Guidelines and other tips for excelling at a marine mammal internship : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

The first step in gaining a career as a marine mammal trainer is going through an internship. This guide is written just months after an internship experience. It offers most of the same advice and research that the long established guides offer, plus a little look at what you can actually expect from working with animals. This guide offers advice on finding a place to work, resume and cover letter help, interview suggestions, and some basic knowledge about the animals you can expect to work with. It also offers an in depth look at the Indianapolis Zoo's internship program: from the steps you will go through, enrichment devices, and common behaviors the animals know. Classes that apply are also included along with a list of books, articles, and Web sites you may find helpful