Dylan Haughey
Doylestown,PA
Summary
Honors High School graduate; Student at Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA studying Zoo Science expected graduation date of May 2026. Intelligent, fast learner, sociable, easy to get along with, seeking to grow and improve.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Large Animal Care Internship
Lehigh Valley Zoo
2024.05 - Current
- Performed daily husbandry tasks including cleaning, diet prep, and feeding of many species
- Drove various zoo vehicles to transport various materials around the zoo
- Assisted in moving bison from one enclosure to another
- Facilitated giraffe feeding, interacting with both the public and the animals
- Watched over a lorikeet aviary, educating guests about the various species housed and ensuring that visitors had a pleasant experience
- Recorded data for penguin feedings, keeping track of which penguins ate and the fish that was fed to them
Bird Keeper and Training Internship
Southwick's Zoo
2023.05 - 2023.10
- Performed daily husbandry tasks including cleaning, diet prep, and feeding
- Created and distributed enrichment to all birds on a daily basis
- Learned how to properly handle and transport all birds safely through the use of positive reinforcement and became proficient in reading and understanding parrot body language
- Performed a support role in the zoo’s live, which included formal public speaking and reinforcing and cuing trained natural behaviors
- Researched and helped develop a new enrichment regimen for Eurasian eagle owls through participation in a group intern project
- Hosted an educational “Keeper Chat” about owls for zoo guests
Summer Education Staff
Capron Park Zoo
2020.07 - 2022.08
- Planned, coordinated, and executed daily camp activities for children ages 5-12
- Reinforced camp and program rules and regulations
- Taught campers about the various species at the zoo, food chains, living environments, conservation efforts of the Zoo and AZA
- Prepared diets and enrichment and supervised campers in doing the same
- Acted as a mentor to Zoo Crew members (teen volunteers)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoo Science
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Milford High School
Milford, MA05.2022
Skills
- Patient
- Organized
- Punctual
- Problem Solver
- Responsible
- Proficient in Google docs, drive, forms, sheets, slides.
- Excellent Writing and Communication Skills
- Extensive background in theatre enhancing my ability to present information in a fun and engaging way
Timeline
Large Animal Care Internship
Lehigh Valley Zoo
2024.05 - Current
Bird Keeper and Training Internship
Southwick's Zoo
2023.05 - 2023.10
Summer Education Staff
Capron Park Zoo
2020.07 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Science - Zoo Science
Delaware Valley University
High School Diploma -
Milford High School
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