Kat Pirelli-Zucchetta

Kat Pirelli holds a degree in Exotic Animal Behavioral Management and Training. She has extensive experience working with animals, both exotic and domestic, in various countries.

She has a successful track record and has proven her professional skills by maintaining the well being of exotic animals, in various captive environments, including: set up of quarantine facilities; conducting nutritional evaluations; and implementing behavioral enrichment programs

She began her career working as a professional animal handler in the film industry and the Los Angeles Zoo. This included the orchestration, set “up and maintenance, of animal departments. Her work has extended to countries such as Malta, Australia, Canada, Africa, Morocco, Mexico, New Zealand, Saipan and most recently, Borneo. Her knowledge of safe transportation of animals, and the complex process and logistics, qualifies her as an expert.

Additionally, she is certified in a variety of medical disciplines that cover the safety, health, and care of animals, as well as humans. She stays educated and informed by attending annual industry conferences and workshops about sustainability and environmental impacts of agriculture abroad.

Author’s Articles

Living peacefully with orangutans in 2020

Since 1996, Marc Ancrenaz, through his NGO HUTAN, has been identifying ways for people to co-exist and share habitats peacefully with orangutans in the Sabah rainforest, Malaysian Borneo. 

Sunda Pangolin gets a break from extinction

Animal advocate Katerina Pirelli-Zucchetta speaks to scientific research expert Dr. Benoit Goossens about the endangered pangolin, a species making headlines because of its supposed link to...

Interview: Bob Lee, elephant manager

Animal activist Katerina Pirelli journeys to the Oregon Zoo to talk to Bob Lee, elephant manager of the only Bornean pygmy elephant in North America.

Interview with Marcel Peters, Princess Stephanie’s elephant trainer

Animal advocate Katerina Pirelli caught up with Marcel at the Princess’ compound above Monaco, and discovered the fascinating story of how two zoo animals, destined for death, became the luckiest...