
Luis Padilla
Director of Animal Health
St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis, MO USA
“You're going to be the happiest in the place that best aligns who you think you are with who you really want to be.”
St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis, MO USA
“You're going to be the happiest in the place that best aligns who you think you are with who you really want to be.”
Director of Animal Health
I'm responsible for managing the health and care of all our zoo animals from small birds to large mammals.
As the head veterinarian at the Saint Louis Zoo, I am a member and leader of the team that provides veterinary care to all the zoo's animals and to the many endangered species that the zoo aims to protect in the wild. This means monitoring them for any health problems or injuries, administering care, and overseeing the general welfare of all of the animals.
Here's the first step for everyone
Approach all opportunities with pride and solid ethics and do your best; it may open up future doors.
"I don't know if the time and money it takes to do this is worth it. "
Confronting systemic barriers to success