Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
The Fish & Invertebrate Intern position at the New York Aquarium offers a fall 2026 internship focused on aquatic animal husbandry, including exhibit maintenance, diet preparation, feeding, quarantine protocols, and water quality assessment. Interns will gain hands‑on experience with invertebrates, teleosts, and corals, observe medical procedures and animal transports, and complete a project aligned with their interests.
Headquarters
Bronx, New York, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1895
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is an international conservation organization that protects wildlife and wild places through science, on-the-ground conservation action, education, and policy. WCS conducts research and implements programs to conserve species and habitats, establish and manage protected areas, and combat threats like habitat loss and wildlife crime. It also operates zoos and an aquarium in New York City to advance public education and inspire people to value nature. WCS works with governments, communities, and partners worldwide to scale science-driven solutions for biodiversity conservation.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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