Interview 4487 – Caption Index: 467
Another animal activity you were involved with was gorillas to Disney, how did that occur?… Read More
Another animal activity you were involved with was gorillas to Disney, how did that occur?… Read More
And what was the evolution of it?… Read More
When you micromanage it, it was successful. Tell me about koalas. Koalas were always a hot political football. They continue to be a hot political football. It’s not who you are, but who you know. Lincoln Park decided that it was to embark on koalas. And we called in relationship… Read More
We don’t care if it’s a male and a female. We don’t care if they’re geriatric. We just want them here so the people of Chicago can know something about koalas and the plight of koalas in Australia. And they said, “Sure, we’ll help you out. You need to build… Read More
And it was a nightmare in logistics. Pleasant nightmare or just- Not all pleasant, it was a learning experience for all of us. Read More
Were you micromanaged?… Read More
Within the profession, I think that my, how I would like to be remembered is the information that I dispersed to the profession and to allied professions in terms of my publications. It doesn’t do one any good to accomplish something individually, if you don’t share that information or share… Read More
Can you tell me something about acquiring the koalas for the Lincoln Parks?… Read More
How did it come about, what happened?… Read More
Well, I know that it’s got to change or we need to change it. I know there’s a lot of enthusiastic, willing, committed young people out there who are willing to do whatever they need to do to be employed and to make a contribution in the profession. I think… Read More
How would you like to be remembered?… Read More
Huh, how would I like to be remembered?… Read More
It’s a little self-centered, but you know what?… Read More
I earned it. Read More
What do you know about this profession you spent your life and devoted so many years of your life to?… Read More
When we talk about the long-term prospects for animals, shame on either of the two professional organizations, if they finally don’t get to the point where they literally get together and bury their disagreements. There are more animals of more importance held in private hands among members of the Zoological… Read More
What would you say is your proudest accomplishment in your career that stands that you’re proud of?… Read More
Well, I mean, you know, there’s tick off marks. You know, we’ve already talked about presidency of the association and the work with giant pandas. For me, I guess it’s in reflection, it’s probably that I was the first non-director ever to serve on the AZA board twice and the… Read More
Do you have an opinion?… Read More
There is, I won’t say a new kid in town, but there’s the Zoological Association of America. That was a breakaway from the American Zoo Associations. It seems like to me, they cannot work together. It seems like that’s what they wanna do. Read More