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Entry Level Exotic Animal Trainer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Animal Care Attendant

North Grafton, MA · On-site

$18 - $23.90/hr

Associate's Degree or Vocational/technical training preferred with one or more years of experience. * Knowledge of animal behavior, restraint, feeding and basic sanitation. * Exotic animal handling ...

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How much do entry level exotic animal trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level exotic animal trainer in the United States is $20.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Exotic Animal Trainer jobs? The most popular types of Exotic Animal Trainer jobs are:
Exotic Animal Intern

Exotic Animal Intern

The Dancing Horses Theatre

Delavan, WI • On-site

$100 - $200/wk

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

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Job description

Exotic Animal Intern - PAID
Animal Gardens Petting Zoo is seeking animal (PAID) internships available from APRIL - NOVEMBER. This internship is perfect for anyone wanting to specialize in the animal industry. The internship provides hands-on training, feeding, and caring for mini-pigs, monkeys, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, foxes deer, llamas, goats, donkeys, wolves and much more.  Also bottle feeding baby animals!!  If you desire to work, learn and gain hands-on experience in this industry this is the perfect position for you! You will personally handle all our animals and be responsible for preparing a narrative to be presented to our guests and Children's Field trips. Many of our interns have gotten jobs with Zoos all over the country. We are located in Wisconsin at the Illinois border in a resort area.

Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Some knowledge of all phases of Exotic animal care.
  • 4-6 months commitment is preferred.

Benefits:
  • A small financial stipend is offered based on your experience.
  • Must live on-site we offer FREE dorm-style housing and a laundry facility.

Internships are available anytime:
  • April - November.
  • Our training has allowed many of our interns to secure permanent jobs with us and other similar-type facilities.
  • We Offer Full Training.

Please email your resume immediately to info@animalgardens.com and we will send you more details, or call 262-728-820.