Internships

The Ambassador Animal Intern will work alongside our Ambassador Animal Specialists, who care for all of the species that we have and present in an educational manner. They will learn the basic husbandry of these animals including cleaning, feeding, enrichment, preparing diets, handling, and some training aspects. These interns will learn how to handle and present our level 1 ambassadors for guests within the zoo. They will also participate in presentations led by our ambassador animal specialists that will teach them the basics of ambassador animal care. Those presentations include hands on learning opportunities and projects that will help benefit our ambassador animals and provide hands on experience for our intern.

Requirements:
Preferred candidates should be enrolled in, or have completed, an undergraduate program or studies in zoology, education, biology, or a related field and/or experience in an education or zoo field. Must be available to work for a 3 month period, 3 days a week, each day from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Interns should identify any special requirements for receiving academic credit at the start of the internship. During this internship, interns must agree to abide by all Zoo New England regulations concerning safety and conduct. They also must comply with ZNE’s dress code

Terms:

Spring/Summer 2024
Application Deadline: February 15th, 2024
Start Date: April 11th, 2024 | End Date: July 11th , 2024

Fall 2024
Application Deadline: July 11th 2024
Start Date: September 5th, 2024 | End Date: December 5th, 2024

Winter 2025
Application Deadline: November 8th, 2024
Start Date: January 9th , 2025 | End Date: April 10th, 2025

To apply for this internship, please email your resume and cover letter to Amanda Kerstman at akerstman@zoonewengland.org. Please put which term you are applying for in the subject line.

Application Deadline:
February 6, 2024

Start and End Dates:
There are two sessions that interns can be placed in:

• May 12, 2024 through August 3, 2024
• August 4, 2024 through October 26, 2024

Location:
Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo

Description:
The Animal Care Intern will work alongside our Zoo Keeper staff as they care for the animals in our collection. They will learn basic husbandry including cleaning, feeding, behavioral observation, enrichment, and preparing diets. They will also develop the skills to interpret information related to our animal collection and their care with our guests. This internship will culminate with the intern designing, proposing, and completing a project to present upon their graduation.

Requirements:
Preferred candidates should have completed their sophomore year in an undergraduate program in zoology, education, biology, or a related field and/or experience in an education or zoo field. Must be available from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Interns are required to submit written documentation from a physician or clinic of a negative TB test taken within the last 12 months. Interns who want to earn college credit should identify any special requirements for receiving academic credit before the start of the internship.

Term:
Interns are required to complete 320 hours over the course of 10-12 weeks. This commitment is for 32 hours a week.

During this internship, interns must agree to abide by all Zoo New England regulations concerning safety and conduct. They must also comply with ZNE’s uniform policy.

Apply:

To apply for this internship, please complete the application linked below and email the following items to Patrick Driscoll (fpzvolunteers@zoonewengland.org). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• A resume
• A school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Two written letters of reference from professors and/or former employers. These letters should address your aptitude, preparation, and suitability for an internship with the Zoo.

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