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Intern in Species Conservation and Environmental Education 100%
- 05 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Gossau
Job summary
Walter Zoo in Gossau SG is a scientific zoo housing 1,000 animals. Join us to engage visitors and promote wildlife conservation.
Tasks
- Plan and conduct tours and workshops for school classes and groups.
- Develop informational materials like signage and teaching resources.
- Assist in event planning, organization, and execution.
Skills
- Degree in biology or a related field required.
- Strong interest in applied conservation and sustainability education.
- Flexibility and reliability are essential.
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About the job
Walter Zoo in Gossau SG is a scientifically managed zoo that cares for 1,000 animals from around 100 different species. It annually inspires over 275,000 visitors with the animal world and awakens interest and understanding for their needs and the protection of their habitats. The zoo is involved in various species conservation projects and itself operates two care stations for native wild animals.
We are looking for a motivated person immediately or by arrangement for 6 months as
Your tasks
- Planning and conducting tours and workshops for school classes and groups
- Developing informational materials (e.g., signage, teaching materials)
- Assisting in the planning, organization, and execution of events
- Collaborating in the care at the hedgehog care station and advising hedgehog finders
- Supporting enclosure planning, animal enrichment, animal transports, and animal database maintenance
- Supporting background breeding for our flagship project
What you bring
- Completed studies in biology or a related field
- Strong interest in applied species conservation, sustainability, and their communication
- Friendly, courteous, and confident demeanor
- Willingness to work late, weekends, and holidays
- Flexibility, reliability, high commitment, team and communication skills
- Category B driving license
What we offer you
You will gain a unique insight into the work of a scientific zoo at the intersection of ex situ/in situ species conservation and environmental education. Varied tasks await you at a unique workplace where you may even be able to live on site.
Do you feel addressed?
If you want to help shape the development of the zoo as an important part of our young and dynamic team, please send your application documents with the note "Internship Species Conservation" by February 15, 2026, by email to jobs@walterzoo.ch (Flavienne Landolt).
