Thank you for your interest, however all of the 2013 rotations have been filled. Please check back with us at a later time.

The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur offers hands-on Husbandry internship opportunities to undergraduate college students, graduates and veterinary students.

Husbandry internships are open to graduate and post-graduate candidates 18 years or over. We currently offer spring rotations (starting as early as January) and summer rotations (starting as early as April). Interns are responsible for their own transportation, housing and medical insurance. Additionally, foreign students are responsible for arranging all necessary visas and permits.

Spring rotations (200 hours):

- 20 hours per week

- 10 weeks total

- Staggered rotations with start dates every 2 weeks

- Application deadline: February 1st

Summer rotations (300 hours):

- 30 hours per week

- 10 weeks total

- Staggered rotations with start dates every 4 weeks

- Application deadline: April 1st

Interns are responsible for their own transportation, housing and medical insurance. Additionally, foreign students are responsible for arranging all necessary visas and permits.

Download Internship Applications and forms below.   (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)

• Cover Letter (revision coming soon)
• Application
• General Release form
• Volunteer Requirements agreement
• Goals and Expectations (revision coming soon)
• Resources for housing and volunteer attire
• Map of the San Pedro/Care Center area
• Download the entire package in .ZIP format. (coming soon)

When you have completed your application package, please MAIL (do not email) all completed paperwork to:

Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur
3601 South Gaffey Street #8
San Pedro, CA 90731
Attn: David Bard

Feel free to contact us for further information.