Animal Trainer

What do I need to do to be an exotic animal trainer?

I want to work directly with exotic animals. What kind of schooling/experience do I need to be a trainer and what kind of careers should I look for? Is there anything I can do while in school to get experience?

A degree in Zoology/Animal biology/Animal husbandry would be most useful.

Whilst at school you should volunteer at an dog/cat shelter or riding stables to get experience working with and training animals. Maybe try and get a paid job during the holidays as a dog trainer, or at a zoo. This will get you experience working with exotic animals and training animals.

After this, you have plenty of time to decide on a more long term career.

Animal Trainer – PABLO