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Taylor Breeden
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About
Personal Profile
My goal is to continue a career in Conservation Education to ensure high quality educational experiences. I am a graduate of Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Sustainability & Ecosystem Science with a concentration in Zoo Animal and Confined Wildlife biology. My desire is to use that knowledge to educate.
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I have been on a volunteer trip to Tanzania, Africa. I completed my Wildlife Rehab Internship in Costa Rica as well as a trip to study aquatic science and an Education Internship at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. I have also been on 3 educational trips to University of Texas Marine Science Institute(UTMSI). I gained essential leadership skills at my job at High 5 for 3 years.
As a Tour Guide, essential public speaking and passion for animals have enabled me to excel at my job. I have also learned to adapt to different age groups and education levels. This requires being observant, versatile and able to manage time. My time spent volunteering at the Capital of Texas Zoo for 5 years fueled my passion for this environment. I am currently a Senior Conservation Interpreter at the Dallas Zoo, using all my skills daily to educate all ages and levels of people.
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Education
Tarleton State University
Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystem Science
My studies are concentrated in Zoo Animal and Confined Wildlife Biology, while earning two minors in Biology and Environmental Science
August 2017-August 2021
Hatari Wildlife Park
Animal Care Specialist
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Tour Guide
Capital of Texas Zoo
Zookeeper
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Education Intern
Dallas Zoo
Senior Conservation Interpreter
Austin Nature and Science Center
Activity Specialist
Erath County Humane Society
Adoption Specialist
"I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message."
Steve Irwin
Activities, Honors and Certifications
Gold Award
May 2017
100 hours of service to better my community
Certified Texas Master Naturalist
May 2021
Certified in the cross timbers ecoregion, can move certification.
ASL 102
October 2025
Finished ASL 101 and , 102 continued education into 103.
Senior Student Academic Mentor (SAM)
August 2020- December 2020
I was a S.A.M from August 2018-December 2020 and the Senior S.A.M my final year
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Student Liaison of TSCTWS
August 2020-May 2021
Active member from August 2017-May 2021. Elected as an officer in 2020
Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)
December 2025
CIG class finalized in 2025
Experiences
September of 2019
Bosque River Trail Adventure
I organized a wildlife related game for 4th graders to play and learn. The game was about camouflage and shelter. I had kids play a predator with restrictions to their movements and all other kids were a prey animals who had to survive and collect the most food.
March of 2019
Cook Canyon Spotlight Survey
Helped Cook Canyon Ranch with a spotlight survey of their land. Also did a visual survey and took data for the ranch managers.
November 2020
Deer Capture
Assisted the East Foundation with a deer capture. I was on the release team first and helped untie, mark and remove a blinder off of deer so they can run back into their home. I worked on the research collection team, I read ultrasounds to determine rump fat, took hair samples, determined body condition scores and got a weight before clearing them for release. Also assisted on the capture team.
November 2021
Camel Trainer
Learned from Terri Bowen Lindley. Assisted with halter, saddle and ride breaking the camel at Hatari Wildlife Park. After her lessons I became the lead trainer and continued the camels training.
February 2023
Crab Trap Removal Conservation Trip
The Dallas Zoo sent me on a conservation trip to Port Aransas, to remove derelict crab traps from the bay. I also outreached at the Whopping Crane festival.
Fall of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
Monarch Conservation
Safely caught Monarch butterflies and applied a tag to their wing. So they can be tracked along their migration to Mexico. To help aid in Monarch Conservation
Fall of 2022, Spring and Fall of 2023, Spring and Fall of 2024
Spring and Fall of 2025
Lights Out Texas
Survey downtown Dallas before sunrise for bird strikes and injured birds during peak migration season. Partnership with Texas Conservation Alliance and Cornell University
June 2024
Saving Sea Turtles
Traveled to Sea Turlte Inc. in South Padre, Texas. Helped engage volunteers and facilitate a volunteer workday at the center, the largest workday of the year.