Southwick's Zoo & EARTH Limited

About Southwick's Zoo & EARTH Limited

Southwick's Zoo is New England's largest zoological experience. Southwick's covers over 200 acres and is home to over 850 animals from species including lions, tigers, giraffe, white rhinos, chimpanzees, two-toed sloths, vicunas, and many more.

EARTH Limited, the 501 (c) 3 conservation education non-profit organization based in Southwick’s Zoo, offers zoo visitors and the community a variety of educational programs including internships, the ZooMobile outreach program, Junior Zookeeping, Wild Adventure Programs, Rhinoceros Encounters, on-site presentations at the zoo , and more. EARTH also partners with and/or provides support to a variety of other organizations, both local and global including Project Rhino and the American Kestrel Partnership. EARTH's mission is to inspire commitment to protect and conserve our planet and our future. Learn more about EARTH Ltd at www.earthltd.org.

Reviews

Bird department intern

May 2022 - August 2022 • Mendon, MA

“I loved everything about this internship! I learned so much from incredible mentors, and it gave me great insight into the field. It provided me with a strong foundation in husbandry and training, along with educating zoo visitors. I loved forming bonds with the birds I got to work with, and I loved how many different species and individuals I got to work with. I enjoyed how the workdays had a general schedule with rotating tasks, as it made each day fun! Every one of my supervisors is so kind and intent on making sure every intern learns as much as possible, sets goals, takes initiative, and simply has a good time! I'm honored to have had this experience and I cannot recommend Southwick's Zoo & EARTH Limited more highly! ”

Education Intern

June 2020 - August 2020 • Mendon, MA

“I thoroughly enjoyed my internship experience. My coworkers were extremely nice, supportive, and helpful. I also enjoyed teaching the children about animals and the environment. ”

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