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State Veterinary Medical Associations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please refer to your individual state’s Veterinary Medical Association (VMA) for opportunities within your specific state\/area. Each state VMA can be found here: https:\/\/www.avma.org\/about\/state-vmas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All Walks of Life Mobile Service<\/strong>
Address: 3065 Langdon Road, Angier, NC 27501
Contact: Dr. Edward Samuels
Email: \u00a0info@allwalksoflifemobilevetservices.com<\/a>
Phone: (919) 567-2965
Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.allwalksoflifemobilevetservices.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal Ed.Ventures Sanctuary<\/strong>
Address: 1489 Live Oak Rd, Coats, NC 27521
Email: sanctuary@animal-edventures.org<\/a>
Phone: 910-897-1555<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal Hospital of Fayetteville<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 3109 Fort Bragg Rd., Fayetteville NC 28303<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: ahofnc@gmail.com<\/a>
Phone: (910) 323-1535
Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.ahofnc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV)
<\/strong>Website: ARAV.ORG<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atrium Animal Hospital<\/strong>
Address: 6520 McMahon Drive, Charlotte NC 28226
Phone: (704) 542-2000
Website: www.atriumanimalhospital.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avian and Exotic Animal Care<\/strong>
Address: 8711 Fidelity Blvd., Raleigh NC 27617
Phone: (919) 844-9166
Website: www.avianandexotic.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avian & Exotic Mobile Veterinary Service<\/strong>
Address: 121 Carriage Drive, Stoneville, NC 27048
Phone: (336) 427-0083<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Wild Exotic Animal Education and Rescue<\/strong>
Address: Durham, NC
Email: info@bewildnc.org<\/a>
Phone: 919-442-8238
Website: https:\/\/bewildnc.org\/support-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center<\/strong>
Address: 106 Island Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620
Phone: (540) 837-9000
Website: https:\/\/www.blueridgewildlifectr.org\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Offers a summer clinical where you learn to rehabilitate wildlife and also gain enough experience to become licensed in N.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolina Tiger Rescue <\/strong>
Address: 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: (919) 542-4684
Website: https:\/\/carolinatigerrescue.org\/learn\/internship\/<\/a>
Opportunity: This exciting 6-week, hands-on program gives interns an opportunity to learn many aspects of exotic animal care from routine feeding to veterinary care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolina Veterinary Specialists<\/strong>
Address: 12117 Statesville Road, Huntersville NC 28078
Phone: (704) 949-1100
Website: http:\/\/www.carolinavet.com\/ <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLAWS, Inc.
<\/strong>Phone: (919) 619-0776
Website: https:\/\/www.nc-claws.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conservator\u2019s Center Inc. (CCI)<\/strong>
Address: 676 E Hughes Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Phone: (336) 421-0883
Website:https:\/\/animalparknc.org\/internships\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Learn about the care of all the animals and what it takes to run a non-profit facility; summer internships available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duke University, Lemur Center<\/strong>
Address: 3705 Erwin Road
Phone: (919) 401-7240
Website: http:\/\/lemur.duke.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh Start Rescue Inc.<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.freshstartrescueinc.org\/volunteers-and-internships.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Griffin Avian and Exotic Veterinary Hospital<\/strong>
Address: 2100 Lane Street, Kannapolis NC 28083
Phone: (704) 932-8111
Website: http:\/\/www.griffinexotics.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlands Biological Station<\/strong>
Address: 265 North Sixth Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Phone: (828) 526-2623
Email: eliese@highlandsbiological.org<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/highlandsbiological.org\/jobs-and-internships\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Full-time, summer internship in which interns help teach the public about the history of the Appalachians and related Nature Center exhibits as well as assist with animal husbandry. Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to above email address, along with NC application (link provided on website). Stipend, housing, and possible college internship credit provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noah\u2019s Landing<\/strong>
Address: 1489 Live Oak Rd, Coats, NC 27521
Phone: (910) 897-1555
Opportunity: Noah’s Landing offers volunteer positions to assist with animal care, as well as work as tour guides. Students can participate in their internship, which provides hands on animal care and can be counted for college credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Herpetological Society<\/strong>
Website: ncherps.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Wildlife<\/strong>
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Wildlife Diversity Program
Address: 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27699
Phone: (919) 707-0064
Website: http:\/\/www.ncwildlife.org\/Volunteer.aspx<\/a>
Opportunity: the agency\u2019s Wildlife Diversity Program works to prevent species from becoming endangered by maintaining viable, self-sustaining populations of all native wildlife, with an emphasis on species in decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NC Zoo Internships<\/strong>
Address: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
Website: nczoo.org\/interns<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NC Zoo Wildlife Rehabilitator Internship
<\/strong>Address: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
Website: http:\/\/www.nczoo.org\/subpages.aspx?pageID=12643&category=Volunteer&CID=215&contentPage=true&desc=false&listingID=4489<\/a>
Opportunity: The N.C. Zoo offers a variety of exciting and unique internship opportunities.  A zoological environment offers a fun, yet challenging atmosphere to gain valuable career building knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Phoenix Landing Helping Parrots
<\/strong>Address: P.O. Box 459 Alexander, NC 28701
Email: contact@phoenixlanding.org<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/www.phoenixlanding.org\/<\/a>Piedmont Wildlife Center
<\/strong>Address: 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham NC, 27707
Phone: (919) 489-0900
Website: http:\/\/www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org\/volunteer\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Volunteer opportunity includes animal and raptor care and offers rolling admission; application is available online. Internship opportunities include wildlife conservation (available spring, summer, and fall semesters) and education (available spring and summer semesters); application available online.Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary
<\/strong>Address: 119 Doe Dr, Hubert, NC 28539
Phone: (910) 326-6432
Website: https:\/\/www.possumwoodacres.org\/internships<\/a>
Opportunity: Intern works with small mammals and a wide variety of birds through rehabilitation, education, and animal care. Work for a minimum of 30 hours\/week with a minimum of 8 weeks; time of year of internship depends on intern\u2019s availability. Application is available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network
<\/strong>Address: 8653 NC Hwy 65, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Email: info@reddogfarm.com<\/a>
Phone: 336-288-7006
Website: http:\/\/reddogfarm.com\/volunteer\/<\/a>

