I loved the hands on experience! The learning opportunities were not lacking at this internship. Whenever we asked questions, they would be answered, and we were given a lot of information about what it is like to run the zoo as well, including policies and rules.
What I wish was different
I wish that there would have been more staff available, so that the interns could focus on the animals more than the guests.
Advice
My advice is to be prepared for the work you need to put in. It was a fun experience but it takes up a lot of time, and is hard on your body some days. You work in all weather.
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animal curator
May - September 2019 • Minocqua, WI
What I liked
The coworker and the animals I worked with were wonderful.
What I wish was different
The management had communication issues that easily lead to confusion.
Advice
Be prepared for a fast pasted position and you need to be flexible with scheduling.
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Internship Animal Curator/Education
May - September 2019 • Minocqua, WI
What I liked
Working with a lot of different animals.
What I wish was different
The bosses/owners, they can be rude and abusive.
Advice
Do an internship somewhere else.
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Animal Care Intern
June - September 2019 • Minocqua, WI
What I liked
Great hands-on experience with exotic animals. Learning about the animals and giving presentations was a great opportunity to expand knowledge on interesting animals.
What I wish was different
Very hard labor. Working long hours with minimal pay, but great experience.
Advice
If you like farm work and willing to wake up early to do cleaning/ chores for the animals, this job is for you. This is a physical oriented job.
