Ungulate Internship
Internship @Wildlife Safari Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 18673
Job Description
Wildlife Safari has a large collection of exotic and native hoof stock, such as, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, elk, bison, zebras, etc., as well as a variety of bird species including ratites and cranes. The ungulate collection is spread out in three open exhibit areas: Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Ungulate interns will work alongside full-time keepers to gain experience with daily husbandry of exotic animals including diet preparation, cleaning, enrichment, and assisting in medical procedures, in addition to hosting animal encounters. Currently the department has several herds of breeding animals. The department focuses on training programs with giraffes, Nile hippos, and Southern white rhinos. Interns will be able to observe husbandry training and potentially be involved in the reinforcement of trained behaviors. Interns also have the opportunity to cross-train with other departments on their weekends. This field is very physical, so the applicant must be able to perform difficult tasks such as lifting heavy objects and remaining active for long hours in all weather.
Requirements:
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- Preferred to have at least one year toward a college degree in an animal-related field
- Preferred to have some animal related experience
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Negative TB test
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more repeatedly
- Able to speak to the public both individually and in a presentation setting
- Must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana
- Candidates must agree to a background check
- Excellent customer service skills
The internship is unpaid for a period of three months. Transportation is NOT provided.
There are four sections of the internship: Winter (December-February), Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August) and Fall (September-November). Please e-mail Ungulate department for more information.
When sending your resume and cover-letter please specify which session(s) you are applying for.
Send resume, cover letter, and references to:
Wildlife Safari
Ungulate Internship
P.O. Box 1600
Winston, OR 97496
or email Ungulates@wildlifesafari.net