Animal Care Internship Spring 2027
NASHVILLE ZOO PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ANIMAL CARE INTERNSHIP | Spring 2027 | 1/18/2027- 4/16/2026
Overview: Animal Care Interns will be placed in one of the following areas Aquatics, Avian, Behavioral Husbandry, Carnivore, Contact Areas, Herpetology, Hoofstock, Lorikeets, or Primates. Applicants may indicate preference of department, but final placement is assigned by the Zoo.
Interns will observe a variety of species across the Zoo, assist with daily care routines, and collect data that will help animal care professionals make evidence-based decisions regarding the animals’ well-being.
TIME COMMITMENT: This is a full-time position, 30-40 hours a week, for ~12 weeks. There are no opportunities to work overtime. Start Date is 1/18/2027. End Date is 4/16/2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with daily husbandry care, including cleaning habitats, managing diets, and assisting with enrichment and training.
- Monitor animal health and behavior and report observations to animal care staff.
- Prepare diets and assist in feeding routines for select species under supervision.
- Maintain accurate records related to
