Sophie Collier

Sophie Collier is an experienced professional in the field of wildlife conservation and zoology, currently serving as a Research Co-ordinator at Tacugama since November 2024. Previously, Sophie held the position of Senior Great Ape Keeper at Twycross Zoo from March 2022 to September 2024 and managed the Enrichment Programme as an Intern at Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center between September 2020 and March 2022. Additional roles include Reserve Manager at Reserva Las Tangaras with Life Net Nature, Intern Co-ordinator at Fundación Para La Tierra, and Chimpanzee Caregiver at Fundacio MONA. Sophie also contributed as a Field Research Assistant for The Chacma Baboon Behavioural Project and worked as a Graduate Ecologist for RPS Group. Beginning the career as a Volunteer Co-ordinator for The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project, Sophie earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Exeter, graduating in 2014.