Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Animal Care Internships (multiple)
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is an 1,800 acre non-profit conservation center that specializes in captive breeding programs for species of peril. We at Fossil Rim would like to share the experience through the intern training program.
There are four intern positions currently available within Fossil Rim’s Animal Care Department:
1) the Whitfield Collins Carnivore Internship;
2) the Children's Animal Center Internship;
3) the Black Rhino Keeper Internship and
4) the Behavior Research - Hoofstock Internship.
Candidates should have completed at least two years of an undergraduate or graduate program related to wildlife management, conservation biology or a related science degree. They must also have a valid driver’s license. Interns will gain practical experience caring for captive wildlife. Experiences include feeding, cleaning, endangered species management, chemical immobilization, record-keeping and many other related activities.
STIPEND AND HOUSING ARE AVAILABLE.
Semester times are:
SPRING- (January– May) deadline for applications is October 1;
SUMMER- (May-August) deadline is March 1;
FALL- (September–December) deadline is June 1.
Salary
A $300/month stipend (for expenses) and free on-site housing are provided.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, résumé, include the name of the internship and the semester you are applying for, and 3 professional references to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center; Attn: Intern Coordinator; 2155 County Road 2008; Glen Rose, TX 76043 or fax to 254-870-3124. For more information on each internship, please visit our website at https://fossilrim.org/career-internships/
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2155 County Road 2008
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Phone: 254-897-2960
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