Suzanne shows off a bat skeleton to Zoo guests.
Hometown:Born in Memphis, TN but now a naturalized Texan!
Section: Children’s Zoo – Primary: Desert/Prairie
Quote: “Science without religion is lame; Religion without science is blind.” –Albert Einstein
Special Interests/Hobbies:
Reading, time with my family, anything related to bats, active in church.
Interesting Facts:
Population manager for Jamaican Fruit Bats, Certified Interpretive Guide, and once named All City Supreme Princess – of course I was only 4 at the time!
What is your education, training, and previous institution(s) you attended before coming to the Houston Zoo?
Some college – 10 years volunteering at the Houston Zoo and on the job.
Suzanne introduces Trixie to Saint Nick during "Breakfast with Santa"
What animals do you train, and what is your favorite section in the Children’s Zoo?
I train the foxes in our Desert/Prairie section of the Children’s Zoo, which is also my favorite section!
What sort of advice would you give to anyone wanting to enter the zoo field?
Science, science, science.
What is your favorite animal story?
Too many to pick from! We work with the most amazing creatures! I have seen such intelligence and such determination in them. They bring tears to my eyes on a regular basis – mostly in awe of them.
If you have any questions or comments for Suzanne, feel free to post it in the comment section!
