Reg Hoyt

Reg Hoyt is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Department of Animal Biotechnology and Conservation at Delaware Valley University. With over 25 years of experience in zoos and conservation, he specializes in conservation biology and wildlife management. He is also President/CEO of Forest Partners International, a conservation nonprofit, and actively participates in global conservation initiatives through organizations like the World Conservation Union and the Society for Conservation Biology.

Education:

• Ph.D. student (no degree conferred), Arizona State University, 1990-1992
• M.A., Museum Science and Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University
• B.A., Biology, Nasson College

Research Interests: Hoyt focuses on conservation challenges such as wildlife harvest impacts, bushmeat trade dynamics, and species recovery programs. His work includes designing the 2006 elephant conservation plan for Liberia and leading the Allegheny woodrat captive breeding program in Pennsylvania. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health through the University’s One Health Initiative.

Advising/Grants: No specific students or grants are listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Pennsylvania One Health Collaborative and serves on advisory boards for conservation projects, including the Pennsylvania State Wildlife Action Plan.