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How to Become a Marine Mammal Caregiver - Marineland

How to Become a Marine Mammal Caregiver

Marine Mammal Caregivers are responsible for the daily health and well being of all marine mammals at Marineland. We have no higher calling than ensuring that all animals that call Marineland home are provided exemplary care at all times.

 

We provide specialized training to Marine Mammal Caregivers, and they work under the direct supervision of our Marine Mammal Welfare Committee.

 

To become a Marine Mammal Caregiver you should take as many of the science courses as possible in high school and in the first year of university. Courses in Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology are extremely valuable to the position. However, the most important way to prepare for this career is to have practical animal experience.

 

Previous experience working with animals could include veterinary clinics, pet stores, farms or in aquariums or zoos. Successful candidates, in addition to having some previous history interacting with animals, will have good public speaking abilities and people skills. The ability to think clearly quickly and with common sense are helpful traits. You should also be a certified diver and possess a valid driver’s license. Since 3 or 4 caregivers work with a group of animals at one time, each caregiver should be able to work as part of a team. The ability to communicate with other trainers is essential because everyone needs to know how the animals are doing. The caregivers work with all the marine mammals, making their work environment varied and extremely challenging.

 

Marine Mammal Caregivers are responsible for the animals’ mental and physical health. In addition to the actual training, caregivers must keep up to date records about all of the animals, prepare food, clean habitats, perform general maintenance and cleaning duties, interact with the public, do enrichment with the animals and carry out training discussions.

 

Working as a Marine Mammal Caregiver is both interesting and rewarding. Imagine interacting and bonding with animals every day, it is no wonder the competition for these jobs is so high!

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Niagara Falls - Canada

Marineland, Niagara falls, Ontario, Canada, aquariums, amusement parks, tourist attractions, things to do, holiday packages, tours
7657 Portage Rd
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X8
Copyright - 2019
Marineland of Canada Inc.

MarineLand

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

We're an AQUARIUM - See our Killer Whale (Orca), feed & touch friendly Beluga Whales, watch our dolphin and marine mammal shows.

We're a ZOO - Visit our collection of North American land mammals including black bears, bison, elk & deer and enjoy our geese and ducks.

We're an AMUSEMENT PARK - price of admission includes fun for all ages with a variety of exciting amusement park rides like the Orca Screamer, Bumble Bee, Ocean Odyssey, Sky Screamer, Dragon Mountain Roller Coaster and more...

We're a FAMILY DAY OUT - MarineLand offers a great cafeteria style restaurant, picnic park & arcade

We're a FAMILY HOLIDAY DESTINATION in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Do you live in Southern Ontario? Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, London, Windsor?
BUY A FUN PASS AND ENJOY MARINELAND FOR THE WHOLE SEASON!

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