Internships

Real hands-on training alongside our team of keepers, vets and educators.

📣 Information

Few professions offer people as many rewards as those involving wild animals, which is why doing an internship after or during your studies is essential to becoming an effective professional who is confident in their abilities. Without the practical side, the theory learned in the classroom is not enough: it does not prepare you to face real problems or to make quick decisions about how to act in critical moments.

The benefits of an internship go much further: it gives you experience that counts on your CV and a wide network of contacts in the field, which can be very useful for hearing about job openings, getting a letter of recommendation and perhaps even being hired in the future.

If you are looking for a place to do your professional internship, please get in touch with us.

🍀 Remember that we have direct collaboration agreements for practical training in animal- and plant-related studies with the following institutions:

🎓 Universities

U. Complutense de Madrid

U. Autónoma de Madrid

U. Castilla-La Mancha

U. de Jaén

U. Santiago de Compostela

U. Politécnica de Valencia

Universidad de Alicante

Universidade da Coruña

Universidad Europea

📝 Training centres

Academia Integral

ATEM

CCC

Colegio Amanecer

EFA Oretana

Infinity

Grupo Atrium

IES San Isidro

Idea

Implika

MasterD

Titulae

Cefora

Esneca

Ieef

Instintia

IPS

EFA la Malvesía

Nubika

Seawolves

Viajes escolares JCCM

YMCA

🌍 International

Aeres HogeSchool

Lycée Charles Marie de la Condamine

Lycée des Combrailles

Do you study at a different institution? Get in touch with us so that we can assess the feasibility of your application and sign a collaboration agreement with your centre.

🪢 What types of internship are there?

Company internships can be curricular or extracurricular:

Curricular internships are those recognised as the Work Placement subject.
Extracurricular internships are voluntary placements that are not part of the study plan and can be added to your academic record.

👣 Steps and useful information

Check whether your centre is on our list of collaborating organisations. If it is not, we can sign an agreement.
Gather all the documents needed for the internship. It is important that your training centre gives you the insurance and enrolment details. Students are insured throughout the internship period.
Contact us: we need to know your availability and possible start dates.
Once you start, you must sign the internship contract.
Duration: curricular internships last a minimum of 300 hours (ask us about other situations).
Internships have a fee of €200 to cover administration, materials, personalised tutoring and the training platform. This fee is waived for students of our training platform.

📯 What do we offer?

Real, hands-on training: you will learn directly from the team of keepers, vets and educators, taking part in day-to-day tasks.
Direct contact with the animals: you will help with the handling, observation and enrichment of animals of different species.
Professional support: you will be mentored at all times, with personalised follow-up and room to ask questions.
Conservation and awareness: you will be part of a project that goes beyond the zoological: contributing to the protection of species and the education of the public.
A unique natural setting: you will experience your training in a living, ever-changing environment committed to animal welfare and sustainability.
Free training: we run free training workshops during your stay, with a certificate of completion.

🧬 What do we ask of you?

🐾 A proactive, responsible attitude: get involved in daily life, ask questions, observe and take part with interest.
⏰ Punctuality and commitment to schedules: animal welfare and teamwork require consistency and organisation.
👥 Respect and teamwork: you will work alongside professionals from different areas, other students and, of course, animals.
📚 An interest in conservation and environmental education.
🧤 Availability for a variety of tasks: from behavioural observation and support with environmental enrichment to helping with cleaning and maintenance of the surroundings.
🌿 Sensitivity towards animal welfare and the environment.

❓ Frequently asked questions

🔸 Are company internships paid?
No, internships are unpaid. But what we offer is worth a lot: you will have real responsibilities, not decorative tasks; you will be guided by experienced professionals; you will learn with wild animals in a unique setting; you will receive practical and theoretical training suited to your level; and you will take an active part in the team's daily work. And if you need it, we will help you find accommodation.

🔸 Can I do an internship at any time of year?
Yes, we welcome students all year round. The duration will depend on the agreement with your educational centre.

🔸 Is there insurance or cover in case of an accident?
If you do a compulsory internship as a student, insurance is included in the agreement with your educational centre. If you do an extracurricular internship, you are covered by our public liability policy.

🔸 Do you offer accommodation during the internship?
Not at the moment, although we are working to change that in the future.

🔸 What are the internship hours?
The schedule runs from Monday to Sunday with a rotating day off: Monday to Friday, 9:00–16:00; Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 to 18:00. Summer hours may vary because of the high temperatures.