April's keeper: 2015 grad cares for world's most famous giraffe

Millions around the world followed the pregnancy of April the giraffe, the unlikely Internet star who gave birth on April 15. Caring for her the whole time, and becoming a bit of a star as well, was Allysa Swilley, a 2015 SUNY Oswego zoology graduate.

Serving as April's keeper and companion at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, Swilley gained a following who saw her love and dedication to April. But despite not expecting any of this, Swilley told the Oswego alumni magazine the story provides a great opportunity to provide a positive message.

"I have so many people following me now that I have a platform to talk about animals both at the park and around the world," Swilley said. "I have the opportunity to give a voice to giraffes and hopefully other species in an effort to conserve them. Would I love for my life to be nice and quiet again? Absolutely! However, these animals and our world are far more important than me having a quiet life."

Read more of the exclusive interview with Swilley on the Oswego alumni website.