Originally from Tampa, Florida, Alexandra Mason’s passion for animals started at a young age. After graduating from University of West Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Zoo Science, Alex landed her first zookeeping position at Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville, Florida, where she fell in love with bats, discovered her passion for education, and even met her husband. After four years of working at Lubee, she accepted her current role as Education Curator/Lead Keeper at Riverside Discovery Center. Working for Riverside has given her the amazing opportunity to lead keeping staff, work with education, and deepen community connections.