Conservation: The Skill of Stewardship and Advocacy

People, paperwork and polar bears — Nicki Boyd’s career revolves around these three things and much more. As the curator of applied behavior at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, she is responsible for educating on and advocating for the animals and programs under her care.

In this conversation, we discuss the characteristics of “the modern zoo” as well as what it means to build trust and be a steward of life.