can i work with all of the animals at sea world?
i cant decide on what animal i want to work with at sea world.can i work with all of them or only one?
also,what kind of jobs are there at sea world, other than just training an animal.i need to know about all of the jobs so i know what i want to do when i work there.
If you are a trainer, then you must devote your time solely to the type of animal you are working with. There is simply too much to do (training sessions, shows, feeding, enrichment, etc.) for your time to be split between many animals, as it might be in a regular zoo (by the way, trainers typically work a normal 8-hour shift, and a full one at that). Not to mention these animals require stability. You may, however, put in to transfer to a different area after you have worked with one type of animal for awhile (if there is an opening). A former co-worker of mine worked at Sea World San Diego training raptors, otters and dolphins, all at different times during his Sea World career. Although if you request to switch areas too frequently, your superiors would likely assume you don't take your job seriously or that you think marine animal training is a game, and may refuse to honor your requests or even fire you.
As far as other jobs: Guest services, janitorial staff, maintenance, food services, cashiers, aquarists, life support system tech, tour guide, education staff, performers, ride operators… Much more, but there's a good start.
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AliDawn March 14th, 2009, 4:38 pm
If you are a trainer, then you must devote your time solely to the type of animal you are working with. There is simply too much to do (training sessions, shows, feeding, enrichment, etc.) for your time to be split between many animals, as it might be in a regular zoo (by the way, trainers typically work a normal 8-hour shift, and a full one at that). Not to mention these animals require stability. You may, however, put in to transfer to a different area after you have worked with one type of animal for awhile (if there is an opening). A former co-worker of mine worked at Sea World San Diego training raptors, otters and dolphins, all at different times during his Sea World career. Although if you request to switch areas too frequently, your superiors would likely assume you don't take your job seriously or that you think marine animal training is a game, and may refuse to honor your requests or even fire you.
As far as other jobs: Guest services, janitorial staff, maintenance, food services, cashiers, aquarists, life support system tech, tour guide, education staff, performers, ride operators… Much more, but there's a good start.
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Heather H March 14th, 2009, 5:02 pm
You'll probably only work with one type of animal or in one area at a time. The longer you work there the more opportunities you might have to work with other animals.
People that want to work with the Killer whales, usually start off working with the sea lions, sea otters, or some other animal first.
http://www.amysutherland.com/kbs-synopsis.aspx
Chapter: Dolphin Dreams
pg 216
…don't say you only want to work with dolphins You may have to work with sea otters, even walruses, to get your foot in the door…
Julie Scardina, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador, started off working with the pinnipeds, and eventually worked with all the animals at SeaWorld. She now is an Animal Ambassador and works with lots of different animals, you've probably seen her on TV sometime.
http://www.swbg-animals.org/connections/shared-video/on-the-job/index.htm?vID=v2
http://www.seaworld.org/wild-world/julie-journal/bio.htm
You might be able to work your way up to being a Curator.
CURATOR OF ANIMAL TRAINING
Main job duties:
° In addition to creating and implementing the direction and goals of the department, the curator oversees the daily operation of the animal training staff and animal collection. Successful interaction and communication with other departments and curators are essential components of this position. The curator also assists with the concept, development, and design of new animal exhibits and show areas.
Education:
° Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred in biological sciences or psychology; in some cases, scuba certification
Initial training:
° Ten years experience, seven of which are at a managerial level, are required.
Works closely with:
° Supervisor of Animal Training, other animal services departments, Entertainment department, Education department, Design and Engineering department, and veterinary staff
Challenges:
° The Curator of Animal Training must always keep a broad perspective of the department to ensure its successful direction and goal achievement. In addition, the needs of the animals must be balanced with the public's demand for viewing and learning about the animals. Animal training is one of the more visible disciplines in a zoological park, and needs to be led with experience, consistency, and extensive practical knowledge.
CURATOR OF MAMMALS
Main job duties:
° The Curator of Mammals is primarily responsible for the long-range management of the department and its daily operations. This position maintains regular communication with the Supervisor of Mammals and Animal Care Specialists in order to stay informed of the state of health of all the mammals in the collection. Changes in individual animals' diets are also noted in consultations with the mammal and veterinary staffs. Curators use their in-depth knowledge of mammals to develop and manage breeding programs and to help create and maintain studbooks for the long-term propagation of species to ensure their genetic viability. Curators are responsible for the creation and implementation of behavioral enrichment programs for the animals in the collection, helping to create an environment that is physically and mentally stimulating for the animals. Assisting with the concept development and design new animal exhibits, curators work with the contractors during the construction process.
