Sydney Polinchock

Sydney Polinchock is currently an Education Interpreter at the Philadelphia Zoo and a Substitute Teacher with ESS, serving public schools in Philadelphia. With extensive experience in educational settings, Sydney previously created the "Safari Sundays" program for the Lewisburg Children's Museum and worked as a Student Primate Trainer at Bucknell University. Additionally, Sydney serves on the advisory board of sparks & honey, consulting on Gen Z trends. Other experiences include internships at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and roles as a Summer Camp Counselor at the Essex Equestrian Center. Sydney also has a background in public speaking, discussing Gen Z's interaction with technology at various international events. Sydney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Animal Behavior and Education from Bucknell University.