ZOO CREW

Mark - you should see him with a shovel

Mark

Building Services Manager

Being a qualified Chippy and having worked in the trade industry for over several years, Mark sure has the qualifications to be able to lead one of the most exciting and busy departments in the zoo. Overseeing and coordinating all of the zoo's new expansions, helping us to achieve our dream of becoming Australia's No 1 tourist attraction. Still when the deadline is approaching can catch him on the end of a shovel or with a drill in his hand. We don't know what we would do without him. When Mark manages to get a day off he enjoys chilling our fishing and listening to country music and spending time with his wife, family and two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Meg.

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David with Kirra the Dingo

David

Fleet & Property Maintenance Coordinator

David started work at Australia Zoo in December 2004. David along with his wife and three dogs moved from Victoria to enjoy the lifestyle that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

David believes that Australia Zoo is the greatest way to teach people about conservation. When away from work David enjoys relaxing with his family and also enjoys sports including motor sports and AFL.

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Simon

Simon

Purchasing CoOrdinator

Simon joined the Zoo Crew in August 2015. Simon brings a wealth of knowlegde with a background in project engineering, from sales to estimation and purchasing. 

Outside of the Zoo Simon enjoys camping with family and friends, watching the Roosters win in the NRL, and going to the beach.

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Che with Manas

Che

General Labourer

Che started work in 2002 as a part of the construction team, helping to build some of the amazing new attractions of the Zoo, such as the Crocoseum. Che had always wanted to work with animals, especially tigers, so was quick to apply for a position in the Big Cat team. "Not a day goes by that I don't enjoy coming to work. Tigers are amazing animals and it's a great opportunity having such a rewarding relationship with these majestic cats".

Che has been with the Tigers from December 2003 to August 2016, so he has had an awesome relationship with each and every cat. Che helped make the Big Cat section what it is today  "I hope to continue the great conservation work we have achieved here at Australia Zoo since we have had the Tigers. I hope that all species of Tigers will still be around in years to come."

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Stephen with an alligator

Stephen

Building Services Supervisor

'Two Litre' (Steve) is a chippy here at the Zoo and is doing a great job. He's certainly a bit of a larrikin and loves a good joke. Born in England, Steve moved to Australia while still a young fella so we don't hold it against him. Being an ex-pat Englishman he likes his cricket but loves that strange game he calls football (soccer).

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Michael

Michael

Labourer/Construction

Michael joined the Zoo crew in Dec 2015. His favourite animals are the Dingo's.

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Wayne with Richo the American alligator.

Wayne

Maintenance

Wayne moved up from Sydney and started at Australia Zoo in April 2007. With a background in Maintenance at the Sydney Casino, Wayne is used to the busy schedule and is always happy to help out everyone. At the Zoo his skills sure come in handy. On his time off Wayne enjoys spending time with this family and his 3 year old son, weather it be down at the beach or in the bush where he enjoys mountain bike riding.

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Robert with Barney one of our Burmese pythons.

Robert

Construction

Robert, better known as Bangles, arrived at the Zoo in May 2007. Whilse most of his time is spent trying to stay out of mischief, Bangles enjoys working with the other boys in construction and likes the variety of the job. Never knowing what will be next, he is always up for a challenge and would like to experience as many different jobs at the Zoo as he can.

Bangles enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and two sons, with the odd game of golf thrown in when time allows.

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