Paid Fish & Invertebrates Intern – Spring 2027

Georgia Aquarium, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Fish and Invertebrates Intern for Spring 2027 to gain hands-on experience with the Fish & Invertebrates team and support daily care of the collection. Interns may rotate through galleries and work directly with aquarists on feeding, husbandry, and exhibit maintenance.

The program emphasizes skills in feeding, animal handling, record-keeping, water quality basics, and enrichment. A paid internship with a regular 5-day schedule is offered.

Qualifications

• This internship involves substantial physical labor; interns must be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift at least 50lbs.
• Interns must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Regular schedule of 5 days per week, may include weekends/holidays; 35–40 hours per week on average.
• Interest or major in animal science, biology, marine biology, psychology or related field is required.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous animal care experience is not necessary.
• This is an experience-based, paid internship.

Responsibilities

• Daily responsibilities include: diet preparation and feeding.
• Exhibit and husbandry area maintenance.
• Behavioral observations.
• Data recording and data entry.
• Assisting biologists with animal handling and medical procedures.
• Attending and participating in staff and departmental meetings.

Skills

Animal care interest

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Fish and Invertebrates Intern for Spring 2027 to gain hands-on experience with the Fish & Invertebrates team and support daily care of the collection. Interns may rotate through galleries and work directly with aquarists on feeding, husbandry, and exhibit maintenance.

The program emphasizes skills in feeding, animal handling, record-keeping, water quality basics, and enrichment. A paid internship with a regular 5-day schedule is offered.