Alexandra Ladson

Wild Encounters Ranger and Visitor Engagement Officer at Zoos Victoria

Greater Melbourne Area

About

I am passionate about exploring and learning new things in all areas of knowledge, but I have a particular interest in wildlife and the environment. I share this passion with people through my work as a Wild Encounters Ranger and Visitor Engagement Officer (in animal encounters) at Healesville Sanctuary. I have completed a Science Degree with Honours where I majored in Zoology and Ecology and Conservation Biology and minored in Earth Science. My H1 Honours Thesis is titled 'Trait Comparison of Native and Alien Plants: A Key to Invasion Impact'.

Experience

  • Zoos Victoria (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Wild Encounters Ranger
      Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    • Visitor Engagement Officer - Encounters
      Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    • Horticulturist
      Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 · 2 mos

  • Dog Daycare Attendant at Hop & Scotch
    Sep 2017 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

    My responsibilities included, animal attending (motoring behaviour, controlling many dogs at once, care, and play), dog photography, reception duties, customer service, dog washing (and blow-drying), and cleaning of the facility.

  • Candle Business Manager and Creator at The Old Lighthouse
    Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    I ran my own candle business, selling both from shops and online.

  • Art Teacher at Ladson Learning
    Oct 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr

    I ran a weekly art class for homeschool students.

  • AutoCAD Operator at JCA Land Consultants
    Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 · 10 mos

    As a draftperson my role included preparing cadastral and surveying plans using Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) technology.