Internship: Environmental Education / Animal Husbandry

The Conservancy’s Nature Center houses over 125 species of local wildlife including marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, and raptors. Participants in the 6-month Environmental Education and Animal Husbandry internship program will gain experience in several fields such as education, museum interpretation, and animal husbandry. You will also gain extensive knowledge of Southwest Florida’s unique ecosystems and assist the staff in bringing environmental awareness to thousands of students and visitors.

Interns will work with native and non-native wildlife such as American alligators, snakes, turtles, amphibians, a variety of aquatic species, and non-releasable raptors. In addition, interns will assist with teaching daily environmental education programs for audiences of all ages and presenting live animals for these programs. Interns will also deliver environmental education programs to students in Pre-K through high school, lead afterschool programs, present daily public talks, and assist with Nature Center tours and special events.