What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Intern (Summer) position at Denver Zoo?
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves with integrity through our Core Actions : Inspire Awe, Safety, Care, and Connect, and by embracing our Core Values : Welcoming, Curious, United, Courageous, and Transformative in all that we do.
The Animal Care Intern is responsible for learning how to provide safe and exceptional habitats, nutrition, training, behavior, and welfare for animal species at the zoo. All Animal Care Interns will be expected to regularly interact with guests of varying ages, as well as other staff and volunteers. Applicants will be asked to rank these areas in order of preference later in the application :
- Primates : includes great apes, Old World monkeys, New World monkeys, prosimians, some birds, and other small mammal species. Previous animal experience preferred.
- Hoofstock : includes a diverse collection of antelope, equid, giraffe, avian, and camelid species. Previous large animal experience is required.
- Birds : includes a diverse bird collection of ratites, water birds, cranes, raptors, hornbills, a large variety of soft-billed species, and an avian propagation center. Previous animal experience preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Introduction to animal care through on-the-job training to develop husbandry skills
Guided professional and personal growth
Technical / Professional Requirements & Qualifications
Schedule & Work Environment
Position Conditions
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $19.00.
Benefits
This is a seasonal position and as such is not eligible for benefits at this time; however sick time is accrued.
Application Process & Timelines
Resumes / Completed applications must be submitted by March 14, 2025 Review of applications will begin immediately. DZCA reserves the right to close the position before this date.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.
www.denverzoo.org
