2009 Internship Program

• 5 & 10 Weeks
• June 1st to July 5th, 2009 & July 6th to August 9th, 2009
• Preference given to 10 week applicants
• Minimum of 30 hours a week
• No compensation or room and board
• Days off will most likely be during the week
• Depending on the species, limited or no contact will be allowed with animals

As an intern your primary responsibilities will include: cleaning and maintaining outside yards and interacting with the public through tours, animal rides, and animal ambassadors. Also, you will have opportunities to shadow keepers and assist with feeding of some species, cleaning inside facilities, animal enrichment, exhibit enhancement, and other animal responsibilities. This will be our first year for the internship, so flexibility is a must. The candidates chosen will play a large role in shaping the program. Finally, this will be a tough internship with potentially long hours and physical labor. It will only accommodate dedicated interns with an eagerness to learn and get their hands dirty.