Christian Deane

Christian Deane has extensive experience in wildlife care and management, currently serving as Zoological Manager at Oakland Zoo since January 2023. Prior to this role, Christian held positions at San Diego Zoo Global from May 2017 to March 2023, excelling as Lead Wildlife Care Specialist, Lead Keeper, and Primate Zookeeper. Christian's earlier experience includes serving as Lead Keeper of Primates at Zoo Miami from March 2009 to April 2015, focusing on Chimpanzees and Spider Monkeys, and as Primate Manager at DuMond Conservancy from February 2006 to March 2009, specializing in Aotus monkeys and Callitrichids. Christian's foundational work experience includes a role as Night Auditor at Fortune House Hotel. Christian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Miami, completed between 1999 and 2005.