NewAnimal Care Internship, Carnivores (Front Royal, VA) Association of Zoos and AquariumsAnimal Care Internship, Carnivores (Front Royal, VA)VAQualifications: Good physical condition, able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds Willingness to be available outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays Capable of participating outdoors in all weather conditions Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to be an effective team member, oftentimes with minimal supervision Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to remain calm and think rationally under pressure Strong attention to detail Ability to be flexible when changes occur Must have appropriate footwear and outerwear: appropriate outerwear is required for all weather conditions (rain, snow, wind, hail, etc.) Experience and Qualities Preferred Previous internships within the animal care field Interest in learning about carnivore management with aspirations to advance in the wildlife or zoo field Experience with exotic carnivores or wildlife animal care Experience in a zoo, wildlife conservation or similar settings. Learning Objectives: Through this position, the intern will: Learn alongside professional animal care staff basic animal husbandry of carnivores including cleaning enclosures, preparing food and enrichment activities, cleaning and caring for live feeder colony, participation in research sample collection, observation of health examinations and reproductive assessments, enclosure maintenance, horticulture work, record keeping and behavioral observations.