1. James T. Haigwood III, M.S.
3528 McNally Ave (818) 472-1702
Altadena, CA, 91001
Objective To obtain a curatorial position that will utilize my knowledge of animal husbandry, scientific skills,
teaching background and leadership abilities.
Education See attached Curriculum Vitae
Work Senior Animal Keeper Los Angeles Zoo, 2010-
Experience Responsible for conveying all relevant issues about section up and down the chain of command in both
oral and written form, training staff, ensuring that subordinates are following zoos policies and
procedures, making sure work areas are safe, the collection is properly cared for, evaluating employees
and going through progressive disciplinary measures when necessary.
Full-Time Keeper Los Angeles Zoo, 2002-2010
Responsible for knowing natural history and husbandry practices for animals in my care, provided clean
and sanitary living areas for animals, prepared diets, gave animals species appropriate environmental
enrichment, observed animals, notified supervisors and Health Center when animals were ill, medicated
animals as instructed to do so by veterinarian staff, assisted veterinarians by hand restraining animals for
medical procedures, notified supervisors both through oral communication and written documentation
when anything of consequence occurred and maintained professional relationships with coworkers.
Hospital/Quarantine Keeper Los Angeles Zoo, 2003-2007
Responsible for taking care of all animals on oral medications in the hospital, prepared quarantine
enclosures and diets for incoming animals based on curator’s instructions, took care of animals during
quarantine period, communicated any animal related issues to veterinarians and curators, assisted
veterinarians with quarantine exams, transitioned animals to new diets if necessary, responsible for
moving animals from quarantine building to their enclosures on zoo grounds, provided keepers with
information regarding the animal leaving quarantine and entering into their care. Have also been
involved with CDC quarantines for non-human primates.
Part-Time Keeper Los Angeles Zoo, 1998-2002
See Full-Time Keeper job description. Santa Ana Zoo, 1996-1998
Additional Trained in various techniques to observe animals in both wild and zoo settings, including recognizing
Work individuals based on natural or artificial markings, creating ethograms, constructing matrices to develop
Experience dominance and courtship hierarchies and using different sampling methods. (Observing Animals:
Behavioral Studies in Zoos; UCLA Extension)
Trained to humanely handle and capture animals, use remote delivery equipment, monitor anesthesia,
recognize and prevent medical emergencies, and to be prepared for accidental human exposure to
narcotics (Zoo and Exotic Species Workshop; Safe-Capture International Inc.).
Learned about amphibian biology as it relates to husbandry, breeding, conservation and cooperative
programs. (Amphibian Biology, Conservation and Management Course; Association of Zoos and
Aquariums)
Learned about crocodilian biology as it relates to husbandry, breeding, conservation and cooperative
programs. (Crocodilian Biology, Conservation and Management Course; Association of Zoos and
Aquariums)
Honors & -Sylvan Heights Bird Park Avian Husbandry and Management Program (2014)
Experiences -Honorary Bowling For Rhinos Lewa Trip Winner (2014)
-Guest Lecturer at the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program (2013-Present)
-Member IUCN Peccary Specialist Group (2011-Present)
-Avian Egg Incubation Workshop (2010)
-Attended Association of Zoological Horticulture’s Browse and Toxic Plant Workshop (2010)
-Lead Keeper, Los Angeles Zoo’s Reptile and Great Ape Sections (2009-2010)
-Head of the Gorilla Grand Prix fundraiser, which raised $4,500 dollars for the Year of the Gorilla (2009)
-Head of AAZK/LA’s Bowling For Rhinos (BFR) fundraisers in 2009-2013 ($163,100 Raised!)
-Los Angeles Zoo’s IR for both the Amphibian TAG and Burmese Star Tortoise SSP (2009-2010)
-Caprinae TAG Steering Committee Member (2008-Present)
-President of the Los Angeles Zoo’s AAZK Chapter (2007-2011)
-Member of the BIERZ (An International Organization of Bear Keepers) Planning Committee (2007)

2. -Advisor to the Wild Pig, Peccary and Hippo Taxon Advisory Group (2006-Present)
-AZA Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu) Program Coordinator (2003-Present)
-Notices of Commendation from the City of Los Angeles (2000, 2002 & 2016)
-National AAZK BFR Co-chair (2016)
References Available upon request