Bryce B. Barry

Bryce B. Barry is an experienced animal care professional currently serving as an Animal Care Orientation Trainer/New Hire Facilitator at Nashville Zoo. Responsibilities include facilitating orientation sessions for new animal care keepers and interns. Previous roles at Nashville Zoo encompassed positions as a Primate Keeper I and Contact Area Keeper I, focusing on animal husbandry, public education, and supervising interns and volunteers. Barry also contributes to the American Association of Zoo Keepers as a Diversity Committee Board Member, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the animal care field. With a background in management from various retail positions, including General Manager at Interior Define and Multi-Unit General Manager at Marshall Retail Group, Barry combines leadership and team development skills with a strong commitment to animal care and education. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Middle Tennessee State University and an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Volunteer State Community College.