The internship provides in-depth, hands-on experience in native insectivorous bat and rabbit rehabilitation. Length of Internship is focused on the intensive baby season during which interns will assist with monitoring health and development and provide regular feeding and care of wild patients while managing ambassador animals and other aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. Interns will learn about husbandry, nutrition, hand-feeding techniques, capture and restraint methods, wild diets, wildlife laws, and release criteria. Click images at right for more details.

This internship is a collaboration with Augusta Cottontails where interns have the opportunity to spend a portion of their time working with a nationally recognized cottontail expert.

Important details:

• Intern period starts May 13 and ends August 15, 2025
• 10-week or 12-week option
• Includes a $500 per 4 week period stipend 
• Candidates must provide proof of rabies vaccination or a current titer
• Candidates must be vaccinated against COVID
• Public transportation is not available. Preference given to candidates with local housing, but limited housing may be available depending on candidate qualifications.