Jacob Johnson Email & Phone Number

Brookfield, Illinois, United States

Full-time animal care specialist at Brookfield Zoo's Tropic World working primarily with South American primates.

Brookfield, Illinois, United States

- Directly responsible for the care of white-cheeked gibbons and Asian small-clawed otters

United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Responsible for the care of western-lowland gorillas and chimpanzees within Lincoln Park Zoo's ape building - Assisted in the introduction of two new, young adult chimpanzees with entertainment background into an established group of five. - Displayed flexibility in adjusting to new run protocols while managing a bachelor group of western-lowland gorillas exhibiting changes in social dynamics- Med/diet/enrichment preparation- Maintaining cleanliness/upkeep of exhibits and holding areas- Daily observations of all ape groups- Tracked enrichment usage as well as behavioral and training updates

Brookfield, Illinois

• Responsible for the care of Goeldi’s Monkeys, Golden Lion Tamarins, Geoffroy’s Marmosets, Cotton Top Tamarins and Two-Toed Sloths in Brookfield Zoo’s Tropic World exhibit. • Animal related tasks include feeding, medicating, cleaning, enriching, weighing, observing and providing updates on the animals’ behaviors and/or conditions through ZIMs and KLOGs• Assisted the Seven Seas department of the zoo in a dolphin harness, helping restrain the individual to provide her with medication and proper dietary consumptions• Help maintain the cleanliness of the building and partake in various tasks such as bug maintenance, medication requests and staff meetings• Brainstorm new enrichment ideas to implement in exhibits and in holding• Attend Tropic World meetings that discuss goal setting and ways to reach those goals• Answer guests’ questions and provide them with ways they can practice conservation

Joliet, Illinois

Brookfield, Illinois

• Worked in Tropic World with several types of primates including two great ape species, along with Asian small-clawed otters, giant anteaters and African white-bellied pangolins.• Assisted in diet, supplement and medicine preparation, along with feeding/medicating animals as specified• Cleaned/set up animal holding areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment• Helped zookeepers set-up and implement new enrichment items in order to reduce boredom in animals• Observed veterinary procedures ranging from regular physicals to various animal injury exams• Partook in “browse runs”, efficiently supplying browse to multiple animal departments across the zoo • Conducted and presented a research project, determining ways to enhance giant anteater enrichment in order to reduce pacing activity • Used excel to input and interpret data collected throughout research project• Observed and learned about animal training techniques conducted upon various species • Helped monitor and care for two new African white-bellied pangolin infants• Attended the 2018 International Pangolin Symposium

Oxford, Ohio

• Efficiently provided patrons with beverages, ensuring the legal age and upholding safety standards

Brookfield, Illinois

• Operated a tram transporting guests throughout the zoo• Offered an educational learning experience, teaching guests about the animals • Spread the idea of conversation and how guests can be conservative on a daily basis

New Lenox, Illinois

• Provided excellent customer service while upholding safety procedures in a high volume store.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Biology, General, 4.0

Student of the Project Dragonfly Global Field Programs (GFP) Master's program through Miami University.

Undergraduate, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, 3.15

Study Abroad, Animal Sciences

• Studied baboon ecology in their natural habitat • Performed transects to determine erosion effect in village areas • Conducted surveys.