Travis Reeder Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Primarily oversees conservation projects within the Ectotherms Department: • Houston Toad (Anaxyrus/Bufo houstonensis) • Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator) • Louisiana Pine Snake (Pituophis ruthveni) • Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum)Supervises the department's aquatics teamAssists in other supervisory duties throughout the department as needed

San Diego, California, United States

• Assists keepers in maintaining updated SOPs• Helps develop schedules and assign coverage as needed• Coordinates with education departments to organize tours and usage of ambassador animals• Collaborates with management to develop venomous training programs and conducts venomous training• Works with team to help uphold all zoo and department policies and procedures• Reports the need for maintenance and repairs• Still performs previous Wildlife Care Specialist duties

Greater San Diego Area

• Daily care of reptiles and amphibians (including venomous species, large boids, and crocodilians)• Exhibit preparation and maintenance• Record keeping• Engaging zoo guests to maximize their positive experience• Leading tours in the reptile and amphibian areas• Assisting zoo veterinarian with examinations• Treating reptiles and amphibians as directed by the zoo veterinarian

Springfield, Missouri

Duties:• Writing and presenting lecture material• Writing and administering quizzes, grades, and other assignments• Supervising and assisting students during laboratory activities• Recording keeping of grades and attendanceCourses Taught:• Biology 100 - Life Science (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015, Summer 2016)• Biology 105 - Environmental Science (Spring 2015 - Fall 2018)• Biology 170 - General Biology II (Fall 2015 - Spring 2017)• Health 101 - Lifetime Wellness (Fall 2014)

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Daily care of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates • Prepares routine reports to document daily activities and animal behaviors• Participates in collection planning• Oversees and trains others keepers and volunteers in the herp areas• Orders supplies and tools as needed• Exhibit design, preparation, and maintenance• Assists the veterinarian in procedures and treats animals as directed• Provides tours, educational demonstrations, and media interviews• Maintains cleanliness of service and public areas

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Daily care of reptiles and amphibians (including venomous species, large boids, and crocodilians)• Exhibit preparation and maintenance• Record keeping• Directing interns and volunteers• Engaging zoo guests to maximize their positive experience• Leading tours in the reptile and amphibian areas• Assisting zoo veterinarian with examinations• Treating reptiles and amphibians as directed by the zoo veterinarian

Springfield, Missouri

• Assisting undergraduate and graduate members of the Dr. Mathis Behavioral Ecology Lab in their research projects• Assisting behavioral ecology students in their class projects• Collection and care of research animals (primarily amphibians and some fish) • Other various department-related tasks assigned by Dr. Mathis

Springfield, Missouri

• Biology 111 - Understanding Biological Systems through Inquiry• Changed position to assist Department Head following the Fall 2014 semester

Springfield, Missouri

• Assisted in the care of non-venomous and non-dangerous reptiles and amphibians• Hired by the zoo in August 2015.

Strafford, Missouri

• Oversaw the park's animal care team and maintenance team• Hired and trained new team members• Maintained animal files (health records, daily care records, acquisition records, etc.)• Reported to the General Manager on the park's projects and needs• Assisted in supervising staff in other departments (gift shop and concessions)• Completed and/or aided in other various tasks assigned by the General Manager• Fulfilled the role of lead manager in the absence of the General Manager• Participated in education outreach programs in the community• "Animal Care Supervisor" duties listed below still apply

Strafford, Missouri

• Daily animal care duties (feeding, cleaning, diet preparation, etc.)• Hand-reared neonatal animals born at the park (primarily mammalian carnivores, some livestock)• Managed animal care staff• Reviewed and revised animal diets, care, and safety procedures• Exhibit design/preparation (primarily Reptile House)• Maintained inventory of animal care supplies (food, equipment, etc.)• Conducted and monitored animal enrichment projects• Maintained daily animal care records and veterinary records• Daily correspondence with the attending veterinarian and providing assistance when needed• Created animal info-graphics• Interacted with guests to maximize park experience• Member of the park's emergency response team

Springfield, Missouri

• Instructor for the laboratory sections of Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (upper-level biology course) and Principles of Biology (biology course for non-science majors).

Master Of Science (M.S.), Biology

• Master's Thesis: "A Behavioral Syndrome in the Southern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon serratus)". Advisor: Dr. Alicia Mathis. •.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology W/ Emphasis In Zoology

• Undergraduate research project with Dr. Tod W. Reeder (July 2009 - May 2010): Collected morphometric data in Baja California spiny.

Biology

Transferred to San Diego State University in Fall 2008