Bird Care Internship - Hands-On Zoo Experience (Paid)

Caldwell Zoo; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Paid internship

Job summary

Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas offers a Spring 2027 Bird Husbandry Internship. The program provides hands-on experience in avian care, behavior, nutrition, and habitat management, working alongside seasoned staff.

Interns will participate in daily husbandry, health monitoring, and enrichment activities while learning safety protocols and departmental coordination. Housing may be available and interns will gain exposure to multiple zoo areas.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student; sophomore or higher.
• Overall GPA 2.5 or higher.
• Must pass a background check and TB test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Learn safe methods of bird handling and restraint.
• Assist with avian nutrition and diet preparation.
• Support enrichment activities and daily husbandry tasks.
• Observe bird health, behavior, and overall condition.
• Assist with habitat maintenance and environmental monitoring.
• Shadow multiple zoo departments to gain exposure.

Skills

Bird handling

Animal care

Animal behavior

Nutrition

Habitat maintenance

Safety procedures

Observation skills

Team shadowing

Education

Sophomore year or higher

GPA 2.5+

Job description

Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas offers a Spring 2027 Bird Husbandry Internship. The program provides hands-on experience in avian care, behavior, nutrition, and habitat management, working alongside seasoned staff.

Interns will participate in daily husbandry, health monitoring, and enrichment activities while learning safety protocols and departmental coordination. Housing may be available and interns will gain exposure to multiple zoo areas.