About the role#
The Georgia Aquarium offers an internship for students and recent graduates to gain experience with common bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and scarlet ibis. This program focuses on the fundamentals of marine mammal training and daily animal care. You will work directly with the animal training staff to learn about conditioning for presentations and guest interactions. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with daily animal care, including diet preparation, water sampling, and exhibit maintenance.
- Perform environmental enrichment, data recording, and area disinfection.
- Support animal training and husbandry sessions.
- Interact with guests, volunteers, and staff in a professional manner.
- Identify animals within the dolphin and bird exhibit areas.
- Conduct behavioral observations and participate in related discussions.
- Assist with guest presentations and interactions.
- Attend all required seminars and complete quizzes.
- Follow safety procedures and perform other duties as needed.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or GED is required. College experience in biology, psychology, animal sciences, zoology, or related fields is preferred.
- Previous animal care experience is a plus.
- Ability to work a 5-day, 40-hour work week, including weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and kneel, squat, or stand for long periods.
- Comfort working in and around saltwater and handling raw fish.
- Ability to work as an independent contributor and a team player.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
About Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. It operates as a public aquarium focused on aquatic research, ocean conservation, and education. Founded in 2005, the facility employs 879 people. It maintains its primary location on Baker Street.
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