Madeline Figueredo
Blue Bell,United States
Summary
Current Interactive Keeper interested in further pursuing a career in zookeeping. Dedicated to animal husbandry, welfare, and training.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Interactive Keeper
Elmwood Park Zoo
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for knowing and educating public on animal histories of various species, including Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata), Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth (Choloepus didactylus), Plains Bison (Bison bison), etc.
- Responsible for facilitating guest experiences during zoo operating hours, including, but not limited to; giraffe feeds, bison feeds, managing walk-through aviary, interpreting animal veterinary, procedures, etc.
- Assisting in daily husbandry in all areas of the zoo.
- Assisting in diet preparation.
- Completing required forms and logs relating to animal interactions, feed logs, etc.
- Successfully completed animal holiday husbandry independently.
- Assisting with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Marine Mammal Trainer Internship
Mississippi Aquarium
08.2023 - 12.2023
- 4-month internship working with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and North American river otters (Lontra canadensis)
- Assisted in diet preparation and daily facility operations
- Assisted in show and training sessions (target taps, A to Bs, etc.)
- Completed a Trainer Lecture Series
Education
Master's of Professional Science - Coastal Zone Management
University of Miami
Miami, FL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Environmental Studies
Haverford College
Ardmore, PA05.2022
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Recordkeeping
- Multitasking Abilities
- Ability to Multitask
- Data entry
Timeline
Interactive Keeper
Elmwood Park Zoo
04.2024 - Current
Marine Mammal Trainer Internship
Mississippi Aquarium
08.2023 - 12.2023
Master's of Professional Science - Coastal Zone Management
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Environmental Studies
Haverford College
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