Keaton Thomas is from the Tulsa, Oklahoma area and relocated to Bozeman in June 2023. She spent five years as a zookeeper, working with a diverse array of animals, including penguins, flamingos, eagles, lizards, alligators, snakes, river otters, and many others! Keaton then transitioned to a role as a high school zoology teacher from 2020-2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in wildlife ecology and management from Oklahoma State University, along with a master’s degree in instructional leadership from Northeastern State University. In her spare time, Keaton and her husband, Paul, enjoy fishing and hiking, as well as caring for their “at-home zoo,” which includes two dogs, two snakes, one lizard, and one frog.