Job Postings

Zoo Keeper Internship

Facility

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Closing Date
March 31, 2019
Description

Interns will work primarily in the Animal Care department and include daily husbandry, exhibit maintenance, supervised animal training, animal observations, and diet preparation.

Interns will be trained and shadow numerous guest interactions which may include formal and informal interactions with Zoo guests through animal encounters, talks, tours etc. All interns are required to complete a special project within their focus of interest, determined by the intern coordinator. This will include research of zoo population management strategies, natural history, current research and conservation programs.

Education and Pre-requisites

Requirements:
– Must receive college credits for internship and provide proof from college adviser
– Minimum 1 year of college with minimum 2.5 overall GPA
– Internships are completed in a single 10 consecutive week commitment
– Must be available for at least 3, 8 hour days per week, for a total of 250 hours for completion

Additional Notes:
Interns will be expected and required to interact with a diverse team of animal care staff, interns and volunteers. Interns will be expected to follow direction of full time staff for their personal safety and safety/care of all animals in the area. Interns will be expected to work regular animal care schedules including weekends and holidays if applicable during placement term.

Compensation and benefits

This internship is a physically demanding experience and will require intermediate levels of strength and flexibility as well as the ability to work outdoors and in all types of weather conditions. Uniforms will be provided to all interns upon start of internship. Interns will be evaluated regularly by mentors on performance and knowledge. Gulf Breeze Zoo reserves the right to dismiss an individual from the Zoo Keeper internship at any point during the term.

Wages: Unpaid
Enrollment fee: $50.00 to be paid upon acceptance
Application deadline: April 1st

Application instructions

Please submit a cover letter and resume to director@gulfbreezezoo.org