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Birmingham Zoo

Colton Meier — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Intern (Paid) - Elephants

Apply at: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/0F311A9CB0E06646E60CCE5E069A1F85/jobs/402124

The Birmingham Zoo Internship (PAID) position assists the Animal Department with a focus on elephant care, providing hands-on experience in husbandry, nutrition, behavioral observation, and enrichment. Interns will engage directly with the elephant care team, supporting the mission of the zoo while developing skills in animal care, team collaboration, and program implementation.
This is a full-time, 40 hours/week summer internship for up to 12 weeks. The first 4 weeks focus on learning the fundamentals of elephant care. After gaining foundational skills, interns will select a project from three pre-crafted options or propose their own project, with milestones pre-defined and tailored to individual interests. Interns will present their project and experience at a department, zoo-wide, or volunteer meeting.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Colton Meier — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Full-Time Keeper Assistant - Elephants

Qualified individuals should submit the following materials to:

Daniel Meates, Director

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

1 Conservation Place

Syracuse, NY 13204

danmeates@ongov.net

resume, including education and relevant experience
cover letter with statement of personal goals
two references

Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315)435-8511
Fax: (315)435-8517

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in a Keeper Assistant position in the Elephant Department. Prior experience in an AZA accredited zoological institution is required as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field.

Qualified individuals will be expected to assist in the care of the animal collection under the supervision of senior animal keepers and department manager. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Husbandry - including cleaning, scrubbing/disinfecting enclosures
Implementing approved enrichment
Notifying senior animal keepers and department manager of any inconsistencies in the health or behavior of animals in the zoo’s collection
Diet preparation
Assisting in ZIMS data entry
Horticulture and maintenance of exhibits and grounds

Individuals applying for a position must possess the following:

Working knowledge of animal care and feeding practices
Working knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for buildings and grounds
Ability to understand and recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior, indicators of stress, social dominance, reproductive behavior, territoriality, etc.
Ability to interface with coworkers and zoo visitors
Public speaking skills
Ability to cope with the physical demands of the profession (i.e. must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outside in all seasons/weather, stand for prolonged periods of time, etc.)

Applicants must possess a valid driver license. Housing is not provided.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Colton Meier — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Post Doctoral Associate - Elephant Communication

Apply at: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sdzwa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/24978

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Post-Doctoral Associate oversees research projects and performs a variety of assigned research and diagnostic activities, while completing post-doctoral training in a specialized area of scientific research. This position reports to Scientist level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Oversee assigned research projects.
Collect, process, and enters research data.
Perform experiments and measurements.
Interpret and analyze research results and revises procedures as necessary.
Establish and maintain databases.
Document research methodology and results.
Prepare progress reports.
Conduct and oversee investigations of study subjects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Population Sustainability team at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has an opening for a full-time, 3-year Postdoctoral Associate to apply machine learning (ML) expertise to investigate the meaning and structure of African savanna elephant vocalizations. The Associate will design and implement research working in close collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU), Save the Elephants, and the Wildlife Care teams at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park in order to 1) explore individual and environmental variables influencing acoustic properties in elephant communication, 2) describe structural components encoding information and their behavioral context, and 3) explore how vocalizations may be used for applications in elephant conservation and welfare. The Associate will build a behaviorally and individually labelled dataset of elephant vocalizations from elephants at SDZWA using on-animal and array-based passive acoustic recording devices, and will have access to existing elephant vocalization datasets from wild elephants for analyses. Qualifications include a PhD in computer science, ecology, or a related field with a focus in ML, with a preference for candidates with experience in applying ML to acoustic data to develop detection and classification models. Qualified candidates will have background in Python programming, linguistic analysis, or advanced work in animal communication, and possess in-depth knowledge about contemporary methods in machine learning. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong record of collaboration and research creativity and productivity. The position is co-advised within the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at CSU and the Associate will spend time in both locations. The selected candidate will have opportunities to work with a diverse group of collaborators within SDZWA and CSU and with global partners, and will receive training in using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation for the planning and adaptive management of conservation projects.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Position responsible for ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Post Doctorate or Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent specialized training required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Specialization area preferred. (i.e. population biologist, demography, or genetics)
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs
Demonstrated ability to work with others in a diverse environment.
Knowledge of science communication or interpretation of scientific concepts.

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Location: Escondido, CA
Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt Three Year Post Doctoral Associate Position
Salary Range: $87,264 to $98,172

Salary

Salary Range: $87,264 to $98,172