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Debbie Richardson, Curator (2008-current)
Moonridge Animal Park
Debbie Richardson became Curator
of the Moonridge Animal Park during the summer of 2008.
Debbie came to the Moonridge Animal Park in 1994 and was hired as
lead Animal Keeper and Animal Trainer. Prior to coming to Moonridge
Animal Park, see worked at the Los Angeles Zoo for 13 years in the
capacity of Animal Keeper and later Lead Animal Keeper. As
Lead Animal Keeper she worked with on "Wild in the City"
presentations first as trainer, then performer and then supervisor. Her earlier years at the Los Angeles Zoo was Trainer for "Cats of the
World Show," "World of the Birds Show," and "Meet the Elephants
Show."
Debbie was more than just a "show" person for the Los
Angeles Zoo. She also was charged with the care and maintenance of
infant animals, hoof stock, mammals and birds including various exotic
animals such as elephants and koalas. While Lead Keeper at
the Los Angeles Zoo Debbie was involved with animal husbandry with close
attention to diet and medical care. In addition, with respect to
Drill Baboons in the park, Debbie worked their Survival Species Program
(SSP) doing the behavioral enrichment program and artificial insemination
project.
Debbie came to the Los Angeles Zoo after receiving her
Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from California State University
Los Angeles in 1980. She was Alpha Gamma Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi, on
the National Dean's Honor List, Dean's List, and Chancellor's Honor
List.
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