Samantha Russak

Curator Of Research & Welfare And Registrar at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Samantha Russak, PhD, currently serves as Chief of Research and Welfare at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, overseeing research and welfare programs and managing a team of Animal Experience Specialists. Previous roles include Assistant Chief of Care at Tutor Doctor and Director of Education at both Earth Ltd. and Southwick's Zoo, where responsibilities involved coordinating educational activities and programs. Samantha's extensive experience as a zookeeper spans various animal taxa, with a focus on animal care, enrichment, and behavior monitoring. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Anthropology from Arizona State University, supported by a master's degree in Physical and Biological Anthropology and dual bachelor's degrees in Zoology and Anthropology from Miami University.

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Wichita, United States

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Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Tanganyika Wildlife Park is an organization dedicated to the conservation of endangered and exotic species. Our mission is: To share our passion for animals by providing REAL experiences that are entertaining and eduacational in order to have a significant impact in the stewardship of selected species. The Park has been operating since 1986 and first opened to the public August 2nd, 2008. Tanganyika Wildlife Park is West of 183rd St W on Maple. The Park’s hours are currently Friday, Saturday & Sunday’s from 10:30-5:00. For more information on the Park, please visit www.twpark.com.


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