Yeah, because we haven’t done a good enough job explaining why that might be necessary. And I have to tell you, it bristles my hair on my back when I hear that we euthanize due to genetic issues. I think that’s an excuse, it’s not a reason. I don’t think… Read More
But I’m talking just because the animal is, you know, mean kinship is all whacked out, it’s not a reason to euthanize. I think those are excuses and I don’t agree with that at all. And you know, it’s like you tell me that you can’t find a suitable mate… Read More
And you might get a lot of people coming in. So that’s the reality of Africa. So you’re in the middle of Africa, you and I kill to get to Africa to go on safari. It’s in their backyard and they can’t afford it. So that makes perfect sense to… Read More
But in some other countries it isn’t like that. It isn’t as robust and they need to stop. They need to say, we shouldn’t be doing this. You talked about euthanization. Read More
But isn’t it ironic, you know, it’s like why are we going to the zoo, we’re right here in Africa?… Read More
Now, you might say to the wildlife park, why don’t you drop your numbers for crying out loud?… Read More
You can just drive down the road, you know, 20 clicks and you can be in a wildlife park. Because the community, the individuals can’t afford to go into the wildlife parks. The zoos are affordable to them but the inner city kids have no opportunity. And the director of… Read More
Now, there’s gonna be an opportunity for rescue, and rehab, and so on, and so forth. But that aside, there are certain cultures that just are not good at this. And they need to get away from it and invest your time in the wildlife in the wild. So if… Read More
Why do you need a zoo?… Read More
There’s Johannesburg, big beautiful zoo. You’re in the middle of Africa for god’s sakes. Read More
Yeah, sister zoos are almost a thing of the past anymore. I don’t know why, I don’t know why. It just kind of fell out of favor. But I mean, to be honest with you, there are certain cultures that just should not have zoos, period. And I think we… Read More
And why do you think there are not many sister zoo relationships?… Read More
No, I just wanna work with animals. Maybe they’ll change their mind in a few years but you gotta get them initiated into the industry. So yes, I would encourage them to do it. I mean, I think this is, it’s an extremely rewarding industry. It has unbelievable opportunity if… Read More
What can or should a zoo or you as zoo or aquarium do to affordably help upgrade developing countries with their zoos?… Read More
But, you know, how do you do that?… Read More
And I’ve encouraged them to do it, but you gotta have the fire in your belly, you know, it’s like, okay, this is really what I want to do. Because I tell ’em, you’re not gonna be rich, if you’re looking at this to make a lot of money, go… Read More
You know, they want, oh, you know, I want my son or daughter to be a veterinarian, and this is a son or daughter, do you wanna be a veterinarian?… Read More
I would, I would, I’d wanna make sure that they truly understood, you know, where do you want to be?… Read More
And then why would you recommend it?… Read More
Where do you see yourself in the five and 10-year range to make sure that they didn’t have some expectations that were, you know, maybe not realistic, but I’ve counseled a few young folks who are on their path right now, who wanna know how do I, you know, I… Read More