Looking back at my work week, what tasks did I accomplish and can cross off of my To Do list? Here are a few:
- Write ID signs for new animals coming in soon for the Discovery Forest exhibit (green aracari and basilisk lizard)
- Complete visitor tracking surveys in the Discovery Forest exhibit to find out how visitors are using the Wild Research elements and interacting with volunteers
- Review fall Zoo map proof & submit suggested edits to our Graphics & Publications Manager
- Read 10 synthesis papers written by my Earth Expeditions participants & meet with co-instructor for planning (we leave for the field portion of the course in Belize in just about 2 weeks!)
- Observe and evaluate two Summer Camp instructors (they did great!)
- Review the conceptual plan for the new Night Hunters exhibit (renovated Cat House) with the design team (the team likes it!)
- Update materials for Wild Discover Zones, including Saving Species stories about Zoo staff that are working to protect animals like the black warrior waterdog and rockhopper penguin
- Prepare for new Volunteer Educator training session that I’m leading tomorrow afternoon
It sure is busy around here!
