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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Which animals did you like to work with the most and why?
Which is your least favorite animal to work with?
Do you have any insight into why the membership benefits changed so drastic in FONZ?

Thank you![/quote]

I don't want to tell my favorites, because that would give away who I am :) But I like the smaller animals better than the larger ones. I never really liked working with hoof stock, large carnivores, apes, etc. Ideal work environment for me is something like Amazonia, or the rainforest exhibit at National Aquarium - there's a wide variety of birds, small mammals, reptiles, fish. And a rainforest is a nicer work environment than a barn or concrete ape house.

My guess is money. National Zoo is unique in not charging entrance fees - most zoos get both city government money AND they charge admission. National doesn't have the money from admissions, so they need to make that up somehow.

I know it sucks but for perspective, San Diego Zoo charges $55-65+ per person, and a membership for a family of 4 costs at least $500. The zoo in the city I live currently charges $8-14 depending on age and residence. If my family goes to the zoo where I live, costs us about $50 total for admission.[/quote]

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