There's Habitat Africa, offering an innovative safari featuring giraffes, zebras, African wild dogs, and exotic birds and reptiles. And there's Tropic World, one of the world's largest indoor zoo exhibits, equipped with a walking path for viewing monkeys, apes, and exotic birds living in simulated rainforests. Summer interns receive a group tour of all the animal areas.
Interns also have access to visiting specialists who give speeches to the staff.
Other lunchtime talks have dealt with conservation techniques and tiger habitats. Moreover, all interns receive an employee pass, which allows them not only to visit the zoo during off-hours but also to park in the lots, use the zoo library, and take advantage of an employee discount on food and gifts. But even the greatest animal lovers feel some frustration. Some are chagrined to learn that zookeeping consists of significant amounts of cage scrubbing. Some are disappointed in not having access to certain animals like those in the Reptile House or Pachyderm House.