The internship program at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is designed to provide participants with practical learning experience and knowledge in the field of animal husbandry. Our team of aquarists care for a collection of over 300 species of fish and invertebrates from both Northern and Southern Pacific regions including several large species of sharks. 

This internship is designed to provide instruction in the following areas:
 
1. Animal Husbandry
2. Nutrition and Diet
3. Record Keeping 
4. Water Quality
5. Public Education
6. Knowledge of Marine Fish and Invertebrates
 
Interns are responsible for assisting the staff with routine aquarium husbandry and maintenance, keep a daily journal, attend monthly meetings, and complete a personal project. For more information please refer to the application materials at pdza.org/internships.
