Now Taking Spring 2026 Applications
Applications for Spring 2026 internships are open now through November 20th.
Elmwood Park Zoo offers exciting and unique internship opportunities that help students and recent graduates reach a range of academic and professional goals. Internship positions are available from a variety of groups at the zoo including: Zookeeping Internship, Education Ambassador Care Internship, Conservation Education Internship, Marketing Internship, Public Zoo Programing Internship, and Event Planning and Operations Internship.
Zookeeping: Exhibit Collection
This internship offers the most advanced experience in exotic animal husbandry. Interns will work extensively with exhibit collection animals ranging from giraffes to small primates.
Zookeeping: Education Collection
This internship is divided into two parts:
1. Intermediate experience with exotic and domestic animal husbandry. Interns will work with Education Ambassador animals ranging from the North American Porcupine to small reptiles.
2. On-site education throughout the zoo with Education Ambassador animals.
Conservation Education Internship
This internship is divided into two parts:
1. On-site guest education throughout the zoo
2. Introductory-level animal care with our barn exhibit animals, including goats, sheep, and chickens.
Event Planning
& Operations
Internship
This intern will be responsible for assisting in the booking and successful production of private events (weddings, bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, fundraisers, etc.)
Guest Engagement & Programming Internship
Interns will work closely with our Guest Services team as they learn what steps are needed to put on an event at the zoo including setup/breakdown, planning, and more.
Marketing
Internship
Individuals will gain hands-on experience in promotions, branding, sponsorships, non-profit development, preparation of events and more!