Director, Taronga Zoo 

Nick has worked in the zoo and aquarium industry since 2002, and at Taronga since 2007. During his time at Taronga Nick has undertaken a range of roles including Zoo Keeper, Precinct Manager, Curator, Manager Conservation Health and Welfare, and Acting Director of Taronga Western Plains Zoo.  

In his current role Nick leads the Welfare, Conservation and Science division, with responsibility for Taronga’s strategic focus areas ‘Conservation Outcomes’ and ‘Animals in Our Care’. Nick has oversight for Taronga’s conservation programs and partnerships, science and research, Wildlife Hospitals, Nutrition Department and Animal Population and Welfare team.  

Nick has a background in law, biological sciences and communication. Nick is an Advisory Board Member to the Conservation Centres for Species Survival (C2S2), an Executive Committee Member of the Southern Black Rhino Sustainability Program and sits on the NSW Schools Animal Care and Ethics Committee.  

He is also a member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association Animal Management Committee and a co-convenor of the Australasian Ungulate Taxonomic Advisory Group.