Organization: Toledo Zoo
(AZA Member)
Location: Toledo, OH, United States
Job or Internship: Internship
Reports to: Associate Curator of Primates and Small Mammals, and Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Research
Schedule: 5 days per week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
May-August 2013, with the possibility of extension
Application Deadline: February 25, 2013
Internship Overview:
This internship is designed for college students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping or animal behavior. This position will be shared between the Large Mammal and Animal Behavior departments. The intern will work directly with the zoo keepers to assist with daily cleaning and general husbandry during part of the day, and with the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Research to develop enrichment for big cats, bears, rhinos and hippos, and conduct behavioral research on the animal collection. This internship will promote knowledge and experience in the care, behavior and natural history of several species, as well as enrichment programming and behavioral research techniques.
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
Previous hands-on work with exotic animals
Strong willingness to learn
Positive attitude, team mentality
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