Director of Animal Health
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Dr. Holly Haefele joined Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in 2004 as the Associate Veterinarian, and has been Director of Animal Health since 2006. In this role she is part of the management team, head of the veterinary department, and responsible for leading, coordinating and implementing all aspects of animal health for Fossil Rim's 1000 animals. In addition to her clinical veterinary role, she oversees in house and collaborative research projects undertaken at Fossil Rim. Since 2017, she serves as the AZA’s Cheetah SSP Veterinary co-advisor. Dr. Haefele is a member of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, the Wildlife Disease Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Friday, September 26, 2025
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST