 Amanda Patino Title: Dolphin Trainer Amanda acquired her undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of Texas at El Paso. After working for a year with the state government environmental agency in Texas, she moved to California for a two year program in Exotic Animal Training and Management — where she gained a valuable education and hands-on experience working with and training variety of exotic animals. After the completion of this program, she was accepted as an intern at Mote Marine Laboratory, working with Hugh and Buffett in the Manatee Care and Research Program. Before completing her internship Amanda was hired by Mote Aquarium, where she worked alongside Holly West caring for the resident sea turtles. Seeking experience training cetaceans, she accepted a position with the Navy Marine Mammal Program in Georgia, where she worked with dolphins and sea lions. A recent engagement brought her back to Sarasota, where she was delighted to hear that a position became available with Mote’s Dolphin Care Program. She looks forward to gaining even more experience in the field of marine mammal husbandry, research and training. Education B.S. Biology (minor Chemistry), University of Texas at El Paso, TXA.S. Exotic Animal Training and Management, Moorpark, CA Department: Resident Dolphin Care |
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Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of our mission. Mote is an independent nonprofit organization and has seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages.
