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We also met with the Elephant Keeper who has worked with the elephants at the Calgary Zoo for the past 11 years. Mr. Brent Van Hooft shares his story about how he became a Zoo Keeper and some inside elephant information that you won't want to miss.
![]() » Malti, an Asian elephant calf, lives at the Calgary Zoo |
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- Introduction
- Interview Introduction
- Part I: Interview with a Zoo Veterinarian
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We had the opportunity to sit down and interview Dr. Doug Whiteside, DVM, DVSc. Dipl. ACZM.
- Part II: Elephant Talk
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Learn about the elephants he cares for, especially the youngest one named Malti!
- Part III: Interview with a Zoo Keeper
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Caring for all of the animals takes a tremendous amount of work from some very dedicated people. One of those people is Mr. Brent Van Hooft.
- Animal Health and Veterinary Schools
- Recommended Elephant Books
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