Elijah Gregory

• As a Seasonal Associate worked in a team setting to care for collection animals, upkeep of keeper and public areas, and provided meaningful and safe experience for zoo guest. Delivered a great visitor experienced.
• Responsible for monitoring guests, enforcing rules and providing educational information in a friendly manner.
• Daily exhibit preparation including raking, shoveling, wiping down exhibit windows and signage, scrubbing, and more.
• Husbandry for various animals including habitat cleaning, grooming, feeding, and enrichment.
• Organize and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude
• Key Holder for Budgie Landing Exhibit
• Oversaw Budgie Landing Exhibit
• Basic observation of animals for health/behavior changes
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry 50 pounds
• Good verbal communication skills

• As a Seasonal Associate worked in a team setting to care for collection animals, upkeep of keeper and public areas, and provided meaningful and safe experience for zoo guest. Delivered a great visitor experienced.
• Responsible for monitoring guests, enforcing rules and providing educational information in a friendly manner.
• Daily exhibit preparation including raking, shoveling, wiping down exhibit windows and signage, scrubbing, and more.
• Husbandry for various animals including habitat cleaning, grooming, feeding, and enrichment.
• Basic observation of animals for health/behavior changes
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry 50 pounds
• Good verbal communication skills

• Lifted up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Completed visual inspections of kennels to check quality against standards.
• Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
• Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.
• Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.

Advised animal owners regarding purchase of specific animals.

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Skilled at understanding animal behavior with aptitude to read and respond to dog body language
• Flexibility with stamina to run and walk dogs for long periods
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
• Bathed various different breeds of dogs

• Lifted up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Completed visual inspections of kennels to check quality against standards.
• Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.

• Discovery Guide was virtual due to Covid-19
• Guides met virtually and discussed environmental and mental health issues.