Experience

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

• Zookeeper

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  • Working as the small mammal and primate primary keeper; handling daily animal care, exhibit maintenance, enrichment programs, and maintaining electronic records• Participating in public engagement through keeper presentations and animal-guest private experiences• Cross-trained on multiple mammal areas throughout the zoo



Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

• Children's Animal Center Intern

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Performed daily animal care of CAC animals and the ambassador animal collection through daily observations, exhibit maintenance, enrichment, and record keeping• Interacted with guests of all ages through keeper presentations, biofact table talks, and public events• Trained on plant identification and small maintenance tools to assist with diet preparations and exhibit maintenance



Austin Wildlife Rescue

• Seasonal Animal Care Technician

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Upheld clean enclosures and supplied proper diets for numerous species• Performed evaluations at intake of the animal’s condition and administered proper medications• Answered phones and provided assistance to the public



Austin Zoo

• Animal Care Intern

  • May 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Prepared diets for various areas of the zoo• Assisted with maintaining clean enclosures throughout the zoo• Researched and created animal enrichment projects