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Aquarium of the Pacific

Exhibit Interpreter

September 2011 - June 2012 • Long Beach, CA

What I liked

Very flexible hours

What I wish was different

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

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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.

What I wish was different

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