This is a 90 day internship that is broken down into 4 seasonal sessions. This program provides the intern with professional experience in the daily care of the department animals as well as the daily obligations of the department. Depending on the seasonal session, these obligations include but are not limited to: daily animal husbandry, guest interactions, animal handling of birds, mammals and reptiles and daily live animal shows. 

Seasonal Sessions dates:

• Summer session – June, July, Aug (Heavy show season)
• Fall session – Sept, Oct, Nov
• Winter session – Dec, Jan, Feb
• Spring – Mar, Apr, May

Objective of this internship:

• Allow qualified individuals the opportunity to gain professional hands-on experience in animal care and training, and visitor interpretation at a world-class zoological facility.
• Promote interest in animal training and conservation education as future careers.
• Create a potential pool of qualified applicants to fill future openings in animal care and education departments at Zoo Atlanta or other zoological facilities.
• Provide support to Program Animals Department.

Eligibility and Commitment:

• Internships are unpaid, last of a period of three months, and require a minimum of 16 hours per week. (schedules are based on the needs of the department and candidate's availability)
• Candidates must have a strong desire to work with animals and interact with zoo visitors, and be capable of performing vigorous physical activities.
• Candidates must have completed at least one year of a college degree program, preferably in biology, animal behavior, zoology or a related field.
• Candidates must submit a cover letter with resume and three references (two through school).
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of current negative TB test.

Sending your Intern Application/Résumé:
Please download and complete the Internship Application form, PDF file, and send the application along with your résumé. There are several ways to send your application and résumé to Zoo Atlanta. You can either fax email, or mail your Intern application and résumé.

If emailing your application materials, please have résumé in MS Word format and email to: jelmore@zooatlanta.org

If faxing your application and resume please…
1. Fax # (404) 627-7514
2. Indicate in the subject line "Program Animals Internship"
3. Direct the fax to "Curator of Program Animals"

If mailing your application and résumé please…

Mail to:
Zoo Atlanta
Program Animals Internship
Attention: Curator of Program Animals
800 Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30315