Dallas Zoo
Savanna Intern/North and Elephant
The Dallas Zoo’s College Internship Program provides an interesting and rewarding learning opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate or post-graduate students at an accredited college/university in the United States. Interns become actively involved in the Zoo’s animal care departments, conservation/research efforts, operations, and administrative positions.
The Savanna Intern/North and Elephant will spend mornings (7:00-12:00) working in the North Savanna & Elephant sections assisting the keepers with animal care duties. The intern will assist the keepers with cleaning, exhibit maintenance, enrichment, operant conditioning, and animal behavior observation 4-5 mornings a week. Unique opportunities include: monitoring elephant mixes with North Savanna animals, and observing animal transfers, training, and veterinary procedures.
In the afternoons, the intern will assist the Elephant Department with behavioral data collection and entry, and enrichment for the elephants. They will assist both the Elephant and North Savanna teams with browse collection in the mornings or afternoons.
The intern will complete designated training classes and will be assigned a project within the Hoofstock section to be completed and presented.
They may also tour the Animal Nutrition Center, Research Department and other mammal sections.
Qualifications:
Must be able to perform the physical challenges involved in the daily duties of the department including talking for long periods, walking throughout the park, lifting/carrying equipment weighing approximately 50 lbs., sitting, kneeling, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, pulling, bending, and climbing stairs and ladders. Candidate must be able and willing to perform all above duties outdoors and in all weather conditions.
Interns work 20-40 hours per week for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during one of the sessions listed below. The purpose of the placements is to help the intern gain experience related to their education, and most are unpaid positions. The Dallas Zoo will work with students to document necessary time or projects needed to gain university credit for the internship. Unfortunately, we cannot provide transportation, housing, or a stipend. Position limited to US nationals.
Candidates selected for internship must pass background check and TB test.
Please contact the Volunteer Department for additional information or an application:
Volunteers@DallasZoo.com
Further Comments
Fall Deadline is July 10th
Salary
N/A
How to Apply
http://www.dallaszoo.com/about-us/volunteers/college-internship-program/
Dallas Zoo
650 S. RL Thorton Frwy
Dallas, TX 75203
Phone: 4695547452
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