Steven van den Heuvel

Zoological Manager Libéma Zoos

Lent, Gelderland, Netherlands

About

Interested in Zoo Management. Experience in Zoo Keeping, Curator tasks and developing new zoo exhibits Focussing on animal husbandry, enclosure design, visitors experience and education. I have visited hundreds of zoos around the world and gained a lot of knowledge about enclosures and animal welfare.

Experience

  • Libéma (Full-time · 1 yr 7 mos)
    • Transition Manager Paignton Zoo/Newquay Zoo
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Zoological Manager Libéma Zoos
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Zoological Manager for the 4 zoos of Libéma: Safaripark Beekse Bergen, Eindhoven Zoo, ZooParc Overloon and AquaZoo Leeuwarden

  • European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Vice Chair Larger New World Monkey TAG
      May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • EEP coordinator
      May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

      EEP coordinator of the White-Faced Saki's in European Zoos. Responsible for a genetically healthy population of this species of primates within the European zoos.

  • Headkeeper/Curator at Zoo Parc Overloon
    Aug 2015 - Feb 2025 · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Managing a team of about 15 zookeepers and technicians. Carrying out curator tasks, attending EAZA conferencens Developing new exhibits(f.e. for giraffes, lions and a variety of South-American species.)

  • Dierverzorger at Apenheul
    Apr 2012 - Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Medewerker Educatie at Safaripark Beekse Bergen
    Apr 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos