Karla Majewski – Zoo Curator & Exhibits Designer
Karla is the main visionary behind Pacific Animal Productions. She is continually dreaming up new and innovative ways to bring wildlife education to a level never seen before. Karla spends many days travelling bringing our educational, interactive & imaginative fair exhibits to life. With over 30 years of experience in the Animal care industry Karla is a beacon of knowledge that keeps Pacific Animal Productions travelling due north. Karla’s favorite animals are monkeys and she loves to travel and sew in her free time!
- WFA Service Board Member Director
- Degree in Exotic Animal Training & Wildlife Management from Moorpark College
- ZAA Professional Member
- Fun Fact! Karla’s first pet was a hamster which she sewed gloves for!
Jennifer Hart – Zoo Operations Manager, Wildlife Educator
Jennifer helps oversee all day to day operations of the main facility & outreach programs. Wildlife education is Jennifer’s passion for it combines her 3 favorite things; working with animals, children & being in front of a crowd. Jennifer’s favorite animal is a Pangolin & she love chips & salsa. When not at work Jennifer enjoy’s working out & spending time with her family.
- Degree in Exotic Animal Training & Wildlife Management from Moorpark College
- B.S. Biology w/emphasis in Zoology from San Diego State University
- Fun Fact! Jenn was Captain of the SDSU College Dance Team!
William Warden – Wildlife Educator & Production Coordinator
William is one of our senior wildlife educators & coordinator of all studio/media productions. His favorite thing about working in outreach is that everyday is different & he gets to fulfill his childhood dream of being like Jack Hanna. Will’s favorite animals are Tigers, when he is not at work he enjoys reading comics & playing football.
- Degree in Exotic Animal Training & Wildlife Management from Moorpark College
- B.A in Biblical Studies from San Diego Christian College
- AAZK Member
- Certified Vet Assistant
- Fun Fact! Will played Semi-pro Football in San Diego
Jessica Malley – Wildlife Educator & Volunteer Coordinator & Social Media Manager
Jessica is one of our Wildlife Educators along with being a zookeeper, trainer & our volunteer coordinator. Her passion for both animal care & teaching makes wildlife education the perfect fit. Jess’s favorite animals are pigs and in her free time she enjoys going to the beach, spending time with her dog, & traveling.
- B.S in Biology from Penn State University
- AAZK Member & Awards Committee Member
- Fun Fact! Jess has visited 6 different countries.
Sierra Simmons – Animal Care Team
Sierra works on the compound helping with the daily care of all 150+ animals here at Pacific Animal Productions. She loves to challenge herself daily with learning more about the variety of animal species. She is passionate about the environment and educating people about the land and sea. Her favorite animal is a snow leopard. She grew up raising livestock and when she’s not working with animals she loves ridding horses.
- B.S. in Biology from San Diego State University
- Worked at San Diego Safari Park with their Animal Ambassadors
- Fun Fact! Sierra was a member of agriculture programs such as 4H and Future Farmers of America for 12 years!
Chantal Parsons – Office Coordinator & Marketing Manager
Chantal has been a part of the Pacific Animal Productions family since she was a little girl, though has recently become an official member of the PAP team where she handles everything from general office administration to direct marketing projects. Her favorite animal is a monkey, though when she’s not monkeying around the office she enjoys traveling around the world, baking sweet treats, and doing puzzles.
- – B.S. in Business Management with emphasis in Marketing from Cal State San Marcos
- – Fun Fact! She has been monkeying around Pacific Animal Productions since she was a young kid!
