SA 3115 - Zoo Internship I:Animal Care

Institution:

Delaware Valley University

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Description:

This internship will allow students to work with keepers and develop hands-on skills, including proper care, handling, restraint and behavioral observation of wild animals, using the collection at the Elmwood Park Zoo. The internship experience will culminate in a final project requiring students to develop plans for a new exhibit or enrichment program at the zoo. Note that this internship does not apply to the employment program requirement. Enrollment is limited to students in the Zoo Science major. Prerequisites: SA 2110 Introduction to Zookeeping, SA 2113 Wild Animals in Captivity, SA 2220 Animal Record Keeping Systems. Fall or spring semester - 2 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.delval.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 345-1500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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