Indianapolis Zoo Fall Plains-Animal Care Internship

Last Updated:Dec 4th, 2021

Indianapolis Zoological Society

Indianapolis Zoo Fall Plains-Animal Care Internship

Type: Standard
Location: Indianapolis
Application Due Date: Aug. 12, 2019
Starts: Aug. 12, 2019
Structure:
$Paid
Full Time
Part Time

Description

Recently named one of the Top 10 Non-Profit Internship programs in the United States by Vault*, the Indianapolis Zoo's Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for college students studying in the United States as well as recent graduates to become actively involved in the Zoo's conservation, research, education, and recreation efforts. Interns can enhance their knowledge and experience in various animal care and administrative roles.

Zoo Internships are open to current college students – who are at least at entering their sophomore year – enrolled in a four-year degree program. Interns serve 20-40 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks. Positions are experience-based and are therefore unpaid. The Zoo can provide information to assist with your housing and transportation search.

The deadline to apply for fall internships is July 10. To be considered, students need to submit an application form along with a cover letter, résumé, two letters of recommendation and a copy of transcripts. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as offers may be made before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

For more information, contact Adam Garrett in Volunteer Services at agarrett@indyzoo.com or (317) 630-2041.

Responsibilities

  

Plains Biome Animal Care Internship

Interns in our Plains Biome work closely with keeper staff to perform husbandry tasks for Addra gazelle, African lion, cheetah, Grant's zebra, greater kudu, Guinea baboon, Marabou stork, ostrich, reticulated giraffe, warthog and white rhinoceros.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Support the Zoo’s mission of empowering people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation.

-Assists with cleaning, feeding and general husbandry of assorted animals and plants.

-Assists with maintenance of exhibits, backup areas and food preparation areas.

-Assists with daily inspection of animals and exhibits to forecast potential health or security problems and exhibit needs.

-May assist in the treatment of animals for medical purposes.

-May assist in the collection and transfer of animals.

-Observes and reports equipment and maintenance needs.

-May assist with record keeping, including food and medication sheets, as well as a concise daily log.

-Performs related duties as required.

-May work weekends, holidays, or evenings as needed.

-Assist with keeper chats and demonstrations.

Qualifications

http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/jobs-volunteer/internships/

Please apply online and do not send messages through this website.

 

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