Theater of the Sea animal care specialists are responsible for the daily care and training of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and/or fish & reptiles, maintenance of facility, and performance of public shows and interaction programs.

Assistants help specialists in all departments including dolphin, sea lion, fish and reptile, and guest services. Most animal care specialists began as assistants.

Requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

  • SCUBA certification
  • Experience with marine animals
  • Degree in related field
  • Strong swimming skills
  • Physically fit
  • Good public speaking abilities

Benefits:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Simple IRA
  • Paid time off
  • Complimentary admission to the park for immediate family
  • 20% off admission to the park for friends and extended family
  • Discounted meals at our onsite grill
  • 20% discount in our giftshop
  • Membership in the Florida Attractions Association (discounted or complimentary tickets to participating attractions)

Questions? Please contact us here and select “Careers and Internships”

A collage of photos including: Woman in wetsuit being pushed into the air by her foot from a bottlenose dolphin underneath, Two women being lifted into the air on the backs of bottlenose dolphins, A sealion waving to the crowd while a trainer waves, A sealion giving a woman in a blue shirt a kiss on the cheek, A woman in the water giving a hug to a bottlenose dolphin