Dr. Stringfield is responsible for all animal health, science, education, and veterinary services. Dr. Stringfield also strategically guides all aspects of ZooTampa’s conservation programming, research, and fieldwork through the ZT Saves initiative. Dr. Stringfield has 40 years of experience as a veterinary medical professional; she was formerly part of the animal health team at the Santa Barbara Zoo and a professor and department chair of the Exotic Animal Training and Management program at Moorpark College. Prior to that, she was a clinical and supervising veterinarian at the Los Angeles Zoo. Additionally, through U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS), Dr. Stringfield was the California Condor Veterinary Coordinator and Advisor for 17 years and a member of the California Condor Recovery Team during the incredible recovery of this endangered species. Dr. Stringfield also has extensive big cat experience, and is thrilled to be part of the Florida Panther Recovery Program, as well being a USFWS certified manatee critical care veterinarian and active member of the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP).