Paid Mammal Husbandry Internship — Hands-on Zoo Experience

Caldwell Zoo; Tyler (TX); Sur place; USD 14 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing available (may incur deduction

Paid internship

Résumé du poste

Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas offers Spring 2027 paid Mammal Husbandry Internship for motivated college students to gain hands-on experience in animal care and zoo operations. Interns work with experienced staff, learn daily husbandry, nutrition, habitat maintenance, and preventive health care, and support visitor engagement.

The program runs January 13 through May 11 with a typical Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and includes optional housing with a possible pay deduction.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Sophomore in college or higher.
• Overall GPA 2.5 or higher.
• Background check: required.
• TB test: required.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsabilités

• Assist animal keepers with daily husbandry tasks and departmental projects.
• Shadow up to five zoo departments to gain exposure to other areas of zoological operations.
• Attend Veterinary Department meetings and observe animal medical procedures when permitted.
• Support caregiver activities including nutrition, enclosures maintenance, and visitor engagement.

Formation

Sophomore in college or higher

GPA 2.5 or higher

Description du poste

Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas offers Spring 2027 paid Mammal Husbandry Internship for motivated college students to gain hands-on experience in animal care and zoo operations. Interns work with experienced staff, learn daily husbandry, nutrition, habitat maintenance, and preventive health care, and support visitor engagement.

The program runs January 13 through May 11 with a typical Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and includes optional housing with a possible pay deduction.