Duties

Assist with animal care and animal handling for education programs. Conduct formal presentations and informal conversations to interpret the daily activities and the animal collection for visitors. View the complete job description.

Requirements

This opportunity is available to college students in any major with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher who have a demonstrated knowledge and interest in education and natural history. Must be comfortable speaking to groups and able to handle small animals for educational presentations.

Availability

The internship is offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Apply to

To apply for this internship, please submit a letter of interest stating which internship you are applying for and why, a detailed resume, a letter of recommendation, and a copy of your college transcripts. 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. 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.