Unpaid Internships
Have you always wanted an opportunity to work at the Zoo? Do you need to accumulate credit hours for school?
An internship is a great way to gain hands-on experience in an exciting and rewarding setting! We have a variety of unpaid internship positions in almost every department. Our zoo operates at the hands of people from many different backgrounds and professions including Education, Exhibits Design, Marketing, and of course Animal Care! Check out these internships and more in the details below.
Unpaid internships are offered in seasonal terms such as fall, winter, spring, and summer. Applications are posted by term and are only available until the application deadline.
Winter 2021 internships are posted below! New applications may be posted at a later date.
Winter 2021 Term Dates:
(November-January)
Application Deadline – October 1st
Animal Care and Support Internships:
(Click on an internship for a full description and to begin the application process)
Ambassador Animal Keeper Internship
Animal Health Veterinary Technician Internship
Animal Hospital Keeper Internship
Animal Nutrition Center Technician Internship
Herpetology Keeper Internship
Mammal Keeper (African Forest/Wild Florida)
Mammal Keeper Internship (Africa)
Mammal Keeper Internship (South America/Australia/Asia)
Wildlife Wellness Internship
Education and Operational Support Internships:
(Click on an internship for a full description and to begin the application process)
Community Engagement Internship
Development Internship
Exhibits Art and Design Internship
Human Resources Internship
I.T. Support Internship
Marketing Analytics Internship
Social Media Internship
Volunteer Engagement Internship
How to submit your application:
Please visit the internship description for the position you are interested in and follow the instructions listed to apply. Please be sure to email a resume and cover letter to the individuals listed on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.
If selected for an unpaid internship, there is a $50.00 fee to cover a drug screen, background check, name badge, and t-shirt.
Drug screen and background check must be cleared prior to starting the internship. Please complete these as soon as possible once you have accepted your internship as these components can take time and may delay the start of your internship if not completed. Interns will also be required to attend one of the scheduled orientations listed in the application.