That’s one form of research that doesn’t cost a lot. That’s just a matter of observation, a record keeping, publishing, that is contributing to the welfare of maintaining the collection. If we’re talking about doing DNA studies and doing studies on diets and nutrition and medicine, that’s a different kind… Read More
But the research that can be done is certainly observation and record keeping and recording things that haven’t been recorded before. Read More
If we’re talking about avicultural research and what can we learn by what’s gonna benefit this collection and benefit this particular species?… Read More
Somewhere along the line, perhaps maybe some common sense need to be put back into it and need to stand back and look and say, “Well, what is the problem?… Read More
And how can we really take a major step in correcting it?” So, I think that’s going to constantly be there and I think in the long run, if it isn’t corrected and there aren’t some things changed that we’re all gonna stand back and look and say, “How did… Read More
If we’re talking about overall direction. I think an overall direction. Okay. We’ve talked about it earlier but I’ll reiterate the SSP programs are not satisfying what they were intended to satisfy. There are lots of shortcomings. I think they’re throwing a lot of effort and I couldn’t tell you… Read More
And if you can identify that in your own mind, what might you think is helpful in correcting that problem?… Read More
We’re talking about in terms of personnel or we’re talking about in terms of just overall direction?… Read More
What do you feel is the largest professional problem facing US zoos today?… Read More
If it’s an institution that’s directed at animals of the Sonoran Desert, then that’s what your collection composition should be. That’s your story. That’s your mission. If your education program is to teach and to make aware a more worldly group of animals then pursue that. Again, I don’t think… Read More
So, this must be a particularly interest of the director. And we’ve all seen institutions like that. Well, I think those days are gone. I think now we’re trying to balance things out a little bit better but it should really be closer to trying to see what is gonna… Read More
And what is the educational message they’re trying to portray?… Read More
What should they be focusing on if they should be?… Read More
I don’t think there’s any set answer for an institution as to what the composition the collection should be. The composition should certainly fit the resources of the institution. You gotta think about that first. Read More
Is it the typical collection of endangered or non-endangered species from around the world?… Read More
Is it western hemisphere?… Read More
Is it endangered species?… Read More
Is it a regional approach?… Read More
They’re no great expense. They are part of a big picture effort. And there’s a lot of ’em out there. I think a lot of local conservation projects that just have to be explored and have to be worked on. Read More
Considering the financial resources available to many small or medium zoos, what should be the focus of their collection?… Read More