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Mothering WildlifeAuthor: Elizabeth Johnson
Telling the stories of moms who work in zoo, wildlife, vet, and conservation organizations. Working with wildlife brings a unique set of challenges for working mothers. Join me every other week as I interview moms working primarily in the zoo field as we discuss their journey as moms, navigating the mental, emotional, and often physical challenges that come with caring for wildlife and caring for kids. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Adapting to Different Roles Through Networking with Loren Berry from the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK)
Episode 66
Thursday, 16 April, 2026
Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms!This week, my guest is Loren Berry, a woman who wears many hats within the zoo and aquarium field! A former zookeeper for 17 years, Loren now serves as the Chapter Development Manager for the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK). Additionally, through the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund (KACF), a conservation organization founded by a former coworker at the Denver Zoo, she serves as an Educator and the Event Coordinator for the organization's main fundraising gala, Katie's Night.Loren was still a hoofstock keeper when she became a mom, and we reminisce about her pregnancies, maternity leaves, first visitors at the hospital after giving birth (hers were zookeeper friends!), and her postpartum periods. We then talk about her transition out of animal care into her current roles. She loves that the roles she has now have allowed her to stay connected to the zoo field, but admits it was hard to leave and came with many emotions! Finally, we talk about conservation traveling for extended periods of time and how Loren and her family prep for her to be gone and communicate while she is away. Check out the links below for more info about the two organizations mentioned in this episode:American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK)Katie Adamson Conservation Fund (KACF)Mothering Wildlife links:Facebook MotheringWildlifePodcastInstagram @motheringwildlifeEmail: motheringwildlife@gmail.com
