David Ventura - Lead Animal Behaviorist

David Ventura serves as both the Director and President of the company, David's Animal Connections. He earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Biology and a specialization in Animal Behavior from the University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC). Mr. Ventura began his career as a Zoological tour guide at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. After completing his B.A. Degree at UIC, David moved to the Florida Keys, where he volunteered at the Dolphin Research Center and ultimately completed his internship. Following this, David took on the role of Dolphin Trainer at the Dolphin Research Center. He furthered his career as a Dolphin Trainer at Sea World Orlando, working closely with Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. David's deep love and passion for animals inspired him to establish David’s Animal Connections.