River Road Animal Hospital
<\/strong>Address: 8593 River Rd SE, Southport NC 28461
Phone: (910) 454-8910
Website: http:\/\/www.rrvet.com\/<\/a>

Rolesville Veterinary Hospital
<\/strong>Address: 300 Batten Road, Rolesville, NC 27571
Phone: (919) 562-0100
Website: www.rolesvillepetcare.com<\/a>

Schiele Museum of Natural History
<\/strong>Address: 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: (704) 866-6911
Email: alanm@cityofgastonia.com<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/www.schielemuseum.org\/join-us-volunteer-intern\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Internship involves animal husbandry, presenting information to museum audiences, and data collection; Available during spring, summer, and fall semesters; housing is available on site food and transportation not provided; email resume, letter of interest, and availability along with application form to email provided and can call phone number provided for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SkyWatch Bird Rescue
<\/strong>Phone: (855) 40-RESCU \u00b7 (855) 407-3728
Email: info@skywatchbirdrescue.org<\/a>
Website: skywatchbirdrescue.org<\/a>

Timberlyne Animal Clinic
<\/strong>Address: 110 Banks Drive, Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: (919) 968-3047
Website: https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/timberlyne<\/a>

Western North Carolina Nature Center
<\/strong>Address: 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 259-8080
Website: https:\/\/wildwnc.org\/volunteer-2\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Variety of internships including Nature Lab, Small Mammal, and Wildlife Rehab (plus many more). All internships are unpaid, but internship credit is possible. Internships are available fall, spring, and summer semesters. Summer 2018 application due April 20, 2018. Internship descriptions are on provided website, and application is online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Little Rock Zoo Internship<\/strong>
Contact: Kate Barszczowski, kbarszczowski@littlerock.org
Address: 1 Zoo Drive Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 661-7271
Website: http:\/\/www.littlerockzoo.com\/internships<\/a>
Opportunity: Interns will gain valuable experience working with exotic animals by working with professional zookeepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: internship@discoverwildcare.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

