ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Internship Primate Keeper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Audubon Institute

Zoo Keeper (Primates)

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

This position may cross train with other primate species within the department. This is an exciting ... co-workers, Interns and Volunteers in coordinating and leading group projects. • Brings a ...

Naples Zoo Inc

Animal Care Professional - Swing

Naples, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

The Swing Keeper position will be trained to work in all areas of the animal department to include ... Primate departments. This position may rotate through the various animal areas on an irregular ...

All JobsPrimate Keeper JobsInternship Primate Keeper Jobs

Internship Primate Keeper information

See salary details

$6

$16

$23

How much do internship primate keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship primate keeper in the United States is $16.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What qualifications do you need to be a zoo keeper?

To become an internship primate keeper or zoo keeper, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant animal care experience, and knowledge of primate behavior and husbandry. Many positions also require certifications in animal first aid or safety and strong observational and communication skills.
More about Internship Primate Keeper jobs
What cities are hiring for Internship Primate Keeper jobs? Cities with the most Internship Primate Keeper job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Primate Keeper jobs? The most popular types of Primate Keeper jobs are:
What states have the most Internship Primate Keeper jobs? States with the most job openings for Internship Primate Keeper jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Internship Primate Keeper jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Internship Primate Keeper jobs are:
Internship Primate Keeper jobs near you
Infographic showing various Internship Primate Keeper job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Internship, 57% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,957 per year, or $16.3 per hour.
Unpaid Animal Care Internship - Primate Canyon

Unpaid Animal Care Internship - Primate Canyon

Memphis Zoo

Memphis, TN • On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Animal Care Internship - Primate Canyon
Species: Gorilla, orangutan, bonobo, siamang, white-cheeked gibbons, colobus monkeys, spot-nosed guenons, red- and black-and-white-ruffed lemurs, mandrills, Sulawesi crested macaques, and Asian small-clawed otters.
Interns work directly with animal care staff to gain firsthand experience of all aspects of animal husbandry including diet prep, enclosure maintenance, training, enrichment, guest interactions and more. The goal of the program is to provide college students (or recent graduates) with pre-professional career experience through hands-on experiential learning opportunities.
This internship is unpaid but housing may be available seasonally. The program spans 10-12 weeks and participants will be scheduled up to 40hrs per week. Spring internships begin in January and end in May (deadline for application is due Nov 15th). Summer internships will begin in May and end in August (deadline for application March 1st). Fall internships begin in August and end in December (deadline for application due July 1st). Selected participants must successfully complete a background check and TB test.
Intern duties will vary upon season and departmental needs, but could include:
Assisting staff in all aspects of animal care including, but not limited to, diet preparation, exhibit cleaning/disinfection, maintenance, training and enrichment, record keeping, and guest interactions. Contact with class one animals is minimal and directly supervised.
  • Actively observing animal's behavior
  • Facilitates formal and informal public presentations to engage guests and provide a positive guest experience.
  • Assisting with the production of special events, animal celebrations, and awareness days
  • Maintaining animal areas, work areas, and all resources in a clean, organized manner
  • Completes a special project covering observations, research, enrichment, or another area of interest.

Qualifications:
  • Must be a dependable, hard-working college student or recent graduate with an interest in the fields of education, interpretation, environmental science, biology, zoology, or zoo management, or might be considering a change of career.
  • Must be able to work between 24-40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must demonstrate enthusiasm and good judgement while working with zoo guests of all ages.
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

Beneficial Skills:
  • Proficiency in Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Behaviors:
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Motivations:
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Required Education or Experience:
  • Completion of college coursework in biology, zoology, animal behavior, or related fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Apply