The Basic Sea Lion Internship at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana is designed for college students or recent college graduates who are interested in a career in marine mammal training.
Careers - Internships
COVID-19 PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR ALL INTERNS AS FOLLOWS:
All Audubon Nature Institute employees, interns and volunteers must submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or request a medical or religious exemption. Those granted a vaccination exemption must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours every time they come on campus.
Applicants coming on campus will need to present one of the following:
(a) Proof of at least at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine that has received full approval or emergency use authorization from the U.S. FDA or the WHO
– OR –
(b) a negative PCR or antibody COVID test taken within the last 72 hours to come onsite.
Acceptable proof of vaccination includes:
- LA Wallet App SMART Health Card
- An original, digital photo, or photocopy of CDC Vaccination Card (both sides)
- An official vaccine record issued by another state, a foreign nation or the WHO (World Health Organization)
For more information, contact Audubon’s Human Resources department at (504) 212-5334 or Education and Volunteer Resources department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Basic Sea Lion Intern
Zookeeper Intern - Jaguar Jungle (Zoo)
Audubon Zoo is accepting applications on a rolling basis for a zookeeper internship program in the Jaguar Jungle department. Interns will have the opportunity to work with a variety of South American species including Jaguar, Ocelot, Giant Anteater, Sloth, and Macaws. There is also the opportunity to cross train with a variety of native Louisiana species, including American alligator, North American river otter, bobcat, cougar, raccoon, red fox, and native Louisiana reptiles, amphibians, and aquatics.
Coastal Wildlife Network Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Internship
The Coastal Wildlife Network (CWN) is a conservation program of Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana. CWN works in conjunction with the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, US Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as other Northern Gulf of Mexico partners to respond to dolphin, whale, and sea turtle strandings within the state of Louisiana.
Primates Intern (Zoo)
The Primates Department at Audubon Zoo is seeking applicants to fill our upcoming internship positions.
Hoofstock Intern (Species Survival Center)
Location: Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center (FMASSC) New Orleans, LA
3-Month Bird Intern (Species Survival Center)
The husbandry team at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center is seeking applicants for a bird internship.
Crane Internship (Species Survival Center- Stipend Position)
The husbandry team at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center is seeking applicants for a crane internship. Position includes housing stipend.
Zookeeper Intern - Birds (Zoo)
Audubon Zoo is accepting applications on a rolling basis for a zookeeper internship program in the Bird Department.