 Thank you for your interest in the Denver Zoo!
Denver Zoo is a respected leader in animal care and exhibition,
conservation programs, scientific study, environmental education
and public service.
Learn about the different types
of work that occur at the zoo, however, for available
positions look below!
Currently, there are no positions available.
College Internship Program:
Welcome to Denver Zoo's College Internship Program!
Denver Zoo’s College Internship Program allows students to utilize their classroom knowledge in a real work setting. Denver Zoo’s staff is committed to teaching and guiding our interns by helping to improve their skills and giving students valuable first hand experience.
Summer internships generally begin in May and conclude in August (exact start and end dates depend on the candidates’ school schedule). Paid internships are funded through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. Non-paid internship opportunities (if available) are offered in the fall and winter months.
Horticulture
Horticulture internships are specifically designed for college students studying horticulture, urban forestry, landscape design and/or maintenance. Internships provide an opportunity to apply information learned in the classroom to the many facets and daily challenges of public horticulture in a zoo setting.
Application Deadline: Closed
Animal Care
Zoo keeping internships are available in various taxonomic areas within the animal department: Birds, Mammals and Tropical Discovery (fish/reptiles). Interns gain experience in the daily care of animals, by working closely with zookeepers in diet preparation, animal observation, exhibit maintenance and record keeping. Interns are also exposed to animal training. Interns must be able to lift 50 pounds and enjoy working outdoors. Applicants must be college students studying biology, zoology, wildlife management and/or related fields. Candidates should have career goals consistent with the animal field. Prior animal experience is desired, but not required.
- Paid internships are available during the summer in the Carnivore, Bird, and Primate Departments.
- Non-paid internships are available during the summer in Tropical Discovery and Hoofstock Departments.
Application Deadline: Closed
Registrar
Interns assist with data management activities, including the accession and de-acession of specimens, clarifying reproductive events, clarifying specimen histories, and updating taxonomy. Interns will also use the zoo's collection management software to monitor loans and prepare documents for animal transactions. Applicants must be college students seeking a museum studies or an animal related degree.
Application Deadline: Closed
Exhibit Planning and Construction
Interns gain experience in design and construction of zoo exhibits and support facilities working closely with zoo staff, design consultants and contractors. Interns are assigned to specific projects underway in the zoo's re-development program. Internships are available for college students studying architecture, landscape architecture, building construction or related fields.
Application Deadline: Closed
Applicant qualifications:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in college.
- Recent college graduates (within the last two years) may apply for an internship.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Candidates must provide proof of current negative TB test.
- Animal Care applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Additional internship information:
- Interns earn $9.00 an hour for paid internships.
- Interns may work 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
- Housing is not provided.
- Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in .PDF, .DOC, or .RTF format only. Other formats will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Letters of recommendation may be submitted, but are not required.
- The cover letter must indicate the position/department for which the applicant wishes to apply. (Animal Care applicants must indicate a specific taxonomic area.)
- Fall & winter non-paid internship opportunities will be posted as positions become available.
- If you are a Junior/Senior Veterinarian student and are interested in participating in a preceptorship, please email Dr. Knightly at fknightly@denverzoo.org for more information.
- This is a very competitive program, not all those who apply will be selected for an interview.
- Questions may be directed to ZooInternships@denverzoo.org, no phone calls please.
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