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Interns have the opportunity to gain experience in many aspects of zoo keeping but are not limited to everything from husbandry, nutrition and care, training, maintenance of animal exhibits and areas ...

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What is the difference between Internship Animal Trainer vs Animal Care Assistant?

AspectInternship Animal TrainerAnimal Care Assistant
Required CredentialsNone or basic certifications, relevant experienceBasic animal care knowledge, certifications optional
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, zoos, animal sheltersAnimal shelters, veterinary clinics, pet stores
Employer & Industry UsageTraining centers, zoos, pet companiesAnimal shelters, veterinary clinics, pet stores
Common Search & ComparisonInternship Animal Trainer vs Animal Care Assistant

Internship Animal Trainers focus on learning and assisting with animal training techniques, often in training centers or zoos. Animal Care Assistants provide basic care, feeding, and health monitoring in shelters or clinics. Both roles involve working closely with animals but differ in responsibilities and training levels.

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Infographic showing various Internship Animal Trainer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Animal Care Internship

Minot Park District

Minot, ND • On-site

$1.0K/wk

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Animal Care internship

Animal Care Interns at the Roosevelt Park Zoo work directly alongside our zoo keepers, animal managers, educators, and veterinary staff as we strive to continuously provide the best possible care for the animals in a AZA-accredited zoological organization. Interns have the opportunity to gain experience in many aspects of zoo keeping but are not limited to everything from husbandry, nutrition and care, training, maintenance of animal exhibits and areas, an understanding of animals behaviors and welfare/wellness, record keeping, guest interaction, working in a team environment, and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to tolerate strong odors, dust, hay, animal fur, hair, and dander
  • Have completed a minimum of 4 semesters at the start of the internship
  • Capable of lifting 50lbs
  • Keeper internships consist of a scheduled work week 32-40 hours with working varied shifts from weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings with a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks
  • Acceptance into the program is contingent on passing a background check and negative TB test

To Apply, please submit the following via ADP

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Application

http://www.rpzoo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltParkZooMinot/

twitter-@RPZooMinot


$1000.00 for a 12 week commitment and/or 480 hour commitment