Class of 2003 Five Years Later

Tia Knighton


After graduation, I attended the University of Utah where I received a degree in Psychology. Since then, I've moved to Orlando, Florida. A year ago I had my "dream job" offered to me, and I haven't looked back since. I'm currently working in Animal Care at SeaWorld. Meaning, I help care for all the non-show mammals, (no Shamu for me) meaning I get to work hands on with a variety of species including: atlantic bottlenose dolphin, small-clawed asian river otter, harbor seal, california sealions, florida manatee, beluga whale, commerson dolphin, walrus, and polar bear. Work is pretty much my life, the people I work with are like family to me. I attached some pictures of me SCUBA diving/cleaning, playing with manatee's, dolphins and beluga whales. I spend my days off either playing at the beach (whether its July or January), going to DisneyWorld, volunteering for Give Kids The World, or just relaxing with friends (all while taking pictures, I'm slightly obsessed with taking pictures). I'm pretty content with my life, and I look forward to whatever new adventure may come at me next!