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The CALDWELL ZOO

Animal Husbandry Internship

Tyler, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

Fall 2026 paid internships are available at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas in the areas of Animal Husbandry. (Available departments: Mammals 1, Mammals 2, Birds, and Reptiles) The Caldwell Zoo is ...

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As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal internships in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Animal Husbandry Internship

Animal Husbandry Internship

The CALDWELL ZOO

Tyler, TX • On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Fall 2026 paid internships are available at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas in the areas of Animal Husbandry. (Available departments: Mammals 1, Mammals 2, Birds, and Reptiles)

The Caldwell Zoo is seeking highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded students who want to take advantage of educational opportunities to gain on-the-job experience in the zoological career field.

Internship learning opportunities and duties include:

  • Safe methods of exotic animal handling and restraint
  • Animal behavior, husbandry, and record keeping
  • Animal nutrition, to include preparing and distributing animal diets
  • Preventative medicine and disease treatment
  • Water quality testing and water changes
  • Cleaning animal enclosures
  • Visitor relations
  • Emergency procedures and protocols
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be able to work in all inclement weather conditions
  • Watch animal medical procedures
  • Attend a Veterinary Department meeting
  • Assist keepers with daily projects
  • Shadow up to five other departments
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be a sophomore in college or have a higher classification
  • Overall GPA must be 2.5 or higher
  • Must pass a background check and have a negative TB Test

Duration

September 9th - December 22nd

* Please plan to arrive at least three business days before the start date to complete the onboarding process.

* Any time off requested during the internship (excluding illness or emergency) must be discussed in the interview and approved before starting the internship.


To be considered

Please apply and upload the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts

Application deadline 08/01/2026.