ZOO MIAMI
ANIMAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
To apply for a Zoo Miami Animal Science Internship, please include a cover letter and resume along with the completed application via email to .
1. Applicant’s Name:
2. Current Address:
3. Phone Number:
4. E-mail address:
5. Are you currently enrolled in school or have you completed school and have a degree?If so please list the name of the university or college, area of study, and number of years completed.
6. If currently enrolled will you earn course credit if accepted in our internship program?
7. What areas are you interested in? Please number by preference.
AREA / SPECIES INCLUDED:(But not limited to)
Africa 1 / Giraffe, Zebra, Sable Antelope, Pygmy Hippopotamus
Africa 2 / African Painted Dogs, Spotted Hyenas, Malayan Tapirs, Somali Wild Asses, Cuban Crocodiles, Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Tigers, Lions
Africa 3 / Asian Elephant, African Elephant, Black Rhino, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Okapi
Amazon & Beyond (Atlantic) / Bats, Jaguar, Giant Anteater, GR Otter, Guanaco, Rhea, Spider Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Howler Monkey
Amazon & Beyond (Flooded) / Harpy Eagle, a variety of Waterfowl, Passerines, other Softbills as well as small primates and reptiles.
Amazon & Beyond (Cloud) / Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Turtles
Asia 1 / Anoa, Orangutan, Gibbon, Siamang, Clouded Leopard, ASC Otter, Gaur, Camels, Lemur, Sloth Bear
Asia 2 / Aviary, Starling, Brooder, Komodo, Orinoco, Caiman, Iguana, Croc Pools
Australia / Koala, Tree Roo, Emu, Singing Dog, Warthog, Duiker
Florida: Mission Everglades / Alligator, Bobcat, Fox, Crocodile, Eagle, Caracara, Flamingo, Panther, Bear, Song Bird, Wading Bird
Children’s Zoo / Camels, Goats, Domestic Hoofstock, Meerkat, small mammals, Parrots
8. Which term? All applicants must commit to a minimum of 520 hours over a 16-week period.
Spring (January-April) ______
Summer (May-August) ______
Fall (September-December) ______
Please answer the following questions and limit your responses to one paragraph maximum.
1. Please list any previous internship or volunteer experience:
2. What are your future career goals?
3.How would an Animal Science internship at Zoo Miami assist you in accomplishing your career goals?
4.What do you expect to gain from participating in our intern program? What do you expect to contribute?
5. What is your perception of zoo’s today?
6. How did you hear about this internship?
Cover letter, resume and application form must be submitted via email to
Zoo Miami Animal Science Internship Application1