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Rosaria Di Meglio

Kissimmee

Summary

Experienced Zookeeper with broad knowledge in animal behavior, enrichment activities and exhibit maintenance. Strengths include strong observational skills, problem-solving acumen, and ability to handle stressful situations effectively. Previous roles have demonstrated clear improvements in animal welfare standards, while actively engaging audiences through educational programs on conservation issues.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Keeper 2

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Orlando
09.2013 - Current
  • Delivered daily care for diverse animal species in themed environment.
  • Served on avian hand-rearing and artificial incubation teams.
  • Trained various behaviors in avian and hoofstock species.
  • Studbook keeper and SSP coordinater for Gallicolumba criniger since 2015.
  • Trained new staff on animal handling techniques and safety protocols effectively.

Animal Keeper 3

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Orlando
08.2008 - 09.2013
  • Provided daily care for diverse animal species in a theme park environment.
  • Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance animal enrichment activities.

Animal Keeper Associate

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Orlando
03.2006 - 08.2008
  • Perform daily husbandry duties such as food preparation, feeding, cleaning, training, and animal enrichment for a variety of avian species
  • Perform animal behavior observations
  • Learning the skills of avian artificial incubation and candling

Food and Beverage Hostess

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Orlando
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining areas throughout shifts.
  • Trained new hosts on customer service standards and procedures.

Education

B.S. - Biology, Exercise Science

The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.

Skills

  • Avian hand-rearing and incubation
  • Animal training for medical behaviors
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
  • ZIMS software expertise
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Record keeping
  • Italian language proficiency

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Animal Keeper 2

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
09.2013 - Current

Animal Keeper 3

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
08.2008 - 09.2013

Animal Keeper Associate

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
03.2006 - 08.2008

Food and Beverage Hostess

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
01.2005 - 01.2006

B.S. - Biology, Exercise Science

The George Washington University
Rosaria Di Meglio