Millbrook's Trevor Zoo
Arriving at Millbrook School in 1936, Frank Trevor became the school's first biology teacher. Along with a number of enthusiastic students, Trevor started Millbrook's zoo that year. From its humble beginnings, the zoo and its collection of animals have grown over the years, and so has student involvement.
Today the Trevor Zoo is an integral part of the school and has grown so that it accommodates more than 180 exotic and indigenous animals, including eight endangered species, within facilities that extend over six acres and include a veterinary clinic. In 1989, the zoo was accredited by the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums).
As part of the science and community service programs and Millbrook's overall curriculum, the Trevor Zoo encourages its students to act as stewards of the natural world and to serve others. The zoo offers unique opportunities for Millbrook students to develop an appreciation for wildlife and a conservation ethic through direct contact with living animals, associated academic classes, and research.
Approximately 70 students choose to work at the Trevor Zoo on a daily basis, caring for one or more animals. Additionally, students assist with necessary zoo maintenance and contribute to the creation of new exhibits. Students learn all aspects of modern zoo management from six full-time faculty and consulting veterinarians, one of whom is a graduate.
Trevor Zoo Staff
Alan Tousignant, Ph.D, Director
Jessica Bennett, Director of Programs
Kyleen Depew, Director of Animal Care
Daniel Cohen '86, Director of Media
Julie Herman, Registrar
Daniel Cohen '86, Director of Media
Julie Herman, Registrar
Bree Hunsdon, Husbandry Keeper
Frank Billington, Maintenance
File Gjidoda, Mill Gift Shop
Frank Billington, Maintenance
File Gjidoda, Mill Gift Shop
