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Fox Haven Learning Center uses its beautiful natural campus of woodlands, streams, farmland, orchard, barn, and dairy parlor for educational programs for adults and children. Fox Haven’s classes encompass a wide range of topics spanning foraging for wild edible foods, gardening, cultivating mushrooms, herb production, and cooking classes, to personal health. Fox Haven’s Learning Center proudly continues to provide the region’s first Fresh Herb Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. With pick-up locations and hands-on classes offered in Frederick, Baltimore, and D.C., we strive to engage and educate a broad audience on the uses of herbs.
Our primary opportunities for students to engage in an internship experience with us are working directly with the farm team and working with our program coordinator/marketing manager.
- Working on the farm might include tasks such as climate-smart bed/soil prep, planting, harvesting, maintenance, and compost management. The intern/volunteer can also facilitate any research projects that we have the capacity to host.
- Working with our program coordinator/marketing manager might include graphic design, social media content, marketing tasks, being present to ensure programs run smoothly, and doing outreach events.
Website: Fox Haven Organic Farm
About the Organization Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is a GFAS-accredited
non-profit sanctuary dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned, and unwanted big cats. Located
in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, our refuge provides a lifetime home for
over 100 rescued animals, including tigers, lions, bears, and more.
Position Overview We are seeking self-motivated and passionate individuals for a full-time,
six-month internship. This physically demanding role offers an incredible opportunity to gain
hands-on experience in exotic animal husbandry. Interns are crucial members of our team and
must have a strong desire to provide the highest standard of care to our animal residents. The
ideal candidate is observant, able to keep detailed records, and works well both independently
and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
● Animal Husbandry: Provide daily care for a variety of species including Tigers, Lions,
Cougars, Black Bears, Brown Bears, Leopards, Servals, Bobcats, a Jaguar, and a
Hyena.
● Public Education: Inform the public about our resident species and the big cat crisis in
the United States.
● Habitat Maintenance: Ensure animal safety through daily exhibit checks, routine
landscaping, clearing underbrush, and providing creative animal enrichment.
● Diet Preparation: Prepare specialized diets with prescribed supplements, maintain high
standards of food quality and hygiene, and monitor each animal's food intake and waste
output.
● Health Monitoring: Maintain detailed daily records of animal behavior, appetite, and
health to quickly identify and report any signs of illness or abnormality.
● Rescue Support: Assist with preparations for animal rescue operations as needed.
Qualifications
● A degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field is preferred.
● Relevant experience in exotic animal husbandry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
● Must be highly self-motivated, observant, and detail-oriented.
● Ability to perform strenuous physical work in varying weather conditions.
● Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
● A weekly stipend of $100.
● Free on-site housing is provided for the duration of the internship
Housing Amenities: Heat, A/C, paid utilities, full bath, kitchen, washer & dryer, TV and
internet service.
Internship Schedule (Spring 2026 Session)
● Positions Available: 15
● Internship Duration: 6 months
● Start Date: August 15, 2026
● Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and two (2) letters of
recommendation by the deadline to:
Emily McCormack
Animal Curator
Email: emily@turpentinecreek.org
If interested, email resume + unofficial transcript to: hnip@hacu.net to be considered for the role.
Students are paid:
- Undegraduate rate: $18.50/hr
- Graduate rate: $20.25/hr
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