Internships
Turn your passion for the ocean into hands-on experience at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. As an intern, you'll work alongside Aquarium staff while helping educate thousands of visitors each year about Southern California's unique marine environment. Whether you're engaging with guests or working behind the scenes, internships offer valuable opportunities to develop new skills, explore career paths, and contribute to the Aquarium's mission of education, conservation, and stewardship.
Internship opportunities are available in a variety of departments, including Aquarists, Exhibits, Research & Aquatic Nursery, Education, Programs, Outreach, Administration, Maintenance, and the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
Most internship positions are part-time.
Animal Care Internships
Dream of working with marine animals? Our Animal Care Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience while helping care for the incredible animals that call Cabrillo Marine Aquarium home.
Paid Animal Care Internship positions are generously sponsored by the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
To learn more and be notified when applications open, please complete the Animal Care Internship Interest Form to join our interest list.
Other questions? Please email Lindsey.Williamson@lacity.org.
Young Scientists Program
Designed for ocean-loving junior and senior high school students, the Young Scientists Program offers a free opportunity to explore a passion for science in a supportive, hands-on setting. Guided by Aquarium staff mentors, students take part in scientific investigations focused on local marine environments, conservation, and aquarium science, building real-world skills while deepening their connection to the ocean.
Visit our Young Scientists Program page to learn more about how to sign up.