Zoo Internships
The Internship Program at Lincoln Park Zoo provides an opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills to hands-on experience. Participation in an internship program fosters skills in public speaking, communication, research, negotiations, problem-solving and critical thinking. Interns observe and assist staff in the zoo’s daily operation, gradually assuming more responsibility and achieving entry-level competency by the end of the internship.
Most zoo internships are unpaid, however, some departments may have funding to provide a nominal stipend. The length of an internship will vary by the participating department or by specific school requirements. Unless otherwise noted, most internships will be between 10 and 12 weeks in length. Lincoln Park Zoo does not provide housing for interns. It is the responsibility of the intern to arrange and pay for housing and all other associated costs of living in Chicago for the duration of the internship.
Zoo internships offer opportunities to engage individuals interested in pursuing a career in many areas. (Click on a specific area for more information.)
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Zoo Internship Application Procedure
Interested candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Complete applications must be accompanied by a resume, two essays and two letters of recommendation. The department of Animal Management also requires current transcripts. All interns must provide proof of medical insurance coverage. Interns in the departments of Animal Management and Veterinary Sciences must provide written documentation of current negative tuberculin skin test, tetanus vaccination and proof of measles and hepatitis B vaccinations. Please go here for more information about applying for Research Internships in the Department of Conservation and Science.
Applications are due up to five months before start date as determined by department or (if rolling admission) as desired by the applicant. Successful applicants will be notified no later than six weeks before their start date.
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