California<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coast and Canyon Wildlife Rehabilitation
<\/strong>Phone: 310-480-1760
Email: marcia@coastandcanyonwildlife.org
Website: http:\/\/coastandcanyonwildlife.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WildCare
<\/strong>Address: 76 Albert Park Lane
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 415-453-1000 x18
Website: https:\/\/www.discoverwildcare.org\/volunteer-opportunities\/internships-in-wildcares-wildlife-rehabilitation-hospital\/<\/a>
Email: internship@discoverwildcare.org
Opportunity: Internships involve wildlife rehabilitation and animal care; intern will learn about husbandry, history, and some medical techniques; must commit to 24 hours a week for three months; housing and transportation not provided; application available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
<\/strong>Phone: 303-823-8455
Website: https:\/\/www.greenwoodwildlife.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dolphins Plus
<\/strong>Address: 101900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (305) 451-1993
Website: https:\/\/www.dolphinsplus.com\/research-and-education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dolphin Plus Marine Mammal Responder
<\/strong>Address: 31 Corrine Place, Key Largo, Florida 33037
Phone: (305) 453-4321
Website:https:\/\/www.dpmmr.org\/dolphins-plus-marine-mammal-educational-courses\/internships<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
<\/strong>Address: Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070
Phone: (305) 852-4486
Email: info@keepthemflying.org<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/www.keepthemflying.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Island Dolphin Care
<\/strong>Address: 150 Lorelane Place, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: P: 305-451-5884 | F: 305-453-5399
Website: https:\/\/islanddolphincare.org\/educational-resources\/marine-mammal-courses\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Florida Wildlife Center
<\/strong>Website: https:\/\/www.southfloridawildlifecenter.org\/opportunities\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Introduce intern to wildlife care, rehabilitation and medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
<\/strong>Address: Anna Maria, FL 34216
Phone: (941) 778-6324
Website: https:\/\/wildlifeinc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoo Miami
<\/strong>Address: 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
Phone: (305) 251-0400
Email:  zminternships@miamidade.gov<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/www.zoomiami.org\/volunteer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary<\/strong>
Address: 1426 W. 300 N., P.O. Box 02, Albion, IN 46701
Phone: (260) 636-7383
Website: http:\/\/www.blackpine.org\/<\/a>
Opportunity: 8-12 week summer internships available; responsible for husbandry of animals and customer service at the exotic animal park; some housing available upon request; applications available on-line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Audubon Nature Institute Conservation Research Internship Opportunities<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/audubonnatureinstitute.org\/volunteer<\/a>
Opportunity: College students interested in conservation biology are admitted into a selective internship program where they gain hands-on experience with breeding programs for endangered wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maryland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maryland Zoo<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.marylandzoo.org\/about-us\/internships\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Internships give students the opportunity to gain college credit for supervised work and learning experiences, while introducing them to professional skills and responsibilities in a career field of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New England Wildlife Center<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.newildlife.org\/internships\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Undergraduate students and high school students participating the program gain valuable first-hand experience in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), veterinary medical technology, medicine, and natural history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cape Wildlife Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 4011 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone: 508-362-0111<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: info@capewildlifecenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/capewildlifecenter.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

