Internships are specifically designed for students studying horticulture, landscape design, and urban forestry or maintenance. Internships provide an opportunity to apply information learned in the classroom to the many facets and daily challenges of public horticulture in a zoo setting. Accounting interns will be given one special project that will enhance their understanding of non-profit accounting. Unpaid academic internships are also available throughout the year for high school seniors and college students. Paid internships are reserved for experienced candidates and college students.
Ideal candidates have some related animal experience and consistent career goals.
Tropical Discovery offers several unpaid internships available throughout the year. Internships are available throughout the year for students interested in developing skills in informal education, environmental interpretation, curriculum development, as well as animal care and training. Academic education internships may be arranged through the Education Department. Internships are available throughout the year. Interns work with accounting and spreadsheet programs.