Travis Kurtz
Working to provide increased access to science and conservation opportunities for anyone passionate about the natural world.
- Role
- Community Science Coordinator at John Ball Zoo
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Travis Kurtz
I am a recent MSc graduate of Western Washington University and I currently work as a zookeeper at the John Ball Zoo. My recent research focuses on discovering more about the limiting factors to the distribution of the Olympic Torrent Salamander in Northwest Washington.My passion is for the conservation of wildlife, with a specific focus on reptiles and amphibians and the role zoos can play in saving species.
Experience
Community Science Coordinator
Feb 2023 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US
Education
Southwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies
2011 — 2015
Southwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
2011 — 2015
Western Washington University
Master of Science - MS, Conservation Ecology
2018 — 2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Animal Training
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Windows
- Animal Welfare
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Memo Writing
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- Animal Care
- Animal Enrichment
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Herpetology
- Animal Handling
- Gis
- Grounds Management
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