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Denver Zoo

Animal Care Specialist-Birds

Denver, CO · On-site

$24.20 - $28.90/hr

Help drive a growing animal training program for guest engagement and interactions. * Provide ... Train fellow keepers, interns, and volunteers in standard section routines. * Cooperate and ...

Denver Zoo

Animal Care Specialist-Birds

Denver, CO · On-site

$24.20 - $28.90/hr

Help drive a growing animal training program for guest engagement and interactions. * Provide ... Train fellow keepers, interns, and volunteers in standard section routines. * Cooperate and ...

Naples Zoo Inc

Animal Care Professional - Swing

Naples, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

... training of Zoo staff, interns, and volunteers. • Respond to and assist in the resolution of Zoo ... Additional Skillset • Knowledge of animal husbandry, animal welfare, and operant conditioning • ...

Santa Barbara Zoo

Animal Keeper

Santa Barbara, CA

$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 ...

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 ...

ZooTampa

Animal Care Internship Birds- Fall 2026

Tampa, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

The Aviary Team Internship at ZooTampa offers hands-on experience in animal husbandry, behavioral training, and real-time conservation education. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with professional ...

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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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Animal Care Behavioral Observation Internship 2026

Columbus Zoo Family of Parks

Powell, OH • On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

Internship

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Overview
Responsibilities
The goal of this internship is to utilize interns to record observational data of a variety of species within Animal Care Regions throughout the Zoo. Using a Microsoft Excel based worksheets (which will be utilized on the Google Sheets app); interns will observe each animal, as designated by region. This program will allow for observations to be taken on an iPad, which can then be exported for analysis. Through the information that is obtained interns will work with Animal Care Professionals to assess and make appropriate changes to improve Animal Welfare.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, working alongside full-time keeper staff in learning basic animal behaviors and group dynamics, observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, and performing other duties as assigned. Interns will also be required to complete various quizzes, training, projects and presentation, and a final reflection paper assigned by the departments.
Learning Objectives:
Enrichment and Training, Ethogram development, become familiar with AZA Animal Care and Welfare standards, and developing an understanding of species' natural history and functional behaviors.
Qualifications
  • Student or recent graduate (2 years or less) in Zoology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine or related program.
  • 3.0 or above accumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale preferred.
  • TB test required.
  • Prior animal care experience preferred.
  • Experience with conducting ethograms on zoological animals is preferred, but not required
  • Ability to balance multiple assignments successfully.
  • Proficient on Microsoft Excel
  • Able to use tablet to input data using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel programs.
  • Ability to use Zoom for weekly meetings
  • Strong computer skills, ability to work with pivot tables and excel spreadsheets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be neat in appearance and maintain courteous behavior at all times.
  • Ability to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain, snow).
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays (July 4th, Memorial Day, Columbus Day) required.
  • Subject to BMV check.
  • Subject to Criminal Background check.

Hours: Minimum of 20 hours/week for 12 to 16 weeks
The RISE Scholarship, generously funded by Battelle, is now open! Eligible interns can apply for a $5,000 scholarship supporting hands-on, mission-driven internship experiences across the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds-applications are open May 1- June 30, 2026.
To Apply to the RISE Scholarship, please visit: https://www.columbuszoo.org/rise-scholarships

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