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Santa Barbara Zoo

Animal Keeper

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$23.90 - $26.30/hr

P. of Animal Care & Health, the Keeper is responsible for the application of daily animal care ... Coaches coworkers, volunteers and interns and provides informal feedback * Provides training for ...

Dancing Horses Theatre

Exotic Animal Intern

Delavan, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Exotic Animal Intern - PAID Animal Gardens Petting Zoo is seeking animal (PAID) internships ... The internship provides hands-on training, feeding, and caring for mini-pigs, monkeys, raccoons ...

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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.

Sea Cliffs Intern - Fall 2026

Wildlife Conservation Society

New York, NY • On-site

$2.0K/wk

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Re-posted 21 days ago

Wildlife Conservation Society rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos

Job description

Sea Cliffs Intern - Fall 2026

Location: New York Aquarium

Department: Animal

Duration: Fall 2026

Schedule: 3 days per week for 20 weeks, 4 days per week for 15 weeks, or 5 days per week for 12 weeks.

Stipend: $2,000 total stipend to be paid as one lump sum upon successful completion of the position, less applicable taxes.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by August 15, 2026. The position may be filled before the deadline. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Overview: 

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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