Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Zion developed a strong passion for non-traditional species from an early age: owning birds and turtles, and as avid zoo attendee. While a city boy at heart, Dr. Zion is excited to explore the natural beauty and warmth Arizona has to offer. For his undergraduate career, he studied Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Vermont and pursued both curricular and extracurricular activities to expand his knowledge of exotic animals.