Guided Tours
Experience an immersive walk through our sanctuary, home to 100 resident birds. Our guided tours offer an up-close look at these incredible species while providing engaging educational activities tailored to any age group. Whether you're a school group, college class, or special interest organization, we can customize each tour with interactive games, demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences. Perfect for bird enthusiasts of all ages!​
This is where learning takes flight!
• Games
• Custom lessons
• Demonstrations
• Mangrove exploration
• Crafts
Talks & Lectures
Bring the wonder of birds to your location! Our expert speakers deliver engaging presentations on avian conservation, behavior, and ecology, tailored to any audience. Whether it's a school, corporate event, or community gathering, we make learning about birds interactive and inspiring.
Invite Us
Invite us to be part of your event! Whether it’s a farmers’ market, conservation festival, or local fair, we bring engaging displays, expert knowledge, and fun interactive games for all ages. Our booth offers a hands-on way for visitors to learn about birds, conservation efforts, and how they can get involved.
Internships
Avian Internship
Full-time, Paid
• 10 weeks, 40 hrs/week, 400 hours total
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• Available Spring, Summer, Fall
Open to college juniors and seniors, this full-time Avian Internship provides hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation and zoological care. Interns work alongside experts to care for sick and injured birds, as well as our 100+ resident birds. One year of prior animal care experience is strongly preferred.
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Learning experiences include:
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- one training day
- five lectures
- two hands-on wetlabs
- one project that aligns with the mission of SOS to be presented to staff at the end of internship
Introductory Internship
Part-time, Paid
• 10 weeks, 12 hrs/week, 120 hours total
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• Available Spring, Summer, Fall
Designed for college freshmen and sophomores, the Introductory Internship offers hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation and zoological care—no prior experience needed. Interns work three mornings per week (8 AM–12 PM) alongside our hospital and Avian Keeper staff to gain insight into animal care and wildlife medicine.​
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Learning experiences include:
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- one training day
- three lectures
- one hands-on wetlab
- one project that aligns with the mission of SOS to be presented to staff at the end of internship
ISP Mini Internship
Part or Full-time, Paid
• 4 weeks, hours TBD (based on school requirements)
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• Available Winter (January)
The January ISP is a short-term internship introducing students to wildlife rehabilitation and the mission of Save Our Seabirds. No prior animal care experience is required.​
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Learning experiences include:
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- one training day
- one lecture
- one hands-on wetlab or one additional lecture
- one project that aligns with the mission of SOS to be presented to staff at the end of internship
Qualifications
Did you tick all of our boxes? Great! Let's keep going...
FAQs
• Do You accept out-of-state interns? Yes! We have welcomed interns from all over the country!
• Do you provide housing? Unfortunately, we are not equipped to provide housing at this time.
• Do you have any veterinary externships or post-graduate internships? Not at this time.
• Can I take a week off during my internship? No, this is a 10-week consecutive commitment.
• What are the dates? Dates are flexible within the semester, as long as it is 10 consecutive weeks.
• What is the timeframe for a work day? Interns work 8-hour days, 7:30am-4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch break; Introductory Interns work 4-hour days, 8:00am-12:00pm.
Ready to Apply?
Please submit the following in .pdf form:
1. Resume/CV
2. Statement of Interest (1-2 pages)
3. 1 Reference (name and contact information must be included)