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Fauna Conservation Department Internship Programme (Development of Mammal Feeding Protocols)
Fauna Conservation Department

Internship Project Title:
Development of Feeding Protocols for Young and Unweaned Mammals Commonly Received at the Wild Animal Rescue Centre

Number of Interns Required:
1

Intern Project Duration:
Two months duration between 1 June – 31 August 2026 

Project Scope:

The intern project will be divided into two parts.

In the first part, the intern will assist with daily animal husbandry work in the ward to gain a deeper understanding of the rescue and rehabilitation process, as well as skills and knowledge in taking care of baby animals.

The second part involves developing feeding protocols for young and unweaned mammals commonly received at the Wild Animal Rescue Centre. The intern will review feeding records of the one to two unweaned mammal species received over the past 5 years to summarise the pattern of feeding and growth rate of our animals, combining this with scientific research to develop feeding protocols. 

Details:
Service Period: Two months between June to August
Working Days: 5 days per week (might need to work on weekends and public holidays)
Working Hour: 0830-1700, including 1 hour lunch time
Travel Allowance: HKD100 per day

Intern Duties:

  • Assisting with daily animal husbandry in the ward and outdoor enclosures
  • Summarising feeding records from the past 5 years
  • Reviewing literature on mammal care and husbandry
  • Generating an evidence-based feeding protocol for unweaned mammals

Benefits:

  • Working in a nature reserve
  • Acquiring animal husbandry skills
  • Learning about wildlife and the conservation challenges they face

Job Requirements:

  • Loves nature and physically fit for outdoor work
  • Current tertiary student or graduate
  • Strong spoken and written English and Cantonese
  • Self-motivated, creative, outgoing and energetic
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

Application Method:
Please send your CV and availability with the subject title “Fauna (Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation) Intern”, along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in working with KFBG and detailing your previous experiences supporting your internship candidacy, via email to fauna@kfbg.org.

Application Deadline:
31st March 2026