Garrett Buck

425-466-2284 19605 NE 33rd Pl, Sammamish, WA 98074 garrettgbuck@gmail.com

Objective
To employ my experience and passion for animals in contributing to the success of Wildlife Safari as a
village intern for the summer section.
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science: Animal Science, expected June 2019
Minor: Spanish
Relevant Coursework
Systems of Swine Production Beef Production Marine Mammal Enterprise
Companion Animal Science Vertebrate Field Zoology Public Speaking
Experience
The Marine Mammal Center, Morro Bay, CA January 2017-Present
Volunteer
Assisted in the rescue and rehabilitation of pinnipeds and sea otters
Engaged in tube feeding animals and cleaning enclosures
Conservation Ambassadors, Paso Robles, CA
Zoo to You Fall 2015-December 2016
Assist zookeeper in maintenance and caring for over 30 species of animals
Set up for fundraising events and informed guests about animals
Swanton Pacific Ranch, Davenport, CA
Vertebrate Field Zoology August 2016
Trapped and handled wild rodents, birds, bats, and lizards
Performed a 100 yard transect survey
Learned how to recognize more than 40 native birds and mammals by sight
Cape Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Earthwatch Expedition Spring 2015
Captured and tagged green sea turtles
Set baited underwater cameras to detect predator life
Conducted reef surveys for various fish species
San Carlos, Costa Rica
Proyecto ASIS Wildlife Rescue Summer 2014
Assisted keepers in caring for native wildlife of various species and ages
Taught baby animals natural behaviors for potential re-introduction
Helped repair enclosures and build new infrastructure
Nauta, Peru
Earthwatch Expedition Spring 2014
Performed surveys for parrots, fish, bats, and river dolphins
Conducted a transit walk to look for terrestrial life
Assisted in finding and catching caiman for measuring
Skills and Knowledge
General husbandry Fluency in Spanish Animal behavior observation
Small animal handling Injections Trapping and rescue of marine mammals
Trapping and mist netting Ultrasound Tranquilizing