Louisville Zoo
Joseph Thompson has a diverse work experience. Joseph is currently working as a Digital Marketing Specialist at the Louisville Zoo since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked as an Assistant Office Manager at Mamili and Mad Hatter 502 from July 2020 to November 2021. In this role, they were responsible for maintaining the store's product database, documenting sales activity, and assisting sales associates.
Before that, Joseph worked as a Child Care Specialist at Au Pair Amsterdam from August 2019 to April 2020. Joseph developed an academic assistance plan for two Dutch children with learning disorders and organized the family schedule.
Joseph also has experience working at the University of Louisville. Joseph served as a Tour Guide from August 2017 to May 2019, a Student Orientation Staff from April 2017 to August 2018, and a REACH Ambassador from April 2016 to May 2017. Additionally, they worked as a Customer Service Representative at Signet Jewelers from April 2016 to August 2017.
Joseph Thompson attended Thomas Nelson High School from 2011 to 2015. Following their high school education, they enrolled at the University of Louisville in 2015 and completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2019.
Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoological Gardens, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to its mission to “Better the Bond Between People and Their Planet” by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in conservation education. The Zoo’s collections which include botanical gardens areaccredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The Louisville Zoo is also an agency of Louisville Metro Government.Opened in 1969, the Louisville Zoo currently exhibits more than 1,500 animals on 134 acres of natural settings representing zoogeographical areas, specific habitat types or special education areas including: Glacier Run, Africa, Islands, New World Exhibits (North, Central and South America), Australian Outback, the HerpAquarium and the Metazoo Education Center. The Zoo’s award-winning Islands, Gorilla Forest and Glacier Run exhibits have been recognized by AZA for their excellence and innovation.The Zoo’s commitment to working with endangered species, specifically with AZA’s Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, speaks of its dedication to conservation efforts. It is also one of just a handful of institutions in the world to house a captive breeding population of Black-footed ferrets, North America’s most endangered mammal. The Species Survival Plan is the AZA’s cooperative breeding and conservation program and the cornerstone of efforts to assist endangered species.The Louisville Zoo is dedicated to providing stimulating environments for Zoo animals to enhance their well-being and enrich the quality of their lives. They share many of their animal training sessions on a daily basis to engage visitors, allow them to meet zookeepers and learn more about their animal ambassadors and how to support conservation programs.One of the region’s most popular family attractions, the Zoo also features concessions and catering, multiple playgrounds, several gift shops, rides and attractions including the Conservation Carousel, ZooTram Shuttle, Zoo trains, adventure ropes courses and the BOMA African Petting Zoo. Plus, the Zoo produces education programs recognized nationwide for excellence and over 50 special event days each year including Earth Month activities in April, weekend movie nights and character appearances, holiday events, the 5K Throo the Zoo Run/Walk and of course, the annual “World’s Largest Halloween Party!”