Tiffany Arpi

Sustainability Intern at Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) (2026-06 – 2026-08)

• Developed educational materials and interactive activities to promote biodiversity, conservation, and composting awareness in Battery Park City
• Planned and led community outreach events that fostered community engagement and environmental stewardship.

Animal Behavior Research Intern (Grizzly Bears) at Wildlife Conservation Society (2026-02 – 2026-05)

• Conducted an ethological study on zoo-housed grizzly bears to track habitat use and behavioral trends
• Used ZooMonitor to record real-time data on habitat location & animal behavior
• Analyzed behavioral and habitat-use data for a research paper focused on animal welfare and environmental management

Behavioral Husbandry Intern → Volunteer (Pinnipeds) at Wildlife Conservation Society (2025-09 – Present)

• Support the care of harbor seals and California sea lions by maintaining a safe, clean environment, preparing diets, and observing animal training protocols.
• Administer daily animal enrichment and record behavioral observations.
• Communicate wildlife science and conservation messages to the public through sea lions shows and guest interactions.

Estuarine Research Intern at Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Participated in an estuarine science program incorporating research discussions, professional development workshops, and field training.
• Gained hands-on experience collecting water quality data and biological data during fieldwork at SERC
• Developed and presented a scientific research poster connecting environmental data, field observations, and literature at the 2025 Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology conference.

Rabbit Care Volunteer at Animal Care Centers of NYC (2024-10 – 2026-03)

• Provided care for rabbits, ensuring clean enclosures, proper nutrition, behavioral monitoring.
• Facilitated socialization and exercise through structured floor time, observing and documenting behaviors for staff review and supporting adoption efforts.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science – St. John's University (2023-08 – 2026-05)