Ethan Fulkerson will talk to us about plasma, why it's important, and how it is collected.

Ethan Fulkerson is a Hoofstock and Pinniped Keeper at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (in South Carolina, USA), caring for a variety of species including the zoo's resident giraffe herd. Before moving down to South Carolina, Ethan graduated with a degree in Zoo and Conservation Science from Otterbein University, as well as completing several internships across the United States and even outside of the country. 

Ethan started his Animal Care journey in 2016 at Busch Gardens' summer programs. Throughout high school he continued to engage in different forms of animal care including at Cornell University's Raptor Program, and interning at The Belize Zoo and Downtown Aquarium, Denver. Entering college, Ethan was quickly pre-accepted into Otterbein University's competitive Zoo and Conservation Major and engaged with several organizations through the program like the Ohio Wildlife Center and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Ethan was able to dedicate his summer months to interning at facilities including Denver Zoo, Montgomery Zoo, and Indianapolis Zoo. Ethan was able to get a large variety of experience with a large number of taxa but was excited to begin focusing his animal care with Hoofstock and Pinnipeds at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. During two and a half years with his team Ethan has been able to contribute extensively to the zoo's white rhino blood and plasma bank, lead enrichment building workshops with volunteers, and been a member of several successful giraffe procedures.

We’ll also have Junior Giraffe Club member, Lily, share her school project with us.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 23rd at 11am EST (Toronto/Canada)!

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