Facility

Summerfield Farm & Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Interns at Summerfield Zoo fulfill a large range of duties during their time here. Internships at the zoo include working with the animals directly and working with the public to help educate them about the animals that reside at the zoo. The zoo houses 40+ species of mammals, birds, and reptiles – ranging from hyenas, wolves, alligators to reindeer, horses and otters. Interns learn to and are responsible for preparing diets for the animals, maintaining the cleanliness of the animal food prep kitchen, cleaning animal habitats, bottle feeding babies, maintaining health records, helping with any of the health initiatives that need to be done for the day, maintaining animal habitats, helping to maintain USDA records, animal enrichment, etc. Interns also help with educating the public about the animals that reside at Summerfield.
We house a large variety of species at Summerfield Zoo, including threatened and endangered species. Our interns have said that the experiences that they have received while here have helped them in their future careers. Our previous interns have gone on to become zoo keepers, veterinarians, and to work in other animal and conservation related fields.
We also do hire from our internship program.
Internship is four months in length. Immediate openings available. Housing and stipend included.

Education and Pre-requisites

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a recent college graduate.
Must be capable of the physical requirements to work in a zoo setting (ie. lift 50 pounds, etc.)
Must be able to work with and without direct supervision.
Must be able to follow oral and written directions.

Compensation and benefits

Stipend and housing.

Application instructions

Email summerfieldfarmandzoo@gmail.com to request application form.
Applicants will then be asked to submit resume, references and cover letter along with completed application form to summerfieldfarmandzoo@gmail.com