I think it’s very important that the curators participate in the North American Zoo Association and that they visit as many zoos as possible. I feel the same way with the keepers. Every time we buy or sell or ship animals. If we can ship ’em ourselves and let our keepers deliver ’em and pickin’ ’em up, that gives ’em an opportunity to visit other zoos. That was part of my development and I think it’s equally important for all professional development to visit other zoos. Every zoo has something unique to offer. Every zoo does something different than you do. They don’t all have to be the same and you can learn from all of ’em.
