Summer Internship - Zoological Operations

Sea World•Orlando, FL

About The Position

SEASONAL POSITION At Discovery Cove Orlando, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! The timeframe for this summer internship is: May 11, 2026 - August 7, 2026 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What it takes to succeed: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as: FREE park admission Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc. Scholarship opportunities Exclusive employee events and giveaways EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a college degree
Commit to working through the 2026 peak operating season (mid May– mid August)
Flexible availability (schedules include nights, weekend and holidays).
Excellent human relations and communication skills
Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat.
Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide care and compassionate training to a variety of magnificent animals.
You will perform daily husbandry tasks, including administering vitamins and medications as directed, preparing food, and maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats.
You will also help ensure guest, personal, and animal safety through diligent observation and response to any and all behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.
Park tours with members of your leadership team
Planned meeting sessions with members of your leadership team
Observe animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor and team
Maintain all animal records and equipment
Ensure working environment follows established guidelines and safety procedures
Consistently display consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability
Support education and general public shows in order to develop speaking skills and stage presence
Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries
Help prepare educational aspects of shows
Serve as secondary animal person and safety spotter when needed
Act as primary trainer when approved and as directed by leadership
Work with animals on basic behavior and behavioral modification techniques under supervision
Represent company in public relations or media situations/events
Perform primary roles as assigned by area leadership
Engage in and execute all aspects of guest interaction programs
Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed
Train behavior to completion under minimal supervision