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Monday, October 17, 2022

National Veterinary Technician Week

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Inc. (NAVTA) recognizes the third week of October every year as National Veterinary Technician Week. This annual event recognizes veterinary technicians for their contributions in the best possible care for all animals. Veterinary technicians are educated in the latest medical advances and skilled at working alongside veterinarians to give animals the best medical care possible. Here at Nashville Zoo, we have three wonderful... Read More
Posted by Nashville Zoo at Monday, October 17, 2022
Blog Feature Keeper Spotlight Zoo News

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Working with Cheetahs in Somaliland

Nashville Zoo's international conservation efforts were highlighted this summer as carnivore keeper Megan Woodall spent a month at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Somaliland. Megan’s Trip  Megan arrived in Somaliland in mid-July and spent the majority of her time working in one of the three safe houses at the Cheetah Conservation Fund facility. The safe houses oversee the care and rehabilitation of cheetah cubs that are taken from the illegal pet trade. Megan helpe... Read More
Posted by Nashville Zoo at Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Blog Feature Conservation Keeper Spotlight

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Get to know our keepers for National Zookeeper Week!

It takes a village to run a Zoo, but it takes very special individuals to care for the animals. All this week we are celebrating and showing our appreciation for the zookeepers that work hard behind the scenes caring for over 2500 animals. In the spirit of National Zookeeper Week, our keepers share their passion and love behind caring for the animals here at Nashville Zoo.  Jake Belair, Ambassador Animal Lead Keeper Jenna Wolcyzk, Hoofstock Keeper MJ Foletta, Carnivore Keeper  ... Read More
Posted by Nashville Zoo at Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Blog Feature Keeper Spotlight

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

What is Animal Enrichment?

"When an animal is under human care, we have removed an exquisitely adapted organism from the environment that shaped it over countless years. Stimulating their minds and activity levels allows us, in some small way, to give them back what has been lost in this transition." -Chris Jenkins CPBT-KA There’s a lot more that goes into being a zoo keeper than shoveling poop and feeding animals. Keepers spend time studying animals so they can give them the best life possible here ... Read More
Posted by Nashville Zoo at Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Conservation Keeper Spotlight

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Behind-the-Scenes with the Zoo's Vet Team and Mrs. B

It’s not often that one gets the opportunity to observe a turtle spa day. Dr. Heather Robertson, DVM and her veterinarian team were kind enough to invite us to observe a behind-the-scenes shell treatment on one of the Zoo’s resident Spot-bellied Side-necked Turtles (Phrynops hilarii), Mrs. Beasley. This isn’t your average turtle shell procedure – in this specific case, it’s known as Mrs. Beasley’s spa day.  Mrs. Beasley has been a part of the Zoo&rsqu... Read More
Posted by Nashville Zoo at Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Animal News Keeper Spotlight Zoo News

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