Nicolette Sra

EDUCATION

• MSc- Wild Animal Biology, Royal Veterinary College with ZSL London Zoo (2016)
• BSc - Earth and Environmental Science, Lehigh University (2014)
• AAS - Veterinary Technology, Penn Foster (Ongoing)

Areas of Expertise

• Elephant Cognition focusing on Mirror Self-Recognition

About Nicolette Sra

Nicolette completed her undergraduate degree at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania where she studied Earth and Environmental Science. While at Lehigh University she also worked at the Lehigh Valley Zoo as an Animal Care intern. This lead to interning and working at multiple zoos including the Roosevelt Park Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in a variety capacities including animals and veterinary care, as a studying veterinary technician.

In order to continue her education in the field of wildlife care Nicolette received her Master’s degree from the University of London with the Royal Veterinary College and ZSL London Zoo. During this program she completed her thesis with her favorite animal, the elephant, and conducted a self-recognition study on African elephants using the mark test at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis, MO.