One of the largest indoor mixed-species exhibits in the world, this unique facility represents the tropical rain forests of South America, Asia, and Africa. Tropic World exhibits many species of primates, as well as birds and other mammals. Baboon Island, another Primate Department facility, houses a troop of Guinea baboons in a large outdoor habitat. This building is divided into three sections (South America, Asia, and Africa), with a total of eight different animal runs, including two off-exhibit breeding colonies of endangered primates.

Interns serving a term of 12 weeks will work with Primate Department keepers in all areas of Tropic World. Interns serving shorter terms will be assigned to fewer areas and work with fewer animal runs. Duties may include enclosure maintenance, diet preparation, routine animal observations, and daily interactions with the public. Interns work closely with Primate Department staff to learn about animal husbandry, mixed-species exhibits, and tropical rain forest conservation.

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