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Since 1975, people like you have helped us rescue and learn from more than 27,000 marine mammals. While our work begins with animals, it depends on ocean heroes like you.

Today, will you honor the 27,000 second chances made possible for marine mammals by donating $27 to help the next animal in need? Your gift will be doubled dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 by the Gordon Family.

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Heather Stoker

Heather Stoker

Animal Care Assistant, Hawaiʽi

Heather first joined The Marine Mammal Center as a volunteer in 2018 and moved to a staff position three years later supporting the care and rehabilitation of Hawaiian monk seals at Ke Kai Ola, the Center’s hospital and visitor center in Kona, Hawaiʻi, dedicated to this endangered species.

In her role as Animal Care Specialist, Heather works with our Hawaiian monk seal patients, feeding, weighing, transporting and providing general care, and supervises a team of volunteers assisting with these duties. She also performs ongoing behavioral observations, lab work and water-quality testing, and assists the veterinary team in exams and other areas of critical care.

Prior to joining the Center, Heather worked at a number of veterinary clinics and boarding facilities supporting the care of dogs, cats and exotic animals. She also spent two decades working with horses at large barns and equestrian centers.

Heather enjoys running, hiking, hanging out on the beach or just being home with her husband and animals.

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Hawaiian Monk Seal Husbandry
  • Volunteer Management
  • Domestic Animal Care and Handling
  • Horse Husbandry and Equestrian Management
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