There are many exciting opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in research. Through our research volunteer program, students can connect with scientists at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help us collect data and achieve research goals.

The Zoo offers unpaid research volunteer positions to qualified undergraduate and graduate level students currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.

As a research volunteer, you will:

• Be involved in collecting behavioral data for active research projects going on in the Zoo
• Gain valuable experience in data entry, data management, and data analysis
• Learn more about animals and animal welfare research techniques
• Train with zoo scientists and make valuable connections in the Zoo

It is important to note that research volunteers do not directly interact with the animals. Animals are known to behave differently around people they know, which would undermine the validity of  the scientific research.

If you would like to apply for this internship opportunity, click here for an application. Return your completed application directly to: Austin Leeds, Graduate Research Associate, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH, 44109, cal@clevelandmetroparks.com

CONTACT RESEARCH@CLEVELANDMETROPARKS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION