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Aviculture Internship

Full Description

The selected candidate will assist the Aquarium Aviculture staff with daily care of the Aquarium's birds.

Essential Functions

  • Assist with and perform diet preparation and distribution
  • Conduct animal observations
  • Assist in the cleaning of holding areas, kitchen, and food prep areas
  • Provide enrichment to the aviculture collection
  • Perform special projects to be determined by the aviculture staff.

Requirements

  • Must have an interest in birds.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in biology, zoology, animal behavior, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term.

How to Apply

Access the internship application. A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, resume with two references listed, and a copy of college transcript. Complete applications should be sent to:

National Aquarium - Internships
Pier 3/501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Application Deadline

Ongoing; November 1 for winter and spring terms; March 1 for summer term; and May 1 for fall term.

For more information, contact the National Aquarium's internship coordinator at intern@aqua.org, or call 410-576-3888.

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