Staff

Karah was hired in May of 2019 as Wolf Park’s Executive Director. She received her B.A. in Sociology from Purdue University and her Masters of Public Affairs from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Some personal hobbies include reading, native plant and vegetable gardening, and camping.

Pat started out as a graduate student with Wolf Park in August 1974. She was later hired in May of 1978. Pat received her B.A., specializing in Zoology, from Stephens College. She then received her M.S. in Psychology from Purdue University. Some personal hobbies include reading, horses, and dogs.

Jon was hired as Wolf Park’s Head Curator in January of 2022. He has years of experience with a wide variety of species ranging in size from poison dart frogs to elephants and everything in between including wolves. He is used to grunt work such as scooping poop, but also has a lot of experience navigating government regulations which is an important part of keeping zoos and nature centers on the right side of the law. He is a professional member of ZAA and AAZK. He is especially passionate about birds of prey and is a member of the Indiana Falconers Association.

Kimber started out as a volunteer with Wolf Park in July 2012. She was later hired in May of 2014. She received her B.A. and M.S. from Purdue University. Kimber is an IAABC Supporting Member, IZE Member, ZAA Professional Member, ZRA Professional Member, and associated with Living and Learning Animals 2020. Some personal hobbies include reading, hiking, crocheting, spending time with family, and learning new things.

Nikki started out as a volunteer with Wolf Park in August 2019. She was later hired in June 2021. Nikki received her Bachelors from Purdue University in Animal Sciences with a focus in Behavior and Wellbeing in 2013 and has been passionately working with animals ever since. Some personal hobbies include indoor and outdoor plant care, bad movies, foraging, sipping coffee with her cats, listening to podcasts and infamously misremembering song lyrics.

Rain was hired as the Education and Advocacy Coordinator at Wolf Park in January of 2023. After working in public libraries for four years, she’s developed a passion for creating engaging educational programs for people of all ages. Her hobbies include watching movies, gardening, and taking pictures of other people’s cats. Rain received her B.A. in History and English from the Mississippi University for Women, and she’s currently pursuing her M.S. in Information Science from the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Monty started out as a volunteer in January 1988. He was later hired in April of 1988. Monty received his B.A. in Geology from the University of California – Berkeley. Some personal hobbies include scorpions and scorpion peppers.

Dan started out as a volunteer with Wolf Park in July 2013. He was later hired in November of 2017. He received his B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Ithaca College, his M.S. in Sociology from Purdue University, and his Ph.D. in Sociology from Purdue University.

Lauren started as an intern at Wolf Park in February 2019. They were hired as a Seasonal Keeper in 2021. Lauren graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and has worked with animals professionally for 7 years, dedicating the last 6 years to caring for over 60 different species of wildlife and exotics. She has experience working in a wide variety of sectors within the animal profession, including research labs, veterinary clinics, animal care and husbandry positions, as well as currently working toward her training certification through CCPDT. Lauren is passionate about ethical fear-free training methods and an animal centric approach to working with wildlife, placing their welfare and quality of life at the forefront of their care. In their free time, Lauren loves caring for their plants and playing in dirt, rollerblading, exploring with friends, journaling, and morning snuggles with their cat, Fig.

Luca started at Wolf Park as an intern in the summer of 2017, and was hired in November of 2022. He has a Bachelor’s in Animal Science and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Kentucky, as well as an Associate’s in Veterinary Technology from Morehead State University. He is also a Registered Veterinary Technician and a Fear-Free Certified Professional. He has a passion for wild canids and a strong motivation to continuously grow as a professional and as a human. Some personal hobbies include reading, hiking, and cooking.

Kim Robinson, a Purdue University graduate with a BA in Communications, hails from the Brookston, Indiana area. She joined Wolf Park’s staff in 2021. Kim has had an exceptional professional career in broadcasting, marketing, advertising, public relations, and social media. She is a freelance writer, loves to work in her flower beds, and will put a coat of paint on anything that doesn’t move.

Izzy was hired as Wolf Park’s Summer Camp Director in May of 2021. She is currently a student at Purdue studying English Education and Wildlife Sciences. She has a deep love for animals and nature, and finds the camps to be a great way to teach this love to the next generation of wildlife advocates. She has many years of experience working with younger kids and animals, and hopes to become an English teacher or zoo educator. Some personal hobbies include reading, writing, taking (almost) too many pictures of Wolf Park ambassadors, and being outside.

Blaize started as an intern in the Summer of 2021 and was hired in February of 2023.  He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of Houston.  He currently works in Lafayette full time as an automotive technician and spends his weekends working at Wolf Park.  He enjoys playing guitar, spending time with his friends, and taking long cruises on his motorcycle.

Caroline was hired as the Education and Outreach Project Manager at Wolf Park in May of 2023. Her hobbies include knitting, hiking, and volunteering for a range of organizations including Tree Lafayette and 4 Precious Paws. A recent graduate of Purdue University, Caroline has her B.S.E. in Multidisciplinary Engineering. Her degree was concentrated in engineering applications to theatre and entertainment, developing a range of skills not just in technical arenas, but also as a project manager working to supervise and balance personnel, timelines, and budgets.

Meet our dedicated Wildlife Videographer, Chase Clayton. With a lifelong passion for animals, wildlife, and conservation, Chase has found the perfect home here at Wolf Park. Raised on a healthy diet of animal documentaries, Chase’s fascination with the natural world was evident from an early age. This passion led to a Film degree from Purdue University, where Chase honed the skills necessary to capture the stunning beauty and intricate complexities of the natural world through the lens of a camera.

At Wolf Park, Chase combines a deep love for wildlife with exceptional videography skills, capturing the powerful stories of our wolves and translating them into engaging, educational content for our community. Beyond being a videographer, Chase is a fervent advocate for conservation and is deeply committed to the future of our planet.

Every frame Chase captures tells a story of the lives of our wolves, their play, their development, their social dynamics, and ultimately, their contribution to the world we share. Through Chase’s lens, we’re not just observing wolves; we’re connecting, understanding, and sharing in their journey.

Rose started as a volunteer in August 2020, and was later hired in February 2023. She is currently a student at Purdue University majoring in Wildlife. Her hobbies include drawing, reading, and crafting.

Grace was hired at Wolf Park in February of 2023. She currently attends Purdue University where she is studying Natural Resources and Environmental Science. Her hobbies include photography (specifically wildlife photography), watching movies, and going to concerts.