She has a post-doc in Ecology from Federal University of Santa Catarina (2012), PhD in Animal Sciences from Purdue University, USA (2008), and a B.S. in psychology and biology from Campbellsville University, USA (2002). Specialized in Ethology, Animal Welfare and Conservation, acting on the following topics: rehabiltation, release and monitoring of wild animals, social behaviour, conditioning and environmental enrichment. Creator and responsible for the reintroduction project of the vinaceous-breasted amazon (Amazona vinacea) in the Araucarias National Park, SC, as well as technical director of the Intituto Espaço Silvestre. Click here to view the full curriculum.

She has a veterinary doctor graduated from the Federal University of Paraná, resident at the Clinic and Surgery of Wild Animals of CETAS / PUCPR / IBAMA and at the Veterinary Hospital of UFPR. Also holds a master's degree in veterinary science focusing on zoological medicine. She is dedicated to the study of wildlife medicine since graduation, through internships and volunteers in CETAS, zoos, unconventional pet clinics and wildlife conservation projects. He is currently a PhD student in Veterinary Sciences at UFPR, a veterinary and technical responsible at Espaço Silvestre Institute.

She has a bachelor degree in biological sciences from the Federal University of São Carlos (2017) and environmental management technology degree from the University Center Padre Anchieta (2011). As an undergraduate, she worked in the area of birds ecology and conservation. In addition, she was intern and volunteer at the area of wildlife conservation and environmental education. She joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute in 2017 .Click here to view the full curriculum.

She has a bachelor degree in biological sciences from Nove de Julho University and is specialized in Wildlife care and Conservation by Santo Amaro University. Janaína has a great experience in animal care, she worked for three years as a biologist at the São Paulo Zoo as part of the Professional Improvement Program and worked for four years as animal management technician at the São Paulo Aquarium. She joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute in 2019 as a biologist at the Florianópolis CETAS (Wildlife Screening and Rehabilitation Center) as part of the wild life management, rehabilitation and release team.

She has a postgraduate degree in wildlife management and conservation by UNISA and a specialization in medical and surgery in exotic pets and wild animals by Qualittas Institute. She is a veterinary doctor graduated from FMU - São Paulo (2015). During graduation, she did internships and volunteers mainly with non-conventional pet clinics and in wildlife triage and rehabilitation centers. She worked as a veterinarian at CETAS Barueri and in 2019 she joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute as Veterinary Clinic coordinator at the Florianópolis CETAS (Wildlife Screening and Rehabilitation Center) and as part of the veterinary team.

She is a veterinary doctor graduated from the State University of Ceará (2015). She did residency in wildlife clinic and surgery by the University of Brasilia (2018). During graduation held internships and volunteer work at various institutions, focusing on rehabilitation, release and post-release monitoring. During the residency she worked in the CETAS from Brasilia and at the Brasília Zoo. She worked as a coordinator in the Wildlife Rescue and Removal Subprogram in the vegetation suppression areas of the BR-242 / MT, through the Uniselva Foundation and the Federal University of Mato Grosso. She joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute in 2019 as volunteers coordinator at the Florianópolis CETAS (Wildlife Screening and Rehabilitation Center) and as part of the veterinary team.

She is a veterinarian graduated from the University of the State of Santa Catarina (UDESC) and specializing in Clinic and Surgery of Wild and Exotic Animals at Faculdade Método de São Paulo (FAMESP). Since graduation, he has done internships and volunteers in the area of wildlife management, wild animal screening and rehabilitation, clinic and non-conventional pet surgery. She worked as a veterinarian of exotic animals in a private company for almost two years and in 2020 joined the team of veterinarians at Instituto Espaço Silvestre at CETAS in Florianópolis.

He is a biologist, graduated from Federal University of Santa Catarina (2012). DAs an undergraduate, he focused on conservation work for different animal groups, especially amphibians. Has experience in biogeography and designing models of areas for environmental protection. In addition, he has experience in fundraising and environmental public policies, contributing to the formulation of various environmental programs and legislation on the subject. Throughout his academic journey, he has always been related to popularization of science, co-authoring the book “Sporum: dispersing knowledge” and various didactic and biology dissemination materials. He is currently part of the Instituto Silvestre Institute's technical team, working as an assistant to the vinaceous-breasted parrot reintroduction project developed in the Araucarias National Park in Santa Catarina.

She holds a bachelor' and a teaching degree in Biology with emphasis in marine biology from Santa Cecília University, Santos - SP. She was a PIBIC / CNPq fellow at the Fisheries Institute in Santos. Bruna worked for more than 4 years in the administrative sector in private companies and in June of 2019 joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute as an administrative assistant at CETAS in Florianópolis. Click here to view the complete curriculum.

She is a Biologist, graduated from São Paulo State University (UNESP / Assis) and has a postgraduate degree in Conservation and Management of Fauna, from University of Santo Amaro (UNISA). She worked as a volunteer at the Sorocaba Zoo, both in the area of Environmental Education, as well as in the Management area and also at the Center for Wildlife Conservation (CECFAU), of the Foundation of the São Paulo Zoo Park.
In graduate school, he developed an environmental enrichment work aimed at the rehabilitation of an individual of southern tiger cat (Leopardus guttulus). He has experience in conservation, animal treatment and environmental enrichment techniques. In January 2020, he joined the team of keepers of the Instituto Espaço Silvestre at CETAS in Florianópolis.

