Please help us welcome our most recent addition to the Red Wolf Recovery Program, Jeremy! He will be the red wolf caretaker intern
April through August 2014.
Jeremy was born and raised in Saint
Louis, Missouri. As a high school student, he began volunteering in the Saint
Louis Zoo’s Zoo ALIVE teen education program. Soon after, he joined the Zoo’s education
department as a full-time employee. At the Zoo, his mission is to nurture respect for animals and
their habitats, and to promote conservation action by providing educational
opportunities and experiences. After
five years assisting with these educational programs, Jeremy switched gears
and is now a seasonal carnivore keeper at the Zoo. He is excited to see the new
Andean bear, sun bear, and painted dog habitats--all of which will open this summer!
Jeremy graduated from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis in May of
2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He is considering attending graduate school to earn a a Masters in conservation biology with a focus on carnivores. Jeremy also has spent some time at another Red Wolf Species Survival Plan
facility, the Endangered Wolf
Center (EWC; Saint Louis, MO). He
participated in the EWC internship program and continues to volunteer there. He is very thankful to the EWC for inspiring him to
pursue a career working with carnivores.
Jeremy and wild red wolf pup in the Red Wolf Recovery Area. |
We’re lucky to have Jeremy as he brings a wealth of education
and outreach experience, animal handling skills, and knowledge of carnivore biology
to this position. During the summer, we receive many visitors to this region and we’re grateful for his
assistance and outreach support.
Welcome Jeremy!
Congratulations Jeremy on your internship. Sounds like your life is on an amazing trajectory!
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