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Sharon Matola (June 3, 1954 – March 21, 2021) [1] was an American-born Belizean biologist, environmentalist, and zookeeper.She was the founding director of the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, a zoo which was started in 1983 to protect native animals that had been used in a documentary film in Belize. [2]
Grey Stafford is an American animal trainer, zoologist, and educator who is the Director of Conservation at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also a spokesperson for the zoo and aquarium industry. Grey is the author of Zoomility: Keeper Tales of Training with Positive Reinforcement.
Richardson has been scratched, punctured, and bitten but is not dissuaded by these dangers. In an interview, he mentions, "Obviously one realizes the danger when working with animals of this caliber, I've weighed the pros and I've weighed the cons, and the pros far outweigh the cons." He warns about following in his footsteps, however.
In the United States, the average pay for a wildlife biologist is $62,290 per year or $29.95 per hour.The top 10% of wildlife biologists can earn up to $99,700 a year. In 2024, the US Department of Labor shows the top 10% of wildlife biologists and Zoologists can earn up to $45,840 per year.
The International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS) was founded to encourage research, education, and communication in zoology. The society includes both individual scholars, and professional organizations. It particularly tries to increase the availability of research resources and enhance cooperation between different branches of zoology.
A British zoologist and crocodile expert living in Australia has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to 56 charges of bestiality and animal cruelty.
American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK); Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA); Asociación Colombiana de Parques Zoológicos y Acuarios (ACOPAZOA); Association Nationale des Parcs Zoologiques de France (ANPZ)
Using personal protective equipment properly, examining animals on a regular basis and reporting new illnesses and outbreaks to proper authorities (e.g. State Health Department), as well as providing extensive education and training on how to properly handle and care for animals are all important components of limiting zoonotic disease ...