Dallas College Internship - Browse Team Internship

Job description

Browse Internship Dallas College Internship -The Dallas Zoo Browse Team plays a critical role in supporting animal health, enrichment, and natural behaviors by providing fresh browse to animals throughout the zoo. Browse also supports habitat complexity and enrichment strategies across multiple animal areas.Working alongside Browse staff, student interns will receive hands-on training in collecting and handling browse safely. Interns will learn basic identification of trees and shrubs, including how to recognize potentially harmful plant species. They will help plant and care for browse plants on zoo grounds.Interns will harvest safe browse from approved locations using appropriate tools. They will assist with loading browse into trucks or trailers and securing it for safe transport. Interns will also help distribute browse to animal areas based on daily needs.Students will learn and practice food safety, staff safety, and animal welfare procedures. They will also build skills in teamwork, communication, and customer service while working in a professional zoo environment.The ideal candidate is a highly motivated student interested in animals, plants, conservation, outdoor work, an...