Sea Cliffs Intern - Spring 2026
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 animal care and training while working alongside the animal care staff to assist with the husbandry of marine mammals (sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters) and penguins. Interns will also complete a final project. Learning Outcomes: Interns will learn the daily husbandry and care routines for marine mammals and penguins Interns will learn about effective enrichment including how to schedule and administer enrichment to collection animals Interns will learn the basics of operant conditioning and applied behavior analysis Interns will learn the basics of guest interaction in a zoo or aquarium setting including how to convey educational information and effectively communicate conservation efforts. Interns will learn about the essential role that zoos and aquariums play in conservation. Interns will participate in classes on animal training and complete an animal training shaping plan. Interns may learn to perform an educational narration
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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