John Ball Zoo<\/strong>
Website: http:\/\/www.jbzoo.org\/support\/internship<\/a>
Opportunity: In this exciting and challenging atmosphere, interns will be able to supplement previous experiences and apply classroom knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 2530 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone: 651-486-9453<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: info@wrcmn.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/wrcmn.org\/Volunteer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nebraska<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Henry Doorly Zoo<\/strong>
Website: http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Various summer internship opportunities available, such as Reproductive Biology Summer Intern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Hampshire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Student Conservation Association<\/strong>
Address: National Office; Charlestown, NH
Dale Penny, SCA President
P.O. Box 550, 689 River Road, Charlestown, NH 03603
Tel. 603.543.1700, Fax 603.543.1828 (fax)
Website: http:\/\/www.thesca.org\/<\/a>, http:\/\/www.thesca.org\/contact<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seneca Park Zoo<\/strong>
Address: 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester NY 14621
Contact: Ken Nelson, kon9268@rit.edu
Website: http:\/\/senecaparkzoo.org\/get-involved\/aab-pre-vet-internships\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Five week funded research and clinical summer fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oregon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 11845 Lower River Rd. Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone: 541-476-0222<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/wildlifeimages.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Philadelphia Zoo Internship<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.volgistics.com\/od\/13387\/assignment\/67\/profile<\/a>
Opportunity: Through our internships, we provide practical, high-quality experiences that help you achieve your academic and professional goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
<\/strong>Address: 1161 Cherry Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: 570-402-0223
Email: poconowildlife@gmail.com<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/poconowildlife.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skye’s Spirit Wildlife
<\/strong>Address: 889 Farren Surrena Road  Harrisville, PA  16038
Phone: 814-786-9677
Email: rehab@skyes-spirit.com<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/skyes-spirit.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 10801 Hammerly Blvd., Ste. 200  Houston, TX 77043<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone: 713-468-8972<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: wildlifeinfo@houstonhumane.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/www.houstonhumanewildlife.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PAWS. People Helping Animals (Wildlife Center)<\/strong>
Address: 15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087
Phone: (425) 787-2500
Website: https:\/\/www.paws.org\/volunteer\/<\/a>
Opportunity: There are a variety of opportunities available for individuals who wish to gain valuable hands-on experience in the fields of companion animal sheltering, public affairs\/community relations, wildlife rehabilitation and veterinary medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation.                                   <\/strong>Website: http:\/\/wolfhollowwildlife.org\/index.php\/education\/internships\/<\/a>
Opportunity: An internship at Wolf Hollow provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with many different wildlife species and to learn skills such as handling techniques, diets, food preparation and feeding methods and to assist experienced rehab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

National Zoo Animal Management Internship, Keeper Aide Intern, Bird Area<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/live-national-zoo.pantheonsite.io\/careers\/internships<\/a>
Opportunity: The National Zoo provides the opportunity for interns to participate in daily animal management and visitor education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various Locations in the US<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Intern<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/theiwrc.org\/job-postings-and-animal-placement\/show-ad\/?id=60582<\/a>
Opportunity: Explore the differing internship\/career opportunities available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

