Poster Presentations
Posters will be on display during Exhibit Hall Hours in the rear of the Exhibit Hall. Authors of each poster will be present for discussion during the Poster Reception, Tuesday, September 10, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Beer, wine, and light appetizers will be served.
Posters are listed by primary track.
Animal Management, Health & Welfare
Age-related Changes in Behavior and Glucocorticoid Production by Somali Wild Ass Foals (Equus africanus somaliensis)
- Corinne Kozlowski, Endocrinologist, Saint Louis Zoo
- Eli Baskir, Saint Louis Zoo
- Helen Clawitter, Saint Louis Zoo
- Tim Thier, Saint Louis Zoo
- Martha Fischer, Saint Louis Zoo
- David M. Powell, Saint Louis Zoo
- Cheryl S. Asa, Saint Louis Zoo
Analysis of Maternal Behaviors from Labor to Cub Removal in Captive Amur Leopards
- Teresa Sauer, Student, Fairfield University
- Alanna Goldy, Student
- Morgan Hansen, Student
- Jim Knox, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
- Rob Tomas, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
- Ashley Byun, Associate Professor, Fairfield University
- Hannah Dancy, Masters Student, Columbia University
Behavioral Thermoregulation in Asian Elephants at Audubon Zoo: Shade Seeking and Pool Usage
- Michael Rowe, Assistant Professor of Physiology, Dillard University
Captive Populations as a Tool for Wildlife Research: Non-invasive Methods Assess the Stress Hormones and Health of Gentoo Penguins
- Jessica Karan, Graduate Student, College of Charleston
Cetacean Welfare Study: Accredited Institutions Unite to Continuously Improve the Welfare of Cetaceans in Zoos and Aquariums
- Lisa Lauderdale, Postdoctoral Fellow, Chicago Zoological Society
Change in Social Spacing in Captive Western Lowland Gorillas During Reproductive Period
- Katherine Christie, Student, University of Georgia
Changes in the Demographic and Genetic Status of AZA Animal Populations Over Time
- Judy Che-Castaldo, Research Scientist, Lincoln Park Zoo
Characterizing the Reproductive Biology of Zoo-housed Bactrian Camels (Camelus bactrianus) Using Fecal Hormone Metabolite Analysis
- Katherine Fowler, Endocrinology Laboratory Associate, Lincoln Park Zoo
Connections of the Zoo Staff-Animal Bond and Ambassador Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Welfare
- Brittany Fischer, Graduate Student, Center for Human-Animal Interactions Research & Education at The Ohio State University
Designing and Collaborating for Pangolin Husbandry Advancement
- Amy Roberts, Senior Curator of Mammals, Brookfield Zoo
Dig It: Facilitating Intrinsically Reinforcing Natural Behavior for Two Species of Mole Rats at the Philadelphia Zoo
- Michael Stern, Curator of Primates & Small Mammals, Philadelphia Zoo
Do Animal Care Staff Perceptions of Social Bonding Predict Oxytocin Concentrations in Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)?
- Austin Leeds, Research Manager, Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Mandi Schook, Science Operations Director, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Patricia Dennis, Epidemiologist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Tara Stoinski, President and CEO/Chief Scientific Officer, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
- Mark Willis, Department of Biology Chair, Case Western Reserve University
- Kristen Lukas, Director of Conservation & Science, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Do Evening Zoo Events Influence Daytime Activity of Nearby Animals?
- Cathleen Cox, Zoo Research Director, Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden
Do Routine Human-Animal Interactions Have the Physiological Responses We Expect?
