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Carolyn Gilman

Carolyn Gilman

Director of Operations
Animal Care, New England Aquarium

Education

BA, English, University of Rhode Island

About

Carolyn, a Massachusetts native, grew up along the coast, where an early connection to the ocean inspired a lifelong passion for marine life and conservation. She joined the New England Aquarium in 2006 and has since held a variety of roles during her time with the organization. Today, she serves as Director of Operations for Animal Care, overseeing operational functions that support the care and wellbeing of the Aquarium’s animal collection.

Affiliations

  • AZA Institutional Liaison
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Behind the Scenes with Our Animal Care Team

At the Aquarium and in our Animal Care Center in Quincy, our team provides exceptional day-to-day support for the animals in our care, managing their diet, providing enrichment sessions, and much more.

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