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Animal Care Internship

Unpaid Animal Keeper Internships are available year round with the Endangered Wolf Center located in southwest St. Louis County at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center.

The Endangered Wolf Center (EWC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving endangered wolves and other canid species from extinction by educating people about their importance in the ecosystem and supporting their reintroduction into their native habitat through a combination of managed breeding and research.  

Internships provide hands on experience working directly with the animal care staff. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to diet preparation, monitoring behavior and health of animals, creating and distributing enrichment, observing training sessions, as well as enclosure maintenance. 

Internships are generally ten weeks in duration (24-40 hour work week). Duration and of an internship is variable depending on the need of the intern or facility and can be discussed. Internships can be arranged for college credit. With limited intern positions available throughout the year, our internship program is highly competitive so we recommend turning your application in as soon as possible for consideration.

Requirements:
  • College degree or current enrollment in appropriate biological sciences program
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and handle natural elements including: insects, snakes and other wildlife, poison ivy, etc.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Provide your own appropriate clothing and foot gear for working outdoors in various seasonal conditions
  • Provide your own transportation and housing
  • Must be able to commit to at least ten weeks