Re:

["Indigo Seas" <indgosea@mediaone.net>]

Hi Jonathan,

Perhaps I have a different perspective than other responses which you may
have received to your query.

I too have worked in zoos, as well as my husband who is presently the
director of a major zoo.

It is really important that you don't misrepresent your knowledge level in
exhibit design/construction and materials, as well as husbandry issues, or
experience in developing programs.

I would strongly suggest that if you are on a fact finding mission that you
contact the general curators of several aquariums that are recognized by the
AZA.  Professionals exchange along these lines all the time, and if you are
open and honest about your intentions you may find that you are indeed
networking, or making contacts for your future career.

If you don't have any experience with exhibit design/ costing out projects,
and lead the institution to believe that you do; you could seriously
compromise your future with the institution, and your future career in zoos
and aquariums.  It's a really small field and news travels fast through the
proverbial grapevine!

Here is a link to AZA members & good luck to you in your new endevors!

http://www.aza.org/members/zoo/

~Kris

----- Original Message -----
From: jonathan <fung@is2.dal.ca>
To: <apisto@listbox.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 2:13 PM


>
> Hi everyone. I am being interviewed for a position at Point Defiance
> Zoo and Aquarium. This interview is written and I answer a few questions.
> I am allowed to use any resources to synthesize my replies. However, since
> I am still in school and have had no experience with public aquarium work,
> I am consequently unfamiliar with a few details. Could anyone shed any
> light on a few areas? Please don't answer for me the question which I am
> to answer, as I have to synthesize my own answer. However I would greatly
> appreciate it if anyone can help witha few details...
>
> 1) I am to discuss an ideal hypothetical exhibit with a given budget,
> keeping in mind the design and functionality. However, I am unfamiliar
> with what construction materials are used in exhibits. Has anyone made
> observations about the construction materials that are used as substrate
> and shelter for animals in public aquarium exhibits? Do they often use
> real rocks, or are they fabricated and molded. If molded and fabricated,
> with what material?
>
> 2)I am to discuss how I may design and implement a safe diving program.
> Does anyone know what diving activities occur in aquariums? I understand
> there are volunteer programs, husbandry programs, and education programs
> that involve scuba diving the exhibits. Has anyone experienced any such
> programs?
>
> Sorry for going off topic. I figured if anyone would pay attention to the
> tank construction at a zoo, it would a bunch of aquarium keepers.
>
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> Jonathan Fung... Reef Geek
> Dalhousie University Honours Marine Biology
> Aqua Creations Inc. Assistant Manager
> writer for Marine Fish Monthly
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