Greeted guests and gave orientations to educate about behavior patterns of Cownose Rays native to the Sea of Cortez, as well as importance of conservation regarding marine mammals.

Managed the safe interaction between guest and ray populations. Observed and participated in animal husbandry.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Aquatic Interpreter Intern

2017

Specialized in monitoring the behavior, health and wellbeing of 18 Cownose Rays.

Worked alongside zookeepers to care for animal species native to the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, Arizona.