Facility

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Closing Date

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, collect admissions to the exhibit, give interpretive talks and interact with the public, assist with educational outreach programs, and perform other duties as assigned.  In addition, the intern will be responsible for the completion of at least one research project related to the field of herpetology.  The intern will not be involved in the handling of any venomous species.


Education and Pre-requisites

A college student or recently graduated college student; Former interns have arranged for academic credit with their institutions. Preference is given to upper classmen.
Students majoring in the biological or natural sciences are preferred.
A valid driver’s license.
Personal transportation is recommended.
Must be 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.
Orientation to details.
Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
An interest in reptiles!

Compensation and benefits

$55/ week stipend plus housing including all utilities is included.

Application instructions

Send resume, transcript, and at least two references to:
Kristen Wiley or Kat Shoemaker
reptilezoo@bellsouth.net
Please put Spring Internship in the subject line.