Noah Stump
Meyersdale,PA
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with experience in the management, training & enrichment of multiple large hoofstock species. Strong knowledge base in elephant reproductive hormone cycles. Results-oriented, hardworking and dependable with a focus on improving my skillset.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Elephant Keeper
International Conservation Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provided daily care & comprehensive husbandry to herd of 1.5 African elephants
- Performed a variety of medical husbandry procedures, including regular venipunctures, collection of biological samples, and administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by animal health team
- Participated in introduction and integration of new animals to existing social structures
- Tracked elephant reproductive hormones and maintained extensive internal hormone documentation
- Worked collaboratively to design, implement and evaluate training protocols for 1.2 Bactrian camels, using halter and lead-rope techniques
- Experience with comprehensive foot care for elephants, proactively addressing issues to promote health & mobility
- Kept detailed records of animal information on the ZIMS platform
Elephant Intern
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared and dispensed diets, including forage, produce, and pelleted whole-feed
- Created, distributed, and kept records of elephant enrichment
- Observed training sessions involving veterinary procedures, as well as foot care and emergency restraint
- Maintained indoor and outdoor elephant habitats, as well as keeper areas, to a high standard through daily cleaning and regular disinfecting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2023
Professional Development
- Attended AZA's Principles of Elephant Management I in February 2025
- Completed 33 modules (20 specifically related to animal care and zookeeping) from San Diego Zoo Global Academy
Research
Undergraduate Researcher Morehouse Lab, University of Cincinnati September 2022 - December 2023
- Assisted graduate researchers with numerous research projects related to jumping spider vision and visual ecology
- Assisted in the care and maintenance of multiple jumping spider populations
- Presented on research at national conference (Animal Behavior Society’s annual meeting, 2023, Portland, OR)
Timeline
Elephant Keeper
International Conservation Center
01.2024 - Current
Elephant Intern
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati