Overview. Join Our Mission: Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. Join a team dedicated to empowering people and saving wildlife. As a Veterinary Technician at The Wilds, you’ll support veterinary care, conservation research, and hospital operations in one of the most unique and inspiring conservation centers in the country. Responsibilities. Clinical & Procedural Support. Assists with preparing and participating in procedures, compounding medicati...
Overview. . This internship aims to provide a foundational understanding of animal husbandry for species in the Australia and Islands region, as well as avian species in the Congo Expedition region. Interns will gain hands-on experience and learn the daily responsibilities of a full-time Zookeeper. Responsibilities. Interns will assist full-time keepers with various tasks, including but not limited to. Preparing animal diets. Cleaning and maintai...
Overview. . Shores is divided into different areas. An internship can be done in avian, reptiles, manatees, aquarium, coral husbandry/marine aquaculture. Responsibilities. Aquarium. Majors Desired: Zoology, Marine Biology, Biology or related fieldDescription: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the aquatic zoo keeping field. General husbandry for marine bony fishes, sharks & stingrays, marine macro-invert...
Overview. . Support the Mission. Build Your Skills. Keep Our Fleet Moving. Join the team behind the scenes at the Columbus Zoo and its properties—including Zoombezi Bay and Safari Golf Club—where your work helps power conservation, education, and unforgettable guest experiences. This seasonal opportunity is perfect for individuals who want to grow mechanical skills, contribute to a meaningful mission, and be part of something wild. Responsibiliti...
Overview. . The goal of our animal enrichment internships is to conceptualize and build animal enrichment devices that will stimulate our animals mentally and physically in order to promote species appropriate behaviors. Through interactions with keeper staff and observations of multiple species both before and after enrichment is given, students will gain an understanding of species specific behaviors, what is needed to stimulate or deter speci...
Overview. . The goal of this internship is to provide a basic understanding of general husbandry of the animals located in the Pinniped Depart-ments of Wild Encounters. Students will gain hands-on experience in the field while learning the day-to-day responsibilities of a full-time keeper. Responsibilities. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting full-time keepers in preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal e...
Overview. Responsibilities. The goal of this internship is to utilize interns to record observational data of a variety of species within Animal Care Regions throughout the Zoo. Using a Microsoft Excel based worksheets (which will be utilized on the Google Sheets app). interns will observe each animal, as designated by region. This program will allow for observations to be taken on an iPad, which can then be exported for analysis. Through the inf...
Overview. . The goal of this internship is to provide a basic understanding of general husbandry of the animals located in the Pinniped Depart-ments of Wild Encounters. Students will gain hands-on experience in the field while learning the day-to-day responsibilities of a full-time keeper. Responsibilities. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting full-time keepers in preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal e...
Overview. Responsibilities. The goal of this internship is to utilize interns to record observational data of a variety of species within Animal Care Regions throughout the Zoo. Using a Microsoft Excel based worksheets (which will be utilized on the Google Sheets app). interns will observe each animal, as designated by region. This program will allow for observations to be taken on an iPad, which can then be exported for analysis. Through the inf...
Overview. . . Empower People. Save Wildlife. Join the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks in a transformative leadership role at The Wilds—where conservation meets innovation. Drive strategic operations, elevate guest experiences, and champion wildlife preservation through visionary leadership. Responsibilities. Leads the daily operations and guest experience practices, while ensuring the fiscal sustainability of The Wilds, a member of the Columbus Zoo ...
