Intern at Fossil Rim |
Public Education
Would you like to inspire a positive change in the way people think, feel and act environmentally? As an Environmental Education Intern at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, you can learn about environmental education, wildlife conservation, and how to provide a diversity of compelling learning experiences through public education. At Fossil Rim’s ~1,700-acre facility, you will work with schools, families, and other audiences, presenting a variety of education programs. You will also give guided tours, which explore our 9½-mile Scenic Wildlife Drive where giraffe, zebra, addax, and 50 other wildlife species roam in large pastures. This wide variety of teaching opportunities and educational training provides the Environmental Education Intern with an exciting array of new skills and experiences.
A valid driver’s license, and at least two years of college work in a related field are required. Internships are available in Spring/Summer and Fall. Housing and stipend are available. To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and three references. For more information, or to apply, contact: Education Director, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, education@fossilrim.org, 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043. Fax: 254-897-3785. Apply »
Animal Care
The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Intern
The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Intern is given the day to day responsibility of several groups of animals. These include, but are not limited to: Mexican wolves, red wolves, maned wolves, and coatimundi. Intern will be required to assist with hand raising of neonates when necessary.
Duties will include:
Preparation and feeding of diets; purchase and/or ordering of diets and supplies; clean up, maintenance, and stocking of food preparation room; monthly diet inventory report; general cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures and grounds; general monitoring of animal health and well being; specific veterinary procedures (monthly worming, fecal sample collection, administration of medications, etc.); behavioral observations as needed; participation in enrichment projects; daily record keeping; completion of expenditure forms; and completion of independent project. Apply »
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| Jason,
animal care intern, working with Einstein
a maned wolf. |
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Education
Internships:
Spring/Summer Term: Runs from March 1 to July 31 and has a January 15 application deadline.
(Positions may be filled sooner)
Fall Term: Runs from September 1 to November 30 and has a July 15 deadline. (Positions may be filled sooner)
Animal care Internships:
Spring Term: Runs from January to May and has an Oct. 1 application deadline.
Summer Term: Runs from May to August and has a March 1 application deadline.
Fall Term: Runs from September to December and has a June 1 application deadline.
Avian Internships Run from March to August and have a January 1 application deadline. |
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Children's Animal Center Internship
If you want an internship that gives you experience with a wide array of animals then the
Children’s Animal Center internship is for you! When you think of a Children’s Animal Center images of goats arise, and we do have goats…Nubian and Pygmy, but that’s not all! We have birds such as our Blue and Gold Macaws, Eclectus Parrot, an Emu named Einstein, Bare-eyed and Moluccan Cockatoos. Or maybe reptiles are more your fancy? We have African Spurred and Texas Tortoises. And at times there will be wolves to care for, too.
Some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the daily cleaning and upkeep of the Children’s Animal Center, diet preparation, interacting with the public, and helping vet staff with the Children’s Animal Center Animals. You’ll also get to participate in enrichment and training with the various animals and help out Fossil Rim by putting together an independent project to be completed by the end of your internship. The Children’s Animal Center is located exactly half way through the park drive at the Overlook which means you get to drive past Zebra, Giraffe, Ostrich, and much more everyday on your way to work in your personal work vehicle! Children’s Animal Center internships are offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall of each year. Apply »
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internship at Fossil Rim is a sure-fire way to jumpstart
your career in the conservation field. Whether you
are interested in the animal care aspect or the education
side of wildlife biology Fossil Rim offers internships
that give you hands-on experience like no other.
If you are looking for an internship where you follow
around a supervisor all day and get coffee, you are
in the wrong place. Fossil Rim interns are trained
by full-time staff to be able to carry out daily
tasks on their own.
The
internships offered in animal care will allow you
to gain experience in feeding, monitoring, collecting
data and much, much more. The internships in the
education department will allow you to hone your
public speaking skills while leading tours, camps
and other programs for the public of all ages.
Melissa Frank
Past intern at Fossil Rim
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| Julie,
black rhino intern, visiting with Inkosana. |
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The Black Rhino Keeper Internship
The Black Rhino Keeper Intern is given the day to day responsibility of the Black Rhino herd.
Duties will include:
Preparation and feeding of diets; cleaning and maintenance of the Black Rhino barn, yards, and mechanical room; stocking of feed, hay, alfalfa, and produce; monthly inventory reports, and daily reports for feed consumption, health notes, and training schedules; general monitoring of animals’ health and welfare; specific veterinary procedures (quarterly worming, fecal sample collection, assist with blood collection, ultrasound procedure, semen collection, and administration of medications); behavioral observations as needed; participation in enrichment projects; and completion of independent project during internship. Apply »
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Internship
The Avian Internship is focused around the breeding season of the highly endangered Attwater’s Prairie Chicken. This breeding program is paramount in the reintroduction and recovery of this grouse species. In addition to the daily feeding routines, interns take part in cleaning equipment and enclosures, making visual observations, recording embryonic and chick development, and coordinating daily assessments and treatments with the veterinary staff. Healthy chicks are then slotted for future breeding seasons or for the annual U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service release program.
Resumes are accepted year-round for this position but interviewing is conducted between October and January. Applicants must be available from early March through July – August or early April through July. Candidates should have an interest in and dedication to wildlife preservation. Strong communication and organization skills are necessary as well as attention to fine details. Being able to work independently but in a team atmosphere is also required. Similar to the other internships at Fossil Rim, on-site housing and transportation are provided. Apply »
Veterinary Preceptorship
Veterinary preceptorships are available to
senior level veterinary students for a 6 to 8 week period.
Our preceptorship program emphasizes field immobilization
techniques, preventative medicine, conservation-oriented
research, and an international perspective.
To apply, please send the following to Director of Animal Health, Fossil Rim Wildlife
Center, 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043: a letter
of interest detailing your background and career goals,
your curriculum vitae, the names of two people (with their
phone numbers and email) we can contact as professional
references, and a prioritized list of three 6 to 8 week
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