Primate Internship

Primate Internship (unpaid)

Wingham Wildlife Park has an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic individuals wanting to gain valuable zoo animal keeping experience, working alongside keepers on the primate section.

We are looking for candidates who are willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months, volunteering 5 full working days per week including weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.

The internship is unpaid and would benefit those who have either already gained or are working towards an animal management or similar qualification. As well as individuals who are already established in conservation or animal care and looking for further specialist zoo experience. Experience within a zoo setting and in particular primates would be desirable. 

A driving licence or access to good public transport is essential and please be aware that unfortunately we are unable to offer accommodation.

Wingham Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry, conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff and visitors. This section covers a large variety of species ranging from callitrichidae, lemurs, mandrills, macaques & apes.

All applications to be addressed for the attention of Ruth Wilder to info@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk along with a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for this internship placement and CV. For applications to these particular placements please use reference INTP01 in the email title. Any applications through other channels will be disregarded.

These vacancies will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible. 

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Animal Keeper Internship - Gorilla Section

Animal Keeper Internship (unpaid)

Gorilla Section

Situated near Canterbury in Kent, Howletts Wild Animal Park works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation; a charity committed to conservation and the reintroduction of captive bred species back into their natural habitats.

We have an exciting placement available for an enthusiastic individual wanting to gain valuable zoo animal keeping experience through working alongside keepers who will provide coaching and mentoring throughout the internship on our Gorilla Section.

We are looking for candidates who are willing to commit to a 6-12 month term and be willing and available to come in from 8am to 5pm, 5 days per week which will include weekends.

These placements are physically demanding positions so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and zoo animal care. A valid driving licence is required.

As we are a Registered Charity, funded entirely by visitor fees and donations, we regret we are unable to offer any wages or salary for the placement.  We will provide a full uniform and discount at the parks food outlets for the days that you attend work. No other financial benefits are offered.   Candidates will need to have the ability to financially support themselves for the entire length of the internship. Please be aware that unfortunately we are unable to offer accommodation. However, we do offer comprehensive practical training which provides significant insight into the functioning of a successful and responsible zoological collection, the aim being to promote your future employability.

Candidates should already hold a qualification in conservation or animal care and looking for further specialist zoo experience.

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 Jo Stephens: joannas@aspinallfoundation.org

Please make sure you put “Gorilla Internship” in the subject line.

Closing date: Friday 21^st August 2015

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Primate Keeper Internships

Primate Keeper Internships (unpaid)

Situated near Canterbury in Kent, Howletts Wild Animal Park works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation; a charity committed to conservation and the reintroduction of captive bred species back into their natural habitats.

We have 2 exciting placements available on our Primate Section for enthusiastic individuals wanting to gain valuable zoo animal keeping experience through working alongside keepers who will provide coaching and mentoring throughout the internship. The successful candidates will benefit from being involved in our ground breaking reintroduction projects.

We are looking for candidates who are willing to commit to a 6-12 month term and be willing and available to come in from 8am to 5pm, 5 days per week which will include weekends.

These placements are physically demanding positions so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and zoo animal care. A valid driving licence is required.

As we are a Registered Charity, funded entirely by visitor fees and donations, we regret we are unable to offer any wages or salary for the placement.  We will provide a full uniform and discount at the parks food outlets for the days that you attend work. No other financial benefits are offered.   Candidates will need to have the ability to financially support themselves for the entire length of the internship. Please be aware that unfortunately we are unable to offer accommodation. However, we do offer comprehensive practical training which provides significant insight into the functioning of a successful and responsible zoological collection, the aim being to promote your future employability.

Candidates should already hold a qualification in conservation or animal care and looking for further specialist zoo experience.

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Closing date: Wednesday 1st October 2014

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Animal Director Assistant Internship

 

 

Animal Director Assistant Internship (unpaid)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to active conservation on an international level through protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction by captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The Park is set in over 100 acres of sweeping countryside which includes the multi award winning Safari Experience which gives the opportunity for visitors to see giraffe, black rhino, elephant, cheetah, zebra and many more wild animals roaming free.

