Duties as an Intern

My Job Description

My usual work day at Dolphin Marine Magic will be from 7:30 to 4:00. During my internship, my duties will include assisting with food preparation and animal feeding; cleaning food buckets, the fish kitchen, and enclosures; and assisting guests in show participation. 

In the morning, my duties will include assisting photographers and the marine staff and trainers in the fish kitchen. My mid-day duties will include preparing reef tank and penguin feedings, feeding the fresh and saltwater turtles, washing and emptying fish buckets and pouches, assisting with crowd control for kissing and feeding interactions and during shows, and cleaning. My afternoon duties will include assisting trainers with training, weighing seals, and other odd jobs. I will also assist with the feeding and walking of animals while supervised. 

When first placed at the Dolphin Marine Magic, my expectations mostly included working with the animals. While I intend to execute my other duties around the park with enthusiasm, I am most excited to work with marine specialists. Melinda Bathgate, my host advisor, has confirmed that I will be working mainly with the trainers in the marine department. Because the park is so small, Melinda says that I will be seeing my fair share of animals.

 It is my hope that by learning the processes conducive to a successful marine park, I will be better equipped to build new programs and facilities in my community.