LR Zoo Summer Internship Program Horticulture Internships

Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

: The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

The Little Rock Zoo is now accepting applications for 2026 summer internships. The Zoo is seeking dependable hardworking college students interested in the fields of animal care education horticulture or research. Interns will gain valuable experience with zoological careers by training alongside professional zoo educators scientists and husbandry staff.

Interns will receive a stipend with housing options sponsored by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation.Selected interns will be given the option of a $3000 stipend without housing OR a $1000 stipend including UALR dorm housing. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern.

The 2026 summer internship term will begin with orientation onFriday May 29th 2026 continuingthrough the end of July. Enddates may be no earlier than July 24th and no later than July 30th without approval.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit all of the following documents to be considered:

Online application with attached:
Resume
Letter of interest including dates of availability (please include any prior obligations and time off requirements)
School transcript (may be unofficial)

Deadline for summer 2026 applications is Monday March 2nd at 11:59PM

For questions not answered by this webpage please e-mail:

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

The Little Rock Zoo Horticulture Intern learn about plant identification exhibit design and beautification projects while assisting our landscaping team with plant greenhouse and grounds maintenance projects. Suitable candidates should be comfortable interacting with zoo guests and supervising volunteers. Interns should be prepared to work outdoors in the Arkansas heat for extended periods of time and need to be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Interns will also learn about zoo management and animal wellness topics through lectures and activities offered throughout the summer.

Please note this is not an animal care internship. Intern candidates should understand that they will not interact directly with animals and all observations will take place from areas that are accessible to the public. Those with an interest in animal husbandry may find the Animal Care Internship to be a more suitable option.

Minimum Qualifications Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

College student or recent graduate majoring in biology horticulture or other related field
Must have completed a minimum of 4 semesters at the start of the internship
Student in good standing GPA 2.5 or higher.
Recent physical and negative TB test (dated within 6 months of start date). Documentation of a negative TB test must be provided at or before orientation.
Able to work 36-40 hours per week for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks beginning the week of May 31st (minimum 280 hours completed).
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Acceptance into the program is contingent on passing a background check.
Available to attend Intern orientation on May 29th Orientation is Mandatory.

Application Requirements

Online applications only.All of the below documents are required when you submit the application.
Resume (required at time of application)
Letter of interest (i.e. cover letter) including dates of availability (please include any prior obligations and time off requirements)
School transcript (may be unofficial) (required at time of application)
Names and email addresses of 2 references (required at time of application)
You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at if they are having computer difficulties.

Required Experience:

Intern

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status or status as a covered ...

: The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.