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27 people are interested
Spring Session Zookeeping Internship Elmwood Park Zoo
ORGANIZATION: Elmwood Park Zoo
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27 people are interested
The Elmwood Park Zoo's Animal Care Department is looking for highly motivated individuals who will perform duties associated with the husbandry and maintenance of exotic animals in an education and conservation-oriented zoological park. Interns will be paired with full time keeper staff that will mentor them during their internship. They may be involved in assisting in conservation and enrichment projects.
Primary responsibilities:
- Daily cleaning of exhibits, holding areas and zoo grounds
- Daily observation and reporting of animal behaviors
- Serve zoo visitors by answering questions
- Maintenance of exhibits and animal areas (with assistance from staff)
- Prepare animal diets
- Other duties as assigned by Animal Care staff
Requirements:
- Must be able to work two days in a week
- Must be a United States Citizen or Student Visa Holder
- 18+ years old with at least two completed semesters of college
- College graduates are also welcome to apply
- Biology, Animal Science, Pre-Vet, Environmental Science, Zoo Science, Zoology or other related major
- Tuberculosis (TB) test within 6 months
- PA Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal Background Clearance
- Rabies pre-exposure recommended but not required
- Must be covered by college’s liability insurance
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About Elmwood Park Zoo
Location:
1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401, US
Mission Statement
To foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitats that will inspire active participation in conservation.
Description
Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, the Zoo is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitat that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society’s careful management, Elmwood Park Zoo has attained the elite status as one of only 225 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1661 Harding Blvd.Norristown, PA 19401
DATE POSTED
September 10, 2020
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least two 10-hour day per week
- Tuberculosis (TB) skin test, PA Child Abuse Clearance