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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   Coral Husbandry    Coral Research

Development & Philanthropy   Guest Engagement

Marketing & Public Relations   Sea Turtle Rehabilitation

Themed Experiences Graphic Design      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 November 6 – 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

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Veterinary Externship