Riverbanks Zoo

Description

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia. Address: 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Tuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMonday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Land area: 170 acres (69 ha) Notable animals: Ajari, Jimmie, Ranger, Savannah, Butch, Cenzoo, Bertello, Mahambo, Maverick, Mike, Patrick, Glenda, Divya, Mena, Annette, Daniella, Macy, Sophia Grace, Bruce, Chaka, Sundance, Norris, Wilma, Lottie MORE Exhibits: Sea Lion Landing, Otter Runs, African Savanna exhibit, : Category: : Place name: : : Website: : : Website: http://www.riverbanks.org/ Category: Zoo Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. · Own this business?

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Riverbanks Zoo Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Alexa Godfrey Alexa Godfrey Columbia, South Carolina Details
Alexa Godfrey's Riverbanks Zoo Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Gorilla/Small Mammal Keeper at Riverbanks Zoo
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Riverbanks Zoo   October 2014 - Present
Curtis & Tompkins, LTD   June 2007 - September 2014
Oakland Zoo  November 2013 - August 2014
Oakland Zoo  September 2013 - November 2013
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge  August 2012 - February 2013
Oakland Zoo  May 2012 - August 2012
Oregon Zoo  September 2011 - December 2011
Lucky Dog Day & Night Care   March 2008 - November 2009

Skills
Zoo, Animal Training, Tigers, Raptors, Exotic Animals, Clicker Training, Dog Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Population Biology, Animal Husbandry, Dogs, Animal Welfare, Laboratory, Training, Animal Behavior, Zoology, Animal Work, Wildlife Conservation, Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Birds, Ornithology, Conservation Biology, Laboratory Skills, Environmental Policy, Ecology, Animal Nutrition, Endangered Species, Environmental Awareness, Biology, Wildlife Management, Pets, Animal Science, Biodiversity

Education
University of Oregon   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), General Sciences (emphasis in biology and psychology)

Aragon High School   2002 — 2006
Diploma

Ashlynn Turner Ashlynn Turner Athens, Georgia Details
Ashlynn Turner's Riverbanks Zoo Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job DVM Candidate at University of Georgia
Industry Veterinary
Experience
University of Georgia  August 2014 - Present
Wofford College  August 2010 - Present
National Youth Science Foundation  June 2013 - July 2013
Native Arc Wildlife Rehabilitation Center   August 2012 - November 2012
Grace Animal Hospital   May 2012 - July 2012
Riverbanks Zoo   June 2011 - August 2011
Bamberg Veterinary Clinic   June 2010 - August 2011
Dr. Padgett's Family Practice   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Animal Work, Animal Welfare, Birds, Biology, Client Education, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Discipline, Always Punctual, Project Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Communication

Education
University of Georgia   2014 — 2018
Veterinary Medicine

Wofford College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's of Science, Biology, Sophomore

University of Cape Town   2013 — 2013
International Student, Biology

Murdoch University   2012 — 2012
International Student

Karen Toney Karen Toney Davidson, North Carolina Details
Karen Toney's Riverbanks Zoo Experience June 1990 - June 1992
Job Scoop Shop Manager, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry's ice cream
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Ben & Jerry's ice cream   November 1993 - Present
Mooresville Animal Hospital   May 1992 - September 1997
Riverbanks Zoo   June 1990 - June 1992

Skills
Conflict Resolution, Event Management, Inventory Management, Program Management, People Skills, People-oriented, Money Management, Event Planning, Events Coordination, Staff Development, Staff Supervision, Mentoring Of Staff, Youth Mentoring, Professional Mentoring, Time Management, Leadership, Employee Training, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Public Speaking

Education
Fairmont State College   1987 — 1989
Associate's degree, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Nitro High School   1985 — 1987
Graduated with Honors, Science Emphasis

Ryan Stoudemire Ryan Stoudemire Cayce, South Carolina Details
Ryan Stoudemire's Riverbanks Zoo Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Student at University of South CarolinaColumbia
Industry
Experience
Riverbanks Zoo   May 2013 - Present
DSC Corporation   June 2011 - January 2013
Palmetto Academic Consulting   January 2011 - January 2013

Skills
Communication Skills, Data Entry, Food Preparation, American History, International Relations..., Android, Small Business, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Food Service Operations, Food Service Sanitation

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Lexington High School   2007 — 2011

