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SuzieName: Suzie
Job: Volunteer
Suzie is one of our fantastic volunteers. She comes up to work with the Zion Team all the way from Waikato on a regular basis and is always up bright and early helping Megan with cleaning the enclosures.
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BellName: Bell (Tinkerbell)
Job: Administration
Bell is usually to be found in the office working on volunteer applications, organise food to feed our 39 big cats and keeping the day to day administration ticking along.
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AndrewName: Andrew (AKA - Arnie or Woody)
Job: Builder
Arnie is John's right hand man you will usually find him up a ladder or driving the big yellow digger!
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JohnName: John (AKA - Johnny or Moses)
Job: Chief Builder
John is the longest standing staff member at Zion. He has been around since the beginning so is a fountain of knowledge that we all call upon regularly. John is our fix it man if there is a new enclosure to be built, changes to be made or fences to be fixed then along with Arnie's help John ensures the jobs get done.
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MeganName: Megan (AKA - Megs)
Job: Cub Girl
When we have cubs at Zion who need hand raising Megan is the girl for the job. Getting up to do 2 hourly feeds is no problem for Megan as she enjoys the strong bond she forms with the babies.
Megan also helps out with the Cheetahs and even gets stuck in to cleaning the enclosures in the mornings.
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MartinName: Martin
Job: Keeper
Martin has a varied role at Zion from cleaning enclosures, taking tours, picking up meat and feeding the cats he pretty much helps out in just about all aspects of the job.
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PatriciaName: Patricia (AKA - Mrs B)
Job: Managing Director and Operator
Mrs B has the most important job of all at Zion to keep the park running on a day to day basis.
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SaraName: Sara (AKA - Bubbles)
Job: Marketing & Media Chick
If it's anything to do with brochures, marketing, websites, design work, special events, sponsorships or media releases then Sara is our gal.
Sara is often found wandering around the park with her trusty camera in hand ready to catch the staff doing candid things for the Zion Facebook page.
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LynetteName: Lynette (AKA - Paua Queen)
Job: Office Girl
You will find Lynette waiting to welcome you to Zion on the weekends. Our Paua Queen works during the week at a (yes you guessed it) paua farm but on weekends she is all ours.
When we have cubs Lynette helps Megan with the feeding of the young cubs and spends time interacting with them and playing games.
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BridgetteName: Bridgette (AKA - Bridg)
Job: Office Manager
When you walk into the Zion shop you will be welcomed with a cheery "Kia ora" from Bridgette. Whether it's booking a tour, buying products from our fantastic gift shop or answering questions about the park Bridgette will be able to help you out.
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AshName: Ash (AKA - Mzie or Magic)
Job: Senior Keeper
Ash was invited to come to Zion Wildlife Gardens not long after Laduma, Imvula and Amafu arrived. Ash hand reared this white pride in South Africa and has a very special bond with them. You can usual find Ash working his magic in the Cheetah enclosure.
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DennisName: Dennis (AKA - Denny)
Job: Volunteer
Dennis works most days at the park helping out with the tours, or just getting stuck in with the boys and getting work done. All the cats know Dennis, so if he is your tour guide, you will really get to experience the friendship he has with his animals.
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