- Matthew Heintz, Research Associate, Detroit Zoological Society
- Grace Fuller, Manager of Applied Animal Welfare Science, Detroit Zoological Society
- Stephanie Allard, Director of Animal Welfare, Detroit Zoological Society
Don't Jinx It!: The Impact of Maternal Training on the Development of Natural Maternal Behaviors in a Naive 0.1 Mandrill
- Melissa Passman, Primate Animal Care Staff, Audubon Nature Institute
- Amanda Fyfe, Primate Animal Care Staff, Audubon Nature Institute
Dynamic Lighting Modifies Chuckwallas’ (Sauromalus varius) Habitat Usage
- Eli Baskir, Manager of Behavioral Sciences, Saint Louis Zoo
- Stephen Hammack, Herpetology Keeper, Saint Louis Zoo
- Mark Wanner, Zoological Manager of Herpetology & Aquatics, Saint Louis Zoo
- Lauren Augustine, Curator of Herpetology & Director of the Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation, Saint Louis Zoo
- Jeff Ettling, Executive Director/CEO, Sedgewick County Zoo
- David Powell, Director of Research: Reproductive and Behavioral Sciences, Saint Louis Zoo
Effectiveness of a Screen Enclosure at Reducing Risk of Arbovirus Transmission to Captive Penguins
- Geneve Darnell, Supervisor of Birds, The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Eight is GREAT - The Journey of Audubon Zoo's Primate Team Successfully Completing Eight Great Ape Transfers within 15 Months
- Courtney Eparvier, Curator of Primates and Sea Lions, Audubon Nature Institute
Enrichment Evaluation Across Departments
- Amy Roberts, Senior Curator of Mammals, Brookfield Zoo
Evolution in Animal Husbandry - Improving Welfare for Animal Ambassadors
- Trinity Leiser, Outreach Programs Supervisor, Minnesota Zoo
Exhibit Rotation and Access: The Simple Bear Necessities
- Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz, Graduate Research Associate, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Kaylin Tennant, Graduate Research Associate, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Elena Less, Associate Curator of Animals, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Pam Dennis, Veterinary Epidemiologist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Kristen Lukas, Director of Conservation and Science, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Hibernation Behavior and Ethogram of Captive Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
- Dong-Hyuk Jeong, Chief Veterinarian, Species Restoration Technology Institute, Korea National Park Service
In the Eye of the Tiger, the Thrill is the Choice
- Charles Ritzler, Graduate Research Associate, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz, Graduate Research Associate, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Kristen Lukas, Director of Conservation & Science, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Diana Koester, Research Curator, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Tolulope Perrin-Stowe, PhD Candidate, UIUC
Let the Early Bird Sleep in; Impacts of Reducing Overnight Lighting around Aviary
- Michelle Wood, Research Associate, Disney's Animal Kingdom
Maintaining Exhibit Water Quality Saving Time and Space Using Inexpensive Sustainable Constructed Wetlands
- Kathleen Gries, Zoo Specialist, City of Baraboo Ochsner Park Zoo
Managing the Microbiome of Turtle Headstart Habitats
- Monique Hazemi, Graduate Student, John G. Shedd Aquarium and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Angela Kent, Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Director, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- William Van Bonn, Vice President of Animal Health, John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Jennifer Pramuk, Animal Curator, Woodland Park Zoo
Reducing the Amount of Food Waste Through Feeding of Managed Populations at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Nathan Edwards, Student, Colorado State University
Overview of a Long-term Behavior and Welfare Assessment of California Sea Lions
- Madeline Winans, Masters Student, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Ohio State University
Reproductive Analysis of a Female Jaguar (Panthera onca)
- Susan Bowers, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University of Alexandria
- Katelyn Mayeux, Student, Louisiana State University of Louisiana
- Rebekah Riddle, DVM, Msc, Alexandria Zoological Park
- Jenny Sones, DVM, PhD, DACT, Louisiana State University
- Clare Scully, MA, DVM, MS, DACT, Louisiana State University
- Sean Perry, DVM, Louisiana State University
Retrofitting Existing Exhibits in Zoos and Aquariums
- Geneve Darnell, Supervisor of Birds, The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Socioecology of Zoologically-housed Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Measuring Social Spacing and the Introduction of an Artificial Termite Mound
- Caroline Jones, Doctoral Candidate in Psychology, University of Georgia
- Lauren Dubberley, Student, Colorado State University
The Relationship between Coat Color and Dominance in Female Sable Antelope Over Time
- Taylor Wilson, Student, Otterbein University
Training American Black Bears for Voluntary Veterinary Care
- Dakota Farquhar-Caddell, Associate Director of Student Activities, Baylor University
- Robert L. Reid, Director of the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, Baylor University
Use of High Frequency Radio Frequency Identification Technology to Monitor Nest Usage in the Northern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops n. nubicus)
- Andrew Alba, Research Programs Specialist, Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Michael Hrabina, Global Product Marketing Manager, FEIG Electronics, Inc.
