Registrar Internship - Fall 2024

The registrar intern will be given an overview of records and permits required for Zoological operations. The intern will learn to navigate and use ZIMS, the animal record keeping software used by Dallas Zoo. Additionally, a project will be assigned for data management/clean-up, most likely from historic animal records. Depending upon the scope of the data retrieved, the data may be organized into a spreadsheet, WORD document or entered directly into the animal record database. The project may be one designated of high immediate need for husbandry reasons at the time of the internship or be of general husbandry importance to mine historic data for trends and information. Interests and background of the individual intern will be taken into consideration.

· Zoological Record keeping overview (beneficial for multiple career choices)

· Federal and State permit overview

· Introduction to basic animal husbandry data

· Potential species-specific components: Rearing/neonatal development progression, animal introductions, etc.

· Animal acquisition and disposition policies, procedures and records

· Overview of medical records software (ZIMS) and medical records

· Overview of animal enrichment/welfare and operant conditioning records

· Potential cross-training opportunities in Animal Department

· Informal presentation by intern re: assigned project

· Exposure to daily operations within a zoo veterinary hospital

The Dallas Zoo College Internship Program provides a learning opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college/university in the United States. Interns become actively involved in the Zoo’s animal care departments, conservation/research efforts, operations, and/or administrative positions.

Interns work 20-24 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks. Each placement is designed to help the intern gain experience related to their education. Most internship positions are unpaid. The Zoo does not provide transportation, housing or a stipend.

All interns will be required to complete an educational project, participate in at least one service-learning project, and attend professional development sessions designed especially for Dallas Zoo interns.

The Dallas Zoo Volunteer Services Department will work with students/schools to document internship experience needed to gain university/college credit.

This position requires extended working periods of desk and screen time. Accommodations will be made for all ADA needs.

· Current college or university student or applications submitted within one year after graduation

· Ability to work 20 – 24 hours per week for 12 weeks

· Flexible, self-motivated, and a team player

· Understand and follow oral and written instructions

· Work safely and as instructed around animals, tools, and equipment

· Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

· Establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of management, employees, and zoo guests

· Candidates selected for internship must pass background check and TB test.

· Must be otherwise eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of the internship