What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internships -The Zookeeper & Wild Animal Safari Park Experience position at Wild Animal Safari, Inc.?
The Wild Animal Safari works with local colleges and universities to give students at all levels practical educational experience as a zookeeper intern. This hands-on training experience helps students obtain full-time paid positions after graduation in their field of study by accommodating the intern's academic commitments in their semester course studies. Many interns have obtained full-time employment upon graduation or have obtained their dream jobs in the animal care industry.
Requirements
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age or older
- Be enrolled at a local or regional college or university seeking a degree in a field of study related to animal care, animal husbandry, zoological institution, wildlife conservation, animal sciences, etc.…
- Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of college-level (or equivalent) coursework.
- Have a passion for educating the public in animal conservation and animal welfare
- Aspire to work in an animal-related industry including but not limited to animal-related management positions, veterinary medicine, zookeepers at zoos and wild animal safari parks, education and conservation, game wardens, teaching at high school or universities, or working in national parks.
- Availability for intern scheduling at least 16 hours a week, for 8 weeks during the Summer, Fall, or Spring school semesters.
- Experience working with a wide variety of animals is helpful but not required if tied to educational coursework in the field of animal care or animal welfare studies.
- Ability to work as a team
- Hands-on training and learning skills
- The intern's work will complement the work of a paid employee, not substitute for that work.
- Demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn
- Complete online application
- Attach a resume/CV or cover letter if desired or appropriate
- Park management will schedule a phone and/or in-person interview
- Wild Animal Safari is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
- Park Location: 124 Jungle Road, Strafford, Missouri 65757, phone (417) 859-5300
