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):
- General Exotic Animal Care
- Australia/Americas Exhibits
- Family Farm
- Education - Summer Camps
- Education - Interpretation and Animal Ambassador Programs
- Landscape/Horticulture
- Internships with a focus area of Marketing and Public Relations are now managed by the Lafayette Parks and Recreation office. Individuals interested in internships with a Zoo Marketing and PR focus should contact the Lafayette Parks and Recreation office at (765) 807-1500 for more information.
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: February-March
- Applications are CLOSED for the 2018 summer season.
Fall Internships:
- Internship runs August - December
- Minimum 15 hours per week/13 week commitment required
- Apply: March-April
- Applications are CLOSED for the 2018 fall season.
Spring Internships:
- Internship runs January - April
- Minimum 15 hours per week/12 week commitment required
- Apply: October-November
- Applications will be available here in September 2018.
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.