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Keeper Sam with salmon-crested cockatoo

Meet the Keepers: Sam

This self-proclaimed “bird nerd” has a sincere admiration for all things feathered.

Keeper Tiffany with marabou stork

Meet the Keepers: Tiffany

Tiffany’s love for each individual animal shines through in her work.

Michelle and tawny frogmouth

Meet the Keepers: Michelle

Michelle knows how icky zookeeping can be, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Michele and lorikeet

Meet the Keepers: Michele

Michele grew up admiring Brevard Zoo’s animals, and now she cares for them professionally.

Kim and Josie the tapir

Meet the Keepers: Kim

Kim excels at connecting guests with the animal kingdom.

Sebastian and tortoise

Meet the Keepers: Sebastian

Learn how Sebastian went from selling hot dogs to training cheetahs.

Nikki and a two-toed sloth

Meet the Keepers: Nikki

Nikki’s love of primates makes her a natural fit for La Selva.