Keeper Intern
Interested in Zoology as a career? Are you currently enrolled in college or recently graduated? If so, consider applying for an Internship with Wild Wonders.
Wild Wonders offers 3 and 4 month internships to qualified applicants throughout the year. Our internship programs have heavy emphasis on learning/further education and experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assist staff with daily husbandry duties such as general feeding and cleaning
To assist with staff with medical handling/restraint
Enclosure maintenance and enhancements
Monitor animals health, behavior
Zoo beautification projects
Socialization of specific animals
Learn general operant conditioning techniques
Food prep and nutrition
Behavioral enrichment with staff
Database entry for inventory and medical records
Assisting with on site and offsite education programming and special events
QUALIFICATIONS:
Schooling preferable but not required
Must be available a minimum of 3 days/week 8 hour days
Must have negative tb test
Must be in good health and able to lift 50 lbs
Must have own housing and transportation
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for a position as a Keeper Intern, please email a resume and cover letter to wildwonders@att.net.
Thank you for your interest!
Best experience ever!!!
— ak