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Valencia,CA
Summary
Dedicated animal care and training professional with two years of hands-on experience. Committed to ensuring a safe and clean environment for animals, while gaining valuable skills through practical training and husbandry. Passionate about animal welfare and dedicated to responsible stewardship of animals, making a positive impact on their lives through enrichment and care while educating the public.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Zoo Keeper
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
08.2024 - Current
- Two years hands-on experience providing essential husbandry care for various animal species, including reptiles, birds, primates, hoofstock, and mammals including class one animals (African Lion Tigers, and an Alligator)
- Ensured the health and safety of animals through behavioral training and husbandry through feeding, cleaning, and medicating including reducing stress by training cooperative behaviors for medical husbandry
- I successfully used operant conditioning to train behaviors including subcutaneous fluids on an African Lion and eye drops for a White Faced capuchin and Domestic Donkey.
- Educated the public about conservation and care through engaging programming including shows in an amphitheater, tours, and one on one guest interactions with ambassadors.
- Followed protocols and maintained daily records such as feed log, medical updates, and enrichment through ZIMS and Animal Care Software.
- Behavioral Enrichment & Interpretive resource manager that included ambassador animal care, biofact and graphic maintenance
Education
Certificate - Animal Care and Training
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
05.2026
Nursing Student
Santa Barbara City College
20 Courses Completed
San Diego Zoo Global
Skills
- Animal Training & Behavior
- Administering Medication
- Public Engagement
- Team communication
- Records Keeping (ZIMS & ACS)
- Safety preparedness
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Scuba Diver Certified
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success, Moorpark College
Timeline
Zoo Keeper
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
08.2024 - Current
Certificate - Animal Care and Training
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
Nursing Student
Santa Barbara City College
20 Courses Completed
San Diego Zoo Global