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Meet the Zoo Director - April - David Tetzlaff, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Actual title: Executive Director Name of your zoo or aquarium: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens URL for your facility: www.napleszoo.org Number of species at your facility: 85 Your favorite critter at the facility: Leopard Total number of animals or fish at your facility: 230 Number of visitors annually: 260,028 Number of employees: 54 Number of volunteers: 12 Annual budget: 3.7 million Degree(s): None Experience prior to this position: My first public appearance with animals was with my parents (Lawrence and Nancy Jane Tetzlaff aka Jungle Larry and Safari Jane) before I was old enough to remember. I cut my teeth doing zoo work beginning when I was 14, working at the Zoo in Florida and Jungle Larry’s Safari at Cedar Point doing keeper work and presentations. Stayed with it ever since. Favorite part of your job: I enjoy presenting shows and interacting with zoo guests. One dream wish for your facility: See fulfillment of $70 million Master Plan before retirement with its coastal themed areas for Africa, Asia, and Tropical Americas. Family: Wife Kelly and three sons Pets at home: Two dogs, two guinea pigs, two bearded dragons, and eight snakes When you retire, you plan to: Haven’t gotten that far yet.
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I think we should move on from having dolphins in captivity now - we all know this isn't good for them.
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