How to Become a Dolphin Trainer

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Understand the career prospects of the role.. Be aware of the role expectations for a dolphin trainer.. Keep in mind the pros and cons of the role.

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Understand the career prospects of the role.

Step 1

Understand the career prospects of the role.

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Be aware of the role expectations for a dolphin trainer.

Step 2

Be aware of the role expectations for a dolphin trainer.

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Keep in mind the pros and cons of the role.

Step 3

Keep in mind the pros and cons of the role.

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Do well in your science and math courses in high school.

Step 4

Do well in your science and math courses in high school.

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Get a bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, or animal science.

Step 5

Get a bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, or animal science.

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Check if your local zoo or aquarium has volunteer programs or internships in ani

Step 6

Check if your local zoo or aquarium has volunteer programs or internships in animal training.

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Consider getting your SCUBA certification

Step 7

Consider getting your SCUBA certification

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Brush up on your public speaking skills.

Step 8

Brush up on your public speaking skills.

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Be physically fit

Step 9

Be physically fit

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Join a marine mammal trainers organization.

Step 10

Join a marine mammal trainers organization.

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Apply for entry-level positions at a training facility.

Step 11

Apply for entry-level positions at a training facility.

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Consider applying for a position through your internship or volunteer program.

Step 12

Consider applying for a position through your internship or volunteer program.

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Be prepared to watch and learn from more senior trainers.

Step 13

Be prepared to watch and learn from more senior trainers.

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