Animal Care Internship

Animal Care InternshipAnimal Care Interns at the Roosevelt Park Zoo work directly alongside our zoo keepers, animal managers, educators, and veterinary staff as we strive to continuously provide the best possible care for the animals in a AZA-accredited zoological organization. Interns have the opportunity to gain experience in many aspects of zoo keeping but are not limited to everything from husbandry, nutrition and care, training, maintenance of animal exhibits and areas, an understanding of animals behaviors and welfare/wellness, record keeping, guest interaction, working in a team environment, and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.Requirements:Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditionsAble to tolerate strong odors, dust, hay, animal fur, hair, and danderHave completed a minimum of 4 semesters at the start of the internshipCapable of lifting 50lbsKeeper internships consist of a scheduled work week 32-40 hours with working varied shifts from weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings with a minimum of 12 consecutive weeksAcceptance into the program is contingent on passing a background check and negative TB testTo Apply, please submit the following:ResumeCover letterApplication$1000.00 for a 12 week commitment and/or 480 hour commitment