Katherine Holupka

Education:

Penn State University

2012-2015

B.S Animal Science, Business Option

Minor: Equine Science
Anticipated graduation May 2015
Butler Area Senior High School
G.P.A 3.5

2007-2010

Experience:
Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, Keeper
2012-2014
o Cleaned, cared for, and maintained over twenty species including hoof stock, birds,
reptiles, mammals, and small carnivores including Asian otters
o Interacted daily with guests, animal nutrition, and veterinary staff
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Animal Husbandry Intern
2013
o Worked closely with zoo keeping staff to care for Polar Bears, Northern Sea Otters, and
Sand Tiger Sharks as an intern at the Waters Edge exhibit;
o Assisted with daily animal diet preparation, feeding, cleaning, training, desensitizing
sessions, formal observations, and enrichment
o Conducted daily question and answer sessions with the public
Centre Wildlife Care, Extern/Volunteer
2013
o Completed an intensive, week long, externship rehabilitating sick or injured PA wildlife
o Fed wildlife daily, cleaned enclosures and administered medication
o Continued work as a volunteer for the remainder of the year following the externship
Penn State Behrend Equestrian Club, President
2011-2012
o Organized club finances and activities including riding lessons, fundraisers, and horse
shows for sixty team members
Glade Run Lutheran Services Horse Stable, Volunteer
2007-2010
o Volunteered 12 hours a week
o Performed barn chores including feeding, turning out, and overall barn maintenance and
cleaning
o Assisted with therapeutic riding lessons
Relevant Coursework
Mammology, Wildlife Behavior, Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Large Animal
Nutrition, Companion Animal Nutrition, Equine Nutrition, Social Psychology