Tiffany with Consuela the marabou stork.

Name: Tiffany Song

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Education: BS, Environmental Science, Florida State University

Assignment: Expedition Africa

On the job since: 2015

Previous experience: Tallahassee Museum (2012–2015)

Favorite animal to work with: Luke the ring-tailed lemur

It’s personal: Tiffany strives to build a meaningful relationship with every individual in her care. “When an animal knows you and trusts you, their personality shines through in a very distinct way,” she says. “It’s a beautiful thing.”