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Atlanta, Georgia

Zoological Operations: Fish and Invertebrates- Care for a variety of freshwater and saltwater fish and invertebrates such as sharks, rays, jellies and teleosts- Prepare specialized diets and feed animals daily- Work with Water Quality team to ensure highest clarity and health of water through water samples and additions as needed- Conduct exhibit and husbandry maintenance with record keeping in Tracks Software- Monitor animal’s health through daily observations, record keeping, and routine checkups- Act as animal’s advocate during medical procedures- Work with Public Relations to create educational content for various outlets such as “The Aquarium” on Animal Planet- Create new behavioral plans for megafauna and key animal groups

Atlanta, Georgia

Zoological Operations: Fish and Invertebrates Intern-Cared for a variety of tropical and cold water fish and invertebrates such as sharks, rays, giant Pacific octopuses, jellies, and teleosts-Prepared specialized diets and fed animals daily-Collected water samples and collaborated with Water Quality team to ensure highest clarity and health of water-Conducted exhibit and husbandry maintenance with record keeping in Tracks Software-Assisted aquarists with animal husbandry procedures when weighing giant Pacific octopus-Aided aquarists in the preparation for medical procedures such as radiographs, skin scrapes, and gill biopsies through procedure and recovery bin setups

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Education Camp Intern-Engaged campers from pre-K through 10th grade about marine life, conservation, and sustainability while interacting with all departments to provide an informative and fun experience through classroom activities and lectures-Guided campers through daily kayaking and snorkeling trips engaging campers about Florida’s wildlife while maintaining a safe environment for all campers-Improved and designed lesson plans for current and future camp programs for campers ages pre-k through 10th grade following curriculum guidelines