Julie Scardina is a professional with extensive experience in animal conservation and behavior. Since 2020, she has served as a Travel Consultant at Latitude Expeditions. Concurrently, since 2017, she works independently as a speaker, conservationist, and animal behavior consultant.

Prior to her current roles, Scardina dedicated over 28 years to SeaWorld/Busch Gardens, where she held the position of Animal Ambassador/Curator from August 1988 to December 2016.