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RE: I agree but....

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Posted by: EJ at Thu May 22 10:34:54 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by EJ ]  
   

My experience with zoos is split which is the reason for my comment. The AZA does have guidelines but how zoos actually deal with the public seems to be governed more by local policy or the will of the zoo director or who ever in the chain of command.







>>Don't get me wrong. I am not against zoos or their programs at all. And I do understand that they have to maintain standards to keep their accreditation.

>> But my point was that the zoo I mentioned dealt with me whenever they needed my advice or imput. They happily worked with an 'amateur keeper' when it suited them. But the minute I wanted something from them I got the door slammed in my face.
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