Layne Scroggs
Bryan,TX
Summary
Passionate and dependable zookeeper with multiple years of experience providing exemplary care and husbandry to a wide variety of native and exotic wildlife. Knowledgeable about animal behaviors and ideal handling techniques for various taxa. Experienced and comfortable with public speaking and delivering presentations to large groups of people. Dedicated to providing animals in captivity with exceptional care as well as spreading public awareness of conservation issues involving animals in the wild.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Hoofstock Keeper
Aggieland Safari
10.2022 - Current
- Performed general husbandry and daily care of assigned animals, including preparing and distributing animal diets
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed maintenance on animal enclosures, staff workspaces, and other areas around the park as needed
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Completed detailed daily records for assigned animals
- Assisted head zookeeper and veterinary staff with capturing and restraining animals of varying sizes for medical procedures and animal moves
- Delivered fun and informative animal presentations to visitors, including in-exhibit zookeeper talks and driving bus tours
Volunteer
Winnie Carter Wildlife Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided daily care and husbandry for 20+ exotic animal species, including 7 different exotic hoofstock species, 3 exotic cat species, 3 different tortoise species, primates, kangaroos, and 3 species of ratites
- Prepared and distributed food during morning/evening feeding shifts
- Routinely assisted with maintenance and upkeep of holding pens, fences, shelters, and grounds of WCWC
- Worked with enrichment team to construct enrichment items and structures for a variety of animals
- Frequently used power tools, lawn care equipment, and pesticides while completing various maintenance tasks and projects
- Assisted head veterinarian and vet technician in handling/restraining animals during surgeries and other veterinary procedures
- Completed detailed animal care records daily
Animal Care Volunteer
Yorzinski Lab At Texas A&M University
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed care and husbandry for 30+ peafowl, 20+ grackles, and 20+ house sparrows during weekly shifts
- Prepared and distributed animal diets
- Inspected and performed maintenance on aviaries
- Monitored birds for injuries/disease and reported any incidents to supervisor
- Assisted supervisor in using nets and proper handling techniques to capture and restrain birds
- Used banding equipment to apply new leg bands to grackles
- Sent weekly avian husbandry reports to supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2022
Skills
- Animal Care and Husbandry
- Animal Behavior Observation
- Capture and Restraint
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexibility and Dependability
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Public Presentation, both Visual and Verbal
Timeline
Primary Hoofstock Keeper
Aggieland Safari
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Winnie Carter Wildlife Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Animal Care Volunteer
Yorzinski Lab At Texas A&M University
05.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
Texas A&M University
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