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General Curator
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo - Thurmont, MD
Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Animal Keeping Internship
Topeka Zoological Park - Topeka, Kansas
Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Animal Care/Educator
Wildlife Learning Center - Sylmar, CA
Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
General Curator
Reston Zoo - Reston Zoo –Vienna, VA
Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Keeper/Wildlife Presenter(part time)
Wild Wonders - North San Diego County, CA
Expires: 02/05/2012
Zookeeper FT
Happy Hollow Zoo - San Jose CA
Expires: 02/06/2012
Two [2] Full-time Zoo Keeper Positions
Lionshare Educational Organization [L.E.O.] - Greenwich, CT
Expires: 02/13/2012
Two (2) Full-time Zoo Keeper Positions/Mammals are currently available.
Zookeeper
Milwaukee County zoo - Milwaukee, WI
Expires: 02/13/2012
Zookeeper at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Conservation Educator
Indianapolis Zoological Society - Indianapolis, IN
Expires: 02/13/2012
The Conservation Educator will oversee or facilitate various conservation programs for the conservation education department. This will include (but not be limited to): Monitoring of the shark touch tank, facilitating interactions with invertebrate program animals, teaching Zoo overnights, and assisting with other conservation education initiatives as assigned. This is a seasonal position.
Carnivore/Primate Intern
Tiger World - Rockwell, NC
Expires: 02/15/2012
Keeper Any Level - Ungulates
Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield, IL
Expires: 02/16/2012
Seeking candidates for the position of Keeper, Any Level – Ungulates
Spring and Summer Internships Openings
North Georgia Zoo/Wildlife Wonders - Cleveland, GA
Expires: 03/01/2012
Interns will be required to work 5-6 days a week. 40 hours plus.
Visit websites for more about us and that will give you an idea of the types of animals you will be learning and working with. www.northgeorgiazoo.com www.wildlifewonders.org.
We are Christian-based Zoological organization and farm park that strives to present a family friendly environment that is pleasing to Christ.
Animal Husbandry Internship (unpaid)
Lemur Conservation Foundation - Myakka City, Fl
Expires: 03/01/2012
The Lemur Conservation Foundation (LCF) is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of lemurs through captive breeding, non-invasive scientific research, education, and reintroduction. LCF sits on a 100-acre, non-public, AZA certified reserve in Myakka City, Florida. The lemurs live naturally in two fenced, pristine forests, yet are readily available for educational and research projects conducted by undergraduate and graduate students from national universities. In Madagascar, LCF partners with Tampolo Forest Station on the island’s northeast coast, to encourage environmental sustainability and education to help forestall deforestation in addition to promoting collaborative research projects and a researcher exchange program.
Assistant Lead Keeper, Large Carnivores - ID#936WL
Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield, IL
Expires: 03/01/2012
Assistant Lead Keeper, Large Carnivores - ID#936WL
Assistant Lead Keeper, Children’s Zoo/Hamill Family Play Zoo
Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield, IL
Expires: 03/01/2012
Assistant Lead Keeper, Children’s Zoo/Hamill Family Play Zoo
Requisition ID#934WL
Aquarium Internship
Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma, Washington
Expires: 03/02/2012
The Aquariums at Point Defiance Zoo offers the most diverse display of live animals throughout the entire Point Defiance facility. Over 300 different species of fish and invertebrates, from varying ocean habitats along the Pacific Rim, make up this collection. The diversity of marine life at the aquarium provides for some unique challenges and opportunities for career oriented students in the field of marine biology.
The internship program at the aquarium at Point Defiance Zoo is designed to provide participants with practical learning experience and knowledge in aquatic animal husbandry. It can also provide an opportunity to do additional projects for college credit. In return, the intern makes a significant contribution to the Aquarium at Point Defiance.
The aquarium internship is an intense, concentrated, non-paid position that allows an individual to assist aquarists in almost all areas of basic aquarium husbandry while gaining practical learning experience and knowledge in preparation for a career in a public aquarium.
Wild Wonders Theater Internship
Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma, Washington
Expires: 03/02/2012
This position is designed to provide participants with practical learning experience and knowledge in the field of animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, animal enrichment, and public interactions. Internship participants will care for and handle a variety of birds including a large collection of budgies in a walk-through aviary, reptiles, and mammals as well as participate in informal presentations interacting with Zoo guests. Additionally, participants will assist with presentations in the Zoo’s Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater, a covered, 350-seat amphitheater that features off-leash and free-flight behaviors.
Rocky Shores/Tundra Internship
Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma, Washington
Expires: 03/02/2012
The Rocky Shores/Marine Mammal internship is an in-depth program requiring a 32 to 40 hour per week commitment, for a minimum of 400 hours and at least ten weeks. Interns must be flexible with their schedule, and have the ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays. It is an unpaid position and there is no housing provided. We will do everything possible to accommodate school requirements for those who can earn class credit for internships.
The internship program at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is designed to provide participants with practical learning experience and knowledge in the field of animal husbandry (with an emphasis on marine mammals and seabirds). In return, the intern makes a significant contribution to the Rocky Shores area at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
Asian Forest Sanctuary
Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma, Washington
Expires: 03/02/2012
Thank you for your interest in the Aquarium Internship at the Point Defiance Aquarium. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit public educational facility. The aquarium staff at Point Defiance is dedicated to the husbandry and interpretation of a collection of Southest Asian forest mammals. Please review the following information carefully.
Small Exotics Husbandry
Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma, Washington
Expires: 03/02/2012
The Kids’ Zone Small Exotics Husbandry internship is an in-depth program requiring a 32 to 40 hour per week commitment, for a minimum of 400 hours and 10-12 weeks. Interns must be flexible with their schedule, and have the ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays. It is an unpaid position and there is no housing provided. We will do everything possible to accommodate school requirements for those who can earn class credit for internships.
The internship program at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is designed to provide participants with practical learning experience and knowledge in the field of animal husbandry (with an emphasis on marine mammals and seabirds). In return, the intern makes a significant contribution to the Kids’ Zone exhibit area at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
Animal Keeper - North America
Oregon Zoo - Portland, Oregon
Expires: 03/03/2012
Cares for a variety of exotic and domestic animals in the Oregon Zoo’s Great Northwest work area.
Reptile Keeper Position
Ellen Trout Zoo - Lufkin, TX
Expires: 03/05/2012
Assistant Collections Manager Reptile Position
Ellen Trout Zoo - Lufkin, TX
Expires: 03/05/2012
Three-Month Animal Care Intern
International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, TX
Expires: 03/13/2012
Six-Month Animal Care Intern
International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, TX
Expires: 03/13/2012
Reptile Keeper
Kentucky Reptile Zoo - Slade, KY
Expires: 03/23/2012
Gorilla Caregiver / Research Assistant
The Gorilla Foundation - Woodside, California
Expires: 03/24/2012
Hoofstock Keeper
Tanganyika Wildlife Park - Goddard Kansas
Expires: 03/26/2012
Summer Internship
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo - Safe Haven Rescue Zoo, Imlay, Nevada
Expires: 03/28/2012
Human Resources Internship
Indianapolis Zoo - Indianapolis
Expires: 03/29/2012
- Human Resources interns assist with all aspects of human resources, from recruiting and training to administrative functions.