I would like to invite all of you to join the discussions on the AZAD website message board. Main page is http://www.azadocents.org/ The link to the message...
I'm 29 and wanting to pursue a career in zookeeping,zookeeper ect.Need info on what classes needed volunteering ect.Opinion on if I am to old to pursue now at...
1. How are volunteers recognized at your zoo? I am looking for some ideas for recommendations on how to reward docents. 2. Currently we have a number of...
first off...don't know how old you are, but I firmly believe you are never to old to start something you love. Secondly, volunteering in a zoo is a great way...
hmm...well you pretty much have it covered, although I will make the same suggestion to you that I've made to the docent coordinators at my zoo. One thing...
oops...see that's what I get for not paying attention. At 29 you are definitly NOT to old to be starting (I say this because I'm 30 and about 2 years from...
Here is my story and I hope this helps... Education - I have a BA in history/politics and a MA in education. I taught for about 1 year and then I worked for...
Hi, Ellen: We do a number of things to honor our docents. Once a year we are treated to a dinner at one of the better restaurants in the area. (The Master...
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P.S. Forgot to mention the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing. Perhaps you have been to see us. E-ya, Jean...
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Thanks Lasha and Jean for your advice. I made some recommendations that were accepted for the Fall. Ellen...
Hello zoo volunteers, I am posting this information about Brookfield Zoo (Chicago Zoological Society) in Brookfield, IL. They are having their Holiday Magic...
hello i would like to invite all those who are interested in the wonderful world of wild waterfowl to come check out a group dedicated to wildfowl and...
i am currently a volunteer at a sancturary in broken arrow, ok. and ihope i can learn as much as i can from all of you and hopefully teach you something in...
Hi all. I am a docent at the Memphis Zoo & Aquarium and have just joined this loop. I was wondering if there is any kind of format for open discussion. ...
i am from a sancturary in oklahoma that take in unwanted and abused animals, and we are always looking for new ideas, right now our main goal is to work with...
Here is what we currently have listed as apporved items for all felids at the zoo I work at. Feel free to email me if you want to know specifics of things that...
In a message dated 3/17/03 3:01:46 PM Central Standard Time, barbmyers@... writes: << Hi all. I am a docent at the Memphis Zoo & Aquarium and have just...
Ivy, I use http://www.yahoo.com and type the animal in question in the search field. There are other search engines, so you can use whatever you prefer. I go...
Hi Group, joined up a couple of months ago, but being busy made it difficult to get involved. However I have a small respite and have the chance to introduce ...
Hello. My name is Christina, and I just got a job at Plumpton Park Zoo in Rising Sun, MD. (Okay, so I'm not a volunteer!) The zoo is pretty small and the...
In a message dated 4/9/03 7:31:17 PM Central Daylight Time, trit02@... writes: << Hello. My name is Christina, and I just got a job at Plumpton Park Zoo...
Hi Christina! zookeeper-yahoo groups is a helpful list. Good place to exchange questions and ideas. exoticmammals-yahoo groups is also another one. I am new to...
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Hello! Can anyone provide me with some ideas on how to do more complex target training (ie- hold) with various animals. Perhaps there is a good web site? Does...
Hi everyone - I'd like to introduce myself also, I am not a volunteer, but I am Motor Safari Guide at Brookfield Zoo. I love animals and this looks like a...
Hello Everyone!!! Just joined up... I was going to start my own group similar to this one here this evening, but it seems someone beat me too it... I have been...
Welcome Jennifer! We here at the Memphis Zoo are in the middle of "Pandamonium". Our Pandas, Ya Ya and Le Le, and our spectacular China exhibit, featuring...
