Dr. Lucy is a lifelong animal lover, educator, scientist, and writer. A board certified zoological medicine veterinarian, she treats all species. She has worked as a clinical veterinarian, educator, media consultant, writer, and zoo director. She is Founder and Executive Director of Creature Conserve.
Newest Book!
Dr Lucy recently co-edited a new book with poet Christopher Kondrich and fiction writer Susan Tacent. Creature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation is a polyvocal call to arms about animal extinction and habitat loss that harnesses the power of literature and scientific research to move us, and stir our hearts and minds, toward action and change.
Art Can Save A Panda
In this presentation for TEDxProvidence, Dr Lucy makes the case for connecting the arts and sciences to improve conservation outcomes.
To watch her talk, click the arrow on the image at left to play the video, or follow this link to watch on YouTube.
National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia, 2nd edition
Dr Lucy worked with a group of experts to produce this beautiful new edition of the National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia.
Creature Conserve, Inc.
A non-profit organization founded by Dr Lucy dedicated to combining art with science to cultivate new pathways for wildlife conservation.
What is it like to be a
Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarian?
Dr Lucy shares some insights about her love of animals, her profession, and her work in conservation.
Dr Lucy on PBS’ show, Arthur
Dr Lucy talks with a group of kids invited to tour a Creature Conserve exhibit - Urban Wildlife: Learning to Co+Exist - featured in the hit PBS television show, Arthur.
To watch, click the arrow on the image at left.