Keeper Intern At — Wild Wonders
Internship Position Description
- To assist staff with daily husbandry duties such as general feeding and cleaning
- To assist with staff with medical handling/restraint
- Enclosure maintenance and enhancements
- Monitor animals health, behavior
- Zoo beautification projects
- Socialization of specific animals
- Learn general operant conditioning techniques
- Food prep and nutrition
- Behavioral enrichment with staff
- Database entry for inventory and medical records
- Assisting with on site and offsite education programming and special events
Experience to be gained
conservation biology, conservation education, keeper work
Desired Qualifications
- Schooling preferable but not required
- Must be available a minimum of 3 days/week 8 hour days
- Must have negative tb test
- Must be in good health and able to lift 50 lbs
- Must have own housing and transportation
Application Instructions
To apply for a position as a Keeper Intern, please email a resume and cover letter to wildwonders@att.net.
Thank you for your interest!
Is this a paid internship? No
Hours per week 16-32
Length of Position: 16 weeks
Please note: This site deals with animals (domestic or wild) and may have a higher risk of injury due to bites, scratches, physical injury, contagious diseases, etc. It is encouraged to have a current tetanus vaccine as the activities may entail working with cages or fencing that could result in a puncture or cut. Ensure that you meet with your site supervisor to understand the increased risk in completing your internship/service learning at this site and complete a site safety orientation. In addition, it is highly recommended that you carry health insurance.