Lucy was born in Denver, PA where she grew up with her parents and numerous pets. She began riding horses at the age of 5 and developed a love for them and other animals. Lucy has known since she was young that she wanted to have a career in an animal field. She attended Juniata College and received a degree in Zoology. Throughout college she worked at ZooAmerica as a zoo educator where she developed a passion for animal care and conservation. After graduating, Lucy was accepted into an internship program at Disney’s Animal Kingdom where she educated guests about animals as a Wilderness Explorer. Lucy started working in a seasonal position with NEI in January 2015, and was hired on full time later that year. In her spare time Lucy can be found reading, attending Orlando City soccer games, and dreaming about one day owning a greyhound in a sweater.