African Conservation Experience<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.conservationafrica.net\/short-experiences\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Follow one of our professional guides deep into the African wilderness. With expert tuition in a variety of wildlife conservation issues, you\u2019ll return home with new skills as well as amazing memories from your time in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Vision International<\/strong>
Phone: 01727 250 250
Website: http:\/\/www.gvi.co.uk\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Various trips available; promotes sustainable development worldwide through responsible volunteering programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LafeberVet
<\/strong>Email: vetinfo@lafeber.com<\/a>
Phone: 1-815-888-4040 Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. CST
Website: https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/resources-education\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Will frequently have free scheduled exotics CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loop Abroad<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.loopabroad.com\/program\/veterinary-service-south-africa\/<\/a>
Opportunities: Unforgettable veterinary and animal experiences in Thailand, South Africa, and Australia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects Abroad<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.projects-abroad.org\/volunteer-projects\/veterinary-medicine-and-animal-care\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Assisting professional vets and staff at clinics with routine treatments and caring for animals at specialized centers by helping with feeding, cleaning, maintenance, and behavior observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VetMed Team
<\/strong>Website: https:\/\/www.vetmedteam.com\/classes-free.aspx<\/a>
Opportunity: Will frequently have free scheduled exotics CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquatic Opportunities<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
Address: 100 Conservation Way, Manteo NC, 27954
Phone: (252) 473-1131
Email: tracey_rock@fws.gov<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/alligator-river\/get-involved<\/a>
Opportunity: Interns are involved in multiple refuge programs, including turtle patrol and bird nesting. Internship provides a food stipend, and on-site housing is provided. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Send background\/experience, cover letter, availability, resume, and three references to email provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bald Head Island Conservancy, Inc. Environmental Education Internship<\/strong>
Bald Head Island Conservancy, P.O. Box 3109,  Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Telephone: (910)-457-0089
Contact: Kendyll Goeman, Environmental Educator
Email: kendyll@bhic.org<\/a>
Website: https:\/\/bhic.org\/discover\/conservation\/environmental-services\/#<\/a>
Opportunity: This internship is  intended to give undergraduates not only environmental education experience, but also experience in working at a small non-profit organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center<\/strong>
Address: 302 Tortuga Lane PO Box 2095 Surf City, NC 28445
Website: https:\/\/www.seaturtlehospital.org\/volunteer.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCSU Turtle Rescue Team<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/cvm.ncsu.edu\/outreach\/resources\/turtle-rescue-team\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Aquariums Aquariology Internship Opportunities<\/strong>
Contact information: http:\/\/www.ncaquariums.com\/contact-us
Website: https:\/\/www.ncaquariums.com\/internships<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alaska SeaLife Center<\/strong>
Website:https:\/\/www.alaskasealife.org\/internships<\/a>
Opportunity: Depending on the type of fellowship, duties may include assisting aquarium, avian or marine mammal staff with animal husbandry tasks; helping with marine-related research projects or as support in our education department. Fellows will be required to participate in a variety of areas and all are required to participate to some extent in the interpretive aspects of our operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecticut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mystic Aquarium Institute for Exploration<\/strong>
Mystic Aquarium\u2019s intern program is designed to provide college students and recent college graduates with an advance knowledge of the aquatic world.  There are 1-3 internships available each semester as well as in the summer.
Contact information – 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355-1997
Phone: 860.572.5955  Fax: 860.572.5969
Email: info@mysticaquarium.org<\/a>
website: http:\/\/www.mysticaquarium.org\/careers\/internships\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/myfwc.com\/<\/a>
Opportunity: FWRI interns are college-level students or post-graduates who spend a semester working with a mentor to obtain career guidance and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mote Marine Laboratory Internship Opportunities for College Students<\/strong>
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL34236.
Phone: (941) 388-4441
Website: https:\/\/mote.org\/research\/internships<\/a>
Opportunity: Mote internships are designed to inspire students with a life-long appreciation and commitment to the conservation and sustainability of our oceans by providing unique, hands-on opportunities to conduct ocean science research, education, or support services under the mentorship of Mote scientists, educators, animal care specialists, and other professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illinois<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shedd Aquarium<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.sheddaquarium.org\/About-Us\/Jobs-Internships-and-Volunteering\/Internships\/Marine-Mammals-Internship\/<\/a>
Opportunity: The marine mammal intern program is designed to be a career learning experience. Interns will gain firsthand experience in data collection, food preparation, and marine mammal husbandry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

National Marine Life Center<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/nmlc.org\/ways-to-help\/<\/a>
Opportunity: Depending on need and case load, interns will assist with the care of the NMLC rehabilitation patients including seals, sea turtles, and freshwater turtles. Animal Care duties will include animal restraint; cleaning; disinfecting tanks, equipment, and environmental enrichment devices; diet preparation; administering feeds (including tube feeding); record keeping; facility maintenance; and water quality testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New England Aquarium<\/strong>
Website: http:\/\/www.neaq.org\/get-involved\/internship-programs<\/a>
Opportunity: Our internships offer college students, recent graduates, and career changers experience in nearly every department of the Aquarium \u2014 from marketing to animal care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Aquarium<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.seattleaquarium.org\/internships<\/a>
Opportunity: The Seattle Aquarium internship program is designed for those with a strong desire to move into the zoo\/aquarium field as a career path. Our internship is an in-depth program requiring a minimum commitment of 400 hours (maximum of 500 hours) in at least 10 weeks but no more than 13 weeks (32-40 hours per week).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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