Student Resources
 The
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is a unique resource for students seeking
animal-related or career information. If you have questions,
contact the Zoo Education Department at 260-427-6808 or
.
Animal information
Internships
Zoo Careers
Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship
Animal Information
Learn fascinating facts about
some special zoo residents!
Internships
Looking for an internship that provides variety, excitement, and
a fascinating learning environment?
Students can gain meaningful experience in these fields while
meeting school requirements. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo accepts
college students and high school seniors throughout the year for
internship positions in:
Click on your area of interest more information, including a job
description, qualifications, and a link to the application form.
Internships are unpaid and priority is given to those who receive
school credit for their experience. Applications are accepted all
year, but should be submitted at least three months in advance of
your anticipated start date to be competitive.
Zoo Careers
Do you want to get a job working with animals someday? A career
in a zoo setting can be a rewarding one.
Click here
for more information on careers in zoos.
Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship
The Fort Wayne Zoological Society awards a one-time $2,000
scholarship to a high school senior pursuing a career in the
stewardship of animals. Graduating high school seniors in Adams,
Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben,
Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties in Indiana are eligible to
apply.
Interested students should contact the Zoo Education Department
at 260-427-6808 or
click here to download an application. The annual application
deadline is February 1.
The Scholarship was established in 1992 to honor the late Dr.
Larry Ackerman, who served as the zoo's veterinarian for 25 years.
Contributions to the fund are always welcome and may be mailed to
Ackerman Scholarship Fund, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, In 46808.
Contributions are tax deductible.
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