Comments on: How Do I Become a Dolphin Trainer / Handler?

By: DolphinLover

DolphinLover — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:10:29 +0000

I am not the same person as post #77. I realized we had basically the same questions and lived in the same area…Lol

By: DolphinLover

DolphinLover — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:06:44 +0000

Hi, I really want to be a dolphin trainer. It’s my lifelong dream. I am only 13, and I live 30-45 min away from Shedd Aquarium (in Chicago). I also live by the Brookfield Zoo. I was wondering how do you ask if you can volunteer? I think I’m not old enough for some places. My mom is not very supportive of this, so any suggestions. Plus, I LOVE doing dolphin interactions, but I need to raise the money myself…. any tips?

By: admin

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:48:34 +0000

Hi Savannah,
Yes, most of the person doing this field with the dolphins are young, but that should not stop you if it is your dream. Its better to try and fail then fail to try.

God Bless,
John

By: Savannah

Savannah — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:04:28 +0000

Hello! I’m curious as to how old is too old to be a trainer? Im 27 and getting ready to start my path to become a trainer, and I fear I am too old to even think about it!! It’s been a lifelong goal..

By: admin

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:35:24 +0000

Hi Buddy,
I never heard of ABC training. It must be a newer program or academy, which might not be bad thing because they are IMATA approved program. But if you want to stay in the States and not go to Mexico, check out our St. Augustine FL dolphin trainer of the day program. This facility is owner by the Georgia Aquarium and will be a great addition to any resume.
God Bless,
John

By: Buddy

Buddy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:38:54 +0000

Hello, I was wondering if ABC animal training academy is a good experience to have when looking to train dophins? I recently stumbled across this academy and i am interested I just don’t know if it would help me any. The website loks great and seems it would help a lot. What do yu think?

By: admin

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:04:59 +0000

Hi Ashleigh,
You need to be persistent with this career. There is a lot of competition but don’t give up. You should work or volunteer with a local veterinarian until you are old enough for internship at a dolphin facility.
Live your dream, it can work out for you!!
God bless,
John

By: Ashleigh

Ashleigh — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:32:15 +0000

Hey! I have always been an animal lover, particularly with dolphins. Recently I’ve decided that I want to become a dolphin trainer, handler, or care specialist. I’m not good at public speaking so I think a handler who does not perform with the dolphins in shows would be a better idea. I’ve been contacting all of the animal shelters and zoos around my area I’ve contacted so far say I need to be 14 or 16 to volunteer. I’m only 13, but will be turning 14 in December. I really wish I could be involved with marine mammals (especially dolphins) but I live in Pottstown, PA. The closest aquarium would be Adventure Aquarium in NJ, but they don’t have dolphins and they’re age requirement is older than I am. When I went to Sea World, I got to talk to one of the trainers about getting a career invovled with dolphins. I stayed at the dolphin exhibit for hours while my family enjoyed all of the other exhibits. I have a fascination with dolphins and despite the kind of low salary, it is my dream job. My main question is how can I be involved with animals if my help and internship offers aren’t accepted? Also, are there any places near me that I’m over-looking where I could help with animals? I know this is long, but thank you for your help!! Please respond! Thanks SO much!!!
With much thanks in His service,
Ashleigh (:

By: admin

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:38:31 +0000

Hi DolphinLady, Yes, the biggest thing is to volunteer either at an aquarium of some sort, the Denver aquarium would a nice choice, 2nd best, Denver Zoo, or finally, work with a veterinarian in your area. Then spend a summer and volunteer with the dolphins. You can do this the at the swim with the dolphins Nassau Bahamas program. They have a great internship there. Read our Dolphin Summer Bahamas Internship blog post about this. I hope this helps. God Bless, John

By: DolphinLady

DolphinLady — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:56:34 +0000

Hey so I have been swimming with the dolphins 3 tines bow and it's my absolute dream to become a dolphin trainer!!! I am a freshman in highschool and trying to figure out which classes to take, and beginning to look at colleges. If you have any suggestions that'd be great! Also I hear about the importance of interning and volunteering, but I live in northern Colorado and that I know of it's too cold for dolphins to live anywhere near here. Would a humane society be an ok place to volunteer? Or do you know of a place around here that has dolphins? I know for sure that the Denver Aquarium only has sharks, no other large marine animal. Any suggestions on colleges or volunteer places?