Peter Mcquiston Email & Phone Number

Peter has monitored the health and well-being of living animal collections by noting physical or behavioral changes and has taken appropriate action; observed for signs of illness or injury, including diet consumption and other variables used to assess animal condition; recorded and reported problems and consulted with supervisory staff and veterinarians as necessary; has captured, moved and isolated animals as circumstances required, ensuring safety of the animals, staff and the public.Has prepared and distributed animal diets; prepared meals according to prescribed needs of animals; added dietary supplements; maintained safe and sanitary food preparation and storage areas; monitored food and supplies inventory; prepared lists and ordered food and supplemental items; rotated stock to ensure fresh food supply.Cleaned, disinfected and maintained animal exhibits and veterinary facilities; removed waste; cleaned and disinfected water bowls and water areas; raked and disposed of leaves and litter; made minor repairs to maintain integrity of enclosures; monitored for pests and predators; checked operating systems and made seasonal adjustments as conditions required.Provided animal enrichment to simulate natural conditions; researched natural behavior and habitats; planned and implemented training projects; documented effectiveness of enrichment provided; identified and installed appropriate exhibit furnishings, such as perching, nest sites, foraging areas, resting platforms, and landscape materials.Prepared, distributed, and documented medications, and provided health care under veterinary direction and monitored animals during post-operative recovery period.Maintained exhibits, grounds, service areas, and support facilities to provide a safe, attractive and healthy environment for animals, and the public; maintained operations of aquatic systems; monitored equipment to maintain required safety standards for zoo species and the public; assisted in planning and design of updated exhibits.Supervised and inspected volunteer staff work; trained volunteer staff.Interacted with zoo visitors and general public; explained and enforced zoo regulations and policies; provided information on animal natural history, care and conservation; answered routine questions by zoo visitors; made presentations to community groups; communicated with professional peers on questions affecting species management and care.

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  Delaware Valley University

  Zoo Science