Columbian Park Zoo offers a variety of exciting internship opportunities for current college students or recent graduates.  All academic majors are encouraged to apply.

Available interest areas (varies seasonally):

• Animal Care: General Exotic Animal Care
• Animal Care: Australia/Americas Exhibits
• Animal Care: Family Farm
• Education & Communication: Camp and Youth Programs
• Education & Communication: Animal Ambassador and Interpretive Programs
• Education & Communication: Social Media and Public Relations
• Landscape/Horticulture

Seasons and Time Commitments:

Summer Internships: 

• Internship runs May - August, flexible start and end dates
• Full-time or part-time availability
• Minimum 20 hours per week/13 week commitment required
• Apply: January-March
• Applications for the 2020 Summer Internship season are now available. 2020 Summer Internship Application
• The deadline to apply for the 2020 Summer Internship is Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5:00pm

Fall Internships:  

• Internship runs August - December
• Minimum 15 hours per week/13 week commitment required
• Apply: February-April
• Applications for the 2020 Fall Internship season are now available.  2020 Fall Internship Application
• The deadline to apply for the 2020 Fall Internship is Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5:00pm

 Spring Internships:

• Internship runs January - April
• Minimum 15 hours per week/13 week commitment required
• Apply: October-November
• Applications for the 2021 Spring Internship season will be available in September 2020.

All internships are unpaid, and primarily educational in nature.  Internships provide valuable hands-on learning opportunities. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern. Flexible scheduling available, including weekends, to accommodate most class/work schedules.