Christopher Johnson Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Bronx, New York, United States

Asst. Supervisor, Animal Encounters - Bronx Zoo

Dallas, Texas

Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tx, Atlanta Ga

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Dallas, Tx

Highlights:Creation of Standard Operating Procedures manual for the Animal Outreach DepartmentInterpretive plan for Simmons Safari Base Camp at the opening of the Giants of the Savanna Exhibit including assistance in development of interpretive touch screen game, creation of fact sheets, audio/visual installation, and implementation of interpretive guest experiences.Collection plan that increased the size, complexity, and diversity of the animal outreach collection. Successfully raised multiple species, including serval, cheetah, and crested porcupines, from early age and introduced into programs.Creation of a structured animal-handling program and animal handling course.Numerous theatrical and themed stage shows produced. Design and opening of Wild Encounters Experience stage, animal holding, and programming.Design of Cheetah Encounter Experience.Featured in numerous local, national, and international media spots.Duties:Manage the Animal Outreach program, Savanna Bird Experience, and Wilds of Africa Interpretive Staff which includes a narrated monorail ride, an interpretive “base camp” area, and guest interaction on the giraffe feeding platformResponsible for finance tracking, profit & loss management, budget projection, and other areas needed to run the business aspects of the revenue generating portion of the department.Develop shows and guest experiences in the Wilds of Africa area, zoo events, and ongoing presentations throughout the yearServe as mentor and animal trainer for show and husbandry behaviorsPerform as general spokesperson for the zoo for television appearances, radio spots, and large public eventsConsult with animal staff and interpreters to develop or improve the guest experience throughout the parkDirect reports include a manger, three lead specialists, ten full-time specialists, and 6-10 part-time specialistsAnimal collection includes 35 species used for interactive guest experiences and education programs

Fort Worth, Tx

Manage the Animal Outreach & Conservation Center and Wild Wonders outreach programDevelop shows and guest experiences themed appropriately for individual eventsServe as mentor and animal trainer for show and husbandry behaviorsPerform as general spokesperson for the zoo during television appearances, radio spots, and large public eventsDirect reports include one supervisor, five specialists, and one internship positionAnimal collection includes 7 critically endangered reptile species for propagation (30-45 specimens), one species of iguana for research project (10 specimens), and a collection of 7 herp species, 10 bird species, and 8 mammal species for shows animal encounters, and public demonstrations (roughly 35 specimens)

Atlanta, Ga

Responsible for the collection management, training, and usage of the Wieland Wildlife Home program animal collectionDeveloped and implemented programs as a member of the Public Programs Department including in-park interpretive experiences and stage showsWorked with keepers to develop interpretive, interactive experiences at exhibitsTrained and supervised the zoo's large number of volunteer and staff animal handlers (seasonally 50-80 individuals)

Stone Mountain, Ga

Pittsburgh, Pa

Animal Keeper/Trainer/Intern - Education Collection, Winter holding/Quarantine, Big Cats/RhinosEducation SpecialistShow Presenter

Bachelor'S Degree, Animal Bioscience

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity Nommo Performing Arts Company Bachelors Degree in Animal BioScience

Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management

Activities and Societies: Black Student Union Student Activities Board