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Meet the Education team

The Zoo's Education Officers. From left to right, Claudy, Rose, Debbie, Amy and Dave.

 

Simon Garrett

Simon Garrett, B.Sc.(Hons), FRGS, Head of Learning; Simon has worked full-time at the Zoo since June 1990. He led a six month expedition to Venezuela in 1989 after graduating in Biology from Bristol University. Simon has also been involved in field work in Zimbabwe and the Comoro Islands.

Dave Naish

Dave Naish, BSc (Hons), Education Manager; Dave is a zoologist who joined the department, returning to the UK after 10 years living abroad. In Ecuador and Peru he worked as a guide and researcher in the rainforest. In 2000 he managed a research camp in the wilds of Tanzania.

Claudy Fox

Claudy Fox, BSc (Hons), PGCE, Senior Education Officer. Claudy joined the department in October 2002 but has worked previously as a Bristol Zoo Volunteer and summer Education Assistant. She has also worked at the BBC Natural History Unit, the conservation charity BTCV, and Marwell Zoological Park in Hampshire. Claudy has worked in the field in Europe, Tanzania, and Costa Rica.

Debbie Berry

Debbie Berry BSc (Hons) Animal Science, PGCE, regional co-ordinator for the ANCMZA (zoo keepers course), Education Officer; Debbie joined the education team in January 2004. She previously worked as a college lecturer teaching animal care and equine studies has volunteered on Bristol Zoo Gardens' bird section. In 2001 she carried out field research in the Mata Atlantica Rainforest, Brazil.

Amy Bye

Amy Bye, BSc (Hons), Education Officer; Amy joined the Zoo in 2005 after graduating in Zoology from Cardiff University. Amy started off her Zoo career in the Marketing Department but transferred to the Learning Department in 2006. As part of her degree, Amy has carried out field work on the coral reefs of Tobago.

Rose Barker

Rose Barker BSc (Hons), Education Officer, Rose joined Bristol Zoo in 2008 as a Ranger in the Presentations Section before joining the Education team the following year. She previously worked in the Education Department at Living Coasts in Devon whilst studying for her degree in Zoology.

Mandy Leivers

Mandy Leivers, BSc (Hons), PGCE, Avon Gorge and Downs Biodiversity Education Officer. Mandy joined the Education Team in September. Her role involves running a programme of walks, talks and children's events. She has also developed a leaflet about the wildlife of the site, on-site information boards, nature trails as well as providing sessions for schools.

Nicky Weekes

Nicky Weekes, Administrator. Nicky joined the Zoo in 2001, having worked previously in education, leisure and the voluntary sector in management and marketing roles. Nicky is responsible for information and session bookings, and will help you with your enquiries.

Kiri Krych-Smith

Kiri is our full time Animal Care Technician and has been at the Zoo since September 2008. She volunteered for two years within the Zoo before joining the Education team. Kiri studied Animal Care and Animal Management and is currently working towards her ANCMZA qualification.

Harriet Holmes

Harriet Holmes, BSc (Hons), MSc coming up! Harriet joined the Zoo in February 2010 as a part-time animal care technician. Harriet has previously worked on conservation projects in Southern Africa and Borneo and has volunteered for a number of wildlife organisations. Harriet has particular interests in veterinary medicine and starts vet school October 2010.