Informal Educator
CurrentResponsible for providing information about the zoo facility and teaching visitors about the animals kept at the zoo. Frequently interacts with veterinarians, animal nutritionists, zoologists, zoo keepers, and other zoo staff to keep up to date with the latest happenings at the zoo and its animals. Promotes conservation efforts for wildlife through informal teaching within classroom, on park and overnight classes and events. Often gives guided tours to zoo visitors, and can also emcee educational shows put on by the zoo. Frequently invited to speak at schools or summer camps to present informative information to children, and often involves bringing and handling live animals. Responsible for creating educational materials for a variety of age groups, such as handouts, posters, brochures, videos, pictures, banners and workbooks.