I wish I could have spent more time helping with husbandry.
Advice
Great for students!
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Animal Ambassador Intern
May - August 2019 • Long Beach, CA
What I liked
The staff was absolutely amazing! They helped me gain experience in working with and handling wild captive animals. They provided excellent advice and resources as well.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have led to a possible job afterwards.
Advice
Do as much as you can as quickly as you can and always offer to take on more tasks to gain more experience. It's SO beneficial to get your work done in order to explore other possible experiences at the aquarium.
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Education Intern
June - August 2019 • Long Beach, CA
What I liked
I liked that I got to see the way my science knowledge can be applied to an educational environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Education Intern
June - August 2018 • Long Beach, CA
What I liked
At the Aquarium of the Pacific, they give you the chance to develop your skills in public speaking and exposes you to all aspects of education through different shows, volunteering stations, as well as camp opportunities.
