Job Postings

Wild Animal Preserve Intern- Fall opening

Facility

Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, Attalla, AL

Closing Date
October 30, 2017
Description

Tigers for Tomorrow is a non-profit facility dedicated to the well-being, safety and care of all animals. The facility is located in Northeast Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Tigers for Tomorrow has positions available for a 3 month and a 6 month, full time interns. Tigers for Tomorrow is home to over 180 animals and is a last stop. Work is physically demanding, and being self-motivated while working in a team environment is important. Working in various weather conditions is required as well as weekends and holidays. This is a strict no contact with predators positions.

Interns are responsible for:
Basic husbandry of horses, farmyard animals, hoofstock, and big cats bears and wolves
Cleaning and maintaining habitats and animal housing
Prepare diets and monitor feeding daily,
Make daily observations of animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor
Providing animal enrichment

Education and Pre-requisites

A degree in Zoology, Biology or related field or working towards a degree in a related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry may be considered.

Compensation and benefits

$50.00 a week stipend for first 3 months, $75.00 a week 4th -6 th month. Housing is provided nearby.

Application instructions

Send resume and cover letter to untamedintern@gmail.com
an additional application will be forwarded to applicants.