Do you have a passion for conservation? Looking to gain experience working with animals while making a difference in the world? This internship is for you!

At Zovargo, you’ll quickly be in front of the crowd (virtual or small in-person groups) gaining experience and getting trained on animal handling, husbandry, and conservation presentation techniques in working with various audiences. You’ll learn how to deliver engaging animal programs that inspire future generations!

This Internship working with animals is open to applicants located in San Diego, Ca only.

The internship will provide college credit wherever applicable as this is not a paid program.

Qualifications

• Must be 18, have your own vehicle, be the registered owner, and have a driver license.
• Must have means to accommodate gas expense. Travel is a requirement in this position.
• Must have a smart phone and be able to navigate successfully to events.
• Must be able to dedicate six months of time to the internship and be available to the minimum commitment of one program per week.
• Should have experience speaking in front of audiences.
• Should have experience handling animals.
• Should have experience working with children/youth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, interactive, educational programs (virtually and in-person) to audiences of all ages.
• Provide education programs as a team with other educators.
• Follow Animal Handling Protocols for Animal Ambassadors.
• Provide Animal Husbandry as a keeper.
• Abide by Code of Conduct and Animal Policies.

About Zovargo

We are an innovative, award-winning organization providing educational, live animal programs for schools, scouts, libraries, and special events. Our mission is to foster human-animal connections through unique experiences that foster conservation stewardship.

Learn More

To learn more about our internship program, check out our website and see what our previous interns have said about their time with us: http://www.zovargo.org/animal-internships-san-diego/