Erin Stone

Bird Show Keeper, Taronga Zoo

Erin has been a Zookeeper for the last 10 years, starting as a volunteer at the Australian Reptile Park. She is now part of the dedicated team of trainers who present the Free Flight Bird Show at Taronga Zoo

What animals do you work with?

A few different species of birds at the Free Flight Bird Show.

How long have you been working as a zookeeper?

10 years.

How did you get into zoo keeping as a profession?

Volunteered at The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby.

What do you love most about your job?

Training and, the relationship you can build with the animals. 

What has been the wildest moment of your career so far?

Lure flying a falcon on stage in show for the first time.