5 (out of 4.0)
*Be willing to commit to a minimum six-week term
(five days a week, 40 hours per week)
*Have a sincere interest in the particular field where the
intern desires placement
*Submit a properly completed application packet including:
a Brookfield Zoo Intern application form, a cover letter
detailing the applicant's career intentions, current resume,
transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
Internship application packet
Application due dates are as follows:
*Summer Term (May thru August) Due date: February 1
*Fall Term (September thru December) Due date: August 1
*Winter Term (January thru March) Due date: December 1
Contact for Zookeeper Internships
Brookfeild Zoo
Zookeeper Intership Program
3300 Golf Road
Bookfield, IL 60513
Phone: (708) 485-2063 Ext. 449
Fax: (708) 485-3140
E-mail: zookeeper_internships@brookfieldzoo.org
Contact for all other Internships
Ms. Sandi Dornhecker
Director of Human Resources
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road
Bookfield, IL 60513
Phone: (708) 485-2063 Ext. 334
Fax: (708) 485-0986
E-mail: Sadornhe@Brookfieldzoo.org
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Animal Management
Interns in the Animal Management Department gain firsthand
experience in basic animal husbandry. Interns must be able
to commit to work 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks and
conform to an animal keeper’s schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All positions require weekend hours.
The research internship program based in the Department of
Conservation and Science focuses on training young scientists
to conduct independent research projects that are relevant to
the management and conservation of small captive populations.
HOW TO APPLY
A full application consists of:
* Cover letter, which includes your availability in terms
of starting dates, what research area(s) you are interested
in, what type of internship you are interested in (3 month
vs. longer), and your availability for a telephone or
in-person interview;
* Résumé;
* College transcripts;
* Three letters of recommendation, with at least one from
someone who can judge the scientific/academic quality of your
work;
* A 1000-word statement describing why your are interested
in this position, how your previous research or scientific
experiences have influenced you, and what your research and
career interests are for the future.
The annual due date for receipt of all application materials is
March 14 (if this date falls on a weekend, applications
must be received by the following Monday). Late applications
for fall/winter internships will be taken on a case-by-case
basis in August; please contact Research Biologist Lisa Faust
to determine if there are any open internships before sending
in materials after the March 14 deadline.
Send all application materials to:
Lisa Faust
Research Biologist
Department of Conservation and Science
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614-3895
Fax 312/742-7220
E-mail lisa@lpzoo.org with any questions,
or call 312/742-7227.
Veterinary Sciences
Interns in the Veterinary Sciences Department must be
fourth-year veterinary medical students and be able to
work 40 hours per week for six to eight weeks. Interns
spend the majority of their time with zoo veterinarians
in clinical medicine but also spend time with the
veterinary technicians in the lab. They participate in
a week-long rotation with the Zoo Pathology Program,
which services Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo and
Shedd Aquarium.
Zoo Internship Application Procedure
Interested candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Those who wish to apply for an internship position should
complete the following four parts:
1. Zoo Internship Application
2. Confidential Recommendation
3. Essay
4. Experience Related to Area of Internship
Fax it to 312/742-2299.
Or, mail it to:
Lincoln Park Zoo
Internship Program
PO Box 14903
Chicago, IL 60614
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Sciences
Animal Behavior:
Environmental Enrichment
This is a non paid internship. Niabi Zoo’s environmental
enrichment program creates activities for the animals that
encourage natural behaviors or activity. This may be a toy,
activity or treat. Under supervision of zoo staff, the
intern will research, create and implement an animal
enrichment project. When developing an enrichment project,
the animal species, as well as the animal behavior must be
carefully researched and monitored.
Animal Husbandry
This is a non paid internship. Under supervision of zoo
staff, the intern will assist zookeepers in cleaning,
feeding and care of animals at Niabi Zoo. The intern will
develop an understanding of animal behaviors, care, and
diets of a variety of types of animals.
Application Procedure
Prior to the internship interview, they must have on file:
-Completed application
-Resume
-Copy of Transcripts
-Proposal for internship
Internship General Requirements
-You must be at least 18 years old.
-You must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college or university.
-You must maintain at least an overall average of “C”.
-You must submit a written proposal stating your goals
for the internship. A supervising professor must approve
and participate in your internship if you will be receiving
credit.
Contact Information
For more information please write, email or call them at:
Niabi Zoological Society
Internship Opportunities
12908 Niabi Zoo Road
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 799-3482
E-mail: ask@niabizoo.com
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Internships
Conservation Education Internship
A Conservation Education Intern will assist the Director of
Conservation Education in fulfilling the educational mission
of the Zoo. This person will assist with such tasks as day
camps, performing educational presentations on-site and
off-site, giving guided tours, and staffing the Sertoma Farm
contact area and the Discovery Center. This position will
require the handling of our educational animal collection,
which includes live birds, reptiles and small mammals. Animal
handling experience is preferred, but training will be made
available to otherwise qualified applicants. A strong knowledge
of biology and animal behavior is required, as is a desire and
ability to effectively communicate with the public (including
children, teens , and adults) on a regular basis. Paid
]internships may be available seasonally as budget allows.
If interested in this internship opportunity, please contact:
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Cook
Phone: (262)636-9189
E-mail: info@racinezoo.org
For application form, job description and
department contact.
Zoo Animal Welfare Internships
A Zoo Animal Welfare Intern will assist zookeepers in the
daily care and maintenance of animals and exhibits. Duties
include observation, diet preparation, exhibit cleaning,
assisting with veterinary care, and recordkeeping. The zoo's
collection includes many dangerous animals; applicants must
be mature and responsible, and able to communicate and work
cooperatively in a team environment. Currently, these
internships are unpaid.
If interested in this internship opportunity, please contact
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Cook
Phone: (262)636-9189
kcook@racinezoo.org
For application form, job description and
department contact.
Veterinary Assistant Internship
A Veterinary Assistant Intern will assist the Director of
Conservation and Animal Welfare and the Consulting
Veterinarian in the prevention and curative care of the
Zoo's animal collection. The intern will assist with vet
rounds, take notes and transcribe them in MS Word, and be
responsible for cleaning our veterinary facilities. This
student must have veterinary technician experience or be
enrolled in an applicable program. This student must be
available to work from 10:00am to 2:00 pm on either Tuesdays
or Thursdays, preferably both. Currently, these internships
are unpaid.
If interested in this internship opportunity, please contact
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Cook
Phone: (262)636-9189
E-mail: kcook@racinezoo.org
For application form, job description and
department contact.
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Zoo Internships