Patrick started at The Zoo as an Educator in 2021, and became Assistant Director of Education in 2023 and the Director of Eduaction in January 2025. He is passionate about wildlife education and conservation, especially when it involves New England’s many unique native species. Patrick attained a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2019, with a minor in Ecology. When he’s not at The Zoo he likes foraging for wild edible plants, volunteering with rescue dogs, and hanging out with his own dogs and cat.