Wildlife Center of Virginia Blog

Before starting an externship at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, my background was in zookeeping. I didn't know what to expect out of rehabilitation work. As it turns out, zookeeping and rehabbing are more different than I used to think possible. But they're also similar in ways I hadn't even thought to consider.

As a part of our “Where Are They Now?” series, we had an e-interview with Dr. Miranda Sadar, who was our veterinary fellow from 2010 – 2012 [when “The Rock Stars” were here!]

Q: What have you done professionally since leaving the Wildlife Center?

On the first day of my externship, I wrote down a few goals that I wanted to achieve by the end of my time here at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. As I look back upon these intentions, I feel satisfied and accomplished. 

The past two summers, I’ve presented a series of snake-themed programs at different libraries in Virginia;