Alexander Parillo

I have learned about animals since I was a child and studied the science of animals in university. However, in the three months I spent at Alturas as a wildlife intern I was able to learn what it actually means to care for animals. Everything from working in the kitchen preparing food, collecting browse, adding enrichment to enclosure, to feeding orphaned babies (as well as of some of the less glamorous parts). Alturas prepared me more than any experience before for a life working with animals. While at the same time also making memories with the dedicated staff and enthusiastic interns, I had the pleasure to work with along the way. My time at Alturas was a truly remarkable experience, both educationally and socially.