WHOOPING CRANE CHICK
REARING INTERNSHIP
The International
Crane Foundation (ICF) is looking to fill four Whooping Crane Chick Rearing
Internship positions for 2018.
Positions are
between 6-8 months in duration pending funding; with preferred start dates in
April.
Background: ICF is a
leader in the conservation of the world’s 15 crane species and is dedicated to
providing experience, knowledge and inspiration to involve people in resolving
threats to cranes and the ecosystems vital to their long-term survival. ICF’s
world headquarters is located just outside Baraboo, Wisc. (one hour north of
Madison, Wisc.) ICF is open to the public every day from April 15 to October 31
each year. ICF exhibits the only collection in the world of all 15 species of
crane. ICF participates in captive breeding and rearing of Whooping cranes for
release in two reintroduction programs. For more information about our
conservation programs, please visit our website at www.savingcranes.org.
Description:
Whooping Crane Chick Rearing Interns will receive training and assist in the
intensive care and management of raising endangered crane chicks, specifically
Whooping Cranes for captivity and release.
Primary duties include:
Facilities set up,
daily maintenance and year-end clean-up
Following strict
isolation-rearing protocols at all times
Maintaining
equipment in good working order including costumes, boots, puppet heads,
recorded brood calls, speakers, brood models, heaters, thermometers, fences and
wooden dividers
Daily cleaning of
runs, carpets and food and water bowls.
Providing clean, dry
food and appropriate treats as lea
To apply or learn
more please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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