Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in education, environmental & veterinary sciences and so much more with an internship at Ohio Wildlife Center! Based in Columbus, OH, all positions offer hands-on experience in the various aspects of caring for wild animals and teaching the public about their importance.
As the weather gets cooler, our work at Ohio Wildlife Center does not stop! Our permanent animal residents, or Education Animal Ambassadors, are in need of year-round care and with school back in session, the demand for educational programs revolving around our local wildlife increases. If you’d like to hone in on your animal care and public speaking skills, join us for our Animal Husbandry and Interpretation internship! You will need to complete 160 hours between August 25th and November 30th.
Applications for our Fall Session will open on April 14th. Sign up HERE for email alerts.
All of our internships are competitive, with limited spots offered in each session. While these requirements make you eligible, each area of concentration may have additional requirements and preferences. Be sure to read the application directions for your desired position fully before applying!
Learn the fundamentals of educational program design, as well as how to care for a living collection of Animal Ambassadors. Interns will hone their public speaking skills by assisting with various programs and see to the daily care of resident animals – everything from meal preparation and cleaning to creating enrichment.
Ohio Wildlife Center admits several thousand ill, injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Hospital Admissions and Nutrition Interns will focus on the operations and public relations side of running our Wildlife Hospital, working directly with patient presenters and our database. Interns will also support nutrition planning and meal preparation for hospital patients.
Enrich your understanding of the natural world with hands-on experience in the care of wild animals! Ohio Wildlife Center’s Pre-Release Facility is our patients’ last stop in their recovery. Pre-Release Enrichment & Nutrition Interns will focus on the daily care and observation of patients at this facility, helping them reacclimate to the wild before being released home.