Interview 11689 – Caption Index: 344
Can you tell us anything about if you know his philosophy or you know why he wanted to do it?… Read More
Can you tell us anything about if you know his philosophy or you know why he wanted to do it?… Read More
It’s the thing that he actually ultimately felt most proud of. He felt early on and had looked for many years. He actually hired people to help look for it. Perry was brought on with the single focus of trying to find some place. Conway even commented when the front… Read More
He always knew it was gonna have to be open to the public to a certain degree at some place in time. That was probably one of the most exciting things for him and actually was part of the cause of his early retirement because of the deer thing out… Read More
You know, he never had any problems because he got the tigers or any thing. I mean, he had some disagreements with (indistinct) in Michigan dealing with white tigers in later years. But they were still friends. I used that as it progressed and evolved and standards changed and so… Read More
Do you think your father was anxious to have those or did he accept that they’re gonna come to the National Zoo, nothing I can do?… Read More
No, he was very anxious. I mean, there were a lot of people that came out that wanted him real bad in addition, but my dad knew all along that the tradition of all national presentations to the children and the president of the United States had always gone to… Read More
His rep?… Read More
Actually, no. I never felt that. Realistic, he had his strengths and weaknesses, I had mine. I knew we were gonna be different type of zoo directors at different zoos. I did have the funny story. I was asked to apply for the job at National Zoo after the Lucy… Read More
I said, “I can’t wait to tell him I got asked.” And I said, “I have absolutely no interest.” Now, your dad was involved, we talked about white alligators. Your dad was involved at the National Zoo and the white tigers for $10,000 were acquired in 1960. Read More
Did he have problems with other zoos because of the tigers?… Read More
Well, how would you like to be remembered, your legacy?… Read More
I used to look at the whole thing, you know, the Sedgwick County Zoo. I’m hoping that people look back and say, you really did some neat things for the community and they feel proud about their zoo, that I helped make it that way with their help. But you… Read More
And the first one is, and this is for you, early in your career, did you ever feel– In your career as a zoo person, did you ever feel overshadowed by your father’s position?… Read More
What do you know about the profession that you have devoted so many years of your life to?… Read More
I know that it will endure because of the passion and people that are involved with it. There is something unique about zoo people. I’m proud to call ’em all my friends and colleagues. While it’s not expressed by some, they all have a passion for what they’re doing and… Read More
They’re faced with some of the same issues, but. Read More
Oh, I think– What direction will help them?… Read More
There’s no question, they need to understand their market. No question. They’ve got to understand the taste of what the public wants. We’ve gotta ask the public what they want. They do have a say in it. The zoos and aquariums will stand a test of time. I have no… Read More
It will continue. For the very reason of it’ll be a place of the wild for some people. Unfortunately, but it’ll be their connection. And I personally judge all communities based on their zoo or aquarium. If I think it’s a crummy zoo, I think it’s a crummy community. I… Read More
We always tried to make sure we had 24 hour access when the weather is permitting. Always had outdoor exhibits for ’em so they could get natural sun, even in holding areas. So if you had to cut ’em out then they still had access to the outside. That was… Read More