{"id":7813,"date":"2024-04-26T14:02:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T18:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=7813"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:08:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:08:39","slug":"animal-care-and-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/internships\/college\/animal-care-and-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Care and Training Internship (Aquatic Mammal and Reptile Department)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Animal Care and Training Internship<\/h2>\n

Please note: as we prepare for and settle into our new facility, Mote SEA, we will not be taking on any interns for the foreseeable future. Please check back In the spring for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n

Aquatic Mammal and Reptile Department<\/h3>\n

The Aquatic Mammal and Reptile Department is responsible for the day to day care, husbandry, and behavioral research of Mote’s resident manatees, sea turtles, otters, birds, alligator and other small reptiles and amphibians.<\/p>\n

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The Aquatic Mammal and Reptile Department’s internship program is designed to build skills necessary to progress in the animal care, training, public education and research fields. Coursework in biology, zoology, psychology, ecology or animal behavior is recommended. Previous experience working with aquatic animals is beneficial but not necessary. Computer skills are helpful, and a willingness to learn is a must!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Roles and responsibilities of an Animal Care & Training intern may include:<\/h6>\n