Julia Walz is the Learning Coordinator for the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington. Kevin recently visited with Julia and other Woodland Park Zoo staff to discuss regional conservation initiatives in the Northwest and human / predator interactions, including such species as bears, mountain lions, and orcas. In this episode, they explore Julia’s background as a high school science teacher and community college instructor, her experience as animal keeper (primarily working with primates), and her passion for hiking and the great outdoors.