Organization: Toledo Zoo
(AZA Member)
Location: Toledo, OH, United States
Job or Internship: Internship
Reports to:Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Research
Schedule:5 days per week, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
4-month or 6-month internship available beginning in May 2013
Application Deadline: February 25, 2013
Internship Overview:
This internship is designed for college students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in animal behavior, enrichment or behavioral research. Interns will work directly with the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Research, and animal keepers to learn the principles of enrichment and behavioral research through animal observations and hands-on enrichment activities. This internship will focus on the development and implementation of enrichment for various zoo animals and research to evaluate behavioral scenarios and the effectiveness of enrichment. The intern will conduct daily observations on the Zoo’s animals, enter behavioral data into a computer program, and assist with data analysis. The intern will also assist with other enrichment projects throughout the Zoo, including development of new ideas, enrichment construction, and evaluation.
This internship is unpaid but housing may be available
Requirements:
Junior or Senior in college or recent graduate
Major in Biology, Animal Behavior, Psychology, Zoology or other related field
Strong willingness to learn
Positive attitude, team mentality
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Previous hands-on work with animals
To apply please email a cover letter, current resume and 3 references to:
Beth Posta
Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Research
The Toledo Zoo
419-385-5721 ext. 2051
Beth.Posta@toledozoo.org