David Hamilton

David Hamilton currently serves as the General Curator at Seneca Park Zoo, a position held since March 2004, where responsibilities include managing the animal collection and keeper staff, as well as overseeing project management. Additionally, David acts as an Adjunct Instructor for the Zoo Internship Course at Rochester Institute of Technology. David holds the role of Chair for the Small Carnivore Taxon Advisory Group within the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and operates Hamilton Zoological, focusing on consulting, habitat design, and staff development since January 2004. David is also the SSP Coordinator for the North American river otter and has organized various Otter Keeper Workshops. With a Master's degree in Ethology and a Bachelor's in Zoology from the University of Tennessee, David's extensive experience in the field includes previous roles at Knoxville Zoo, where expertise in conservation and mammal curation was developed. David's commitment to wildlife and education extends beyond professional duties, having served as Scoutmaster for Troop 356 of the Boy Scouts of America.