Balt, MD

Herpetology Internship

Herpetology interns assist the Herpetology department with daily care of the Aquarium's reptiles, amphibians, and associated invertebrates.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare diets for and feed the on- and off-exhibit reptiles and amphibians
  • Mist, clean, and otherwise help tend the on- and off-exhibit reptiles and amphibians
  • Change exhibit water and clean filters in order to maintain the highest water quality possible for the animals
  • Tend the locust (live food) colony, orb-weaving spiders, and colonies of non-venomous exotic arthropods (wood and hissing roaches, millipedes, and walking sticks)
  • Assist in the maintenance of the live food cultures (fruit flies, springtails, crickets, rats, mice)
  • Conduct and record animal observations
  • Perform special projects as determined by the Herpetology staff
  • Observe medical procedures on collection animals.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college, pursing a degree in biology, zoology, animal behavior, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Must be comfortable working with frogs, lizards, fish, rodents, crickets, and other terrestrial arthropods.
  • Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term.

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Application Deadlines

  • November 1 to intern during the winter or spring terms
  • March 1 to intern during the summer term
  • May 1 to intern during the fall term

All applicants will be notified approximately four to six weeks after the deadline.

How to Apply

6 steps to follow

1. Download the Internship Application (PDF)
2. Attach brief responses to the three statements listed on the bottom of the application.
3. Enclose a resume with two references listed.
4. Enclose a transcript or have the school's registrar send one to the address below. It does not have to be an official copy.
5. Check the full position description for any additional requirements. For example, some positions require a writing sample.
6. Mail to:
National Aquarium - Internships
501 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Questions?

E-mail intern@aqua.org or call 410-576-3888.