pretentiousfeline

That's definitely good! Helps with public image and conservation, so win-win. You have a fantastic job that allows people to interact with these animals. I would be a terrible trainer because I'm a total ethologist hippie, but I'm aiming for a DVM and a specialty in wildlife. It's always great to see people successful in such a daunting field.

Many of the zoos I've been to have bragged about the extensive engineering that goes into their habitats. Or at least, that's what they say. Do you think that's a public image thing, and the normal reality is more like your experience?

No worries! Both parts are great information. Thank you!