Avian Department
Bird Handling & Presentation Internship
Under the supervision of
our internship coordinator, you will be given the
opportunity to learn about exotic bird and reptile husbandry
during our Bird Handling & Presentation Internship. You will
care for and handle our animals, learn applications of
operant conditioning and participate in public presentations
for our guests.
This department's small staff and its personal attention to
its animals is unique. Because of this interactive
environment, you will get to know each of our intelligent
birds personally. You will also be able to make a tangible
difference at our park.
During your stay with us here at Gulf World Marine Park, you
will plan, design and create a project. You will develop and
implement new enrichment processes, and you will assist in
training behaviors.
This is an unpaid internship program. We require a three
month, 40 hour per week commitment. Although housing is not
provided, we will do our best to assist you in finding
accommodations.
Internship Schedule:
- Summer Term: May 2010-August 2010
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
- Notification of Recipient: April 2010
- Fall Term: September 2010-December 2010
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2010
- Notification of Recipient: August 2010
- Winter Term: January 2010-March 2010
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2010
- Notification of Recipient: December 2010
- Spring Term: February 2010-May 2010
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
- Notification of Recipient: February 2010
