With over 10 years of work experience in animal management and welfare, I am passionate about providing the very best care for the diverse species at the Toronto Zoo. I have a strong background in captive wild animals, wildlife health, and conservation breeding, and I am always eager to learn new skills and techniques to enhance the well-being of the animals. I value teamwork, empathy, and respect, and I strive to contribute to the Zoo's mission of connecting people, animals, and conservation science to fight extinction.Currently, I work as a zookeeper in the America's Pavilion, where I am responsible for the daily husbandry needs for a range of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds. I have a strong interest in animal training and enrichment, particularly with our new world primates, macaws and North American river otters. Previously, I worked in the Wildlife Health Centre, where I cared for hospital patients, quarantine animals, and conservation breeding programs for the black-footed ferrets, Vancouver Island marmots, and eastern loggerhead shrike.