ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL STUDIES
Intern with Kaya as an environmental studies or animal science intern, and gain experience working on projects preserving diverse habitats and the many species of plants, marine life, and animals that live within them.
Types of Environmental and Animal Studies Internships
As a wildlife or environmental science intern with Kaya, you can travel to some of the most fascinating and interesting environments in the world, and gain experience working alongside conservation and research experts in the field
Take an active role in the fight against climate change, human impact on the environment, invasive species, deforestation, rising sea levels, and coral damage among other issues. You can contribute to the protection and preservation of plant, marine, and animal habitats and their inhabitants as you complete your studies!
Kaya have internships for those studying a range of subjects, including;
- Environmental Science
- Earth Sciences
- Life sciences
- Geography
- Zoology
- Veterinary and Pre-vet science
- Animal sciences
- Biology, Biochemistry
- Sustainability studies
- Marine sciences
- Agriculture, Botanical Science and Forestry
- Parks Management
Make friends and make change… Your journey into conservation volunteering will take place within a team of experienced professionals, researchers, and volunteers like yourself. Together you will make waves in rehabilitation, research or habitat development, and will contribute to long-term conservation goals.
Get your hands dirty… This is your chance to gain truly first-hand experience of the challenges facing conservation efforts. From endangered species, to damaged coral reefs, deforestation and so much more – there is a world of specialisms around which your conservation volunteering could focus.
Adventure awaits… as there are options to combine your conservation volunteering with an international diving qualification or a wildlife internship. The possibilities are as vast and wild as the habitats and animals you could be working to save.
Our Animal Science and Environmental Internships Placements
Join this fantastic Marine Science Education Internship in Little Cayman and experience life on a tropical island whilst contributing to meaningful conservation work!
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Join this amazing Marine Science Research Internship in Little Cayman and get some real insight into marine conservation in the Caribbeans!
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Combine study abroad and intern this fall or spring in Ecuador
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Join this amazing Wildlife Science and Conservation Internship in Belize and get some real insight into conservation in the Caribbeans!
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Combine study abroad and intern this fall or spring in Ecuador
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Participate in the Environmental Protection Internship in Uganda and learn how renewable energy can be used in a country like Uganda
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Learn and experience wildlife conservation volunteering in Brazil
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Veterinary internship in South Africa Wild Coast catering to 2nd and 3rd-year students
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Join us as on this veterinary internship in Ecuador and contribute to improving the welfare of wildlife while developing your CV/Resume
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Join our veterinarian volunteering at one of South Africa’s premier game reserves developing your knowledge of diagnosing, treating and preserving wildlife in their natural habitats.
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Volunteer in Mozambique with hands-on whale shark research, coral reef monitoring, humpbacked whale monitoring and turtle nest surveys.
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Be part of a leading research programme and help with sustainable community and environmental conservation initiatives in the Peruvian rainforest.
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Use your passion for elephants and observe them in their natural habitat and work on a project that is providing solutions to the elephant-human conflict.
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Volunteer in Zimbabwe and get first-hand experience of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release in an African wildlife sanctuary.
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Develop your interests and studies in veterinary science or animal welfare on this pre-veterinary internship led by an experienced and qualified botanist in South Africa.
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Volunteer on a Dolphin and Marine Conservation project on the island of Zanzibar and help preserve the habitats by monitoring tourist and wildlife interaction.
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Easy 4-step application process
APPLY ONLINE
Click here to apply online and pay your application fee to apply for your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your details and be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
CONFIRMATION
Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.
GET PREPARED
When you have confirmed your project dates we'll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.