Summer/Fall 2026 internshps at City Wildlife

City Wildlife’s internship program offers college and graduate students the opportunity to play an important role in the care, rearing, and rehabilitation of orphaned and injured wild animals. Over the course of 10 to 12 weeks, City Wildlife interns have the opportunity to shadow our wildlife veterinarian and rehabilitation staff members and learn about the natural history and husbandry of the animals in our care.

Interns receive on-the-job training in customer service, human-wildlife conflict resolution, proper cleaning protocols, safe animal handling, proper husbandry and nutrition, species identification, enrichment, patient assessment, stabilization, and administering treatments. Hands-on labs and presentations provide further learning opportunities.

Internship dates and deadlines:

• Summer season is May-July. The last day to apply is March 1st.
• Fall season is August-October. The last day to apply is June 1st.

Read more and apply here.