Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
The Blank Park Zoo internship program offers a variety of internships in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Animal Care – Ambassador, Avian/Reptile, Aquatics, Carnivore/Pinniped, Large Mammals, Small Mammals
Commissary – Animal nutrition and diet preparation
Internships are open to motivated candidates who are 18 or older, currently enrolled in college, and receiving credit for the internship, and are considering a career in the Zoo field. Internships are unpaid; housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern.
2024 Intern dates are as follows:
Spring: February 24 - May 4
Summer: May 20 – August 3
Fall: August 24 - November 2
Intern application deadlines:
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1
Fall: July 1
To apply, please send in the following information: Intern Application, Resume, and Cover Letter. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Intern applications can be sent to: Christine Eckles, Chief Engagement Officer, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 or email: cneckles@blankparkzoo.net