Intern, Fish & Invertebrates - Spring 2027

Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Fish and Invertebrates Intern program provides hands-on animal training experience with the Fish & Invertebrates team. Interns are assigned for the semester to one gallery or team: Ocean Voyager, Sharks, River Scout/Discovery Zone, or Tropical Diver/Coldwater. Working directly with aquarists, interns support daily care of the collection and learn foundational animal-care practices. The internship provides experience in feeding, animal handling, record-keeping, and general husbandry for large and small aquatic exhibits; water quality and life-support components; exhibit, component, and equipment maintenance; and behavior management, enrichment, and animal training for fishes in human care. It is an experience-based, paid internship intended to provide students with applied experience and professional connections. The schedule is five days per week, averaging 35–40 hours, and may include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have an interest or major in animal science, biology, marine biology, psychology, or a related field.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
Must be available for a regular schedule of five days per week, averaging 35–40 hours; weekends and holidays may be included.
Submit a resume and cover letter as PDFs, with file names identifying the applicant and internship.