Jacob Matney
Student
Boulder,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic college student working towards a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary biology in order to protect the natural world. Experienced working with animals of all kinds and ready to learn more. Extremely hard working and a quick problem solver with the drive to do what is necessary to complete any task.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Denver Zoo
Denver, Colorado
01.2020 - Current
- Provide husbandry for over 400 reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals which included feedings, providing water, cleaning enclosures, and breeding.
- Conduct daily water tests to ensure correct water parameters for species with different requirements.
- Aided in breeding endangered species such as the Sulawesi forest turtle.
- Monitor behavior of animals to ensure their health and suggest care alterations if necessary
Volunteer Keeper Assistant
Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix, AZ
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided husbandry for over 600 ectotherms across multiple taxa by feeding animals, providing water, cleaning enclosures, and creating enrichment.
- Educated general public on the importance of ectotherms in the natural world and threats facing wildlife.
- Designed and built enclosures for animals that mimic their natural environment and allow them to exhibit natural behaviors
- Contributed in the breeding of endangered animals as recommended by the Species Survival Plan. These animals included radiated tortoises, gidgee skinks, Baja blue rock lizards, and more.
- Tracked non-native turtles across 114 acre Phoenix Zoo campus to monitor movement of turtles between ponds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO 08.2019 - Current
Skills
Problem-solving
Timeline
Intern
Denver Zoo
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of Colorado At Boulder
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer Keeper Assistant
Phoenix Zoo
10.2016 - 05.2019
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