Practical internship experience in a zoological park: experience report

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The internship at the zoo provided practical immersion in the routines of handling, welfare, and veterinary care of wild animals. Under multidisciplinary supervision, students participated in feeding, enclosure cleaning, diet formulation, falconry activities, and the creation of environmental enrichment programs. In the clinic, they observed clinical care, procedures such as penectomy in turtles, amputation in birds, and neonatal care. They also observed reptile handling, the release of a rehabilitated primate, and educational activities. The experience highlighted the complexity of working in zoos and reinforced the essential role of veterinarians in promoting the health and conservation of wildlife.

DOI: 10.56238/1stCongressSevenMultidisciplinaryStudies-343