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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at The Dubai
Mall, is now offering much-sought after Internship programmes to
students from around the world. The Internship is designed to
provide students with practical working experience on all aspects
of managing an aquarium. The programme can also cater to a
student’s particular area of interest within the aquarium
industry.
Kaltham Abdulla, 23 year-old UAE National, is the
first intern at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Currently in her
final year at the College of Education at Zayed University,
Kaltham has undertaken a 12-week internship programme, which
focuses on the aquarium’s Ocean School.
During her
internship, Kaltham’s main project has been to research and
contribute to the development of new programmes which will focus
on teaching children about conservation and the environment.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has also accepted another
placement for an Australian student of Veterinary Science who will
complete a two-week curatorial internship in January 2010.
Mr Damian Prendergast, General Manager, said the Internship is
specially envisaged to share Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo’s
wide breadth of expertise and experience in aquarium management
with the student community, and thus share its extensive knowledge
base.
He added, “Aquarium science is a specialised field,
and as one of the world’s largest aquariums with over 33,000
aquatic animals, we have unmatched practical knowledge in managing
them. With the Internship programme, we are offering a unique
opportunity for students to gain hands-on knowledge about the
various aspects of aquarium management and the diverse aquatic
species.”
On her experience as intern, Kaltham, who has
previous teaching experience, said, “I chose to intern at Dubai
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo because of the new experience it
provides, especially in teaching school children. The edutainment
classroom at the Aquarium is a new experience and will greatly
benefit students.”
Secondary or university students from
around the world can apply for this Internship. Students must be
16 years of age and above, and preference will be given to those
currently studying Marine Science, Teaching or Tourism subjects.
The programmes require a high level of commitment from
students who will be requested to commit a minimum of two weeks,
with a total of 40 hours per week. Participation is totally
voluntary.
Interns must be prepared to participate in
‘hands on’ learning, which may involve animal food preparation,
cleaning or even getting wet. Due to the health and safety of the
animals, they will not have any direct contact with any animal
during their internship.
On completion, students will walk
away from the programme with practical working experience and a
better understanding of what is involved in working in an
Aquarium. Students can also request to continue working at Dubai
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo on a voluntary basis, subject to
management approval.
“We hope that Dubai Aquarium &
Underwater Zoo can contribute to the education of the next
generation of teachers, aquarists and business professionals,” Mr
Prendergast added.
Applications can be made at Dubai
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo or via email to
enquiries@thedubaiaquarium.com. Short-listed candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
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