The fishes internship program is designed to be a career learning experience. interns will assist the fishes staff with daily husbandry duties for the exhibits, reserve and support areas, including data collection and food preparation.. Our internships offer specific, in-depth experiences to college students interested in aquarium-related careers. duration varies with the program, and preference is given to students currently enrolled in a degree program.. Shedd aquarium, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, gratefully acknowledges the sustaining contributions of the people of chicago, state of illinois and chicago park district. shedd is an accredited member of the association of zoos and aquariums, a smithsonian affiliate, and humane conservation certified by american humane..
Marine mammals internship the marine mammals department at shedd aquarium consists of four animal teams. three teams focus on birds and marine mammals, and one focuses on our interactive animal ambassador program.. The internship program at shedd aquarium offers exposure to veterinary support of a large and diverse collection of fishes, marine mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, nonmarine mammals and invertebrates.. Join the shedd family! become a volunteer. at shedd aquarium, volunteers are valued partners. they can be found in almost every area of the aquarium: preparing food for our animals, sharing stories with our guests, testing water samples, and even diving..
