Aquarist
Aquarists care for aquatic animals and their habitats, ensuring fish, invertebrates, reptiles, and other aquatic species stay healthy while helping visitors learn about aquatic life.
A Day in the Job
An aquarist spends the day caring for aquatic animals and maintaining their habitats. They prepare food and feed animals, monitor animal health and behavior, clean and maintain tanks, test water quality, and help create enriching environments. Aquarists may also assist with animal research, breeding programs, habitat design, and educating visitors about aquatic species and conservation.
Work Takes Place
Skills
Career Categories
Protecting the Natural World Connecting People with Nature Designing & Building Sustainably
Qualifications
Hands-on animal-care experience
Potential Employers
Local Aquariums
Marine Parks
A Day in the Life
Aquarist - Keeping Aquatic Displays Thriving
Gain insights into the daily responsibilities of an aquarist and learn how they expertly manage and care for aquatic exhibits and animals. From wrangling sea critters to keeping the exhibits in tip-top shape, aquarists play an important role in the day-to-day at Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, MO.
