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A sloth has it's mouth on a leaf, while being fed with a syringe.
Wildlife Medicine The Student Experience
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The Sloth Institute
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Studying Sloths Through the Scope: A Summer of Conservation in Costa Rica

April 07, 2026
Thanks to Cornell’s Expanding Horizons program, I had the opportunity to complete a project at The Sloth Institute in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. TSI is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, research, and public education, with a strong emphasis on sloth health, behavior, and overall well-being in both wild and rehabilitation settings....
Brookfield Zoo Chicago entrance sign beside landscaped gardens, with a large fountain and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
Zoological Medicine The Student Experience
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Charting a Career Path in Zoological and Wildlife Medicine

March 19, 2026
Since the start of my veterinary education at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, I knew I wanted to work with unique species. I made sure to take advantage of every opportunity available to me...