Jessica McCabe

Jess grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, but her upbringing as a military child took her across various parts of the United States. Her passion for exploring new locations and learning about the diverse wildlife in each state, led her to earn a Biology degree with a minor in Conservation from George Mason University in Virginia. In her final semester, she had the chance to gain hands-on experience caring for hoofstock at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, igniting her newfound love for hoofstock. Jess began her career at the Fort Worth Zoo working as a Savannah Animal Keeper but soon realized the bustling city life was not for her. She longed for the peace of the rural outdoors and knew she needed to make a change. She relocated about an hour south of Fort Worth in the little town of Glen Rose and worked for two years as a Hoofstock/Rhino Animal Care Specialist at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Ultimately, she felt the pull to be closer to her family and joined the team at Longneck Manor. She is excited to contribute to the growth of Longneck Manor and its conservation mission. In her free time, Jess likes to swim/snorkel, play video games and watch horror movies with her two cats, Ajani and Orion.