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22 people are interested
Animal Care Intern
ORGANIZATION: Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens
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22 people are interested
Animal Care Internships assist the zoo's keeper staff with basic animal husbandry duties. In addition special projects can be arranged or designed to meet qualifications for school credit. Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens is inviting applications from college or graduate students majoring in animal sciences, biology, zoology, wildlife and fisheries management, psychology for animal care, or related field for internship positions for fall/winter/spring/summer. These internship positions are unpaid for a three month committment. Fall/Winter/Spring internships are 13 hours a week. Summer interships are 20-24 hours a week. Days will be schedule on a first come first serve basis, with availability taken into consideration. Students that participate in this internship program will be exposed to providing daily care and management to zoo animals, animal training and enrichment, diet preparation, monitoring animal behavior, record keeping, pen design and maintenance, observe veterinary care, special events planning, and public interpretation. Email intern@PlumptonParkZoo.org for an application or questions.
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About Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens
Location:
1416 Telegraph Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911, US
Mission Statement
Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens is a privately owned, non-profit zoo featuring a variety of exotic and domestic species available for public view and education.
Description
Over 12 acres of exotic and domestic animals call Plumpton Park Zoo home. Because we are a small nonprofit zoo with a strong desire to do more for the animals in our care, we could use as many volunteers as possible!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1416 Telegraph RoadRising Sun, MD 21911
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
- Multi-Tasking
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 months
- email for intern application