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We created the Ocean Job Board to facilitate access to job postings in the marine community.

The board links directly to the career pages of ocean organizations and updates when jobs are posted or taken down. It's free to use, and all applications go directly to the hiring organization.

Please also check out the ocean job boards run by these organizations: Seven Seas Media, Ocean Careers, WiseOceans, American Fisheries Society, Marine Conservation Institute, Nature Tech and ClimateBase.

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Animal Husbandry

Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Naples, FL, USA

Posted on Oct 27, 2025

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Six-month positions available on a rotating basis. The Animal Husbandry Internship provides experience assisting the Animal Care Team with husbandry for 100+ species (alligators, snakes, turtles, fish, invertebrates), life support systems maintenance, handling, training, and enrichment. Interns support educational outreach, assist in training, handling and presenting ambassador animals, and serve as Touch Tank interpreter. $300 bi-weekly cost of living stipend and dorm accommodation, including laundry, provided. Essential duties include routine husbandry and maintenance of indoor/outdoor exhibits, care of ambassador animals, life support troubleshooting/maintenance, assistance with training/enrichment, record keeping and data entry, routine cleanings, and potential advanced tasks (handling/training, specimen collecting, life support or enrichment design, Wildlife Hospital support). Education/Experience: BS/BA in science or related field, strong interest in professional animal husbandry, ability to interact with diverse audiences, some animal care experience required, aquarium maintenance/plumbing preferred, environmental science/ecology background preferred. Work requirements: collaborative team member, willing to handle non-venomous snakes, excellent communication, independent/time management, able to work weekends/holidays/early mornings/evenings, lift 60 lbs, work outdoors in hot, humid conditions.

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