Dolphin trainer taking weight of a rescued dolphin. Sea World animal trainor with pilot whale
Organizations and Resources

A list of organizations and resources associated with the field of animal training and behavior

 

Resources

 

American Association of Zookeepers
8476 E. Speedway Blvd., Ste. 204
Tucson, Arizona 85710-1728
1-520-298-9688
www.aazk.org

 

American Zoo and Aquarium Association
8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 710
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3314
301-562-0777
www.aza.org

 

Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
Postal Square Building, 2 Massachusetts Avenue
NE Washington, DC 20212-0001
Request: Occupational Outlook Handbook (section "Environmental Scientists")
1-202-691-5200
www.bls.gov

 

International Marine Animal Trainers Association
Community Education Coordinator
1880 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
www.imata.org

 

National Marine Educators Association
4321 Hartwick Road 
Suite 300
College Park, MD 20740
844-687-6632
www.marine-ed.org

 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 5128
Washington, DC 20230
www.noaa.gov

 

National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East-West Highway
14th Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-427-8000
www.fisheries.noaa.gov

 

The Oceanographic Society
1 Research Court
Suite 450
Rockville, MD  20850
Request: Careers in Oceanography and Marine-related Fields
301-251-7708
www.tos.org

 

Virginia Institute of Marine Science
1375 Greate Rd
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Request: Aquatic Occupations and Ocean Opportunities. A Guide to What the Oceans Have to Offer
804-684-7000
www.vims.edu