The PRC Internship Program: Encouraging Careers in Compassion

Program Goal

To encourage careers in animal care, advocacy, rehabilitation and conservation.

Program Description

The PRC internship program is designed to immerse current or recently graduated students from all over the US and abroad in the daily operation of a nonprofit primate sanctuary. Our program provides a unique opportunity to participate in the routine care and ongoing rehabilitation of nearly 50 nonhuman primates in an environment that is focused entirely on their needs and well-being. PRC residents are never exploited for any reason, including exhibition, and are guaranteed lifetime care in a protected and caring environment. Our interns and volunteers play a vital role in making our sanctuary successful at accomplishing its mission.

Interns assist with the daily care of our residents and various administrative tasks and special projects. Interns can expect to gain significant animal husbandry experience, to learn a great deal about primate behavior, stress responses and the rehabilitation process, and to gain a greater understanding of the issues that face primates and other animals in the modern world. The working environment is intimate and dynamic and we encourage interns to be innovative and ask questions. Interns will have numerous opportunities to observe the animals and get to know them as individuals. However, interns never have physical interaction with nonhuman primates. Attempts to do so are grounds for immediate dismissal.

Internship Opportunities
Local or In-state	Out-of-state or International
Download our Local Intern application packet and program details.	Download our Out-of-State Intern application packet and program details