Internships
Big Opportunities. Bigger Impact.
The Florida Aquarium is proud to offer a variety of hands-on internships that prepare participants for a career in environmental conservation and the nonprofit aquarium/attraction industry by combining detailed training with applied work experience while reflecting our commitment to saving marine life.
Our unique programs cater to college students and recent college graduates offering both traditional Academic Year Internships and Specialized Programs that do not adhere to college terms.
Internship Information
- Both paid and unpaid internship opportunities are available. Please refer to the application link for compensation details.
- Applicants are responsible for arranging and covering any lodging or transportation needs independently.
- All applications must be submitted online.
Academic Year Internships
From Animal Care to Guest Engagement, Philanthropy to Water Quality Technicans, internships are offered in a variety of professions. Opportunities vary from season to season.
Specialized Internship/Externship Opportunities
For those pursuing careers in ocean science research, conservation, or the veterinary field, the Aquarium offers a number of internship and/or externship opportunities. Please note, these specialized programs do not follow the traditional college terms.
All sea turtle rehabilitation work conducted by The Florida Aquarium is done with the approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under conditions not harmful to marine turtles and authorized under conservation activities pursuant to FWC MTP-25-179.