Internships
2023 Summer Zookeeper Internship
The Cape May County Zoo will be accepting applications for its 2023 Summer Zookeeper Intern Program. Applicants accepted in the program will gain experience working with exotic zoo animals. Interns will shadow a zookeeper and rotate through each area of the zoo. Interns will learn about basic husbandry, diets, exhibit design and repair, medical care, and more. Each intern will design and complete an approved project of their choosing. The interns will spend one day per week at an animal interpretation station in the Zoo. The program is designed as an educational internship and preference will be given to science majors enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program. The program is scheduled to run from June 5th, 2023 – July 14th, 2023. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, times and days are flexible. Working in a zoo can be a physical job, please be sure that you are capable of doing this type of work. Preference will be given to applicants from Cape May County. A monetary stipend will be awarded to the intern. Interested applicants are asked to fill out the Cape May County Employment application and in the space marked
“Positions applied for” fill in “2023 Summer Zookeeper Intern.”
Application Deadline March 03, 2023
Please mail Applications and any other related materials to
Dr. Alex Ernst
4 Moore Rd. DN 801
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
2023 Training and Enrichment Summer Internship:
The Cape May County Zoo is accepting applications from motivated individuals who are looking to gain experience with the training and enrichment of zoo animals.
The intern will work directly with the Training and Enrichment Coordinators and Animal Keepers to learn the principles of animal training and enrichment through observation and hands-on work with the animals.
Applicants should be able to work independently and be comfortable speaking in front of zoo guests. The applicant will be doing a variety of tasks assigned by the Training and Enrichment Coordinators, including data entry, constructing enrichment, training zoo animal(s), watching and recording Animal Keeper training sessions, and providing positive experiences for the zoo guests through interpretation.
Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants in a bachelor’s degree program with a major in Biology, Zoology, Animal Behavior, Psychology, or a related field.
The intern will work 9:00am-4:00pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This internship typically runs June 1st through mid-August. A monetary stiped will be awarded to the intern.
Interested applicants are asked to fill out a Cape May County Employment application below, and in the space marked “Positions applied for,” please fill in “Training and Enrichment Summer Internship.”
Application Deadline March 03, 2023
Please mail Applications and any other related materials to
Dr. Alex Ernst
4 Moore Rd. DN 801
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
2023 Education Department Internship
Description – The Cape May County Zoo will accept applications from motivated individuals who are looking to gain experience in Education within the Zoo.
The intern will work directly with the Education Department and Animal Keepers to help organize and execute Summer Zoo Camp, as well as public zoo talks and other programs. Hands-on work with the education ambassador animals will also be incorporated.
Applicants should be able to work independently and be comfortable speaking with zoo guests of all ages in both large and small group settings.
The applicant will be completing a variety of tasks assigned by the Education Department including but not limited to:
- Public speaking in the Zoo about specific animals
- Assisting with Summer Zoo Camp, Tours, Birthday Parties, and Special Events
- Provide positive experiences with the zoo guests during programs
- Data entry and analysis
- Qualifications – Must be at least 18 years old and pass a background and drug test with the County.
*Working in a zoo can be a very physical job, please be sure that you are capable of doing this type of work.
Details – This is an educational internship. Hours will be from 9:00am-2:00pm three days per week. This internship will run from mid-June thru mid-August. Days and times are somewhat flexible. A monetary stipend will be awarded to the intern.
Applying – Interested applicants are asked to fill out a Cape May County Employment Application found below.
In the space marked “Positions applied for” Please fill in “Education Internship” and send it, along with a resume, to
CMC Park & Zoo: Education
4 Moore Rd. DN 801
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Application Deadline is March 03, 2023