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Education and Events Internship

Tyler, Texas, United States · On-site

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Fall 2026 paid internships are available at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas in the area of Education and Events. The Caldwell Zoo is seeking highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded students who want to take adva…

Skills: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Event Planning, Customer Service, Animal Handling

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Animal Husbandry Internship

Tyler, Texas, United States · On-site

Entry level

Fall 2026 paid internships are available at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas in the areas of Animal Husbandry. (Available departments: Mammals 1, Mammals 2, Birds, and Reptiles) The Caldwell Zoo is seeking highly motivated, …

Skills: Exotic Animal Handling, Animal Restraint, Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Record Keeping

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Veterinary Medicine Internship

Tyler, Texas, United States · On-site

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The Caldwell Zoo Veterinary Department is seeking a highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded student or recent college graduate interested in gaining on-the-job experience in wildlife/zoo medicine. Under the s…

Skills: Animal Assessment, Immobilization Equipment, Anesthesia, Radiology, Sample Collection

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Horticulture Internship

Tyler, Texas, United States · On-site

Entry level

Fall 2026 paid internships are available at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas in Horticulture. The Caldwell Zoo is seeking highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded students who want to take advantage of educational…

Skills: Landscaping, Watering, Fertilizing, Weeding, Planting

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Education and Events Internship

Caldwell Zoo

Tyler, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • Internship
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 26d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Support the Education and Events Department by developing curriculum and assisting in the implementation of school programs and community outreach. Provide animal ambassador experiences and deliver high-quality customer service to zoo guests.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a college sophomore or higher with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and have at least one year of experience working with children. Candidates must be comfortable handling various animals and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Full job description

Fall 2026 paid internships are available at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas in the area of Education and Events.

 

The Caldwell Zoo is seeking highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded students who want to take advantage of educational opportunities to gain on-the-job experience in the zoological career field.

 

Internship learning opportunities and duties include:

  • Support the Caldwell Zoo Education and Events Department by assisting in the development of education curriculum and special events
  • Assist in teaching classes, school programs, and community outreaches utilizing predetermined presentations
  • Assist in event and volunteer program planning and implementation
  • Provide animal ambassador experiences
  • Provide excellent customer service to all zoo guests, including parents, teachers, chaperones, students, etc.
  • Engage with and educate zoo guests 
  • Preparation and breakdown of program materials
  • Know and follow all emergency procedures and protocols
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be able to work in all inclement weather conditions 
  • Completion of various additional duties as assigned
  • Watch animal medical procedures
  • Attend a Veterinary Department meeting 
  • Shadow up to five other departments 

 

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older 
  • Must be a sophomore in college or have a higher classification
  • Overall GPA must be 2.5 or higher
  • Must pass a background check and have a negative TB Test 
  • Required minimum 1 year of paid or unpaid experience working with children
  • Preferred 1 year of paid or unpaid experience with education in a zoological camp, museum, school, non-profit, or other related setting
  • Must be comfortable handling and working with animals, including snakes and other reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Excellent oral communication skills required

 

Duration:

September 9th - December 22nd

Please plan to arrive at least three business days before the start date to complete the onboarding process. 

Any time off requested during the internship (excluding illness or emergency) must be discussed in the interview and approved before starting the internship. 

 

To be Considered:

Please apply and upload the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts

Application deadline 08/01/2026

 

Related keywords

Zoological CareerEducation CurriculumAnimal AmbassadorCommunity OutreachVeterinary ShadowingWildlife EducationZoo ManagementPublic Education

About Caldwell Zoo

LinkedInVisit site

For Animals. Forever.

Industry
Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Tyler, Texas
LinkedIn followers
175

The Caldwell Zoo employs a wide variety of skilled and dedicated professionals to keep the zoo running efficiently and safely while being a positive resource for our guests. We take great pride in the experience and longevity of our team and the quality of service we provide to the visitors. Occasionally, there is turnover in the staff and there are opportunities for responsible and dependable pros to join our team.

Offices: 2203 W Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75702, US

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About Caldwell Zoo

LinkedInVisit site

For Animals. Forever.

Industry
Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Tyler, Texas
LinkedIn followers
175

The Caldwell Zoo employs a wide variety of skilled and dedicated professionals to keep the zoo running efficiently and safely while being a positive resource for our guests. We take great pride in the experience and longevity of our team and the quality of service we provide to the visitors. Occasionally, there is turnover in the staff and there are opportunities for responsible and dependable pros to join our team.

Offices: 2203 W Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75702, US

RecreationAmusement Park and ArcadeGift
View all jobs at Caldwell Zoo

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