Jami Steele-Sprankle Jami Steele-Sprankle Columbia, South Carolina Details
Jami Steele-Sprankle's Riverbanks Zoo Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Director of Education and Theatre at Kershaw County Fine Arts Center
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Kershaw County Fine Arts Center   February 2014 - Present
South Carolina  June 2013 - February 2014
Ebenezer Lutheran Church  2009 - 2013
SC Department of Education  2001 - 2008
Kershaw County Fine Arts Center   1996 - 2004
EdVenture Children's Museum  1999 - 2000
Lexington United Methodist Church  1996 - 1999
Riverbanks Zoo   1993 - 1996
Museum of Discovery and Science  1994 - 1995
Bonnet House Museum   1994 - 1995

Skills
Community Outreach, Writer, producer and..., Training and..., Visual Artist, Computer literate..., Talented Educator or a..., Animal Care and..., Classically trained..., Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Management, Research, Teaching, Program Management, Musician - solo, choir,..., Performing Arts -..., Theatre, Time Management, Training, Nonprofits, Policy, Project Planning, Budgets, Program Development, Staff Development, Fundraising, Editing, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, Workshop Facilitation, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Teacher Training, Higher Education, Music, Writing, Musical Theatre, Acting

Education
Los Angeles Zoo   1991 — 1991
Zoo Keeper Training, All areas of Animal Husbandry and Conservation

Eight Annual Elephant Keepers workshop   1986 — 1986
Training conference, Elephant management

Furman University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biology, General

SC PACE, Coastal Carolina Universiry
SC Teacher Certification, Education

Abigail Holley Abigail Holley Columbia, South Carolina Details
Abigail Holley's Riverbanks Zoo Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Attractions Attendant at Riverbanks Zoo
Industry Research
Experience
Riverbanks Zoo   September 2015 - Present
University of South Carolina  2014 - Present
Riverbanks Zoo   September 2014 - December 2014
Siskey YMCA  2010 - 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Editing, Java

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Sciences

University of San Jose in San Ramon, Costa Rica   2015 — 2015
Biology and Spanish

Weddington High School   2008 — 2012

Anita Job Anita Job Lexington, South Carolina Details
Anita Job's Riverbanks Zoo Experience May 1996 - 2003
Job Student
Industry Education Management
Experience
Lexington County Library   May 2008 - June 2012
Lexington County Fire Department   June 2003 - May 2008
RiverBanks Zoo   May 1996 - 2003

Skills
Cpr Certified, Customer Service, Apparel, Bookkeeping, Beekeeping, Square Dancing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Teaching, Community Outreach

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   1999 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Library Science

Caroline W. Woodruff Caroline W. Woodruff Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Caroline W. Woodruff's Riverbanks Zoo Experience July 1988 - November 1990
Job PUBLICATIONS ART DIRECTOR + DESIGNER + EDITOR ~ FINE ARTIST and MURALIST ~ COMMUNICATIONS
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Golden Villa Studio   January 2006 - Present
Eckankar  August 1994 - January 2006
Spirit Magazine   November 1990 - August 1994
Riverbanks Zoo   July 1988 - November 1990

Skills
Fine Art, Non-profits, Museums, Social Media, Fundraising, Illustration, Contemporary Art, Advertising, Illustrator, Newsletters, Books, Art, Magazines, Art History, Art Education, Curating, Graphic Design, Photography, Editing, Museum Education, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Currently enrolled in Art History program at University of Minnesota

Metropolitan Regional Arts Council   2011 — 2012
Arts Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

The Atelier   2002 — 2010
Portrait, Landscape, Mural Painting

New York University
Writing, Languages, Publishing

Parsons School of Design
Illustration/Design, Publishing

James (Jimmy) Jenkins James (Jimmy) Jenkins Greenville, South Carolina Area Details
James (Jimmy) Jenkins's Riverbanks Zoo Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Hatchery Tech at Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation  February 2012 - Present
Clemson University  2007 - Present
Santee Animal Hospital   April 2005 - Present
Clemson University  May 2011 - July 2011
Riverbanks Zoo   May 2010 - August 2010
Shuler Farms   2005 - 2009
Hardee's  May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Extensive Backpacking, Ear tagging and banding, Microsoft Office, Grounds Maintenance, Web Soil Survey, Elctro shock fish survey

Education
Clemson University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

