Shubham Chhapekar
Zoo Biologist | Small Wild Felid Husbandry, Behavior & Welfare | Conservation & Captive Management
- Role
- Biologist at Vantara
- Location
- Nagpur, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shubham Chhapekar
Zoo Biologist with over 7 years of experience in accredited zoological institutions, specializing in the husbandry, captive management, and behavioral welfare of small wild felids. Proven expertise in species-specific enclosure design, nutrition planning, behavioral enrichment programs, and systematic welfare assessments to support natural behaviors and optimal animal well-being.Experienced in positive reinforcement training, daily behavioral monitoring, and reproductive and breeding management within conservation-focused programs. Strongly committed to evidence-based animal care, ex-situ conservation, and applied zoological research in alignment with international best practices.
Experience
Biologist
Sep 2023 — Present
Conduct animal husbandry and daily welfare monitoring across multiple species.2. Perform behavioral observations to assess stress, enrichment response, and overall wellbeing.3. Assist in enclosure management, enrichment planning, and welfare assessments.4. Maintain animal records and collaborate with veterinary and care teams.5. Support conservation and rehabilitation-oriented animal management practices.
Education
Department of Zoology, University Campus, Nagpur
Master of Science - MS, Zoology (Entomology)
Govt. Institute of Science, Nagpur
Bachelor of Science - BS, Zoology, Chemistry, Botany
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