The intern program in the Rocky Shores Tundra habitats at
the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is designed to provide participants with
practical learning experience and knowledge in the field of animal husbandry and
training (with an emphasis on marine mammals). The program focuses on care of
animal habitats, nutrition and diets, environmental enrichment, public
presentation/interpretation, water quality and filtration, and animal training
and husbandry. This is an unpaid, full time position requiring a minimum of 10
weeks and 400 hours. Positions are
available year round. Deadlines for applications are as follows:
Summer – March 1
Fall – June 15
Winter – November 1
Spring – January 1
To request more information or an application packet,
contact:
Education Department
Attn: Stacey Luhring