Justin North
Pittsburgh,PA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Zookeeper
Temp Kids Kingdom
11.2025 - Current
- Accomplished Operant Conditioning on Valais Blacknose Sheep, and Humboldt Penguins
- Carried out husbandry tasks for the following species: North American River Otters, Kune Kune Pig, Alpaca, Miniature Donkey, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Valais Blacknose Sheep, North American Beavers, Australian Birds, Grey Kangaroos, Bennet Wallabies, Bald Eagles, and Humboldt Penguins.
- Built strong relationships with individual animals using Operant Conditioning techniques, fostering trust and companionship.
- Enhanced animal welfare by implementing enrichment programs and delivering tailored diets for diverse species.
Animal Husbandry Intern
Kids Kingdom
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Aided in the husbandry of North American River Otters, Kune Kune Pig, Alpaca, Miniature Donkey, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Valais Blacknose Sheep, North American Beavers, Australian Birds, Grey Kangaroos, Bennet Wallabies, Bald Eagles, and Humboldt Penguins.
- Supported team members with routine tasks, helping reduce workload pressures and allowing greater focus on priority responsibilities.
Security Department
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Oversaw building security through continuous camera monitoring and performed routine inspections of the property
Visitor Services
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated admissions operations and interactive VR experiences while engaging with guests and offering support to colleagues to ensure smooth park operations
Lead Zooreterpeter
Kids Kingdom
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Built strong connections with guests through friendly interactions, encouraging repeat visits and customer loyalty.
- Instructed company procedures and policies to new zooreterpeters leading to stronger team performance and greater overall efficiency.
- Addressed guest concerns quickly and effectively, strengthening relationships and encouraging repeat business.
Intern
Aquarium
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist in maintaining the safety of animals
- Clean aquatic tanks
- Prepare and feed various aquatic animals
- Team member in turtle preparation for their rehoming to Florida
Work-Study Student
Marine Biology Lab
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted animal husbandry for various aquatic life such as channel catfish, bluegill, red eared sliders, common snapping turtle, and brittle starfish.
- Ensured the care of marine life and maintained a clean, healthy aquatic environment.
- Assembled and set up tanks in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Recorded and tracked the weight and length of various aquatic species with accuracy and consistency.
Attendant
Kid’s Kingdom
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Helped ensure the safety and well-being of a variety of animals.
- Maintained clean, orderly, and well-organized facilities to ensure a fresh, professional appearance.
- Conduct numerous educational animal shows using various different species.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05-2025
Skills
- Scuba Certified
- Tank Maintenance
- Operant Conditioning
- Zims
- Behavioral Observation
- Animal Handling
Timeline
Zookeeper
Temp Kids Kingdom
11.2025 - Current
Animal Husbandry Intern
Kids Kingdom
09.2025 - 11.2025
Security Department
01.2025 - 11.2025
Visitor Services
10.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Zooreterpeter
Kids Kingdom
05.2024 - 10.2024
Intern
Aquarium
09.2022 - 06.2023
Attendant
Kid’s Kingdom
05.2022 - 10.2022
Work-Study Student
Marine Biology Lab
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Waynesburg University