Maine Wildlife Park is open for the season!
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change the way people see the world. Here, wildlife stops being an abstract idea. It becomes real. Personal. Worth protecting.
The park team includes full-time State of Maine positions, seasonal staff, and interns working together to care for wildlife and connect people to the natural world.
From hands-on animal care and education programs to guest services, operations, and maintenance, every role helps bring the park to life. Our seasonal internship program offers real-world experience for those exploring careers in wildlife and conservation.
We do not have any job openings at this time – please check back soon!
From May through August (8am-2pm, 2-3 days a week), wildlife care interns work alongside our keeper team, gaining hands-on experience in animal husbandry, enrichment, habitat care, diet prep, browse collection, and visitor education. Under the guidance of the assistant superintendent, interns learn what it really takes to care for Maine’s wildlife in a professional setting. This is an unpaid internship, but the hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world wildlife work are anything but small.
The application for 2026 spring and summer internships is closed. Applications for the 2027 season are expected to open in February 2027, follow us on Facebook for updates. Thank you for your interest!