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Animal Care Internship

Oglebay
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Participation in daily care of zoo animals (non-dangerous species) including diet preparation and feeding

Sanitation and disinfection of zoo animal habitats

Zoo animal behavioral observation

Participation in operant conditioning via positive reinforcement training (development of successive approximations, implementation, evaluation, and revision)

Participation in creation, provision, and assessment of environmental enrichment

Participation in interpretive programming and interactive guest programs

Skills training in animal husbandry, behavior management, animal movement (shifting, crating, and transport), animal identification techniques, observed veterinary procedures, safe management of protected contact (dangerous species) and guest interaction skills.