She is a biologist with a bachelor degree from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Sorocaba campus (2017). Throughout her graduation, she carried out internships and volunteer work in several institutions, gaining experience in the areas of animal conservation, wildlife management and monitoring, marine biology and environmental education. In addition, she worked as a field assistant in environmental consulting. She joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute in 2019 as part of the animal keepers team in the Florianópolis CETAS (Wildlife Screening and Rehabilitation Center). Click here to view the complete curriculum.

​He is an environmental technician, graduated in 2015 from the Technical School Cristo Redentor in Rio de Janeiro and is currently a student of Environmental Management at the University Estácio de Sá. He has worked as an animal keeper since 2016, most of the time with neo-tropical primates.

She is a student of biological sciences, during her graduation she held several voluntary work in the area of animal management to gain professional experience. She has worked in research and conservation projects in institutions such as the TAMAR Project in Ubatuba -SP, performing environmental education activities, rehabilitation and management of sea turtles; in the Ubatuba Aquarium she became involved with marine wildlife focusing on cartilaginous fish. At the Ribeirão Preto Municipal Zoo - SP, she underwent a 1-year internship, passing through several sectors such as the vivarium, environmental education, avian sector and aquarium. Her previous experience was as assistant in a veterinary clinic for exotic pets.  She joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute in 2019 as part of the animal keepers team in the Florianópolis CETAS (Wildlife Screening and Rehabilitation Center). 

She held a Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences from Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Sorocaba campus (2018), with emphasis on Environmental Conservation. As an undergraduate conducted scientific research in the area of Theoretical Ecology and was vice president of Ambiens Jr. Consulting and Environmental Solutions - Junior Company of Biology at UFSCar Sorocaba. Also held internships and volunteer work in the conservation area, environmental education, management and rehabilitation of terrestrial and marine animals. She joined the Espaço Silvestre Institute in 2019 as part of the animal keepers team in the Florianópolis CETAS (Wildlife Screening and Rehabilitation Center). 

Animal lover, he is 19 years old and joined the team in September 2019.

Veterinary with a Masters and a Doctorate Degree in Animal Sciences from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.  Member of the following  National Conservation Action Plans: Crax blumenbachii, Cyanopsitta spixii, and the following Breeding programs: Pauxi mitu, Cyanopsitta spixii, Anodorhynchus leari). Scientific Director of the Brazilian Association of Wild Animals (ABRAVAS). Serves as a veterinary consultant for several wild birds rehabilitation and reintroduction projects, including the vinaceous-breasted amazon (Amazona vinacea) reintroduction project.  Click here to see full CV. 

He has a bachelor degree in Biological Sciences from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil. Currently he is completing a licentiate degree in the same course and studying  a Master degree in the program “Interunidades em Ensino de Ciências” at the same university. He is storyteller and works with science education for and with children. He already worked as assistant in pet shop, independent artist, researcher, volunteer teacher, speaker, DJ and amateur photographer. He likes museums, coffee and dreams. Click here to see full CV.

She has BS and BA degree in Biological Sciences (1992 and 2004), master degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology) (1998) and PhD in Education (2009), from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil. She is professor of the Institute of Biosciences of the University of São Paulo, Vice-director of the USP Science and Technology Park and member of the Brazilian Biology Education Association Board (SBEnBio - National). She is coordinator of the research group CHOICES (Culture and Historicity in Out-of-School Innovations for Communication and Education in Science). She has experience acting on the following topics: non-formal education, popular science, learning and science teaching, production of teaching materials. She is a faculty member of the “Interunidades em Ensino de Ciências” at USP Click here to see full CV.

She has a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of São Paulo (2017). She realized scientific initiation in Ecology under the title "Food delivery to the nestlings of Alectrurus tricolor in Itirapina Ecological Station, SP". She did an exchange in Animal Behaviour at Angli Ruskin University (Cambridge-UK) by Sciences Without Borders program (Jan / 2015-Jan / 2016). She volunteered as an animal keeper at Shepreth Wildlife Park. She is currently a Master Student in the Postgraduate Program in Wildlife Conservation by UFSCar São Carlos in partnership with the Zoological Park of São Paulo Foundation, carrying out the project "The role of environmental enrichment in the behavioral preparation of the vinaceous parrot (Amazona vinacea) for reintroduction in the Araucarias National Park, SC", in partnership with the Instituto Espaço Silvestre. She loves parrots and is interested in animal behavior, animal welfare and conservation.

She is a graduate student at George Mason University in Virginia, USA. She is studying to
become a reintroduction biologist. Her research is focused on whether behavioral training in
captivity can prepare parrots for survival in the wild. She will be researching with IES this winter
studying the anti-predator behavior of vinaceous-breasted amazons in captivity pre-
reintroduction.

She is a Biologist and Master in Biotechnology and Biosciences at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. She is currently a PhD student in the same postgraduate program. Always in love with wild animals, she has been trained in this area since her graduation, when she acted in the management, behavior and well-being of wild animals kept in captivity. Volunteer and internship in several institutions maintainers of fauna. In the master's degree, his research sought to assemble and test a protocol for genetic identification of species in birds seized in an illegal trade situation. PhD studies the genetic diversity of vinaceous-breasted parrot parrots and the development of in silico tools for the analysis of genetic data. Click here to see full CV.