Zoo Operations Assistant
Instructional Technician
Full-time classified staff member - Moorpark College
Alisa has been at America's Teaching Zoo since April 2008.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree, Environmental Biology, California State University, Northridge - 2002
Graduate Diploma, Captive Wildlife Management, Charles Sturt University, Australia - 2006
Work Experience:
Zoo Operations Assistant - America's Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College 2008 to Present
Wild Animal Keeper - Bronx Zoo 2007 to 2008
Animal Presenter - The Animal Guys 2007
Lead Animal Keeper - St. Maarten Park, Netherlands Antilles 2004 to 2006
Animal Keeper/Wildlife Rehab - The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 2002 to 2004
Also did field research in Australia and the Caribbean.
Professional Affiliations:
American Association of ZooKeepers - AAZK
A few photos below...
Alisa and Schmoo, the California Sea lion, at America's Teaching Zoo.
Alissa and Rupee, the Indian Crested Porcupine, at America's Teaching Zoo.
Alisa and Cain, the Chattering Lory.
More photos coming soon....