Mary Meixner

Mary Meixner

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  • About me

    Experienced Naturalist, Animal Keeper, and Educator

  • Education

    • Miami University

      2023 - 2025
      Master's degree Conservation Biology

      Activities and Societies: Global Field Program

    • Malone University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Zoo & Wildlife Biology

      Activities and Societies: Zoological Organization of Malone (ZOOM)

  • Experience

    • Akron Zoo

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Summer Intern

      • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.• Collaborated with camp staff to develop and execute safe, exciting plans for daily and weekly activities. • Certified to handle variety of live animals and present up-close encounters to campers.

    • Ohio Bird Sanctuary

      Sept 2012 - May 2021
      Curator of Birds

      • Managed and provided daily husbandry for 70+ raptors and songbirds to maintain highest standard of care.• Monitored health and welfare of birds daily.• Prepared and provided diets, medications, and supplements.• Planned and distributed appropriate enrichment.• Maintained accurate records of behavior and feeding patterns.• Established and facilitated training regimens for Avian Ambassadors.• Maintained enclosures and managed all bird care supplies.• Presented educational programs to public and provided excellent customer service.• Assisted with maintenance of 90-acre property and facilities.• Selected, trained, and supervised interns.• Developed and implemented biosecurity protocols. Show less

    • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

      Aug 2013 - Oct 2015
      Seasonal Interpreter

      • Presented information about Zoo's mission and animals to visitors through interpretation of animal behavior. • Monitored interaction between Zoo animals and guests during up-close encounters to ensure safety. • Monitored Zoo exhibits to ensure that they were kept free of foreign objects.• Certified to handle Zoo's education animals to present up-close encounters to public.

    • International Exotic Animal Sanctuary

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2015
      Assistant Keeper/Intern

      • Provided daily care for 74 animals, primarily bears and exotic big cats. • Monitored health and welfare of animals daily.• Prepared animal diets and administered medications.• Maintained accurate records of behavior and feeding patterns.• Maintained habitats, grounds, and facilities.• Adhered to all safety policies and procedures. • Accomplished the title of Assistant Keeper.

    • Ashland Public Library

      Sept 2021 - now
      Community Engagement Associate

      • Developed and implemented nature programming, including The Naturalist Corner, Nature Story-Time, and Junior Naturalist Club.• Provided excellent customer service.• Presented story-times and other outreach programs to the community.• Facilitated community outreach by operating and maintaining the library Bookmobile.• Maintained library materials and patron accounts.

    • ALDI USA

      Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
      Store Associate
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Interpretive Guide

      National Association for Interpretation
      Nov 2013
    • Project WILD Certification

      Ohio Department of Natural Resources
      Aug 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mary Meixner
      2,000-miler Appalachian Trail Conservancy Dec 2021 Hiked all 2,193.1 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
    • Awarded to Mary Meixner
      Outstanding Senior in Zoo and Wildlife Biology Malone University May 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Animal Care Technician

      Issued by Malone University on Sept 2010
      Malone UniversityAssociated with Mary Meixner