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General Curator

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo - Thurmont, MD

Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Seeking candidates for the full-time position of General Curator.

Animal Keeping Internship

Topeka Zoological Park - Topeka, Kansas

Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Topeka Zoological Park is currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals interested in learning about the Animal Care field.

Animal Care/Educator

Wildlife Learning Center - Sylmar, CA

Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Seeking candidates for animal care and educator positions.

General Curator

Reston Zoo - Reston Zoo –Vienna, VA

Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Reston Zoo is seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time position of General Curator.

Keeper/Wildlife Presenter(part time)

Wild Wonders - North San Diego County, CA

Expires: 02/05/2012

Wild Wonders and the Zoofari Foundation are looking for two [2] committed individuals to join our team, Two [2] part-time positions are available starting Jan. 2, 2012

Zookeeper FT

Happy Hollow Zoo - San Jose CA

Expires: 02/06/2012

A Zoo Keeper performs work involving the care of zoo animals and maintenance of cages, enclosures, grounds and service areas. The incumbent prepares diets for the animal collection; performs maintenance tasks for animal enclosures, holding and service areas; works with animal collection in preparation for presentations, capture and restraint, basic husbandry, and behavioral enrichment; and responds to general questions from the public regarding zoo animals. The work schedule includes weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.  There is one full-time position vacancy being recruited for at this time, however, all candidates interested in employment in this classification are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration, as additional opportunities may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

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

Tiger World is currently accepting applications for our Intern Studies Program 2012.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical zoo experience.    

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

The Ellen Trout Zoo is seeking a motivated enthusiastic herpetologist/herpetoculturist to join our team. The Ellen Trout Zoo maintains a large number of venomous snakes and crocodilians but displays a diverse collection of herpetofauna from around the globe. The Ellen Trout Zoo is also heavily involved the Louisiana Pine Snake Conservation Project.

Assistant Collections Manager Reptile Position

Ellen Trout Zoo - Lufkin, TX

Expires: 03/05/2012

The Ellen Trout Zoo is seeking a motivated enthusiastic herpetologist/herpetoculturist to join our team. The Ellen Trout Zoo maintains a large number of venomous snakes and crocodilians but displays a diverse collection of herpetofauna from around the globe. The Ellen Trout Zoo is also heavily involved the Louisiana Pine Snake Conservation Project.

Three-Month Animal Care Intern

International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, TX

Expires: 03/13/2012

Interns will learn basic husbandry for exotic animals. 

Six-Month Animal Care Intern

International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, TX

Expires: 03/13/2012

Interns will learn basic husbandry of exotic animals and will have to opportunity to learn the keeper aspects of working at a Sanctuary. 

Reptile Keeper

Kentucky Reptile Zoo - Slade, KY

Expires: 03/23/2012

Reptile keeper at large venom production facility. This position will require working with venomous snakes.

Gorilla Caregiver / Research Assistant

The Gorilla Foundation - Woodside, California

Expires: 03/24/2012

We are seeking a highly dedicated, experienced, and qualified individual (who also has a sense of humor and significant animal care and/or research experience and skills) to join our team as a full-time Gorilla Caregiver/Research Assistant.

Hoofstock Keeper

Tanganyika Wildlife Park - Goddard Kansas

Expires: 03/26/2012

Tanganyika Wildlfe Park is looking for an outgoing keeper to help care for our hoofstck collection.

Summer Internship

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo - Safe Haven Rescue Zoo, Imlay, Nevada

Expires: 03/28/2012

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo is currently accepting applications for a summer internship position.

Animal Care Internship

Indianapolis Zoo - Indianapolis

Expires: 03/29/2012

 

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. 
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