Exotic Animal Care Internship Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge – Northwest Arkansas
Key Responsibilities
● Animal Husbandry: Provide daily care for a variety of species including Tigers, Lions, Cougars, Black Bears, Brown Bears, Leopards, Servals, Bobcats, a Jaguar, and a Hyena.
● Public Education: Inform the public about our resident species and the big cat crisis in the United States.
● Habitat Maintenance: Ensure animal safety through daily exhibit checks, routine landscaping, clearing underbrush, and providing creative animal enrichment.
● Diet Preparation: Prepare specialized diets with prescribed supplements, maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and monitor each animal's food intake and waste output.
● Health Monitoring: Maintain detailed daily records of animal behavior, appetite, and health to quickly identify and report any signs of illness or abnormality.
● Rescue Support: Assist with preparations for animal rescue operations as needed. Qualifications
● A degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field is preferred.
● Relevant experience in exotic animal husbandry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
● Must be highly self-motivated, observant, and detail-oriented.
● Ability to perform strenuous physical work in varying weather conditions.
● Strong teamwork and communication skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and two (2) letters of recommendation by the deadline to: Emily McCormack Animal Curator Email: emily@turpentinecreek.org
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