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INTERN

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overview

Interested in a career at a zoo or aquarium? Take the first step by working with our talented and knowledgeable team at an AZA-accredited facility. It’s a great way to find out if this field is the right fit for you. Aquarium internships provide specialized experiences to recent college graduates and advanced students. Internships are unpaid.

Internship Requirements:

  • Minimum of a college junior pursuing a degree in a biological or environmental science, psychology,
    education, or another related field (recent college
    graduate preferred)
  • Work at least 30-40 hours per week for a 10- to 14-week term
  • Availability between 7:30am-5pm (full and half day shifts are available)
  • Participation in an orientation session (required before interning; offered quarterly)
  • Reliability
  • Positive attitude
  • Certain intern roles may require additional physical and/or experience requirements

Please review the internship descriptions below. If you meet the qualifications and can commit to the requirements, please submit your cover letter and resume via email to the contact listed.

Internship Opportunities

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If an internship won’t work for you but you’d still like to spend time with us, please consider volunteering.