Interested in gaining hands-on experience with the dedicated staff of the Chattanooga Zoo? Apply for a paid internship today!

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The Chattanooga Zoo’s internships are offered every spring, summer, and fall semesters. Spring and fall semesters require 24 service hours (3 days) a week for 15 week. Summer semester requires 24 service hours (3 days) a week for 14 weeks. Interns will receive on-the-job training, have access to training via the San Diego Zoo Global Academy, complete an enrichment project, and learn priceless AZA zoo knowledge. Applicants must currently be attending undergraduate school, have earned enough college credits to be considered a sophomore and receiving financial aid tuition assistance.

Animal Care Interns

Animal care Interns work side by side with a zookeeper learning about daily husbandry, training, medical and maintenance of animals and their habitats. Interns are responsible for learning routines, animal observances, assisting with training and enrichment, and conducting research projects.

Click here to review the different areas an Animal Care Intern can serve.

Veterinary Tech /Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern

Vet Tech Interns will be assisting our Vet Tech staff with the daily veterinary observations, care, and record-keeping of our animal residents as well as observe annual animal check-ups. Interns will also learn husbandry tasks and assist in our Rehabilitation Center with intake, care, and placement of native wildlife.


Preferred availability is 9am-5pm Tuesdays through Thursdays in order to observe physicals. Preference given to those currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited Vet Tech program.

Applications Accepted

Spring Semester

October 1 - November 15

Summer Semester

February 1 - March 15

Fall Semester

June 1 - July 15