Stephanie Visker
Animal Care Internship at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Animal Care Internship
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Feb 2023 - Present
The Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Internship provides the opportunity to gain experience in the zoo keeping field by participating in daily animal keeper activities including animal husbandry, nutrition, record keeping, habitat modification, behavioral studies, public speaking, enrichment, and training. The Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Internship provides the opportunity to gain experience in the zoo keeping field by participating in daily animal keeper activities including animal husbandry, nutrition, record keeping, habitat modification, behavioral studies, public speaking, enrichment, and training.
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Mount Rainier, Washington
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Meadow Rover
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Jul 2021 - Present
Hiked through sup alpine meadows above Paradise in Mount Rainier to educate visitors about the natural history of Mt. Rainer, trails, facilities, plant and animals species and geography. Provided assistance in emergencies to my skill level and informed visitors about the leave no trace principles as well as how to protect the fragile and precious subalpine meadows. Hiked through sup alpine meadows above Paradise in Mount Rainier to educate visitors about the natural history of Mt. Rainer, trails, facilities, plant and animals species and geography. Provided assistance in emergencies to my skill level and informed visitors about the leave no trace principles as well as how to protect the fragile and precious subalpine meadows.
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Cowgirls Coffee
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Washington, United States
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Barista
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Oct 2017 - Present
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conservation Engagement Interpreter
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
Promoting meaningful connections between guests and the animals, as well as conservation stories of the animals within the zoo. Provide informal educational opportunities that support PDZA’s conservation messages for guests and provide a positive environment and interaction leaving the visitors wanting to visit again. Educating myself on current global issues surrounding wildlife and their habitats as well as conservation issues that surround them. Promoting meaningful connections between guests and the animals, as well as conservation stories of the animals within the zoo. Provide informal educational opportunities that support PDZA’s conservation messages for guests and provide a positive environment and interaction leaving the visitors wanting to visit again. Educating myself on current global issues surrounding wildlife and their habitats as well as conservation issues that surround them.
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Education
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Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Fisheries and Wildlife