To be a great trainer, I need to be able to train a variety of animals through a variety of techniques. A perfect trainer at SeaWorld can work both pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses) and cetaceans (whales and dolphins.)
To this example, I have been moved around a bit in my animal training career at SeaWorld San Antonio. I started as an apprentice at Shamu Theater, then worked at Beluga Stadium seven years ago. After one year working in the Interaction Programs, I have been at the Sea Lion Stadium for the last five years.
I recently found out that I'm moving back to Beluga Stadium. I look forward to starting anew and getting to know all of the new animals I will be working with. I will miss the animals at Sea Lion Stadium, and I will always remember driving the sea lions around on the cart, teaching some of them to paint and of course, the animal I have worked with the longest, Spanky, the sea lion.
These animals are more than co-workers sometimes and I hope the bond we have with them is conveyed when guests see the shows. I attached one of my favorite pictures of my times at Sea Lion Stadium, and look forward to capturing memories with my new co-workers.
One of my favorite moments at Sea Lion StadiumLet me know if there are any interesting things you would like to know about my new venture at Beluga Stadium.
Tricia
