http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/ This is a list that will be used to allow volunteers from different zoos to interact with each other. I hope this will become Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:49:44 GMT docentrep http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/829 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/829 Stacey, May I suggest looking at this question from a different angle? In considering whether you are asking for a reasonable number of hours, what are the Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:26:29 GMT Dawn http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/828 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/828 Stacey I have volunteered at big cat rescue facilities in the past. I usually flew to these places and the travel cost came out of my pocket so they were Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:47:59 GMT Jim McKay http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/827 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/827 My title is: Docent Docents must complete 100 hours, of which a minimum of 15 must be done in jobs specifically marked as Education Related Hours/ Posting Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:15:30 GMT Stacey Goldsmith Nathanson http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/826 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/826 Hi- I am trying to see if we are asking for something reasonable. What is your volunteer job title and how many hours are you required to complete in 1 year? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:17:35 GMT ryanshostack http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/825 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/825 Can anyone on here please let me know if any zoos are willing to give out any copies of birth or aqcusition sheets of their collections. Iam looking for copies Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:03:32 GMT Jamie Leblanc http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/824 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/824 Hello- We are planning to celebrate Keepers Appreciation week on 20 July at our zoo. Does anyone have an information/ feedback that they may like to share on Mon, 19 May 2008 06:21:18 GMT Joan Castle http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/823 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/823 The last time I saw these in the UK was back in the 80's at Twycross Zoo in the Midlands. It was the first time I had ever seen them and I was well impressed Sun, 18 May 2008 23:47:29 GMT ryanshostack http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/822 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/822 are there any zoos that have held this species would any one on here know? can't find this species anywhere on ISIS Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:38:32 GMT Ellen Kulie http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/821 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/821 Jamie, Perhaps the city's HR manager could help with some aspects. Best Wishes Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:34:08 GMT Jamie Leblanc http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/820 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/820 Hello - I first want to wish everyone a great holiday season and sorry about the cross post - But I am in great need of help and hoping to reach as many zoo Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:53:19 GMT Jamie Leblanc http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/819 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/819 I work at a small zoo in Indiana - we also blow out our emu, ostrich and rhea eggs to award as thank you gifts, education and to sell in the gift shop. With Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:14:21 GMT Stacey G Nathanson http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/818 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/818 Welcome to the group. At the Franklin Park Zoo the eggs are only used as gifts. Each intern receives either an ostrich or emu egg when they graduate. A Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:04:01 GMT Sally http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/817 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/817 I am a volunteer and a brand new docent at the Birmingham Zoo and spend 2 mornings a week working behind the scenes in our savanna exhibit. One of the things Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:35:42 GMT Jim McKay http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/816 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/816 Ellen, How are you currently receiving Paws, Claws and Tales from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo? Are you getting a paper copy in the mail, or are you receiving the Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:08:08 GMT docentrep http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/815 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/zoo-volunteers/message/815 Stacey, At the Detroit Zoo, we have a joint volunteer and staff newsletters which is produced monthly by staff members. It is managed by the staff and part of