Jamaka L. Fisher

• Design and deliver high-quality educational animal programs for schools, community groups, and public events, focusing on the importance of animal conservation.
• Create interactive, engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences, blending entertainment with comprehensive knowledge of animal behavior, welfare, and enrichment.
• Manage daily care, feeding, and enrichment of various ambassador animals, ensuring the highest standards of welfare and health.
• Produce digital content aimed at educating and engaging thousands of young viewers on animal conservation, with a focus on rare and endangered species. Streamline production processes, swiftly resolving issues to enhance live show outcomes.

Long Term Positions: Animal Science, Vet Tech, Science

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans in Animal Science for 9th-12th grade students, integrating advanced concepts of animal care, biology, and conservation.
• Leverage hands-on experience from wildlife rehabilitation, animal husbandry, and conservation programs to create a unique, real-world curriculum.
• Mentor students in specialized topics such as animal welfare, behavioral enrichment, and species-specific care, fostering a deep understanding of the animal science field.

• Provided expert-level care for rescued Asian elephants, demonstrating advanced knowledge of elephant husbandry, diet preparation, and behavioral enrichment
• Played a key role in maintaining animal welfare by collaborating with an international team to implement individualized care plans
• Developed and executed enrichment strategies that promoted natural behaviors, setting a high standard for elephant care and rehabilitation

• Designed and conducted highly detailed Zoo Camps that exposed students to advanced animal care practices, conservation topics, and species-specific enrichment techniques
• Provided specialized care and behavioral training for Ambassador Animals used in education programs, ensuring the highest welfare standards

Summer - Seasonal Worker

• Delivered exceptional care and behavioral training for Ambassador and Education Program animals, ensuring their physical and psychological well-being
• Led in-depth educational programs that highlighted rare species, biodiversity, and conservation efforts to diverse audiences

• Developed and executed dynamic conservation camps that introduced students to rare species, habitat preservation, and wildlife conservation
• Facilitated hands-on activities that reinforced conservation principles, connecting students with real-world environmental challenges

• Rescued, cared for, and conducted research on monkeys and manatees at a wildlife rescue in Belize, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare.
• Assisted in rehabilitation efforts for injured or orphaned monkeys and manatees, supporting their recovery and reintroduction to their natural habitats.
• Led educational programs for the public, engaging visitors with informative and interactive presentations about wildlife conservation and the species at the rescue.
• Collaborated with a team to develop and implement enrichment programs, enhancing the mental and physical well-being of these species.

• Trained and cared for a variety of domestic and small exotic animals for live educational shows, ensuring exceptional welfare standards
• Delivered engaging, conservation-themed performances that educated audiences on animal behavior and species protection

• Delivered engaging, conservation-focused presentations to thousands of guests, inspiring action on wildlife preservation
• Leveraged subject matter expertise to facilitate meaningful guest interactions, emphasizing rare species, animal behavior, and conservation challenges

• Provided exemplary husbandry and enrichment for a diverse collection of animals, ensuring their health and well-being
• Identified and reported subtle behavioral changes in animals, demonstrating an exceptional ability to detect health and welfare concerns
• Conducted specialized guest interactions and animal shows, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts for endangered species