Together with our sister park Howletts, we have the largest collection of gorillas in the world and run two overseas gorilla reintroduction projects in protected West African National Parks. This year we plan to return a family group of 11 gorillas to Gabon. We have just released our first primates into protected areas of Java and returned critically endangered black rhino back to protected areas of their former range. We also manage a number of projects in Madagascar for lemurs.

An extremely exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an intern to shadow and assist the Park’s Animal Director, enabling you to learn about the general operation of the Park and experience working with various animal sections. If you have a genuine interest in wildlife conservation, are aiming for a career in the zoo world and therefore looking for an introduction to both keeping and management, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The successful applicant needs to show enthusiasm, have the capacity for physical work, good administrative skills; as you will be involved with the financial and administrative records of the animal department, and preferably hold a relevant degree or previous animal husbandry experience. A valid driving licence would also be advantageous.

The hours of work are negotiable, but it is envisaged that you will need to be willing to commit to at least 20 hours a week for a period of six to twelve months. Unfortunately we are unable to provide accommodation with this internship.

To apply:
email your C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

or send to Ms Maxine Horn, Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

Closing date for applications: 4th March 2013

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Internship - Dolphin Cove (Cayman)

 

 

Position: Unpaid Internship (3 spaces available every time slot)

Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI

Responsibilities: Dolphin Cove (Cayman) Ltd is offering an exciting and engaging internship for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the marine mammal training field! This internship will provide candidates a unique opportunity to work very closely around Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and a variety of exotic birds, supervised at all times by professional and experienced trainers. Gaining not only marine mammal and bird training skills, but human care knowledge as well, successful candidates will have the opportunity to obtain firsthand experience by assisting with daily husbandry, training and play sessions, acquire and sharpen their public speaking skills, assist with daily lagoon and property maintenance as well as provide assistance for the bird team on a regular basis. Minor administrative work related to the company and the animals will also be required, as well as any other duties asked of them.

Requirements: Successful candidates should posses a positive attitude, good communication, observation and organizational skills, with the ability to accept direction, work well with others as part of a team as well as individually when required. An interest and general knowledge in marine life and animal conservation is highly recommended. Candidates must be willing to commit to an approximate 3 month internship plan including weekends and bank holidays. Financial stability must be provided, as proof that candidates can financially support themselves for an unpaid stay on Grand Cayman. (Please visit http://www.caymannewresident.com/page_id_10.html to calculate an approximate cost of living in the Cayman Islands). There is a shared intern house available to rent at (maximum 3 people) approximately $600KYD per month, with utilities approximately $300KYD per month. The shared house is within walking distance to Dolphin Cove, small shops, the beach as well as a direct bus route into town (details regarding the living arrangements will be given upon selection).

Please note: The internship itself does not cost anything to participate in.

If selected, candidates must be financially stable to commit to an approximate 3 month stay on Grand Cayman (arriving to the island on the 29th or 30th of the month, ready to start the internship on the 1st of the month – leaving the island on the 27th or 28th of the month, non negotiable) as well as obtain and provide a clean police report and medical insurance coverage.

Application timeslots and deadlines are posted as follows:

February 1st ‐ April 26th (Deadline: December 1st)

May 1st ‐ July 26th (Deadline: March 1st)

August 1st ‐ October 26th (Deadline: June 1st)

November 1st ‐ January 26th (Deadline: September 1st)

Contact: Email resumes & cover letters for attention of Zoe Spooner

(Please state which time slot you are applying for).

Email: nikkicdc@hotmail.com

P.O. Box 285, West Bay, Grand Cayman, KY1–1301, Phone: (345) 946-3396, Fax: (345) 946-9162

Organization: Dolphin Cove (Cayman) Ltd

Address: Zoe Spooner c/o Dolphin Cove

9A Garvin Road
P.O. Box #285
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Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Howletts and Port Lympne are sister parks in Kent housing over 1000 animals from a range of species (primarily mammals). We have multiple-groups of many of these species, providing fantastic research opportunities. We are therefore looking for enthusiastic graduate students wanting to gain practical experience in zoo welfare and research for a 6 month to 1 year placement working between both parks.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run an extended research project, the results of which could be submitted to a research/enrichment conference. They will also gain experience in the organisation of courses and workshops as well as zoo based research with a wide variety of species.

