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California Sea Lion Husbandry

Department function

Marine Theater staff feed, train, and care for the Aquarium's collection of California sea lions.  The staff also performs in daily presentations educating the public about the species.

Daily duties

  • Assist staff with preparing diets for California sea lions
  • Cleaning and maintenance of exhibits and back-up areas
  • Assist with environmental enrichment for California sea lions
  • Record keeping
  • Assist with public presentations
  • Assist with the training of husbandry/show behaviors
  • Assist Husbandry staff and veterinary staff with medical procedures
 

Internship Application

If you have questions about the Intern Program, please contact us at (860) 572-5955 ext. 108.

Download the Internship Application

 

Instructions for Applicants

  • Carefully review all of the Internship Requirements and Instructions
  • Complete the Internship Application.   Be sure to provide us with the best e-mail and phone number for contacting you.
  • Select a First and Second choice internship. (For the Spring and Fall semesters a Third choice may be selected). See list of possible opportunities e.g., 1st choice: Fish & Invertebrate Husbandry, 2nd choice: Pinniped/Penguin Husbandry. 
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Internship Requirements

Acceptance Requirements

The student must be enrolled in or recently graduated from college in order to participate. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. If the student’s college offers credit for internships, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for the credit.

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Volunteer

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals, teach kids or talk about exhibits? Now's your chance!

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