In good physical condition: Able to kneel, stoop, bend, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, and walk on uneven terrain. This internship is part of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Councils Practicum Accreditation Program; interns will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the program. (Aug. - Mid Oct.) - June 5, Spring Session Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection and Monitoring Program Intern U.S. These facilities are San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. statistics, animal behavior), and/or have some applied research experience. Cheetah & Carnivore Internship Education Internship Elephant Internship Applicants must be current college students or high school graduates, recent college graduates, or career changers, possess a strong interest in wildlife rehabilitation, and be able to: In addition to the day-to-day skills interns will be learning, PAWS internships include a variety of continuing education classes. Summary: Wildlife rehabilitation is the care of sick, injured, and/or orphaned native wildlife for return back into the wild, in a condition that will optimize their chances of survival. Training with be a combination of shadowing, hands on, classroom style and a series of quizzes to ensure every intern has the necessary information and training to perform daily tasks and become an advocate for these magnificent animals. Spring Session: March thru August every year Summer Session: June thru November every year Fall Session: September thru February every year Winter Session: January thru June every year TWS provides FREE HOUSING and a $140 weekly stipend. Housing, food, laundry facilities and a telephone are provided. I still remember my first vehicle-wildlife collision like it happened yesterday.