NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK

* This 12 week internship is being offered beginning September through the end of November, and beginning October through the end of December *
NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK is dedicated to conservation, education and recreation by displaying, interpreting, and researching native Northwest wildlife and their natural habitats. The 725-acre zoological park was established in 1975 and attracts over 200,000 visitors annually. It is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), which ensures rigorously high standards of animal welfare, veterinary care, conservation, education and more. Northwest Trek is operated by Metro Parks Tacoma, the oldest independent park district in Washington. For more information, visit www.nwtrek.org

Our Animal Care internship is designed to provide instruction in the following areas: habitat maintenance, nutrition and diets, environmental enrichment, public presentation/interpretation, water quality and filtration, species natural history, training, and husbandry.

This is a unique opportunity for interns to work alongside zookeepers and gain valuable on the job training.