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.
August, 2021 - present
October, 2020
November, 2018
June, 2018
July, 2017