Minnesota Zoo
Nicole Williamson is an aquarist and zookeeper with over a decade of experience in the field. Nicole currently works at the Minnesota Zoo since January 2023 and previously held the position of Senior Aquarist at the Aquarium of the Pacific from September 2011 to December 2022. Prior to that, Nicole was an Aquarist at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium from February 2009 to September 2011. Nicole graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Minnesota Zoo
Created by the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo opened in 1978 with a mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. Education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region, and around world. Conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve critical ecosystems. Learn more about the Minnesota Zoo—our mission, leadership, and history.