Louisville Zoo
Shannon Marie Hrinda is an experienced educator with a strong background in animal and science education. Since September 2017, Shannon has served as an Educator at the Louisville Zoo, focusing on teaching guests about animals, nature, and conservation, while also leading field trips and camps. Prior to this, Shannon was an Educator at the Kentucky Science Center, where programming included classes and birthday parties. A six-month internship as a Conservation Education Presenter at The Walt Disney Company involved engaging guests in conservation efforts and interpreting animal behaviors. Additional experience includes roles as a Student Ambassador and Front Desk Assistant at Christopher Newport University, a Camp Counselor at Ida Lee Recreation Center, a Merchandise Cast Member at Walt Disney World, and a Chemistry Intern at REHAU. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology from Christopher Newport University.
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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!”