Nutrition Internship

Term of appointment

Internship runs for 16 weeks between August-December 2026. Exact start and end dates to be determined upon selection. Interns must be able to devote 24 hours per week. Reasonable exceptions may be made to coordinate with university or work schedules.

Please note: The deadline to apply for this fall internship is Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Location

Washington DC

Status

Open

Internship Category

Animal Programs

The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute provides the opportunity for interns to gain experience in animal nutrition and other husbandry-related tasks at the Zoo's Dept. of Nutrition Science. The intern will assist in diet prep and delivery, browse management and harvest, food supply logistics, food quality control techniques, and creating food-based enrichment.