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.
Animal Care Business Development – Leisure Sales
Coral Nursery Coral Research Guest Engagement
Marine Operations Marketing Philanthropy
Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Veterinary Externship
These specialized internships are designed to provide valuable hands-on experience at an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited, world-class facility.
Internship Dates and Deadlines
- Applications for the fall term will be accepted June 15-June 30
- Applicants will be notified of their selection status by August 1
- Interns work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- At least one project must be completed during the internship period
- Applications for the spring term will be accepted October 15 – December 1
- Applicants will be notified of their selection status by December 15
- Interns work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- At least one project must be completed during the internship period
- 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
- At least one project must be completed during the internship period
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
All internships are unpaid, and any lodging or transportation needs are the responsibility of the applicant
All applications must be submitted online
Apply for an Internship
We are not currently accepting internship applications. Fall internship applications will open on June 15, 2023.
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