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Landon Deatherage

Galveston,US

Summary

Experienced and passionate zookeeper/biologist with 7+ years of experience in animal husbandry, habitat management and enrichment programs. Proven ability to enhance animal welfare, provide specialized care for exotic species, primarily mammals, and engage with the public through educational initiatives. Strong knowledge of animal behavior and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of animal care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rainforest Curatorial

Moody Gardens
01.2023 - Current
  • Keeper on both the Herp and Mammal routines.
  • Herps worked with include various venomous snakes, dart frogs, Green Anaconda, Komodo Dragon, Chinese Alligator, various lizards, etc.
  • Mammals worked with include various fruit bat species, vampire bats, Pygmy Slow Loris, Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine, hoofstock, Linneas Two-Twoed Sloths, etc.
  • Responsible for the husbandry, training, enrichment, and diet preparation for a broad collection of animals in accordance with specific needs, pursuant of USDA and AZA standards.
  • Maintain inventory of food and medications.
  • Maintain biosecurity across exhibits and animal enclosures. to prevent cross contamination and maintain animal health and wellbeing.
  • Create protocols and SOPs for a variety of tasks and duties used department wide.
  • Facilitate animal encounters with the public and promote education of species.

Hawaii Office Intern

Cascadia Research Collective
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Photo identification of Bottlenose and Rough-Toothed Dolphins
  • Archival work for catalog of Pantropical Spotted Dolphin sightings
  • Harbor Seal population surveying
  • Stranding/Necropsy opportunities (juvenile Striped Dolphin, Harbor Seal pup, and a Sea Otter)

Animal Care Assistant

Heard Museum of Natural Science and Wildlife Sanctuary
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for the husbandry, enrichment, diet preparation, and rehabilitation of various terrestrial and aquatic species such as Bobcats, Foxes, Northern Raccoons White-Tailed Deer, Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Terrapins, Foxes, Raccoons, Venomous Snakes etc.
  • Provided daily care and feeding for diverse animal species, ensuring health and well-being.
  • Conducted Box Turtle surveys to analyze numbers of turtles throughout the property.
  • Assisted in habitat maintenance and enrichment, promoting natural behaviors among wildlife.
  • Interacting with the general public about the various wildlife in our care at the sanctuary as well as the native wildlife found across the wetlands, forest, and prairie habitats found on the property
  • Responsible for monitoring the wildlife within the wetlands, bottomland forest, and the blackland prairie habitats on property as well as the multiple hiking trails
  • Educated visitors on animal care practices and conservation efforts during guided tours.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Marine Biology

Texas A&M University At Galveston
Galveston, TX
12.2022

Skills

  • Communication
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Training
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Safety Protocols
  • Developing standard operating procedures
  • Animal Health Monitoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Public education

Certification

  • Open Water Scuba Certification
  • Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification

Timeline

Rainforest Curatorial

Moody Gardens
01.2023 - Current

Hawaii Office Intern

Cascadia Research Collective
06.2022 - 08.2022

Animal Care Assistant

Heard Museum of Natural Science and Wildlife Sanctuary
07.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Marine Biology

Texas A&M University At Galveston

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