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Hunt, Jessie

Jessie and a porcupine.

Shaver’s Creek helped better my understanding of animal behavior and lead me to my current career.

Years at Shaver’s Creek: 2022–2025

Positions Held: Intern

Current Company/Organization: ZooAmerica

I am now an educator at ZooAmerica in Hershey. I get to work with over 60 ambassador animals and present them via encounters or programs. I am also the primary trainer of our porcupine and secondary for our barn owl, peregrine falcon, and barred owl. Shaver’s prepped me for this field by introducing me to training. They taught me how to build relationships with animals and grow a true understanding of them.