ANIMAL SCHOOLS 4 ANIMAL JOBS

ALLIGATOR WRESTLING
2008 season of Alligator Wrestling Classes will begin at Colorado Gators with Memorial Weekend. This is your chance for the only Alligator Wrestling Class in the country. You'll learn how to handle a small alligator and then gradually work up to a larger size gator. The class fee is $100 and you must sign up and pay in advance. Don't miss this exciting chance; call 719-378-2612 now.

www.gatorfarm.com/wrestling_class.html
http://www.thrillist.com/archives/2006/05/colorado_gator_wrestling.html
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002474588_gators06.html?syndication=rss&source=seattletimes.xml&items=1

ALPACA RANCHER
If you've been wondering about the critical factors involved when investing in alpacas, ... if you need to know how much it really costs to raise alpacas , how long it takes to earn a profit on alpacas, how much you might realistically expect to make, ... and how to take advantage of all the tax benefits of owning alpacas.

www.ProfitingWithAlpacas.com
http://www.abalpacas.com/,
http://www.alpacanation.com/farmsandbreeders/03_viewfarm.asp?name=10908
http://motherlodealpaca.com
http://www.alpacainfo.com/invest/taxes.asp
http://www.benchmarkalpacas.com/
http://www.alpacajack.com/investing/capitalreq.aspx

ANIMAL THERAPIST
ABC's comprehensive curriculum is 11 stages long and expands over 800 pages. The first stages of the curriculum give you a strong foundation of academic and theoretical knowledge about dogs. Once a strong foundation has been established, ABC students will be given the authorization to observe and participate in dog training sessions being taught by ABC Mentor Trainers.

http://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com/meet_the_pack.asp
http://www.animals101.com/
http://www.equistaff.com/affiliate_entry.asp?id=35

DOG WHISPERER
Most people go to obedience classes without a clear understanding of the purpose of it. Teaching commands to a puppy is important in opening a pathway to establishing respect (LEADERSHIP). Dogs are pack animals and in every pack (now your family) there must be a leader. The foundation of obedience is a starting point to the end result of establishing you as the leader, thereby creating a relationship of harmony and respect.

http://www.shewhisperer.com/training.htm
www.animalbehaviorcollege.com Certification. Hands-on Training Program in 50 states.

DOG SLEDDING
Eighteen-time Iditarod finisher - and inductee into the Iditarod Hall of Fame - Jerry Austin has been running dogsled trips since 1976. Austin's Alaska Adventures, based in St. Michael, Alaska, offers a five-day mushing odyssey through the icy tundra that includes dog sledding, snowshoeing and hiking ($1,995).

www.alaskadogsledding.com
http://www.sleddogcentral.com/links.htm
http://www.alaskatours.com/winter/alaska_dog_sledding_school.htm
http://www.sleddoggin.com/directory/sled_dog_schools.php

DOLPHIN TRAINER
Working with dolphins is a fantasy many people want to fulfill. Actually getting to
know an individual animal after spending quality time with him or her can be a reality
for you. This program is designed for people who have always wanted to spend time with dolphins but do not know how or where they can do it. Maybe you would like to make dolphin training a career or maybe you just want to have the most unique
experience of your life. This program is built on my 15 years of experience working
with dolphins. And what I have learned from them and about them.

http://www.dolphins.org/marineed_trainingcareers.php
http://www.dolphintraining101.com/
http://imata.org/

LION TAMER OR ZOOKEEPER
Lion tamers have one of the most uncommon (and exciting) jobs on the planet. In order to become a lion tamer, you must have many years of experience and knowledge.
The Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at California’s Moorpark College has been called “America’s teaching zoo” and the “Harvard for exotic animal trainers.” The two-year program prepares its students for jobs at zoos, aquariums, animal sanctuaries, and even Hollywood. The only school of its kind, Moorpark teaches students about Latin species names, zoonotic diseases, and animal care, such as why the Zulu the mandrill takes his morning juice in a paper cup — never a plastic one.

http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/~eatm
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/wildlifefilmmaking/home/independentschools.html
http://www.wildlifefilmacademy.com/
http://www.greenforce.org/destinations/u_s_a/film_school/
http://www.wildeye.co.uk/wildlife-film/Wfn/wfn26.ht
http://www.ehow.com/how_2073232_become-lion-tamer.html
http://www.westedmall.com/play/TrainerForTheDay.asp
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress2/2006/uncategorized/lion-camp
http://www.animalschool.net/*
www.animaledu.com
http://www.animalschool.net/Professional_Animal_Training.htm
http://www.arkanimals.com/ark/uac_exotic_animal_careers

MARINE ANIMAL TRAINER
The career of marine mammal trainer is both interesting and rewarding. Imagine every day being able to interact and bond with the animals of the Aquarium. It is no wonder that competition for these jobs is high.

http://www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/marinemammaltrainer.html
http://www.theoceanarium.com
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2001/spring/art01.htm
http://www.marinemammalogy.org/strat.htm
http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/cc/index.php?page=_Our_Campuses&subpage=_Falmouth_Marine_School
http://www.seaworld.org/education-programs/swc/school-programs/PDF/h-t-7-12.pdf http://www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/marinemammaltrainer.html

HORSE WHISPERER
“Horse-whispering” is a relatively new term. The original and real meaning of whispering is speaking the language of the horse. Body language is the horse’s first language and the key is to learn this skill so as to be the lead horse. By so doing, you are on the way to a relationship wherein respect and harmony are present.
Whispering is another word for training and applies to any animal. It is learning to speak their language, which is body language. This is the key to having the ultimate loving relationship with your horse or your dog.

http://www.shewhisperer.com/training.htm
wwwgreatamericandays.com
http://montyroberts.com/*

WILDLIFE AND AQUA FILM MAKER SCHOOL
Interested in filmmaking, broadcasting, digital media and other programs related to film, video and television? Get the training you'll need for a technical career in the entertainment industry. Our directory makes it easy to compare film, video and TV programs and request information from admissions officers. Find the school that's right for you, today!

www.allartsschools.com Film / Video / TV Schools
http://www.wildlifefilmcareers.com/
videosymphony.com
http://www.wildlife-film.com/Wfn/wfn26.htm opportunities are not frequent, however if you work hard and learn quickly, you may find yourself in demand as a lion tamer.
www.arkanimals.com/ark/uac_ animal_careers_elephant_school.html - 22k

ZOO KEEPER
Do you have a passion for wildlife? Are you crazy about caring for animals?

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2001/spring/art01.htm
wildfriends.unm.edu/wildjobs.htm
careers.iafrica.com/topjobs/wildside/
http://zooschool.org/
http://www.zoo.wcc.govt.nz/people/keeper.htm
http://www.zooatlanta.org/education_classroom.htm
http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/imagedata/careers_at_zoo.pd