Working in a zoo is a very rewarding occupation. A small zoo is one of the best places to start out. Small zoos tend to have small numbers of staff and whereas all will have their own special positions within the collection there is often the opportunity to move about helping other keepers. This way Read More… »
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» Continuing Professional Development in Zoos
There is no longer the ‘Job For Life’ as there was in former years. If you expect to remain in employment and have any chance of promotion then continuing professional development is not just important but is essential. This does not just apply to the business field but applies as much, if not moreso to Read More… »
» How Much Does A GoGo Dancer Earn
How Much Does A GoGo Dancer Earn Some people may think that being a GoGo dancer is a bit demeaning but in the world of ‘working girls’ it is not a bad profession. It has regular hours, pays well and there are perks with the job. If the girl dances well and has a nice Read More… »
» The Ladyboy
The Ladyboy is the third sex. Ladyboys are born that way, it is not a choice. Sadly the third sex is not accepted by all who fail to make any efforts to understand exactly what it is all about. Even the very word ‘Ladyboy’ receives prejudice and so the lack of understanding is increased still Read More… »
» Minimum Wage in Thailand
Minimum Wage in Thailand The minimum wage for workers in Thailand has been under discussion for a long time. It ends to differ slightly up and down the country with workers in Phuket recieving the most. It is still very little. There are many millions, especially agriculture workers who fall outside of the minimum wage Read More… »
» Zoo News Digest 7th – 11th December 2010 (Zoo News 710)
Zoo News Digest 7th – 11th December 2010 (Zoo News 710) A regularly updated collection of links applying to zoo and conservation news around the globe. Pulled together by a zoo professional for zoo professionals it offers both comment and critique. Promoting ‘good zoos’ it seeks to educate people on what zoos are or should be about. Read More… »
» Giza Trouble For The Al Ain Orangutans
Giza Trouble For The Al Ain Orangutans Back in May 2010 the Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort in the United Arab Emirates sent some Orangutans and some other animals to the infamous Giza Zoo in Cairo, Egypt. The Giza Zoo is renowned for being unable to provide adequate housing for its animals and indeed Read More… »
» Zoo News Digest 18th – 22nd November 2010 (Zoo News 705)
Zoo News Digest is a collection of regularly updated news items. It is pulled together by a zoo professional for zoo professionals. It includes comment, critique and observation. This edition includes comments on Dubai Zoo, Blackpool Tower Aquarium, National Marine Aquarium, Elephant Dung, South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Freak accidents, PETA, Cuttlefish and more.
» The Anatomy of a GoGo Bar
The Anatomy of a GoGo Bar - The world of the Go Go bar is a mysterious one. Very popular with some people and yet visits are rarely freely admitted to. The GoGo Bar can be a lot of fun. It takes escapism to a higher level and should be part of life experience for everybody Read More… »
» Learn Thai Online
Learn Thai Online – Learning any new language can be difficult. Although Thai is said to be a not especially difficult language to learn it is virtually impossible to learn it just by reading books. It is essential to hear it spoken. A course at a college or language school is obviously the first Read More… »