Jeff's Bio

Jeffrey Ewelt
Animal Trainer / Television Personality

Jeff has been involved with animals for nearly ten years. During his college career, Jeff volunteered his time at a local wildlife rehab center, giving him invaluable experience handling wild animals. Upon his graduation from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors degree in Environmental Communication, Education and Interpretation, Jeff was working at the Columbus Zoo as a Presenter and Animal Trainer. In 2000, Jeff accepted a position at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and is currently the Animal Ambassador Manager. It is within this position that animals brought Jeff to television. He has appeared on several national broadcasts including Late Night with Conan O’ Brien, ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover, The Discovery Channel, MSNBC and PBS. Regional broadcasts include Tampa’s local ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC and UPN stations, several of which are in the top 20 markets. For the last two years, Tampa’s CBS station, WTSP-TV, has highlighted Jeff and his expertise in a weekly segment entitled “Life Around Lowry”, where Jeff introduces his audience to different animals and conservation efforts. These appearances have led Jeff to other television opportunities including hosting a silver Telly award winning travel documentary shot in Honduras, and his most current project, the production of a new television show highlighting zoos around the world. Jeff has also had other roles, including voice over work in commercials, radio and cable. Jeff strongly believes that he can use his knowledge and training expertise to educate audiences worldwide about the importance these animals play in our everyday world.