Wildlife Curator

With over 14 years of experience in animal care, Steph brings a wealth of knowledge to the Shoalhaven Zoo team. She specialises in working with carnivores, free-flying birds, and animal training. Steph is especially passionate about building strong bonds through enrichment and behavioural training.

Her favourite animal? That would be Ariel, our beautiful male lion.

Farmyard Coordinator

Brooke brings boundless energy and positivity to the zoo, always ready with a smile that brightens both staff and guests’ days. She’s a self-proclaimed bird nerd who spends her spare time birdwatching and sharing her love of feathered friends with anyone who will listen. Brooke’s favourite animal at the zoo is Cookie the laughing kookaburra, whose cheeky personality matches her own. Whether she’s chatting with visitors or caring for the animals, Brooke’s bubbly nature makes every moment more enjoyable.

Wildlife Keeper

Annabel has a deep passion for all wildlife, but she holds a special place in her heart for koalas and the care of young marsupials. Whether she’s presenting one of our popular wildlife shows or leading hands-on animal encounters, Annabel’s enthusiasm and knowledge shine through.

Her love for educating the public makes her a favourite with both visitors and animals alike.

Wildlife Keeper

Originally from sunny Queensland, Ellen brings a wealth of hands-on experience and contagious enthusiasm to the team. She previously worked at a zoo in QLD caring for a diverse range of animals, including exotic birds, ring-tailed lemurs, and a variety of farm animals. Her broad experience across both native and exotic species has given her a well-rounded skillset and a genuine passion for animal care and guest engagement.

Ellen is known for her bubbly personality and excitable energy, she lights up every space she walks into. Whether she’s caring for the animals or chatting with guests, her warmth and love for what she does shines through. We’re thrilled to have her as part of the team!

Wildlife Keeper

Paige started at Shoalhaven Zoo as a teenager and has now been part of our team for six years. Her passion for reptiles is undeniable, and she’s trained to handle some of our zoo’s most fascinating creatures, including venomous snakes like the collett's snake. Paige’s favourite animal is Bubba, our playful and charismatic alligator, who holds a special place in her heart.

Whether it's educating visitors about the wonders of reptiles or caring for our impressive collection, Paige brings expertise and enthusiasm to every encounter.

Wildlife Keeper

Lucy is a keeper with a big passion for our smallest primates! She’s especially fond of the marmosets and knows each one’s quirks and personalities like the back of her hand. When she’s not caring for our monkey troop, you’ll find her front and centre running keeper talks and animal encounters, where her confidence and enthusiasm shine. Lucy brings a great energy to every interaction and takes pride in sharing her knowledge with visitors of all ages.

Casual Wildlife Keeper

Jerusha is a dedicated keeper with a strong passion for animal training, always striving to build trust-based relationships with the animals in her care. Her favourites are the intelligent capuchins and the relaxed, charismatic koalas; two very different species she loves working with. Outside of training sessions, Jerusha is also a fantastic photographer, with a talent for capturing stunning moments that highlight the personalities of our animals. Whether she’s behind the camera or in the habitat, her attention to detail and creativity always shine through.

Casual Wildlife Keeper

Amy began her journey with us as a volunteer and has since grown into a valued casual keeper. Despite being young, she brings an incredible amount of care, enthusiasm, and kindness to everything she does. Amy has a natural connection with animals and a genuine eagerness to learn, making her a joy to have on the team. At home, she dotes on her beloved blue-tongue lizard, Jimmy, who is clearly just as lucky to have her as we are. Amy is truly one of the sweetest humans you’ll ever meet.

Wildlife Keeper

Kaitlin began her zoo keeping journey completing her internship at a zoo in Jersey, where she gained valuable hands-on experience working with a diverse range of species and learning the foundations of professional animal care. Her time overseas helped shape her strong work ethic and practical skill set.

An epic all-rounder, Kaitlin takes on every single task that comes her way with determination and confidence. Whether it’s husbandry, maintenance, guest interactions or jumping in to help wherever needed, she gives 100% to everything she does. Reliable, capable and always ready to step up, Kaitlin is an invaluable part of the team.

Casual Maintenance & Keeper

Marshall is a vital part of the team, combining hands-on animal keeping with essential maintenance tasks. Known for his incredible reliability, he tackles every job with dedication and a strong work ethic, never shying away from a challenge.

Always ready with a laugh, Marshall’s sense of humour keeps the team smiling even on the busiest days. Hardworking, dependable, and full of personality, he’s someone you can always count on to get things done, and make it fun along the way.