Summer Internship Zoological Operations
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SEASONAL POSITION
At Discovery Cove Orlando were passionate about caring for fact weve already rescued over 40000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
The timeframe for this summer internship is: May 11 2026 - August 7 2026
Daily Responsibilities:
Provide care and compassionate training to a variety of magnificent animals. You will perform daily husbandry tasks including administering vitamins and medications as directed preparing food and maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats. You will also help ensure guest personal and animal safety through diligent observation and response to any and all behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.
- Park tours with members of your leadership team
- Planned meeting sessions with members of your leadership team
- Observe animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor and team
- Maintain all animal records and equipment
- Ensure working environment follows established guidelines and safety procedures
- Consistently display consideration tolerance cooperation open communication and reliability
- Support education and general public shows in order to develop speaking skills and stage presence
- Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries
- Help prepare educational aspects of shows
- Serve as secondary animal person and safety spotter when needed
- Act as primary trainer when approved and as directed by leadership
- Work with animals on basic behavior and behavioral modification techniques under supervision
- Represent company in public relations or media situations/events
- Perform primary roles as assigned by area leadership
- Engage in and execute all aspects of guest interaction programs
- Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed
- Train behavior to completion under minimal supervision
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What it takes to succeed:
- Must be currently pursuing a college degree
- Commit to working through the 2026 peak operating season (mid May mid August)
- Flexible availability (schedules include nights weekend and holidays).
- Excellent human relations and communication skills
- Must be able to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights if needed
- Perform the following physical activities: kneeling squatting bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead reach overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes dust odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
- Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
- Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need to include opening mid- and closing shifts; nights weekends and holidays
- Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fast-paced environment and great teammates as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food merchandise etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
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