retirement

Dave's farewell

They say never work with children or animals… it’s sound advice, which fortunately for us Dr David Beeston ignored!   After four decades, David, who’s one of our longest serving members of staff, retired from his lifelong career yesterday – unfortunately due to covid-19 without any fanfare, but we’re sure there’s a party on the … Continue reading Dave’s farewell

Farewell, Pat!

We’re bidding farewell today to receptionist, Pat Pemberton, who’s retiring from DZG after 16 years. If you’ve called DZG to book an animal experience, party, event, adoption, school visit or to simply make an enquiry over the last decade than you’ve probably spoken to Pat! And after so many years manning the zoo’s main phone … Continue reading Farewell, Pat!