Horticulture Internship
About The Position
Summer 2026 paid internships are available at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas in Horticulture. The Caldwell Zoo is seeking highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded students who want to take advantage of educational opportunities to gain on-the-job experience in the zoological career field. Learning opportunities/topics include: Maintain zoo landscapes to include watering, fertilizing, weeding, planting, etc. Exhibit design considerations Greenhouse production to include bedding plant and hanging basket maintenance Turf and walkway maintenance to include mowing, trimming, debris removal Waste, litter, and recycling management Visitor relations Know and follow all emergency procedures and protocols Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be able to work in all inclement weather conditions Watch animal medical procedures Attend a Veterinary Department meeting Assist with daily projects Shadow up to five other departments
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be a sophomore in college or have a higher classification
- Overall GPA must be 2.5 or higher
- Negative TB Test
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be able to work in all inclement weather conditions
Responsibilities
- Maintain zoo landscapes to include watering, fertilizing, weeding, planting, etc.
- Exhibit design considerations
- Greenhouse production to include bedding plant and hanging basket maintenance
- Turf and walkway maintenance to include mowing, trimming, debris removal
- Waste, litter, and recycling management
- Visitor relations
- Know and follow all emergency procedures and protocols
- Watch animal medical procedures
- Attend a Veterinary Department meeting
- Assist with daily projects
- Shadow up to five other departments
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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