Education:
° Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological sciences; in some cases, scuba certification
Initial training:
° Ten years experience, seven of which are at a managerial level, are required.
Works closely with:
° Supervisor of Mammals, other animal services departments, Horticulture department, Maintenance department, Education department, Graphics department, Design and Engineering department, and the veterinary staff
Challenges:
° Maintaining a close relationship with the veterinary staff is essential. Animals often don't show symptoms until they are very ill. Proper preventative health and treatment procedures must be developed and implemented. The Curator must also have an intimate knowledge of the individual animals with regard to animal compatibility. He or she must place animals together that will get along within the space of the exhibit. In addition, he or she is often required to travel on short notice and for extended periods to meet with other zoological professionals, and when transferring animals from one park to another.
http://www.swbg-animals.org/career-resources/info-books/zoo-careers/index.htm
ZOOLOGICAL PARK CAREERS
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq4L8awaG6t.mGsNrlmCuCHty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090224203910AACJpqn&show=7#profile-info-ppqSzUO4aa
How do I become a dolphin trainer?
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Serena March 14th, 2009, 5:30 pm
Somewhat, because the trainers at SeaWorld often move around from animal to animal. There are several different types of animals you can end up with.
There is aviculture, which are the birds (SeaWorld has a lot of birds, like the penguins, puffins, flamingos, and backstage they have toucans, maccaws and other tropical birds).
Then, the aquarium is all the fish and sharks (including the stingrays, sea horses, etc). Their aquarium pools must be carefully cleaned, and they should always be fed and healthy so that they don't go attacking each other.
SeaWorld even has horses, so the stables should always be clean, and the animals must always be happy and healthy!
There is reptiles too - that includes the alligators, and turtles.
Finally, the marine mammals!
There are the pinnipeds, which are the seals, sea lions and walrus. SW had several exhibits for these animals. I know at Florida they have the show, Clyde and Seamore, so you could be a trainer that actually performs with the animals infront of crowds.
There is also a walrus exhibit in Wild Arctic (they used to have seals too, but they are backstage right now) so you could look after them backstage: keeping their exhibit clean, feeding them, monitering their health and all that.
There is also an exhibit with the seals and sea lions together, and so again, you could be in charge of looking after their exhibit, making sure they are healthy, fed and happy.
Then, not the most amusing animals, are the manatees. But when you deal with them you deal with all of SeaWorld's rescue and rehab facility, where they take injured animals from the wild and nurture them to health so that they can eventually be returned (they mostly get turtles and manatees in rescue, as well as some sharks and special fish).
The Wild Arctic exhibit also had polar bears, which are considered marine mammals. They would need the same careful monitering and enrichment.
Of course, there are the dolphins! They too, have several exhibits and areas that you could work in. There is the Blue Horizons show (at Florida's park, anyway) so again, you could actually be a performer in the show alongside the dolphins. Blue Horizons also has one false killer whale, and they would recieve the similiar care of trainers.
Then, SeaWorld Florida has the petting tank. You can moniter guests when they are interacting and feeding the dolphins, and you'd also care for the dolphins - making sure their exhibit is clean, that they are well-fed, and that they are happy and amused.
There is also the Dolphin Nursery, where the same tasks would apply, but just more carefully as its inhabitants are mothers and babies. Dolphins are backstage too.
The Wild Arctic exhibit has beluga whales, and they do interactions too. So you could be allowing guests the chance to meet the whales, as well as feed them, keep their exhibit clean and keep them happy!
And of COURSE, there are the orca whales. They recieve the same attention as most of the animals, but in much bigger doses. They perform the show Believe, and Shamu Rocks, so the trainers perform alongside the animals (like all the show trainers, you must be physically fit and an awesome swimmer, comfortable in crowds). These trainers are also the ones that keep the killer whales fit and healthy, as well as happy and fed. They do the training for shows, as well as simple behavioral tasks.
I hope you got a better deal of the animals that you might be able to work with! When you work at SeaWorld, you usually stick with one general animal type (the mammals, the birds, the fish, etc), and then switch inbetween them.
I also based that answer off all the options and exhibits/animals at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. The other two parks are similair, but also very different. Reading this will give you a general idea for all three!
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