Nick Petryk

Director

Nicholas Petryk is an FSU alumnus and professional naturalist. Growing up, he always had a fascination with the wild outdoors. The culmination of over a decade of working with animals has led to countless hours of studying the behavior and training methods of dozens of species. He has worked with several zoological facilities and nature centers, and his favorite animals have always been reptiles and birds. 

In his spare time, you can find him outdoors in forests, parks, and around his home photographing and interacting with wildlife. Nick has been an avid birder in this area for 5 years, and knows St Marks NWR like the back of his hand, as the refuge is basically in his backyard.