As a native Floridian, Arianna has always had a love an appreciation for the unique ecosystem and state she was raised in. Her career started out at a small zoo in the Orlando area where she worked mostly with reptiles. This is where she found her passion for training, enrichment and animal behavior. There she worked with crocodillians, venomous snakes and many other animals. She found a deep interest in finding new ways to enrich them. Following her desire to learn more about behavior, she sought out a job with Natural Encounters, Inc. and was hired in January of 2009.
She is currently President Elect of IAATE and the chair of the Professional Development Committee. She is a Certified Professional Bird Trainer (CPBT-KA) and a Certified Professional Animal Trainer (CPAT-KA) through the International Avian Trainer Certification Board (IATCB). Always continuing her education she has attended, presented and taught at workshops, conferences and courses on the science and practical application of behavior throughout her career. Her love of sharing information and teaching animals and humans alike is why she says she has one of the best jobs in the world.
