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Hello, My name is Mary MWA and I just joined the Zoo Chat on August 13, 2025. I am retired and have been a volunteer at the San Diego Zoo for just over 1 year. I have become interested in conservation and learning more about what can be done to help the wildlife, especially those that are...

Hi, my name is Ethan (but you can also refer me as my username here) and I am looking forward to finally being able to engage in this wondrous community. I only been seeking through threads/discussions and galleries since perhaps 2021 (sorry! social awkwardness in me lol). Anyways I am a zoo...

Hi ZooChat! Been lurking for about a month, but figured now's the time to actually make an account and contribute to the conversations I love reading about. My name's Ing, which you can use or my username, Lionsbian (a play on my love for all lion species and being a lesbian). My pronouns are...

Hey everyone. So I've been using this site as a resource for years but finally bit the bullet and created a profile. I've worked within the industry for many years now and hopefully can provide some insight at times when needed although at the same time, I will still be respectful to my...

Hi all, I came across the forum by chance and decided to sign up! Although my day job is note remotely related to zoology. I've been involved in conservation for over 15 years through in-situ and ex-situ voluntary work in the EMEA region. Currently, a volunteer primate keeper at ZSL London...

My name is Blake and I’m from Southeast, Michigan. I go to the Detroit Zoo every year and I always enjoy seeing the penguins and seals every year. I plan on going to Michigan State and studying Zoology and maybe study Herpetology at Ohio University. Whenever I go to a different zoo I always love...

Howdy! My name is Amanda, and I'm a graduating senior in wildlife and fisheries sciences. I've been lucky to have some incredible opportunities throughout my college career, including a South Africa study abroad, zookeeping, internships with psittacines and torts, and managing a wildlife...