Zoo Animal Behavior Research Intern - Study Design & Data

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 6,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wildlife Conservation Society invites ambitious students to join the Animal Behavioral Research Internship for Spring 2027 at NYC zoos. You will design and conduct a behavior study within a zoo setting, work with researchers, and learn data collection and analysis methods.

Over 8-12 weeks, you will complete a final presentation or report with findings and recommendations, gaining hands-on experience in animal behavior research and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a current student enrolled in a degree-granting program.
• Ability to operate well in a busy and fast paced environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background screening (provided by WCS).

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct a behavior study within a zoo setting.
• Analyze results and prepare a final presentation or report with findings and recommendations.
• Gain training and support in data analysis and study design.

Skills

18+ years

Current student

Work in busy environment

Eligible to work in US

Background check

Education

Enrolled in degree program

Job description

The Wildlife Conservation Society invites ambitious students to join the Animal Behavioral Research Internship for Spring 2027 at NYC zoos. You will design and conduct a behavior study within a zoo setting, work with researchers, and learn data collection and analysis methods.

Over 8-12 weeks, you will complete a final presentation or report with findings and recommendations, gaining hands-on experience in animal behavior research and professional communication.