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Incredible hands
on experience working with some of the best
trained marine mammals in the world. Come learn about
marine mammal care and training from the staff and animals
of the world renowned SLEWTHS project
in Moss Landing, California. Directed by Dr. Jenifer Zeligs-Hurley, who has
been recognized as an expert in the fields of animal training
and research for over 25 years, the SLEWTHS project has
been featured on National Geographic and Dateline NBC.
It was also honored to be among those selected to represent
the best of the U.S. marine research community at the ocean-themed
World’s Fair in 1998 in Portugal.
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Formal internships are
available to any high school graduate, ages 16 and above. For younger participants,
similar opportunities are also available through our Jr. Internships program.
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Interns will receive personalized
attention designed to give them a feel for what it’s like
to actually care for, work with, and train sea lions. All interns learn
animal care, feeding, husbandry skills, and much more!
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Internships are also customized
for individual interests with special experiences available in training,
research or veterinary medicine.
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General
Information:
- Daily rates, weekly rates (5 day), or
longer offered (discounts available)
- Internships available year round – 7
days a week (multiple days do not have to be consecutive)
- All ages and experience levels welcome
- Scheduled on a first come, first served basis,
with no more than 2 interns at a time for personal attention (summer
is the busiest time, so early reservations suggested)
- Taking two CSUMB/SLEWTHS classes
(Techniques and Theories of Animal Training & Working With
Marine Mammals) and a 5-day internship earns a Certificate In Beginning
Marine Mammalogy and
6 units of transferable upper division biology credit (~$1,300
total)
- All internships include a sea lion kiss and
a photo for you to keep
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Prices:
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$120.00 per day
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$499.00 per week (5
days)
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*special couples
deal for 2 people: $900.00 for a week (5 day) internship
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For people who have
taken or are registered to take a SLEWTHS class:
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$100.00 per day
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$399.00 per week (5
days)
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- Discounts available for longer internships
and for off season (non-summer)
- $50.00 non-refundable deposit required to
reserve internship dates ($100 deposit required for summer months of
June, July, and August)
- Balance of fee due by first day of
internship
- No housing or transportation provided
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To sign up for
an internship:
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Dr. Jenifer Zeligs-Hurley
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Moss Landing Marine
Labs
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8272 Moss Landing Road
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Moss Landing, CA 95039
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- Make checks payable to: San Jose State
University Foundation
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Testimonials from
past interns:
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‘I learned more
and had a lot more fun that I expected, and I had pretty high
expectations.”
–Lynnette Waugh
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“The
helpfulness, support, encouragement from all the staff made this
incredible opportunity an extraordinary experience.” – Maureen Gilbert
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For more testimonials
visit the Intern Quote Page
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