Matthew Goeben Matthew Goeben Bonita Springs, Florida Details
Matthew Goeben's Riverbanks Zoo Experience January 2006 - December 2008
Job Zoologist
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Emergency Pet Hospital   2014 - Present
Naples Zoo  August 2010 - March 2014
Riverbanks zoo   January 2006 - December 2008
Disney's Animal Kingdom  November 2002 - December 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Animal Behavior, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Community Outreach, Cruises, Tour Operators, Leisure, Online Travel, Tourism

Education
Warren Wilson College   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology

St. Petersburg College
Veterinary Technology

Courtney Hays Courtney Hays West Columbia, South Carolina Details
Courtney Hays's Riverbanks Zoo Experience September 2014 - November 2014
Job Student at University of South CarolinaColumbia
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Walt Disney World  January 2015 - August 2015
Riverbanks Zoo   September 2014 - November 2014
AAA  May 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2013 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism and Travel Services Management, Junior

Lee Nesler Lee Nesler Mentor, Ohio Details
Lee Nesler's Riverbanks Zoo Experience April 1985 - September 1989
Job
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Lemur Conservation Foundation  September 2011 - June 2015
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society  February 2004 - September 2011
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium  September 1989 - September 2003
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium  1989 - 2003
RIverbanks Zoo   April 1985 - September 1989

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Media Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Grant Writing, Event Management, Public Relations, Program Development, Grants, Community Development, Teaching, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Wildlife, Community Outreach, Board Development, Biodiversity, Environmental Education, Proposal Writing, Animal Welfare, Ecology, Editing, Environmental Policy, Corporate Social..., Capacity Building, Sustainability, Wildlife Management, Program Evaluation, Wildlife Conservation, Non-profit..., Animal Husbandry, Philanthropy, Press Releases, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Informal Education, Natural Resource..., Natural History, Volunteer Training, Museums, Community Engagement, Publicity, Grant Administration, Nonprofits

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1980 — 1984
BS

Elgin High School   1976 — 1980

Julie Mirmina Julie Mirmina Columbia, South Carolina Area Details
Julie Mirmina's Riverbanks Zoo Experience February 1995 - April 1997
Job Student Nutrition Manager at Lexington/Richland School District Five
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Lexington Richland School District Five  April 1997 - Present
Riverbanks Zoo   February 1995 - April 1997
Host Marriott  April 1987 - June 1995

Skills
Food & Beverage, Catering, Food Service, Food, Management, Airlines, Food Safety, Food Industry, HACCP, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Sanitation, Cooking, Food Processing, Recipes

Education
Mattatuck Community College   1979 — 1981
Associates Degree, Arts & Science

Central Connecticut State University

Taylen McEntire Taylen McEntire Lexington, South Carolina Details
Taylen McEntire's Riverbanks Zoo Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Front Desk Personnel at Columbia College SC
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Riverbanks Zoo   June 2013 - August 2013
Columbia College SC  February 2011 - May 2013
YMCA  May 2012 - January 2013
Welcome To The Big Leagues   March 2010 - March 2011
Carrabba's Italian Grill  November 2007 - September 2009

Skills
Child Development, Microsoft Works, Customer Service, Training, Team Building, Sports, Fitness, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Time Management

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2013 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

Columbia College (SC)   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Child and Family Studies

Carl Eugene Moore Carl Eugene Moore Columbia, South Carolina Area Details
Carl Eugene Moore's Riverbanks Zoo Experience 2013 - Present
Job Professor, Health Information Technology & Health Quality Consultant, Author
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Brandeis University  2010 - Present
Piedmont Technical College  2010 - Present
The University of Phoenix  2008 - Present
Health IT, Health Quality   2000 - Present
Newberry Country Water Rescue and Dive Team   2013 - Present
Riverbanks Zoo   2013 - Present
Referential Magazine   November 2010 - December 2011
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine   January 1994 - August 2010

Skills
Creative Writing, Higher Education, Teaching, Writing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Editing, Administration, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Mentoring, Classroom Instruction, Healthcare, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Proofreading, Literature, Social Media, Rescue Diver, Open Water Diver, Nitrox, Public Safety Diver, Professors, Graduate Students, Desire2Learn, Turnitin, Elluminate, Emergency First..., PADI Advanced Open..., Writers, Creative Non-fiction, Memoir, Self-help, Essayist, Healthcare Information..., System Administration, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Research, Distance Learning, Instructional Design, HIPAA, Admissions, Technical Writing, Academia, University Teaching

