Speakers on Animal Topics

Potawatomi Zoo
www.potawatomizoo.org
Speakers:

(1) Greg Bockheim, Zoo Director
574-235-5549
Gregbockheim@aol.com

Topics to Speak About: the zoo business, careers, where do animals come from, managing gene pools, exhibit design, visitor behavior, etc.

Willing to Speak at: daytime class, evening class, lunchtime program, evening program, weekend program, club meeting, club fundraiser, workshop, training program

Days/Times Most Often Available: any

Special Skills: live animals upon request

Reimbursement Required/Requested: zoo donation if possible

(2) Kelly Ulrich, Education Curator
574-235-7621
ku_zooed@yahoo.com

Topics to Speak About: animal adaptations and behaviors, ecology, endangered species, zoo careers, etc.

Willing to Speak at: daytime class, evening class, lunchtime program, evening program, weekend program, club meeting, club fundraiser, workshop, training program

Days/Times Most Often Available: usually Tuesday-Friday and some weekends, call for availability

Special Skills: the Education Department typically uses live animals in programs

Reimbursement Required/Requested: zoo donation if possible

Humane Society of St. Joseph County
www.loveananimal.org
Speakers:

Mel Reed or Eric Dorcinka
574-255-4726 ext. 229
mreedvolunteer@yahoo.com

Topics to Speak About: animal related, volunteer issues, Humane Society

Willing to Speak at: daytime class, lunchtime program, club meeting, club fundraiser, workshop, training program

Days/Times Most Available: Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:30pm

Reimbursement Required/Requested: none

Reins of Life, Inc.
www.reinsoflife.org
Speakers:

(1) Sarah Meyer
574-232-0853 (work)
574-210-2684 (home)
meyersb@hotmail.com

Topics to Speak About: therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities and NARHA(North American Riding for the Handicapped Association)

Willing to Speak At: lunchtime program, weekend program, club meeting, club fundraiser, workshop, training program

Special Skills: Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Reimbursement Required/Requested: none

(2) Christine Flowers
574-232-0853 (work)
574-299-9673 (home)
rmcmf@juno.com

Topics to Speak About: Reins of Life and volunteering

Willing to Speak At: (availability varies) daytime classes, evening class, lunchtime program, evening program, weekend program, club meeting, club fundraiser, workshop, training program

Reimbursement Required/Requested: none