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Our internship opportunities connect conservation with professional learning opportunities.

Wonders of Wildlife offers internship opportunities for college students interested in conservation. Through our internship programs, you'll work closely with our professional staff to learn new skills, get real-world experience and help advance our conservation mission.

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Ready to learn and grow at Wonders of Wildlife? Apply for one of our internships today.

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Current Internship Opportunities

Internship Dates

Spring Session: January-April; Deadline to apply is end of November.

Summer Session: May-August; Deadline to apply is end of March.

Fall Session: August-December; Deadline to apply is end of June.

Life Sciences Internships

Aquatic Holding

As an aquatic holding intern, you will assist in the care of a wide variety of aquatic animals who may be housed at "aquatic holding" (sometimes referred to as our 'animal hospital'). Aquatic holding allows for additional observation, medical care, or a place to quarantine new animals. Interns on this team will gain a diverse knowledge of quarantine methods, biosecurity protocols, and safety procedures for feedings and water quality adjustments.

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Jellies

Natives and Amazon

While interning with the Natives and Amazon team, you will work with a diverse range of freshwater fish such as sturgeon, alligator gar, giant amazon arapaima, freshwater stingrays, giant catfish, or coastal invertebrates such as horseshoe crabs, southern spider crabs, and left-handed whelks. Volunteers will gain a vast knowledge of fish identification, aquatic exhibit basics, an understanding of our life support systems, and animal training for feeding and procedures.

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Marvels of the Deep

Keeper Team

While interning with the BMW team (Birds, Mammals, Reptiles), you will assist in the care of river otters, alligators, black bears, hellbenders, owls, snakes, beavers, salamanders, bats, turtles, and other animals too. The typical BMW team member’s day consists of cleaning, managing biosolids, and preventing chemical odors. There may be times when an intern assists the BMW team with animal training, observation of veterinarian procedures, and interacting with guests.

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Commissary Keeper

Commissary interns assist with an assortment of tasks that allow us to provide a complete and balanced diet to our animal and fish collection. Interns will help with rearranging and restocking the walk-in freezers, learn about all necessary food safety protocols, wash produce bins, rotating stock, and occasionally prepare diets. Interns may also learn about animal nutrition in detail.

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Education Internships

Recreation Intern

Conservation Education Intern

The Conservation Education Intern assists with the implementation and facilitation of learning experiences for the Johnny Morris Foundation, which includes Wonders of Wildlife and other conservation attraction properties. This includes assisting in the development of educational programs including camps, overnight groups, birthday parties, outreach, classroom, outdoor skills, guest engagement, and community programs.

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Administration Internships

Administrative Internships

Internship Requirements

Age 18 or older
Life Science interns must intern between the hours of 6:00am and 3:00pm. (Education intern times are based on program hours and may vary depending on team needs.)
Interns must commit to a minimum of 240 hours over 10 weeks. Interns must also commit to 24 Hours per week, including at least one 8-hour shift each week.
Willingness to follow all policies and procedures of the Volunteer & Intern Program at WOW
If completing for college/university credit, please indicate this on your application

Please Be Advised

Due to the number of applicants, not all intern applications will be accepted. If you cannot meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply to be a volunteer and re-apply for the internship when your schedule allows it. Click the link below to see the many other volunteer opportunities.

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