Samuel Dillon

Senior Reptile Keeper - Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Wangetti, Queensland, Australia

About

Experience

  • Senior reptile keeper/ assistant team leader at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Overseeing the care of all ectotherms and training of team members. Maintaining the parks live breeding unit and offering support to keepers/tour guides. Delivering presentations, tours and interactions with guests. Assisting with the care centre for injured wildlife.

  • Lead Singer at Lo! - Metal Band
    Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

    Vocalist/lyricist for Sydney sludge metal act Lo! - national & international touring act signed to Pelagic Records. Merch design, tour bookings and band media

  • Tour Guide at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
    Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 · 8 mos

    Delivering interactive educational tours involving native birds, mammals and reptiles with a firm focus on conservation. Husbandry and handling of various species along with maintenance of exhibits.

  • Bar Manager at Brunswick Bowling Club
    Oct 2022 - May 2023 · 8 mos

    Duty manager of community bowls club, training team members and liaising with club members, local council and suppliers. Stocktake, ordering and function planning for the venue.

  • Reptile Keeper at Ballarat Wildlife Park
    Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 · 3 mos

    Maintaining collection of native and exotic ectotherm species. Delivering interactive experiences, talks and presentations to guests. Maintaining live breeding unit of insects.