Hey! I was on the Detroit Zoo tag and saw that your sister is the penguin keeper. I was wondering if you could tell me what degree(s) she had to get that job? :) — huronchai
My sister is the best, isn’t she? I am continually amazed that she gets to take care of penguins everyday. That said, it is apparently a really tough job. Those big penguins can be really mean, and she is all bruised up from where they hit her with their flippers. She once told me that they bite her, hold on, and then beat her with their dumb little flipper arms.
Apparently you just need a bachelors degree in Zoology or Biology, plus animal care experience. Lindsay personally has a B.S. in Zoology with specialization in Zoo and Aquarium Science from Michigan State University. She also has a Masters in Zoo and Aquarium Management with a Business Skills certification. It’s called a Pro M.S. degree because she took extra business classes.
If you haven’t read about my sister’s amazing vintage Detroit Zoo collection, you can here.
-Erin
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