Steve's Safari Shuttle
Crikey! The best part of being a member of the Shuttle crew is that we get to meet and greet people from every state over Australia and from all over the world.
We get to answer many questions asked by just about everyone and we get to do all the really cool things in the Zoo. We are the first people to meet and greet you on your way in and the last to see you leave. We get to drive around 90 acres of paradise on the Shuttle and talk about stacks of info on all aspects of the Zoo.
The best part of being a member of the Shuttle crew is that so many people come up to you and say they have had the best day. They can't believe how clean the Zoo is, how much fun the kids have had and how well looked after and well presented the animals are.
So many people from all over the world constantly say to us that they have travelled to many countries and seen many zoo's but Australia Zoo has the friendliest staff and is by far the best. That makes us all really look forward to coming to work every day. We are looking forward to seeing you when you come to the best Zoo in the world and remember...
STEVE'S SAFARI SHUTTLE RULES!!!
Julie with a beautiful Burmese python
Julie
Department Supervisor
Julie joined the Australia Zoo team as a Security Officer in November 2003 where she was 2IC for three years before transferring to use her experience and talent to supervise the Crocoseum Shows with crowd control and then with the Tour Desk team loving nothing more than taking people on tours of the zoo, helping to share Steves message.
Julie then joined our First Aid team in January 2010 to help out our patrons if they are feeling a little poorly. Julie transferred over to Steve's Safari Shuttle in February 2012 so she could get up close and personal with our guests from all over the world.
When Julie is not working at the zoo, you can find her climbing the beautiful Glasshouse Mountains with her fantastic husband and three gorgeous children, or training and teaching martial arts. With her love for the outdoors, animals and a good laugh, WHAT BETTER PLACE TO WORK!!!
Billy hangs out with one our of gorgeous elephants.
Billy
Customer Service Attendant
Billy join the Australiana team beginning his employment with Australia Zoo in November 2011.
He then transferred to our Customer Service crew in November 2012 and can be found assiting our patrons on the Kids Rides as well as on our Safari Shuttle.
Ben with an alligator
Ben
Customer Service Attendant
Ben started at Australia Zoo in 2007 as one of our lucky school based trainees and just loves hanging out with our adorable otters.
Ben completed his Certificate III in Tourism Operations in 2009 and continues to work in our customer service departments.
When not at the Zoo, you'll find Ben at the beach surfing or playing jazz piano.
Renee snuggles up to a Koala.
Renee
Customer Service Attendant
Renee joined photography department in November 2010. Renee loves her fellow employees passion for all things Zoo and the ability to interact with the animals daily. Chilli, the cheeky and noisy Red MaCaw is Renee's favourite animal as "Chilli is a good reflection of myself".
Renee transferred over to our Safari Shuttle team in August 2012. When Renee is not at work she enjoys travel and time with her family.
Kirstie
Kirstie
Customer Service Attendant
Kirstie started working here at the Zoo in Steve's safari shuttle team in December 2011. She loves her job as she is surrounded by gorgeous animals and fun people.
Her favourite animal changes daily as she loves all of them, especially the giraffes and feeding the kangaroos. Outside of work Kirstie enjoys being out and about in the Aussie outdoors and as a Kiwi, would love to travel more of Australia.
Kate
Customer Service Attendant
Kate joined our safari shuttle team in September 2012 becuase she loves interacting with our many guests from around the world and helping them learn more about our animals and wildlife conservation.
Kate loves elephants and loves to visit our girls in our South East Asia exhibit. Kaye says they although they are such a big animal they have such a gentle touch when interacting with people at our scheduled ele feeds.
Sue
Sue
Customer Service Attendant
Sue joined our Safari Shuttle team in June 2009. Sue loves working at the zoo as she gets to work outdoors, see all of our beautiful animals daily as well as help our visitors from all around the world have a fantastic day at Australia Zoo.
Sue loves our cheetahs and has walked with one of our girls on the cheeky cheetah encounter.
Nicky in our wildlife photo studio
Nicky
Customer Service Attendant
Nicky became a part of our incredible customer service crew in December 2012 so she could live our motto - 'conservation through exciting education'.
When not a work Nicky can be found teaching yoga, dancing, scuba diving and going to the movies. Or she simply spends time with her cheeky rotweiller, Lincoln.
Peter
Peter
Customer Service Attendant
Peter joined the Safari Shuttle crew in September 2011 after volunteering for many years as a 'CRV' or customer relations volunteer.
Peter's favourite animals are our elephants and enjoys participating in our 10.30am morning elephants feed.
As our shuttle crew deal directly with our patrons, Peter loves to meet all our friendly visitors from all over the world and share in their wildlife experience.
Patrick with one of our gorgeous gators!
Patrick
Patrick joined the Australia Zoo family in March 2013. Patrick said he had always dreamed about working here and loves his job on "Steve's Safari Shuttle"
Having grown up in the outback Patrick has a huge appreciation for the wildlife and how important they are, so working here he feels he is giving something back to the animals.
Patrick's favourite animals here at the Zoo are the Bengal and Sumatran tigers.
Marney with one of our many amazing animals!
Marney
Marney joined Australia Zoo in March 2013, she knew this is where she wanted to work as she loves working with customers and animals and her job on "Steve's Safari Shuttle" allows her to combine both.
Her favourite animals here at the Zoo is the entire "Africa" section. Marney spends her spare time bushwalking or relaxing with her family. Her most amazing animal experience was getting face to face with a dolphin at the Vancouver Aquarium.
The Departments
With thousands of visitors from all over the world passing through the gates daily, all team members understand the importance of making a lasting impression to our patrons. A job at Australia Zoo is more than a vocation, it's a lifestyle - just ask any of our team members. Australia Zoo employees love animals and conservation, have an exceptional self-drive attitude towards work and of course, wear the world famous khaki uniforms with pride! You just have to walk around the Zoo to feel the electricity in the air. The atmosphere creates an exciting experience for all visitors and a dream workplace environment for all employees.
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