Internship

Requirements

• Currently studying or have studied in biology or a biology related field
• Animal experience (preferably at least 1 year accumulated experience with tropical animals, such as zoo keeping or long term volunteer animal experience. Also accepted: animal shelter work, farm work, stables)
• Experience working in a team
• Experience working as a leader
• Over 20 years old
• Medium to fluent level in both English and Spanish
• In good mental and physical health (must be able to lift 20kg)
• Valid passport
• Driver’s license preferred but not requirement
• No criminal record
• 6 month internship

Job outline

• Assist in animal behavior studies (species dependent, with focus on primates and psittacines)
• Enrichment projects
• If required, assist with young animal care
• Take part in on-site animal releases
• Daily animal husbandry
• Assist volunteer coordinator in day to day management of volunteers and volunteer tasks
• Various administration/office work (social media, data entry etc.)
• This is an unpaid position

Experience

• Valuable experience in animal behavior, observation and analysis.
• Work alongside Amazon parrots, Scarlet Macaws, Spider Monkeys, Black Howler Monkeys, Crocodiles, Turtles, Toucans, Coatis and many more.
• Be part of new research projects revolving around the rehabilitation of different species back into the wild.
• Meet people of all ages and backgrounds, from around the world.
• Gain problem solving skills in different environments.
• The chance to teach the importance of conservation and make a difference in people’s lives and experiences.
• To be part of a close-knit team, all working at the front line of animal rehabilitation and combating the illegal wildlife trade.