Kayoni Thomas

• Harnessing
• Court monitoring
• Party Hosting
• Taking food orders/ Preparing food.
• Working front desk

Interned in multiple sections of the Zoo including:

Jungle trails-

• prepared the meals for primates.
• cleaned holding rooms, and the public exhibit.

Commissary-

• prepared and delivered food for various animals in the Zoo

Public Safety-

• received CPR training
• checked expiration dates on fire extinguishers
• restocked first aid kits
• filled out incident reports
• patrolled the zoo.

Maintenance-

• did repairs/ improvements on an electric train
• learned how to weld
• did basic repairs around the zoo
• assisted the metal fabricators by cutting/grinding metal pieces.

Crew Cat Colony-

• Cleaned holding rooms
• Observed lab work
• Provided enrichment

Crew Plant-

• Created media
• Cleaned lab supplies
• Preformed tissue culture
• Designed stickers, Tattoos,and jewelry

Animal Leadership-

• Observe meeting discussions
• Design exhibits
• Organize files
• Observe animal procedures

Education-

• Created curriculum for Zoo Troops
• Taught how to handle snakes (Ball Python & Brazilian Rainbow Boa)

• Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
• Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
• Scheduled appointments for dogs
• Worked front desk for check in/out
• Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.