Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Luke Thornburg is an experienced zookeeper with a career spanning over a decade in animal care and training. Currently serving as a zookeeper at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium since September 2020, Thornburg previously held zookeeper positions at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, where responsibilities included the care of large mammals such as African elephants and southern white rhinoceroses. Thornburg's background also includes various internships and research positions, such as at The Biltmore Company and Wildlife Safari, which provided exposure to animal care for species including bears and big cats. Thornburg earned a degree from Harvard University between 2009 and 2013.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Consistently ranked as one of the world's top five zoos, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. As a leader in conservation, the Center for Conservation and Research focuses on areas to benefit animal husbandry and species conservation. Focus areas include conservation genetics, conservation medicine, rare plant conservation, reproductive sciences and comparative nutrition. The Zoo is recognized nationally for its conservation, animal care and exhibit design.