Kara is a Zookeeper with the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. With a degree in Marine Biology and extensive internship experience with animal care, Kara landed her job at the zoo by leveraging both that experience and her networks. She is now responsible for looking after the small mammals department and is the primary caretaker for monkeys, sloths, and porcupines. Kara walks us through a typical shift, from morning inspections and cleaning to feeding and training. She also stresses the importance of education in zookeeping; showing visitors that a zoo’s function isn’t just for the wellbeing of the on-site animals, but to help protect their partner animals in the wild.
Want to learn more about Kara? Watch this informational interview where she discusses her role, the loves and challenges of her work, and how you can prepare for a career in this field.
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For more information about UOG’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences or School of Engineering, please contact Katrina Quinata or Ujwalkumar Patil.
Katrina Quinata
- Instructor of Mathematics and CNAS Academic Advisor
- (671) 735-0317
- quinatak@triton.uog.edu
Ujwalkumar Patil
- Engineering Academic Advisor and Associate Professor of Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering
- 671-735-1822
- ELI Building, Dean’s Circle
- patilu@triton.uog.edu
Don’t forget to check out Career Connect’s directory of student organizations to find peers with common interests, such as…
- EMC2: Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science Club
- SAME: UOG Society of American Military Engineers
- CHEM: UOG Chemistry Club
- BIO: UOG Biological Sciences Club
- SACNAS: Society for Advancement for Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
- UOG Green Army
- ALS: UOG Agriculture and Life Science Club
- MONA: UOG Marine Opportunities/Nature Association
