Marine Animal Training Intern — Dolphin Coast (Fall 2026)

Georgia Aquarium Careers; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Georgia Aquarium offers an Animal Training (Dolphin Coast) Internship for Fall 2026, designed for college students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience with bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and scarlet ibis. Interns work directly with training staff, participating in daily care, conditioning, and guest interactions.

Interns will learn animal conditioning, assist with diet prep, environmental enrichment, records, and safety procedures, while building professional connections

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• College experience preferred with focus on animal sciences, biology, zoology, psychology, or related majors.
• Independent worker and team player.
• Hardworking, dependable, and time efficient.
• Comfortable swimming and working in and around saltwater.
• Legally able to work in the United States without restriction.
• Able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs and navigate stairs.
• Schedule includes in-person 5-day weeks totaling 40 hours, with weekends/holidays.
• Previous animal care experience is preferred.
• This is an experience-based, paid internship.

Responsabilités

• Interact with and learn from the Animal Training staff about animal conditioning for dolphins and birds.
• Assist with duties that benefit the animals, including diet prep, water sampling, exhibit maintenance, observations, enrichment, guest interactions, data recording, cleanup, and disinfection.
• Support animal training and husbandry sessions.
• Show support as needed.
• Interact with guests, staff, and volunteers professionally.
• Identify all animals in the dolphin and bird exhibit areas.
• Understand safety procedures.
• Attend seminars and quizzes as required.

Connaissances

High school diploma or GED

College experience in animal sciences

Independent worker

Team player

Physically fit to lift 50 lbs

Formation

High school diploma or GED

College experience in animal sciences/biology/zoology/psychology

Description du poste

Georgia Aquarium offers an Animal Training (Dolphin Coast) Internship for Fall 2026, designed for college students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience with bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and scarlet ibis. Interns work directly with training staff, participating in daily care, conditioning, and guest interactions.

Interns will learn animal conditioning, assist with diet prep, environmental enrichment, records, and safety procedures, while building professional connections