Summer Internships
Our application period for Summer 2025 is OPEN. Please read the description and additional notes for how to apply. The application period closes on March 1st, 2025.
To apply: Please click on the description, read the requirements and see the additional notes section for how to apply.
Internship program objective: The Alaska Zoo Internship Program exists to accomplish the goal of providing a well-rounded experience in a professional zoo setting while also meeting the zoo's needs during our busy summer season which sees many orphaned and injured wildlife through our doors through wildlife agency channels. Interns receive experience in our animal husbandry and education departments with some exposure to zoo administrative tasks. Interns work closely with zoo staff to gain knowledge, animal care experience, public speaking experience and an understanding of the inner workings of a zoo facility.
Internships include:
One-on-one work with zoo staff
Opportunities to learn firsthand animal care experience
Shadowing on veterinary procedures when possible
Public engagment through work with education staff in programs
Light exposure to the administrative side of a zoo setting
A field trip excursion with other interns and zoo staff