Maryland Zoo Advanced Animal Care and Behavior Internship

Description

The Maryland Zoo Advanced Animal Care and Behavior Internship is available to students 18 years of age and older who have an interest in working with animals and understanding animal behavior. To be eligible for this opportunity, you should possess excellent communications skills, have at least one year of related experience equivalent of the internship, be able to lift up to 30 pounds, and be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions. As an intern, you will assist keepers and animal care staff and will always work under supervision. You will help with behavioral monitoring, husbandry tasks, and enrichment activities, contributing to evidence-based decision-making regarding animal welfare. This internship is offered in Baltimore, MD, over the summer.