Virtual Companion to the Bronx Zoo Expedition

🾠New Virtual Event Alert!
Couldn’t make it to the in-person Bronx Zoo Expedition? Don’t worry—your wild adventure begins here!

Due to an overwhelming response, we’re moving Matthew Gazzola ’23’s in-person presentation to a virtual format, which means even more of you can participate!

Join us for From Cornell to the Bronx Zoo: A Keeper’s Journey on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom. This virtual event brings the Bronx Zoo to you with an exclusive presentation featuring Matthew Gazzola ’23, a Mammal Keeper at the Bronx Zoo.

Matthew will share his inspiring journey from studying Animal Science at Cornell to working with gorillas, okapis, lemurs, and more in the Mammal Department at the Bronx Zoo. You’ll get a rare look at what it’s like to care for some of the zoo’s most fascinating species—and discover how his passion for wildlife turned into a full-time career.

Whether you’re an animal lover, a curious conservationist, or just want to hear what it’s really like to be a zookeeper, this is your chance to connect, learn, and ask questions!

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom | Zoom details will be shared in your registration confirmation email.

About Matthew Gazzola ’23:

Matthew Gazzola is a Wild Animal Keeper in the Mammal Department at the Bronx Zoo, working primarily in the Congo Gorilla Forest and Madagascar. He works with a plethora of species, including gorillas, okapis, lemurs, sea lions, and more. After graduating from Cornell in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Matthew completed a six-month fellowship program in the Bronx Zoo’s Mammal Department and was promoted to a full-time keeper upon its conclusion.

He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Biology through Miami University’s Advanced Inquiry Program, which is based at the zoo. Matthew enjoys sharing his passion for wildlife and for the Bronx Zoo with others and hopes to inspire people to get involved in the zoo’s mission of saving species worldwide.

If you’d like to join Cornell at the Bronx Zoo on May 31, find event details and register here. 

Event Questions? Contact Arienne Watson
Registration Questions? Contact Lizeth Jaimez