Find 2024 Wildlife Internships

Wildlife Industry & Internship

For a lot of people, the company of animals is far preferable to other human beings. If you were born to be wild, a wildlife internship will allow you to study and work alongside lions, tigers, and/or many other species. Some internships will have you conducting research and gathering data in an office or lab, but you can also perform on-site field work or lead educational activities, teaching children about different species and their ecosystems. Wildlife internships for undergraduate and graduate students are available at zoos, wildlife refuges, universities, regional fish and wildlife offices, and conservation nonprofits.

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Wildlife Career Options & Outlook

With some experience under your belt, you can pursue a full-time role as a zoologist or wildlife biologist. If you want to lead university research or do more specialized scientific work, you’ll need a PhD. At present, the average wildlife biologist has a median annual salary of $64,450, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of wildlife jobs is show little to no change over the next decade. Ready to take a walk on the wild side? Search for wildlife internships below.