- Molly Selleck, Student, Colorado State University and Downtown Aquarium Denver
Why Do Giant Anteaters Hate Weed Wackers? Exploring Anxiety Responses to Sound in the Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
- Ashley Byun, Associate Professor, Fairfield University
- Allie Martin, Fairfield University
- Ryan Remeik, Fairfield University
- Jim Knox, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
- Rob Tomas, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
- Jack Vees, Yale School of Music
- Laura McSweeney, Fairfield University
Zookeeper and Visitor Perceptions at Pueblo Zoo: Rating Welfare of African penguins (Spheniscus demerus), Hyacinth Macaws (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), African Painted Dog (Lycaon pictus), and Camels (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius)
- Suzie Halvorson, Student, Pueblo Zoo and Colorado State University
Aquarium Affairs
Flip or Flop: Mote's Journey Through DIY Exhibit Upgrades
- Heather Hooper, Senior Aquarium Biologist/Aquarium Dive Safety Officer, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Mike Collins, Curator of Exhibits, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Business Operations
Highlights of the 2019 Green Summit: Evolving Plastic Policy - Increasing Impact
- Andrea Densham, Senior Director Policy & Advocacy, John G. Shedd Aquarium
Highlights of the 2019 Green Summit: Give a Sip
- Karen Tingley, Director of Education, Wildlife Conservation Society
Highlights of the 2019 Green Summit: Leveraging “Washed Ashore” to Reduce Single-use Plastics
- Liz Larsen, Director of Conservation, Utah's Hogle Zoo
Highlights of the 2019 Green Summit: Plastic Free EcoChallenge
- Barb Revard, Director of Sustainability, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Highlights of the 2019 Green Summit: Sustainability Institute Collaboration
- Elizabeth Bagley, Director of Sustainability, Steinhart Aquarium
Highlights of the 2019 Green Summit: Winning the Fight Against Single-use Plastic
- David Wilke, Director of Facilities, Woodland Park Zoo
Silicon Zoo: Technology, Innovation, Affordability, and You
- Jeremiah Gard, Director of Finance, Red River Zoo
Who Wants to be a Zookeeper? A Sneak Peek at Characteristics of Aspiring Zookeepers
- Robert Mendyk, Curator of Herpetology, Audubon Zoo
- Dan Dembiec, Curator, Memphis Zoo
Conservation
A Big Impact with a Light Touch: The Oakland Zoo California Trail
- Alyson Yarus, Associate Principal, Director of Animal Care Projects, Noll & Tam Architects
Acoustical Detection of Local, Free-flying Bats in Zoos: An Engaging Technique for Bat Education and Conservation
- Jericho Whiting, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Brigham Young University-Idaho
Behavioral Compatibility Between the Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) and Goeldi’s Marmoset (Callimico goeldii)
- Rebecca Lyons, Student, Fairfield University
- Kenneth Fernandez, Student, Fairfield University
- John Cahill, Student, Fairfield University (at the time of the project)
- Ashley Byun, Associate Professor, Fairfield University
- Rob Tomas, Associate Curator of Animals, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
- Jim Knox, Curator of Education, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Carrion for Vultures: A Wildlife Conservation Project to Protect Botswana’s Vultures
- Erin Stotz, Community Conservation Manager, Denver Zoo
Conservation Genomics: Using Genome-Wide Markers to Assess and Improve Species Translocations
- Samantha Capel, Graduate Student, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Conservation of the Endangered Curassows through Interspecific Germ Cell Transplantation
- Ricardo Pereira, Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences - University of São Paulo - Brazil
Exploring Conservation Actions in Support of North American Migratory Songbirds: A Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and North American Bird Conservation Initiative Collaboration
- Nadya Bennett, Audience Research and Interpretive Specialist, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Engaging Local Communities to Create Social and Ecological Change: Lessons from Project Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program
- Karen Plucinski, Assistant Director of AIP Program, Project Dragonfly, Miami University
- Kathryn Atkins, Assistant Manager of Professional Development, Wildlife Conservation Society
- Mackenzie Borau, Conservation Program Manager/Graduate Program Advisor, San Diego Zoo Global
- Rhiannon Schultz, Senior Research Associate, San Diego Zoo Global
- Katie Remine, Science & Conservation Education Supervisor, Woodland Park Zoo
- Ryan Driscoll, Science Education Outreach Coordinator, Woodland Park Zoo
- Kevin Matteson, Associate Director of MA/MAT Program, Project Dragonfly, Miami University
Friends Without Benefits? Observations of Red Panda Mating Behaviors
- Sean Coleman, Student, Fairfield University
- David Dennaro, Fairfield University
