Facility
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Kentucky Reptile Zoo internship program offers college students or recent graduates the chance to receive hands-on training experience at a facility with one of the most extensive and diverse reptile collections in the world.
The intern will assist in the captive maintenance of the zoo’s reptile collection, including feeding, cleaning, training and record keeping. They will give interpretive talks and interact with the public regularly. They will also maintain the organization and cleaning of equipment and supplies, and perform other duties as assigned. In addition, the intern will have the option to complete a research project related to the field of herpetology. The intern will not be involved in the handling of any venomous species.
The fall session runs from late August/early September through late December/early January. We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and allow interns a few days to visit family if desired.
Education and Pre-requisites
– A college student or recently graduated college student; former interns have arranged for academic credit with their institutions
– Students preferably majoring in the biological or natural sciences
– A valid driver’s license
– Personal transportation is recommended but not required
– Must have current tetanus inoculation and be vaccinated against COVID-19
– Willing to work weekends, receiving two days off during the week instead
– An ability to communicate effectively with people
– Comfortable handling snakes and other reptiles on a daily basis
– Able to do work such as lifting, bending, stooping, carrying heavy objects, and be willing to do work outdoors in a range of weather conditions
– Orientation to details
– Positive attitude and strong work ethic
– An interest in reptiles!
Compensation and benefits
Benefits include housing including laundry and internet, and $500/month stipend to cover expenses. Interns have been successful in finding zoo keeper positions!
Application instructions
Please send a resumer, cover letter and 3 references to:
Kat Dale – Internship Coordinator
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
200 L & E Railroad
Slade, KY 40376
or email your application to kyreptilezoo@kyreptilezoo.org