We are looking for someone with a BSc in zoology, animal behaviour, psychology or similar, who has a passion for conservation and captive research. You will need a good knowledge of statistics programmes such as SPSS, have experience of data collection with various animal species, good communication skills, a full clean driving license and your own transport and a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

Working three to four days a week which will include some weekends, ideally we are looking for someone to start in early September.

Applicants will be short listed for interview in early August. Please be aware that we are unable to offer accommodation with this internship.

Please apply by emailing a CV and covering letter to: Mark Kingston Jones - research@aspinallfoundation.org.

Closing date: 10^th Aug 2012

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Howletts and Port Lympne - Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Howletts and Port Lympne are sister parks in Kent housing over 1000 animals from a range of species (primarily mammals). We have multiple-groups of many of these species, providing fantastic research opportunities. We are currently undertaking a long term project to provide easily accessible enrichment items to our keepers though enrichment workshops with the public. This is in order to continue to promote animal welfare, and we are working on plans to quantitatively assess this.
We are therefore looking for enthusiastic graduate students wanting to gain practical experience in zoo welfare and research for a 6month to 1year placement working between both parks.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run an extended research project, the results of which could be submitted to a research/enrichment conference, gain experience in zoo based research with a wide variety of species, gain experience in the organisation of professional workshops and conferences for keepers and students in collaboration with zoo professionals in the fields of enrichment and research. A chance to get involved in two conferences: the ‘Primate Society of GB Spring Meeting’ and the ‘UK and Ireland Regional Environmental Enrichment Conference’ which will be hosted by the parks in 2012.

We are looking for someone with a BSc in zoology, animal behaviour, psychology or similar qualification who has a passion for conservation and captive research. You will need a good knowledge of statistics programmes such as SPSS, have experience of data collection with various animal species. Good communication skills, a full clean driving license and your own transport and a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

Working three to four days a week which will include some weekends. Ideally we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible although applicants whose degree finishes in June will be considered.

Applicants will be short listed and must be available to attend an interview at Port Lympne during May. Please be aware that we are unable to offer accommodation with this internship

Please apply by emailing a CV and covering letter to: Mark Kingston Jones - research@aspinallfoundation.org
A full description of the internship is available on request.

Closing date: 6th May 2011

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Paignton Zoo - Internships

2 x Internships (unpaid) offered at Paignton Zoo

The following internships are available in Paignton Zoo in Devon. These are available part-time for 2-6 months dependent on placement. Exact dates are flexible but would be expected to be between April and September 2011. Training will be provided for each role and a written reference given at the end of the placement.

Please apply by sending a CV to the address below, with a cover letter outlining which internship(s) you are interested in, when you are available and what relevant experience you have.

For more information about the roles please contact michelle.youd@paigntonzoo.org.uk
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We cannot provide financial help with accommodation though we can recommend some low cost local rooms to let

Ape Campaign internship – The successful intern would be heavily involved in this year’s EAZA campaign, helping to devise and co-ordinate ape activities for visitors to Paignton Zoo. You would have an interest in Great Apes and experience working with people.

Visitor experience internship – You would help visitors get the most out of their trip to Paignton Zoo by providing them with information about our animals. You will also interact with visitors of all ages in a variety of ways (games, touch tables etc.) to make their day more enjoyable and would help support the Ape Campaign activities.


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Totnes Road
Paignton
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Dolphin Internship - Grand Cayman

Organization: Dolphin Cove Ltd

Job Title: Dolphin Internship (Unpaid)

Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI

Deadline: December 20th 2010


Responsibilities: Dolphin Cove are offering an exiting and engaging internship for those individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the marine mammal training field.
This internship experience will provide the opportunity to work very closely with Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphins supervised by a professional, experienced trainer. Gaining marine mammal training skills, human care knowledge and first hand experience by assisting with daily husbandry, training sessions, lagoon maintenance and other related duties.

