S2S4 LEADER

Ben Ouellette is an Animal Care specialist on the primate/carnivore team at Disney's Animal Kingdom. He currently works with 10 gorillas and loves spending time with each and every one of them. In his spare time, Ben enjoys; reading (big fantasy fiction nerd), photography, hiking and just about anything that involves being out in nature. Ben first visited Baja in 2014 through Project Dragonfly and came back as a Stars to Sea participant in 2024 before being asked to return as a trip leader for the 2025 season. Baja holds a very special place in Ben's heart, and he can't wait to watch everyone discover their own reasons for wanting to return time and again.

Education:
Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University through the Global Field Program