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2014
Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) -- ABD

Queens University of Charlotte   2007 — 2009
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing / English

American Intercontinental University   2005 — 2006
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Health Care Management

American Intercontinental University   2005 — 2006
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting & Finance

University of Phoenix   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/eBusiness

Piedmont Technical College   1988 — 1990
Associate in Science (AS), Business

Thornwell High School   1981 — 1986

Christine Talleda Christine Talleda Columbia, South Carolina Area Details
Christine Talleda's Riverbanks Zoo Experience Aviculture/Bird Show Temporary keeperTracy Aviary2006 - 2008
Job Bird Keeper at Riverbanks Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Riverbanks Zoo   Aviculture/Bird Show Temporary keeperTracy Aviary2006 - 2008

Education
Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Kelsey Stone Kelsey Stone Columbia, South Carolina Area Details
Kelsey Stone's Riverbanks Zoo Experience March 2010 - Present
Job Student at University of South CarolinaColumbia
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Riverbanks Zoo   March 2010 - Present
Bluewater Grille   August 2010 - September 2010
Buffalo Wild Wings  May 2010 - August 2010
USC Campus Recreation   January 2008 - May 2010
City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation   May 2007 - August 2009

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2007 — 2011

American Intercontinental University

American Intercontinental University

University of South Carolina
Public Relations

Erin Neer Erin Neer West Lafayette, Indiana Details
Erin Neer's Riverbanks Zoo Experience December 1999 - July 2002
Job Certified Veterinary Surgery/Anesthesia Technician at VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital
Industry Higher Education
Experience
VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital  August 2014 - Present
Brookfield Zoo  February 2013 - July 2014
Purdue University  November 2008 - January 2013
Medvet Memphis(now Memphis Veterinary Specialists)   July 2005 - October 2008
Univeristy of Florida  August 2002 - June 2005
Riverbanks Zoo   December 1999 - July 2002

Skills
Veterinary, Pets, Anesthesia, Animal Work, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry, Research

Education
Purdue University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Jana Dehoff Jana Dehoff Columbia, South Carolina Area Details
Jana Dehoff's Riverbanks Zoo Experience March 2006 - August 2008
Job Teacher,wildlife program presenter,owner pet services
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Gotta Love Em Pet Service   September 2010 - Present
Carolina Wildlife Care   August 2009 - Present
Riverbank Zoo   August 2008 - August 2009
Riverbanks Zoo   March 2006 - August 2008
Public School Teacher  1975 - 2008

Skills
Program Development, Fundraising, Elementary Education, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Developmental..., Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Time Management

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education and Teaching

Dennis Hasty Dennis Hasty West Columbia, South Carolina Details
Dennis Hasty's Riverbanks Zoo Experience August 2007 - December 2007
Job IT Guy at YOUR Company
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
SelectiveCollective   2013 - Present
University of South Carolina Koger Center for the Arts   September 2003 - December 2012
University of South Carolina Coliseum   August 2003 - December 2012
Riverbanks Zoo   August 2007 - December 2007
Riverbanks Zoo   August 2006 - November 2006
University of South Carolina Colonial Life Arena   January 2004 - July 2006
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Atlantic Chapter   January 1999 - May 2006
Watkins Yard Service   December 2002 - November 2003
Carquest Auto Parts  August 2003 - August 2003
Free Times  January 2003 - August 2003

Education
Training Concepts   2014 — 2015
Client Services Security Specialist, Information Technology

Midlands Technical College   2013 — 2013
Customer Service/Call Center Professional, Certificate

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Arts

Martha Weber Martha Weber Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Martha Weber's Riverbanks Zoo Experience 1994 - 1995
Job Program Manager for Vector and Veterinary Services at St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Industry Veterinary
Experience
St. Louis County Department of Public Health   June 2015 - Present
Midwest Veterinary Referral Center   August 2013 - Present
Saint Louis Zoo  2004 - 2013
Walt Disney World  1997 - 2004
Saint Louis Zoo  1995 - 1997
Riverbanks Zoo   1994 - 1995
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine  1993 - 1994

Skills
Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Behavior, Animal Work, Pets, Animal Nutrition, Dogs, Surgery, Veterinary, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Science, Medicine, Veterinary Public Health, Vaccines, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Master of Public Health with concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1989 — 1993
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Michigan State University   1986 — 1989
Zoology

Radnor High School