Shelby Calvin

• Supported animal keepers in daily husbandry operations for Sumatran and Bornean orangutans, western lowland gorillas, siamangs, bearded emperor tamarins, and neighboring naked-mole rats, ensuring compliance with AZA and USDA safety standards.
• Fabricated, prepared, and distributed daily behavioral enrichment items designed to stimulate natural foraging and cognitive behaviors.
• Prepared precise animal diets following strict nutritional sheets, including chopping produce, measuring supplements, and organizing feeding schedules.
• Maintained clean and sterile indoor/outdoor exhibits, service areas, and night houses by cleaning, scrubbing floors, and managing waste to guarantee optimal animal health.
• Participated in daily primate training and behavioral management programs. Focused heavily on operant conditioning for voluntary medical procedures, successfully training open-mouth behaviors for dental checks, standing behaviors for joint and muscle evaluations, and tactile desensitization for voluntary injections.

• Monitored the health and growth of the orphans

• Assisted with intake and quarantine periods

• Trained volunteers on correct protocols for the orphans (milks, meds,

notes, safety, feeding techniques etc.)

• Syringe trained (critical care, meds, force feeding etc.)

• Liased with med team for changes in baby medications

• Updated social media accounts about babies

• Worked with the local staff and volunteers to check all monkeys have

adequate amounts of food and water, cages are clean, doors and ropes

are secure and functioning. This includes the baby cabins/enclosures

and other prep areas

• Wrote weekly summaries and kept the management team informed of

progress

• Worked with integration team to help place orphans in the most suitable

family troops

• Frequently took on night shift responsibilities to ensure the continuity of

care and safety for the orphans

• Recorded observations in a clear and concise manner

• Took daily videos for Youtube

• Shared my knowledge with other volunteers in a clear and respectful

manner (volunteers came from all over the world, and I always received

positive feedback and special thanks for being so patient and

understanding)

• Handled and cared for reptiles and marsupials in the Australia and Scutes section at the zoo, including snakes, lizards, and wallabies at the zoo, gaining hands-on experience in animal care and management.
• Cared for reptiles and marsupials in Australia and Scutes section, including snakes, lizards, and wallabies, ensuring their health and well-being
• Completed intern content checklist covering daily routines, safety protocols, animal enrichment, and public interactions, enhancing operational efficiency
• Completed 240-hour internship
• Produced capstone video project and delivered 'Keeper Talk' to engage and educate zoo guests about animal care and conservation

• Followed dietary restrictions and meal prepped for wolves. Participated in enrichment for wolves. Fed wolves, refilled waters, and poop scooped. Completed nutrition and excrement logs to track animal health. Read animal body language and completed necessary training.

• Prepared balanced diets for diverse species including bears, lions, tigers, and smaller vertebrates to support their health and well-being. Assisted in daily feedings, water replenishments, and habitat maintenance to ensure optimal living conditions for animals.

• Member of the Zoology Club and the Wildlife Society
• Recognized for academic excellence with membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and awarded Certificates of Academic Excellence (Deans list each semester)
• GPA: 3.8

• 3.7 GPA
• Elected Captain of Raven's Ultimate Frisbee
• Extracurricular Activities: Volunteer at Life Quality Homes
• Completed AP course in Biology
• Dean's List [2014-2016]
• Awarded [Academic excellence]

• Achieved a 3.7 GPA across all courses, including several Honors and AP classes.
• Developed strong communication skills through active participation in sports and various school/community programs.