Organization: Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
(AZA Member)
Location: Saginaw, MI, United States
Job or Internship: Internship
Description
The Children’s Zoo, an AZA Accredited facility since 2009, is currently offering Animal Collection Internships for the 2012-2013 Winter Semester. The Zoo currently houses nearly 160 animals representing 50+ species. Animal Collection Internships offer the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and understanding of what it takes to maintain a vibrant animal collection in a Zoological Park setting. Internships are unpaid positions.
Characteristic Tasks and Responsibilities
• Work with the Zoo’s Keeper staff to gain hands-on experience working with various animals in the Zoo’s collection.
• Provide food, water, and appropriate enrichment.
• Clean and disinfect enclosures.
• Observe animal procedures.
• Participate in educational programs.
• Participate in special event assignments.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Work is outdoors in all weather conditions. Requires lifting fifty pounds or more. Must have the ability to follow verbal and written directions. Internships run January through May.
Contact Information
Send resume with cover letter to:
The Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square
1730 S. Washington Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48601
Fax: (989) 759-1328
Email: megan@saginawzoo.com
(No phone calls please)