That’s my view. Education is the most important one. Even ahead of conservation, because you have to open public’s eyes for the need of nature. You are keeping the ambassadors of wildlife in your hand. You have a responsibility to introduce them to the public. Read More
Now what do you know about, what do you know about the profession that you have devoted so many years of your life to?… Read More
We, terrestrial, we only see in one dimension, because we live basically on the ground level. Utilize the space above the ground, for instance. Which zoo was it that you walk around, suddenly you see a jaguar staring down at you, in the wide open walkway. I think it was… Read More
Multiple dimension. Zoos have often said that their pillars are conservation, education, research. Read More
Do you feel that zoos in the future need to concentrate on one of those more than others?… Read More
Do you feel that there’s enough, when new exhibits are built, you mentioned it, that there’s enough research done by zoo staff with animals in the wild, or in other captive situations, to ensure their exhibit is going to meet the needs of the animals?… Read More
It’s headed that way, but rather slowly. Even the space requirement is sort of experimental stage. Some people think certain animals need more space, especially the members of the public, what people forget is quality versus quantity of the space. The large mammals may not necessarily require in terms of… Read More
Do you feel there have been other big advancements like that, that have moved zoos in a large degree, or are there some that you think are still coming?… Read More
They are still coming. Not here yet. I haven’t seen the one in Singapore, but I would like to sometime, very much. Because it will be an eye opener. It would be a surprise, because after dark, not birds, but most mammals come alive, look quite different, from the daytime. Read More
Do you feel it’s the same in Asia?… Read More
No. Cultural historical differences. Houses are perceived. Houses are run. It’s quite different. So I would say learn from Europe. You may learn some negatives in other continents, and other regions, but I’d say open your eyes to Europe. Europeans come see our zoos, but not the other way around. Read More
They have more limited resources than us, such as financial aspect, yet they don’t mind, they are not afraid of stepping into other countries, and learn from them. You have to learn, you have to honor that. And in the zoo field, there have been some large advancements, for example,… Read More
Bosses and subordinates. Yet you may have a bright future. Read More
Do you feel that curators, senior staff, in North American zoos, should be visiting and learning more from their counterparts in Europe?… Read More
Yes, I believe in it. It might be an eye opener. In my experience, despite some language barriers, oftentimes I find young people sharing the same wavelength in Europe, and somehow we hit together real well. That, I’m afraid, you’d have that experience more in Europe than back home. That’s… Read More
Well, we need- Would you recommend this profession, and why?… Read More
I’d recommend capable and dedicated young persons to come to the zoo world for a first few years. You may be discouraged. You may get disappointed, because it’s the human world. But stick around if you are determined, just stay two, three years. See where you are going, and what… Read More
Jump out. Go ahead. Read More
Well, would you recommend this zoo and aquarium field to a young person who had a sincere interest in wildlife and conservation today, and why would you if you would recommend it?… Read More
Why would I recommend it?… Read More