Guest Naturalist - Gillian Cardwell

Our Guest Polar Bear Tour Naturalist - Gillian Cardwell

As a zoologist and primatologist, Gillian has spent many years learning about and learning from animals.  She has been with the Calgary Zoo since 1992 and is the Supervisor of Outreach Education.  In her role at the Zoo she has designed many of the iconic programs such as the sleepovers, In the Heat of the Night, Corporate team builders and Panda Breakfasts.  Gillian has been the lead naturalist on eco-tours to Galapagos, Ecuador, the Amazon, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya.  She has a passion for wildlife, travelling , a love of learning and enthusiasm for people that is infectious.  We have pleased to have Gillian as a guest naturalist for our Polar Bear Safari.