Duties
Children's Zoo Interns assist with the daily care of the animal collection including the care of the enclosures, diet preparation, handling and animal training and animal enrichment. Interns also assist with informal education experiences throughout the Children's Zoo and create a project to complete over the course of their internship. View the complete job description.
Requirements
This opportunity is available to college freshmen through seniors as well as recent college graduates majoring in animal science, biology, zoology, environmental education or a related field. A grade point average of 2.5 or higher, interest in working with animals, and basic biological knowledge are required.
Availability
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To apply for this internship, please submit a letter of interest stating which internship you are applying for and why, a detailed resume, a reference letter or letter of recommendation and a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine). Please compile all the required documents and submit them as a complete packet to:
Philadelphia Zoo
Human Resources Department, Internships
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196
Fax: 215-243-5219
Email: zoointerns@phillyzoo.org
It is suggested that we receive your information as early as possible, preferably two months prior to the start of the semester. If you are seeking a summer internship, please state in your cover letter whether you would be interested in obtaining a paid position as well.
All applications received by human resources will receive an acknowledgement.
However, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted directly.