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Gain hands-on experience at a world-famous Zoo. 

Taronga offers internship and placement opportunities for tertiary students across a wide range of fields - from veterinary clinic rotations to conservation, education and business operations. Submit an expression of interest to explore real-world learning in a world-class zoo environment.

General tertiary placements

Submit an expression of interest for a placement across Taronga’s any departments, including conservation, education, operations and visitor experience.

We offer a diverse range of placement opportunities, register your interest below.

Veterinary clinical placements - Sydney

Final-year veterinary students can undertake a 4-week clinical placement in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital in Sydney. This popular program provides hands-on experience in wildlife care.

Veterinary Clinical Placements - Dubbo

Final-year veterinary students can undertake a 4-week clinical placement in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Dubbo. This popular program provides hands-on experience in wildlife care.

Interested in veterinary pathology and diagnostic science? 

A zoo and wildlife pathology–focused internship may be available. Get in touch with the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health via email.