We are recruiting interns for the 2026 Animal Care and Exhibition/Veterinary Clinical Training course (Updated 7/16: Recruitment has ended).

Ueno Zoological Gardens will conduct the following experiential training program with the aim of fostering a general sense of career and work ethic among university students and others, providing practical learning for specialized education, and deepening their understanding of the zoo's operations and social significance.

Types and content of practical training

1) Animal Care and Exhibition Course
Experience in animal care and exhibition work

2) Veterinary Clinical Course
Experience in veterinary clinical practice

Eligible

1) Animal Care and Exhibition Course
Applicants must be enrolled in a junior college, university, graduate school, or vocational/specialized school and majoring in a subject related to animals or zoos (high school students are not eligible). Related subjects include zoology, veterinary medicine, biology, animal husbandry, and training courses for technicians in animal handling businesses at vocational/specialized schools.

2) Veterinary Clinical Course
Students in their fifth year or above who are enrolled in a veterinary medicine program at a university.

Internship period and number of applicants

1) Animal Care and Exhibition Course
September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) to September 21, 2026 (Monday/Holiday) Approximately 8 people

2) Veterinary Clinical Course
September 8, 2025 (Tuesday) - September 21, 2025 (Monday/Holiday) Approximately 2 people

Application period

*Applications for internships in the Animal Care and Exhibition/Veterinary Clinical Practice courses for the 2026 academic year have closed.

Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (must arrive by (Wed))

*If a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak occurs in Tokyo or its neighboring prefectures, or any other infectious disease that is highly contagious to animals, we may abruptly cancel or change the acceptance of trainees to prevent infection of animals.

For details on how to apply, please see the link below.

問い合わせ先
　電話：03-3828-5171（代表） ※受付時間は9時30分〜17時