Internships
Start Your Career with a Splash
As a conservation-based attraction, The Florida Aquarium is proud to offer a wide variety of internships designed to provide college students and recent college graduates with an exclusive and hands-on opportunity to gain experience within the nonprofit aquarium/attraction industry and in the field of environmental conservation.
Our unique program combines detailed training with applied work experience, resulting in a comprehensive and dynamic work-study experience, all while under the guidance and coaching of a qualified aquarium professional. Each internship reflects our commitment to saving marine wildlife.
Internship Dates and Deadlines
- Applications for the fall term will be accepted May 15 – 31
- Applicants will be notified of their selection status by July 1
- Interns work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Applications for the spring term will be accepted October 15 – 31
- Applicants will be notified of their selection status by December 15
- Interns work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Applications for the summer term will be accepted February 15-28
- Applicants will be notified of their selection status by April 1
- Interns work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Include all Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center internships and Veterinary internship
- Position duration does not follow traditional college terms. Specialized internship terms are as follows:
- Fall/Winter: October 7, 2024 – January 26, 2025
- Winter/Spring: January 13, 2025 – May 4, 2025
- Summer: April 21, 2025 – August 3, 2025
Internship Details
Applications are only accepted during the application period for each term
Applicants must meet the required dates and minimum time requirements of the internship
Internship opportunities may vary in terms of compensation, with some offering payment and others not please see application link for compensation offering. Applicants should be prepared to arrange and cover any lodging or transportation needs independently.
All applications must be submitted online
Applications are Open
Applications are Open
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