The John L. and Karen C. Pye Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Canadian Citizens
Interns can choose from the following programme options:
Animal Husbandry (AQUARIUM)
Our Aquarium has over 200 species of colorful fishes and invertebrates in numerous naturalistic displays.Â
Learning Outcomes
- Interns will learn all aspects of the daily care of exotic animals and plants including animal handling and treatment.
- Interns will participate in behavioral observations and our animal enrichment program.
- Interns will assist with diet preparation and feeding including food culture methods.
- Interns will maintain daily records including animal activities, food consumption, and special projects.
- Interns will assist with life support maintenance and water quality monitoring.
- Interns will assist with exhibit enhancement, which may include the collection of marine specimens, horticulture and or fabrication of exhibit furnishings.
- Interns will participate in providing Interpretative talks to visitors and special interest groups.
Animal Care and Quarantine
The Animal Care and Quarantine Department (ACAQ) is responsible for both Marine specimens and Zoo quarantine, wildlife rehabilitation and the preventative health care of our zoo and aquarium collection.
Learning Outcomes
- Interns will learn all aspects of the daily care of exotic animals and including animal handling and preventative health care
- Interns will learn basic quarantine procedures and policies
- Interns will conduct behavioral observations
- Interns will learn diet preparation and feeding techniques for animals in critical care
- Interns will maintain daily records including animal activities
- Interns will assist with veterinary care that may include treatments, x-rays or other diagnostics
- Interns may have the opportunity to assist our Marine Collector with specimen acquisitions
Marine and Island Ecology Conservation and Research
BZS has several conservation projects and research opportunities for interns. Interns could develop their own scientific research project that they collect and analyze data and form conclusions using any available BZS resources.
Learning Outcomes
- Interns will learn how to design a marine or island ecological conservation or research project.
- Interns will develop their own data collection methods for their research project or how to measure impact of their conservation project.
- Interns will learn different methods for performing ecological research using BZS resources.
- Interns may have access to and can assist with wet and dry collections in our Natural History Museum
- Interns will analyze data. This data can become the foundation to develop a publication or presentation for an external scientific audience.
- Interns have the opportunity to work in marine environments or in coastal island habitats.
- Projects can include snorkeling or possibly diving (if previously dive certified) depending on the project determined.