ZooTampa at Lowry Park is currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals interested in learning about the Animal Care field. Description:   Interns focus on the care and husbandry of various primate species while learning about the complexities of primate social structure, behavior and ecology.  Interns participate in public talks, animal observations, enrichment sessions, medical procedures as well as observe training sessions.  Through a series of lectures, interns will develop an understanding on how to train using operant and classical conditioning. As an intern, you can expect to assist with and learn: Daily care and feeding of animals in collection. Maintenance of animal exhibits. Behavioral observations and record keeping. Complete individual projects as well

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