Exotic Animal Intern
About The Position
Animal Gardens Petting Zoo is seeking animal (PAID) internships available from October 2026 - April 2027. This internship is perfect for anyone wanting to specialize in the animal industry. The internship provides hands-on training, feeding, and caring for mini-pigs, monkeys, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, foxes, deer, llamas, goats, donkeys, wolves, and much more. Also bottle feeding baby animals!! If you desire to work, learn, and gain hands-on experience in this industry, this is the perfect position for you! You will personally handle all our animals and be responsible for preparing a narrative to be presented to our guests and Children's Field trips. Many of our interns have gotten jobs with Zoos all over the country. We are located in Wisconsin at the Illinois border in a resort area. Our training has allowed many of our interns to secure permanent jobs with us and other similar-type facilities. We offer full training.
Requirements
- Some knowledge of all phases of exotic animal care.
- 4-6 months commitment is preferred.
- Must live on-site.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on training, feeding, and caring for various exotic animals including mini-pigs, monkeys, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, foxes, deer, llamas, goats, donkeys, wolves, and more.
- Bottle feeding baby animals.
- Personally handling all animals.
- Preparing a narrative to be presented to guests and children's field trips.
Benefits
- A small financial stipend is offered based on experience.
- FREE dorm-style housing.
- Laundry facility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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