Fish & Invertebrate Intern
About The Position
This internship is designed to be an important entrypoint for someone looking for a career working with animals. Interns will receive a well rounded training course in aquatic animal husbandry. This includes learning about exhibit and life support maintenance, diet preparation, feeding, quarantine protocols, and assessing water quality parameters. Interns will also have the chance to observe medical procedures, transports, and arrival of new animals. Interns will be responsible for completing a project based on their interest and internship learning outcomes. Learning Outcomes: Interns will learn about life support systems, design, and problem solving within aquariums. Interns will spend the first half of the position learning about invertebrates such as jellyfish and cephalopods; they will spend the second half focusing on teleosts and corals. Interns will learn about dietary needs, animal health, water quality, and quarantine procedures. Interns will learn about the essential role that zoos and aquariums play in conservation. Interns will complete a project on a topic of their choice in collaboration with the internship coordinator.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
