Jacob Johnson

Senior Animal Care Specialist - Primates at CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Jacob Johnson is a Senior Animal Care Specialist at Brookfield Zoo, primarily working with South American primates. Jacob has experience as a Keeper Aide at the Dreamers Initiative, Founder at The Patrick C. Haley Mansion, Bartender at both The Patrick C. Haley Mansion and The Wood's, Motor Safari Guide at Brookfield Zoo, and Crew member at McDonald's. Jacob also has a background as a Temp Ape Keeper at Lincoln Park Zoo and a Seasonal Primate Keeper at Brookfield Zoo. Jacob is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Biology at Miami University, with a previous undergraduate degree in Zoology and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, Jacob has studied abroad in Animal Sciences and Conservation Biology at The School for Field Studies.

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Timeline

  • Senior Animal Care Specialist - Primates

    August, 2021 - present

  • Keeper Aide

    October, 2020

  • Seasonal Primate Keeper

    November, 2018

  • Animal Care Specialist Intern

    June, 2018

  • Motor Safari Guide

    July, 2017