Animal Care Internship at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Job Description
NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARKis 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 Parks Tacoma, the oldest independent park district in Washington.
OUR MISSION - Awakening a connection to Wild Life with everyone in the Pacific Northwest. 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.
NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARKis 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 Parks Tacoma, the oldest independent park district in Washington.
OUR MISSION - Awakening a connection to Wild Life with everyone in the Pacific Northwest. 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.
About Metro Parks Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.
Good parks, open space and program services contribute to economic development by fostering economic benefits and promoting tourism:
- Environmentally, they provide green infrastructure and help manage climate change.
- Socially, they revitalize communities, create safer neighborhoods, help children learn and grow, improve public and environmental health, and support smart growth.
- Culturally, open space and program services can nurture a sense of place in the community, and provide opportunities to engage the public of diverse backgrounds.
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