Stephanie's Internship at the Belize Zoo

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I did my three week internship at the Belize Zoo. The zookeepers taught me what goes on behind the scenes and what it takes to care for the animals at the zoo. I learned the daily routines of preparing food for the animals, taking food to the animals, and cleaning the animals’ management pens. The veterinarian also let me accompany him when he was tending to the medical needs of animals. He also taught me how to observe and record the behavior and appearance of the animals in order to keep a steady record of the animals’ health. I also helped the zookeepers with any odd jobs I was asked to do. Interning at the Belize Zoo was a very positive experience overall. I was able to be around animals more than any other time in my life. I was able to care for the animals and to work along side really great people. I learned the importance of working hard and building meaningful relationships along the way. I really liked that at the end of my time at the zoo the keepers trusted me more with responsibilities because they saw how much I learned. I will not forget my experience and I will not take for granted the lessons learned.

Stephanie Day
Spring Arbor College