Mary Fields

Mary Fields

Mary is a Texas native with a strong passion and commitment to both  animal wellness and conservation. Even before she was old enough to be  employed, she worked as a volunteer at the Houston Zoo and other animal  care facilities. She was a full-time zookeeper at the Houston Zoo for six  years before accepting an animal training position at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver, CO. Mary has worked with animals ranging in size  from tarantulas to elephants but has a special fondness for giraffes and  rhinos.  

Mary has a B.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M as well  as an M.S. from Miami University, focusing on community-based  conservation. She has assisted in field conservation programs as far away  as Mongolia. Her main passions include inspiring people to conserve  animals and their habitats, as well as training and enrichment to ensure the  best animal welfare. Outside of work, she loves hiking with her dog and  traveling to new places.