- Jim Knox, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
- Rob Tomas, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
- Ashley Byun, Associate Professor, Fairfield University
- Shelley Rank, Research & Evaluation Associate, Wildlife Conservation Society
Sibling Rivalry: An Analysis of Pack Dynamics in a Newly Formed Pack of Captive Canis Lupus Baileyi
- Alanna Goldy, Student, Fairfield University
- Teresa Sauer, Student, Fairfield University
- Morgan Hansen, Student, Fairfield University
- Jim Knox, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
- Rob Tomas, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
- Ashley Byun, Associate Professor, Fairfield University
Stepping Beyond Support into Conservation Action and Impact
- Amy Levine, Ph.D., Director of Field Conservation Programs, Denver Zoo
Small Gatherings, Big Changes
- Jessie Lowry, Director of Conservation and Research, Blank Park Zoo
The Conservation Trinity: A Three Point Scope for the Development of a Research & Conservation Department
- Pedro Villarreal, Wildlife Behaviorist, The Texas Zoo
The Power of Social Network analysis: Understanding How the Endangered Red Siskin is Trafficked in Venezuela and Beyond
- Kathryn M. Rodríguez-Clark, Population Ecologist, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and Affiliate Professor, George Mason University
- Arlene B. Cardozo-Urdaneta, Research Professional, Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research, and Associate Researcher, Provita
- Lisandro Moran, Research Professional, Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research
- Leonel Ovalle, Curator of the Red Siskin Conservation Center, Provita
- Miguel Ángel Arvelo, Coordinator, Red Siskin Initiative
- Jesús Morales-Campos, Data Analyst, Provita
- Brian Coyle, Program Manager, Smithsonian Conservation Commons
- Michael J. Braun, Research Scientist, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution and Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland
- Ada Sánchez-Mercado, Associate Researcher, Provita
To Bee or Not to Bee
- Dominique Fleitas, Assistant Curator of Louisiana Swamp/Jaguar Jungle, Audubon Zoo
Turning Passion into Conservation Action
- Terra Manasco, Conservation Manager, Birmingham Zoo

Can’t Buy Me Love? Do Transactional Fundraising Campaigns Work?
- Cressie Lewis, Individual Gifts Manager, Zoo Atlanta
Out of the Lab and Into the Limelight: Using Micro-Donation Fundraising and Education to Bring Our Conservation Stories to the Public
- Elise Bernardoni, Senior Manager, Education Programs, Friends of the National Zoo
Education
Assessing the Perceptions and Visitor Outcomes of Cheetahs used as Ambassador Animals
- Brian Ogle, Assistant Professor, Anthrozoology, Beacon College
- Nick Nelson, Beacon College
- Jon Ross, Animals in Film & TV Coordinator, Disney's Animals, Science and Environment
Connecting Citizen Science, Animals, and Eclipses
- Elise Ricard, Public Programs Presenter Supervisor, California Academy of Sciences
Corporate Team Building: Meaningful Fun that Can Show You the Money
- Gillian Cardwell, Supervisor, Outreach Education, Calgary Zoo
- Melissa Ledingham, Corporate Program Coordinator, Calgary Zoo
Earth Is Blue: Bringing Ocean Treasures to You
- Claire Fackler, National Education Liaison, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Engaging Visitors in NASA Science with GLOBE Observer
- Heather Mortimer, Graphic Designer and Technical Writer, NASA / SSAI / GLOBE Observer
Measuring Educator Science Attitudes: Survey Implications for Professional Development Assessment
- Alexandra Beauchamp, Curatorial Science Fellow, Wildlife Conservation Society
Quick Evaluation Strategy to Determine Effectiveness of Programs
- Emily Kalnicky, Evaluation and Research Specialist, Minnesota Zoological Gardens
Staffing a District-Wide MWEE Through Partnerships Between Aquariums and Colleges/Universities
- Symone Johnson, Program Lead, National Aquarium
STEM at the Zoo: Successes and Next Steps
- Liz Gilles, School Programs Supervisor, Minnesota Zoo
- Rhiannon Mulligan, Education Program Manager, John Ball Zoo
The Effects of Education at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge: Assessing Change in Visitors' Knowledge and Attitudes
- Kate Chapman, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas
The Half-Earth Project, Engaging Public and Educator Audiences in a Transcendent Biodiversity Conservation Goal
- Dennis Liu, Vice President for Education, E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
The Mutualistic Benefits of an Educational Affiliation with a Zoological Facility
- Anastasia Wheeler, Safari Supervisor, Six Flags Great Adventure
- Jacqueline Barnicle, Supervisor of Animal Training, Six Flags Great Adventure
- Lindsay R. Mehrkam, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Assistant Professor, Monmouth University
The Value of Indoor Nature Play Spaces
- Josh Dodson, Interpretation Manager, Indianapolis Zoo
- Kayla Ansted, Interpreter, Indianapolis Zoo
