Facility
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Closing Date
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Description
Tanganyika Wildlife Park is currently accepting applications from hard working, dependable college students and recent graduates to participate in a keeper internship within our animal department. Interns will gain valuable experience working with rare and endangered species including birds, reptiles, small and large animals, carnivores, Hoofstock and primates by working one on one with keepers and the public in a variety of ways detailed below:
Duties May Include:
-Maintaining and cleaning animal enclosures and yards (first thing in the morning and at the end of the day)
-Assisting with animal rides (majority of the day when assigned, split in shifts)
-Assisting and/or leading Animal Encounter areas (majority of the day when assigned, split in shifts)
-Informal and formal guest interactions through keeper talks, demonstrations, etc.
-Diet preparations and feeding
-Creating and distributing enrichment
-Animal Training
Education and Pre-requisites
-Prospective Interns must be at least 18 years of age before the start of their internship.
-Preference will be given to college students working towards a degree or those that have a degree in zoo science, wildlife biology, zoology, or other related field.
-Excellent public speaking and customer service skills are required.
-Interns must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
-Interns should be able to stand or walk and be able to perform physical work outside in varied weather conditions for up to 8 hours per day.
-Interns should be able to bend, stoop, and lift 50 to 75 pounds when necessary.
-Interns are required to work with the keeper(s) of their area to create and assess an original enrichment device or approved project.
-Interns must commit to OUR schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation and benefits
-This is a paid position, currently paying $7.25 per hour
Application instructions
To Apply: Submit your resume/cover letter via email to Grace Burks, Internship@twpark.com