Learn, Grow and Make a Difference

Zoo Negara Malaysia offers a structured Internship Programme designed to provide students with practical exposure in a professional wildlife conservation and zoological environment. The programme is developed to complement academic learning with hands-on experience, equipping students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and professional values required in their respective fields.
Student training at Zoo Negara
Animal care training
Hands-on experience
Wildlife education
Student internship
Student training at Zoo Negara
Animal care training
Hands-on experience
Wildlife education
Student internship

Applications for the New Intake Are Currently Closed

Further updates will be announced on this page.

Applications for the next internship intake will be opened at a later date. Students are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates on the application period, available placements and application guidelines.

Interns will be assigned to relevant departments based on their field of study, availability and organisational requirements.

The internship is open to students from various disciplines, including but not limited to:

Animal Management / Zoology

Assist with daily animal care, behavioral observations, enrichment activities and species welfare monitoring.

Veterinary

Support animal health assessments, medical procedures, preventive care and veterinary record management.

Biology Sciences

Conduct conservation research, biodiversity studies, habitat assessments and contribute to scientific documentation.

Business Administration

Gain experience in zoo operations, facility management, budgeting, procurement and administrative coordination.

Marketing & Communications

Create content, manage social media, develop campaigns and support visitor engagement initiatives.

Landscape & Horticulture

Maintain botanical gardens, support habitat landscaping, plant care and environmental beautification projects.

Tourism / Customer Service

Enhance visitor experiences through guest services, educational programs, tours and feedback management.