Brooklyn Pasalich
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Summary
Dedicated marine animal care advocate with hands-on experience at Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium and Odysea Aquarium. Educated in positive reinforcement training. Skilled at engaging guests through educational conservation messaging and public speaking. Ability to implement enrichment activities and maintain high safety standards, fostering a supportive environment for animal welfare and team collaboration.
Overview
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Work History
Sealion Intern
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted trainers in delivering daily husbandry, feeding, and habitat maintenance for marine mammals
- Supported positive reinforcement training through operant conditioning techniques
- Prepared and distributed nutritionally balanced diets while maintaining accurate records
- Implemented enrichment and conducted behavioral observations to support animal welfare
- Maintained strict safety, sanitation, and biosecurity standards
- Engaged guests by delivering educational information and conservation messaging
Aquarist Volunteer
Odysea Aquarium
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted aquarists with daily husbandry and feeding of stingrays, sea turtles, and sharks
- Prepared species-specific diets in accordance with established protocols
- Maintained habitats through cleaning and life-support system support
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health or behavioral concerns
- Followed rigorous safety, sanitation, and animal care procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences/Emphasis On Zoology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2026
Skills
- Assisting with marine animal husbandry
- Applying positive reinforcement training principles
- Preparing and managing animal diets
- Observing and recording animal behavior
- Implementing enrichment activities
- Engaging in public speaking and guest education
- Communicating conservation messages
- Collaborating with animal care teams
- Following safety, sanitation, and biosecurity protocols
- Adapting in fast-paced animal care environments
Accomplishments
- Earned the title of Miss Arizona 2024, representing the state through high-level public speaking, outreach, and educational engagements
Certification
- CPR Certified, trained in emergency response and safety procedures
- Open Water Scuba Certified, qualified for underwater operations in aquatic animal care environments
- International Marine Animal Trainers' Association student member
Timeline
Sealion Intern
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
11.2025 - Current
Aquarist Volunteer
Odysea Aquarium
10.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences/Emphasis On Zoology
Grand Canyon University