General
New interns
Animal care interns
Heather Chance
My name is Heather Chance and I am from Houston, TX. I graduated in May of 2008 from Texas A&M University with a BS in Zoology. While in school I was involved in research within two different labs in two separate departments. In the Wildlife and Fishery Science department, I was a research assistant for a project regarding herd behavior of the waterbuck residing on the grounds of the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. In the Biology department I studied the spatial learning capabilities of two fresh water fish species and their naturally occurring hybrids. In regards to the spatial learning research, I have written an undergraduate thesis that is published on the TAMU repository website. During this last summer, I worked for a pet kennel as an animal care technician and volunteered as an assistant dog trainer. After this internship, my goal is to acquire a position as a zookeeper and animal trainer in an AZA accredited zoological facility.
laura west
My name is Laura West and I am from Lewes, Delaware. I graduated in May 2008 from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation and a double minor in Entomology and Landscape Horticulture. While in school I volunteered at a local bird rescue center where I helped prepare food, feed birds, and clean enclosures. I also worked for the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation helping remove invasive plant species. Upon completing this internship I hope to work in a zoo or sanctuary helping to rehabilitate exotic animals and educate others about the importance of preserving these species.
jordan campbell
My name is Jordan Campbell, and I am from Voorhees, NJ. In May 2008 I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Animal Behavior. While in school I assisted a professor with research on the spatial memory of Clark’s Nutcrackers. I have also interned at Sea Life Park in Hawaii learning how to care for and train dolphins and sea lions. In addition, I spent one month abroad in Costa Rica volunteering to help care for Scarlet and Green Macaws. In the future I plan to work for an AZA accredited zoo and eventually help out with an animal behavior research expedition in Africa.
kristen culp
My name is Kristen Culp, and I am from Hershey, Pennsylvania. In May, I graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Conservation Studies and a minor in Biology. This spring during my final semester of college, I studied at the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia, and it was here that I knew I wanted to work with endangered species. From May until August, I worked at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas as the Black Rhino Keeper Intern. This winter I hope to begin a full-time job as an animal keeper at a zoo or wildlife center.
elizabeth gee
My name is Elizabeth Gee and I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I graduated May 2008 from Kenyon College with a BA in Biology. During my undergraduate studies, I volunteered at Knox County Humane Society assisting the veterinarian with spay and neuter cat clinics. While in Pittsburgh, I volunteered at Living Treasures Animal Park and at Pennsylvania Wildlife Center. After this internship, I hope to pursue a career working with exotic animals.
education intern
Kerri citterbart
My name is Kerri Citterbart. I am from Long Island, New York. I graduated from William and Mary in May with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Anthropology. I have done research on the affects of cyclones on the canopy cover of Australian rainforests and participated in wood duck banding for migratory bird research. In the future, I hope to work in zoo education, teaching the public about conservation and the animal world.
