North Carolina Zoo
Allison Johnson possesses extensive experience in animal care and education, currently serving as a Streamside Keeper at North Carolina Zoo since November 2019. Previously, Allison held several roles at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, including Assistant Curator of Fish and Invertebrates, Outreach Educator, and Live Animal Teaching Collection Technician. These positions involved daily care for diverse aquatic and terrestrial species, maintenance of life support systems, and engagement in educational outreach programs for students. Allison holds a Bachelor's degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from North Carolina State University and has contributed significantly to conservation efforts and animal welfare throughout a dedicated career in the field.
North Carolina Zoo
At the North Carolina Zoo, we celebrate nature. As the world's largest habitat zoo, we inspire a lifelong curiosity about animals for the hundreds of thousands of people who visit us each year. Our dedicated team of experts provides exceptional, compassionate care for the more than 1,700 animals that call our Zoo home. We also lead efforts locally and globally to protect wildlife and wild places because we believe nature's diversity is critical for our collective future. The North Carolina Zoo invites all of our guests to witness the majesty of the wild in the heart of North Carolina. and welcome everyone to join in our mission to protect nature's diversity. Visit NCZoo.org to begin your life-changing journey. An AZA-accredited facility.