Wildlife CSI: Empowering Youth to Fight Illegal Wildlife Trade
- Sarah Metzer, Education Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Leah Schrodt, Interpretive Lead, Oregon Zoo Partnership, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Zoo House Rock: Salisbury University and The Salisbury Zoo: Development of Mutually Beneficial Programs
- Mary Gunther, Instructor, Salisbury University
Zoo Staff and Volunteer Professional Development in Informal Science Learning
- Lisa-Anne DeGregoria Kelly, Ph.D., Senior Manager of Education Strategies and Research, Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo
- Marilyn Brink, Manager, Professional Development and Early Childhood, Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo
- Cory Wilcox, Service Representative, Conservation, Education, & Training, Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo

Accessibility for All - A New Network Serving Guests with Special Needs
- Tom Naiman, Director of Education, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
- Bonnie Newman, Education Supervisor, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Best of Safety Summit 2019
- David Ruhl, Chief Operating Officer, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Rob Lewis, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Discover the Biodiversity Heritage Library
- Stephen Cox, Branch Librarian, Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park & Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution (ORCID 0000-0003-4643-2768)
- Jacqueline E. Chapman, Digital Librarian, Smithsonian Libraries, Smithsonian Institution (ORCID 0000-0002-3458-6009)
Enrichment for Animals… and for Students: How a New University Course Engages Local Students in Zoo Animal Welfare
- David Orban, Animal Excellence Manager, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Community Relationships & Conservation Leadership
- Sarah Breen Bartecki, Senior Vice President of Conservation Programs, Research, and Funding, Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo
- Lisa-Anne DeGregoria Kelly, Ph.D., Senior Manager of Education Strategies and Research, Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo
There Is More to Signage Than Meets the Eye…Guest Perception of Visual Overload in Relation to Purchasing Decisions
- Abigail Pope, Audience Research and Interpretive Content Assistant, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Nadya Bennett, Audience Research and Interpretive Content Specialist, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Participatory Design Tools for Audience Engagement
- Emily O'Hara, Curator of Exhibit Design, Detroit Zoological Society
Seizing the Awe-portunity: Developing an Instrument to Find Awe at the Denver Zoo
- Brian O'Connell, Student, Colorado State University
Supporting Access to Zoological Literature: Article Definition in the Biodiversity Heritage Library
- Stephen Cox, Branch Librarian, Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park & Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution (ORCID 0000-0003-4643-2768)
- Jacqueline E. Chapman, Digital Librarian, Smithsonian Libraries, Smithsonian Institution (ORCID 0000-0002-3458-6009)
- Joel Richard, Head of Web & IT Services, Smithsonian Libraries, Smithsonian Institution; Technical Coordinator, Biodiversity Heritage Library (ORCID 0000-0002-4589-2351)
- Katerina Ozment, Student, University of Oklahoma (ORCID 0000-0003-2865-3735)
- Taylor G. Smith, Student, Bowie State University (ORCID 0000-0003-2995-7511)
Voices From The Arctic: Who's Watching?
- Erin Tate, Conservation Audience Research and Evaluation (CARE) Associate, Saint Louis Zoo
Weather and Its Impacts on Zoo Visitation
- Zachary Sandler, Student, Colorado State University

A Pygmy Killer Whale Social Structure Analysis
- Martin Crawford, Marine Mammal Trainer and Rescue and Rehab Specialist, Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
- Samantha, Sheppard, Oklahoma State University
- Jason N. Bruck, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant Professor, Curatorial Associate: Collection of Vertebrates, Oklahoma State University
- Alexander Sweet, Student, Beacon College
- Emily Guarino, Director of Research Training & Data Collection, Dolphin Research Center
- Christina Caporale, Zookeeper, North Carolina Zoo
- Lauren, Miller, Biologist, Moody Gardens
- Nicole Booton, Marine Mammal Animal Care Specialist, Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo
- Takaya Maruno, Trainer, Katsurahama Aquarium
- Heather, Hill, Professor, St. Mary's University
- Amanda Perry, Sea Lion Keeper, Houston Zoo
- Heather Hill, Professor, St. Mary's University
- Suzanne Smith, Executive Director, Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation (ARDCF)
- George Kieffer, Director of Dolphins and Programs, Dolphin Academy Curacao
- Lindsey Nelson, Senior Trainer of Cetaceans & Pinnipeds, Mystic Aquarium
- Kyle Hetzel, Marine Mammal Animal Care Specialist, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom