Facility
Summerfield Farm and Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Interns at Summerfield Zoo fulfill a large range of duties during their time here. Internships at the zoo include working with the animals directly and working with the public to help educate them about the animals that reside at the zoo. The zoo houses over 40+ species of mammals, birds, and reptiles – ranging from hyenas, wolves, alligators, to reindeer and horses. Our large variety of species that reside at the zoo includes threatened and endangered species. Our prior interns say that the experiences that they have had while here have helped them in their future careers. Our previous interns have gone on to become veterinarians, zoo keepers, and to work in other animal and conservation related fields. We also do hire from our internship program.
Each day of the internship can vary quite a bit. A standard day consists of preparing diets for the animals, maintaining the cleanliness of the animal food prep kitchen, cleaning animal habitats, bottle feeding babies, maintaining health records, helping with any of the health initiatives that need to be done for the day, maintaining animal habitats, helping to maintain USDA records, animal enrichment, etc. Some weekdays also could include guiding field trips. The zoo is open to the public during the spring, summer and fall.
Education and Pre-requisites
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a recent college graduate or current college student with a degree or seeking a degree in an animal related field
Must be capable of the physical requirements to work in a zoo setting (ie. lift 50 pounds, etc.)
Must be able to work with and without direction supervision
Must be able to follow oral and written directions
Compensation and benefits
Housing available
Stipend available to college graduates
Course credit may available to current college students
Application instructions
Email summerfieldfarmandzoo@gmail.com to request application form – please reference aazk internship
Applicants will also be asked to submit cover letter, resume, references, and transcript