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Jane Healy has worked at the Auckland Zoo for almost 21 years, starting out in the communications and marketing team. The zoo has grown and developed since then, with changing technology and media platforms allowing them to share their stories and conservation efforts more proactively. The zoo’s TV show, ‘The Zoo’, helped to connect people with the daily activities and behind-the-scenes stories of the zoo. Healy’s role has allowed her to learn about native species and accompany media and staff on releases of native animals onto predator-free islands. The zoo has made difficult decisions about animal welfare, such as euthanizing an elephant named Kashin in 2009. Healy is proud of the zoo’s passion and commitment to its work, and she has been involved in co-authoring the zoo’s second history book ‘100 Years, 100 Stories, A Century of Wildlife’. She is excited about the future of Auckland Zoo and its role in conservation efforts, and is proud to be a member of the zoo’s community.
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The communications manager of Auckland Zoo, Jane Healy, reminisces about her over 20-year-long tenure at the institution, the trials and tribulations, the moments of joy and success, and the love she holds for her colleagues and their shared commitment towards wildlife. Some of the highlights include the release of Zoo-bred wētāpunga to offshore islands, the commemoration of beloved elephant Kashin, and helping produce the award-winning TV series ‘The Zoo.’ The episode is part of the Zoo’s 100th-anniversary series, which can be viewed on their website.
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Auckland Zoo has been a hub for wildlife preservation and education for 100 years, and in the latest episode of their anniversary series, their communications manager Jane Healy takes us through her journey working with the Zoo.
Zoo-bred wētāpunga, which are the largest bugs in New Zealand, were released onto offshore islands as part of the Zoo’s conservation efforts. It’s just one of the many conservation success stories that Healy has proudly shared with visitors and supporters over her 20+ years working at Auckland Zoo.
In addition to conservation efforts for the bugs, Auckland Zoo was also a home for beloved Asian elephant Kashin, who unfortunately passed away in 2009. Healy remembers Kashin fondly, and in the video expresses a deep love and admiration for the animal that won the hearts of many visitors over the years.
One of Healy’s most significant contributions to the Zoo community was the production of the award-winning TV series, ‘The Zoo.’ The show aired for 13 years from 1999 to 2012, and it helped raise awareness of the Zoo’s conservation efforts and promoted education about wildlife.
Throughout the video, you can see the passion and enthusiasm Healy brings when sharing stories about the Auckland Zoo, showing her deep connection to the Zoo and the people who are dedicated to creating a better future for animals. Healy’s pride and love for the Zoo’s whanau (family) shines through, and she reminds us that it takes a team to make an impact and a difference in the world.
As Auckland Zoo celebrates its 100th anniversary, we are reminded of the long history of conservation efforts and the people who made it all possible. It is thanks to people like Healy who have dedicated their lives to preserving wildlife and educating others that we can hope for a better future for our planet. Watch the full episode and the previous ones on Auckland Zoo’s website and discover the incredible milestones and accomplishments that make Auckland Zoo an icon in the wild world.
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Releasing Zoo-bred wētāpunga to offshore islands, celebrating the life of beloved Asian elephant Kashin and helping to produce the award-winning TV series ‘The Zoo’ (that aired from 1999 – 2012) – these are just a few of the heartfelt stories our communications manager Jane Healy has been proud to share.
In the latest episode of our 100th anniversary series, Jane looks back on her 20+ years at Auckland Zoo to share her memories and experiences, as well as her love of the Zoo whānau and our collective mahi for wildlife.
You can watch previous episodes in this series here – https://aucklandzoo100.co.nz/zoo-videos.
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