Requirements: Successful candidates should posses a positive attitude, good communication skills, observation and organizational skills and the ability to accept direction, work well with others as part of a team and have an interest and general knowledge in marine life and conservation.
Candidates must commit to a 3-month internship plan, including weekends and bank holidays and must prove they can financially support themselves for an unpaid three-month stay on Grand Cayman.
Dolphin Cove cannot provide accommodation however will advise on available local rentals.
If selected, candidates must also obtain and provide a clean police report and medical insurance coverage.

Application deadlines are posted as follows:

January, February and March – deadline: December 20th
April, May and June – deadline: March 20th
July, August and September – deadline: June 20th
October, November and December – deadline: September 20th

Contact: Post or email resumes and cover letters for attention of:

Nikki Morrison

Address: c/o Dolphin Cove
9A Garvin Road
P.O. Box #285 KY1-1301
West Bay
Grand Cayman Island
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Email: nikki@cdc.ky

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Sea Lion Intern - Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (REVISED)

Sea Lion Intern - Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Job Title: Sea Lion Intern (Unpaid)

Organisation: Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Location: North Devon , England , UK

Responsibilities: Combe Martin’s Sea Lion Department are offering an exciting and engaging internship for two individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the marine mammal training field.

This internship experience will provide the opportunity to work very closely with Californian Sea Lions and African Penguins, gaining first hand experience by assisting with daily Sea Lion husbandry, training sessions, pool maintenance and other related duties.

Where appropriate, interns may take part in Marine Conservation Society fund-raisers, sea lion interactions, presentations and assisting with public swim sessions.

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Requirements: Successful candidates should posses a positive attitude, good communication, observation and organisational skills and the ability to accept direction, work well with others as part of a team and have an interest and general knowledge in marine life and conservation.
Candidates must commit to at least 24 hours per week over 6-12 months, including weekends and bank holidays. Occasional overtime may be required.

REVISED advert in that there is now accomodation provided free of charge.


 
Application closes October 5th 2010

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Enrichment and Research Internship

Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Howletts and Port Lympne are sister parks in Kent housing over 1000 animals from a range of species (primarily mammals). We have multiple-groups of many of these species, providing fantastic research opportunities. We are currently undertaking a long term project to provide easily accessible enrichment items to our keepers though enrichment workshops with the public. This is in order to continue to promote animal welfare, and we are working on plans to quantitatively assess this.

We are therefore looking for enthusiastic graduate students wanting to gain practical experience in zoo welfare and research for a 6 month to 1 year placement working between both parks with responsibilities including:

• Assisting the Education, Enrichment and Research Officer.
• Data collection and analysis with a wide range of species in collaboration with keepers and staff.
• Setting up and running enrichment workshops with the public.
• Assist in the running a volunteer program and creating enrichment items if needed.
• Assist in co-ordinating undergraduate research projects.
• Completing a personal research project including data collection, analysis and write-up.

Benefits include:
• The opportunity to run an extended research project, the results of which could be submitted to a research/enrichment conference.
• Gain experience in zoo based research with a wide variety of species.
• Gain experience in the organisation of professional workshops and conferences for keepers and students in collaboration with zoo professionals in the fields of enrichment and research.

Desirable skills:
• Full clean driving license.
• BSc in zoology, animal behaviour, psychology or similar qualification.
• Good knowledge of statistics programs such as SPSS.
• Data collection experience with a number of species.
• Good communication skills.
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Genuine enthusiasm for conservation and captive research is also important.

Working three to four days a week (will include some weekends) starting as soon as possible. Applicants will be short listed and must be available to attend an interview at Port Lympne during June.

Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter stating the job role applied for to: Mark Kingston Jones, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Nr. Hythe, Kent. CT21 4PD. Or e-mail research@aspinallfoundation.org  Closing Date: 14th June 2010.

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