The New England Aquarium, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is looking for early-career professionals and college students to Intern with our Marine Mammals department this Fall. This team works closely with our resident Harbor Seals and Sea Lions in training, enrichment, husbandry, and behavior-shaping. If you are interested in gaining hands-on experience with these animals, learning about animal behavior and psychology, and/or want to educate the community about Protecting the Blue Planet, these positions are a great way to do so.

Our Marine Mammal Training Internship description can be found here, along with many other wonderful opportunities and positions at our Aquarium. The application portal is also found on this link: https://serve.neaq.org/marine-mammal-training

Here is a brief blurb from the team about their Fall Internships:

The Marine Mammal Department maintains two outdoor pinniped exhibits featuring Atlantic harbor seals and California sea lions. The Marine Mammal Internship Program is designed to be a career learning experience and is best suited for individuals interested in marine mammals and working hands-on in aquatic animal welfare.

Interns assist training staff in all aspects of animal welfare with a strong emphasis on operant conditioning, training techniques, marine mammal husbandry, and enrichment. Interns play an integral role assisting staff during training sessions and presentations, and work in close proximity to the animals.

Second semester interns will have additional responsibilities and more advanced curriculum and mentoring.


Samantha Armistead

(She/her/hers)

Career Exploration Specialist

intern@neaq.org

New England Aquarium


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