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Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Zookeeper Intern

May - August 2023 • Goddard, KS

What I liked

The internship is designed to give each intern hands on experience in multiple areas of the zoo.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have been there longer!

Advice

Volunteer as much as you can on your days off. That’s when you get the most out of your internship.
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Education Intern

March - November 2021 • Goddard, KS

What I liked

Meeting other people in the zookeeping field!

What I wish was different

Interacting with guests on a daily basis became taxing.

Advice

One of a few paid zoo internships, so I would recommend it!
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Education intern

May - August 2020 • Goddard, KS

What I liked

Handling animals

What I wish was different

Summer campsl number

Advice

Super fun and chill, no need to fret over anything
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Animal Caregiver

May - August 2019 • Goddard, KS

What I liked

The many animals I got to work with.

What I wish was different

To work more independently.

Advice

It’s a good first internship.
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Zookeeper Intern

May - July 2018 • Goddard, KS

What I liked

There was a huge amount of hands on experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Operations Assist

March 2014 • Goddard, KS

What I liked

Being able to help and assist those above me and those working with me. Strengthening connections with Coworkers and Customers.

What I wish was different

Maybe less hours during the week.

Advice

I was able to work on story telling and public speaking skills. As well as learning more on my personality and developing lasting connections with coworkers.
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