About Leigh Whitted
I've been at the Houston Zoo since June of 2008, when I jumped into the education department feet-first and mid-Camp! As an Education Programs Specialist, I share my passion for animals and their environment with infants in strollers, seniors, and everyone in between, both on zoo grounds and around Houston. I have an unusual fondness for organization, which has been put to good use managing camp supplies and keeping our education library in check.
Don't be surprised to see mentions of birds in my blogs - I am a true bird nerd, binoculars, bird book and all. I also have a soft spot for llamas.
I am a former wild zoo child who never really wanted to escape the animal way of life. I started teaching people about animals as a kid, and never looked back! It is always a treat to see my own childhood love of animals reflected in the faces of the kids (and grownups) I teach.
Posts by Leigh:
- Birds of Panama, part 4: Darien Lowlands, 08 Mar 2010 in Animal Fun Facts & Animal Information & Featured
- Birds of Panama, part 3: Chiriqui Highlands, 06 Mar 2010 in Animal Fun Facts & Animal Information & Featured
- Birds of Panama, part 2: Canal Zone, 04 Mar 2010 in Animal Fun Facts & Animal Information & Featured
- Birds of Panama, part 1, 02 Mar 2010 in Animal Fun Facts & Animal Information & Featured
- New Year, New Program!, 01 Jan 2010 in Classes/Programs & Featured
- Winter Vacation, 10 Dec 2009 in Camp & Featured
- The Animal, Not the Drum, 05 Dec 2009 in Classes/Programs & Safari School
- Neighborhood Wildlife, 25 Nov 2009 in Classes/Programs
- Educator Day, 14 Nov 2009 in Classes/Programs & Fun on grounds
- Animals You May Have Missed: Cranes and Tortoises, 08 Nov 2009 in Animal Information & Fun on grounds