Deborah (Debbie) J. Wyche - Zoo Director

Zoological Training Center Director/Training Supervisor

Experience and Education

• Intensive study of felidae since 1985

• Construction and implementation of Cat Tales Zoological Park in 1990

• Extensive research and practical implementation of feline husbandry,

management, reproduction and neo-natal care.

• Extensive knowledge of feline reproduction and artificial insemination.

• Extensive study and instruction in feline anatomy, physiology, husbandry

and management, enrichment, exhibit building, zoo management,

retail personality, public relationships, horticulture, safety and

sanitation, operant conditioning, positive reinforcement training,

behavior observations and all other aspects pertinent to state

of the art zookeeping, big cat handling and zoo management.

Research

• Feline artificial insemination, including intensive research of feline

artificial insemination without tranquilization.

• Recorded physical measurements of all available feline species.

• Veterinary research of sedation, contraception, and vaccination.

• Neo-natal care, including development of neo-natal formulas in conjunction with

major nutrition companies. Laboratory analysis of formula

values as they relate to feline health and nutrition.

• Skill driver (instructor) to increase the job quality of students for

employers including Siegfried and Roy, major zoological

parks throughout the world and ourselves, as our goal is to

train the best in the business.

Animal Training

Animals born and/or trained at our facility include;

“Xena” and “Atlas” up close and personal with Jan-Michael Gambill

As seen on Top Spin – NBC, July 2000 and ESPN Magazine , October 2000

“Shere Khan” in Double Team and Gladiators.

(His trainer and owner is Randy Miller “Predators in Action”)

“Thunder”, “Roka”, Allahabad”, “Tum Tum”, “Kiara”, and many other star animals on Animal Planet’s “Wild Rescues”

“Roka” at his best in the Chevy S-10 Commercial 1996

“Atlas” working with Gus Johnson Ford and Tiger Tattoo

“Stoli” and “Lil” in The Shadow of the Tiger, Discovery Channel 1999

“Xena” in a commercial for Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle 2007

“Venus”, “Atlas”, “Xena”, and “Thor” in Mozart and the Whale, Feature Film 2006

Currently in training - "Tuga, Koshka, Sestra, Malenky" Siberian Tiger Cubs

Robert (Mike) M. Wyche - Instructor

Executive Director / Curator / Outreach Director

• Fund Raising -

Chairperson of Fund Raising Committee & Organization of fund raising events

Implementation and supervision of all events

Solicitation of Small Business Support & Solicitation of Material Donations

• Public Relations -

Writing & distribution of all press releases

Television appearances and interviews

Speeches and lectures with civic organizations

Outreach Training - Selection and training of staff for off - site events

Outreach Education - Produce and direct outreach education programs

• Park Operations -

Coordinate with Zoo Director regarding on going projects & future planning

Oversee general construction projects & Zoo maintenance

Design and construction of all Zoo signage

Design and implementation of special programs

• Security -

Head of Security

Communication and coordination with local law enforcement agencies

Develop and Implement Zoo Security Policy & Training of staff in same

• General Curator -

Acquisition & disposition of Animal Collection -

Maintain communication with other zoological parks and accredited animal rescue agencies

Maintain stable inventory of animals for Zoo & Acquisition of new animals for Zoo collection

Relocation of duplicate animal inventory to creditable facilities

Coordination of rescue and relocation operations with other facilities

Maintain communications with HSUS, and local related organizations

Training of Staff on animal capture protocol & vaccination procedures

• Veterinary -

Coordination and planning with senior veterinarian and his staff

Maintain immunization program and veterinarian records

Implementation of veterinarian programs with Zoo Director and staff

Ordering and maintaining inventory of veterinarian supplies

Assisting Senior Veterinarian with all procedures involving Zoo animals

Attending to minor emergencies and non serious injuries of animal collection

• Animal Training

(Works with co-trainer Debbie Wyche - See animals listed under Zoo Director)

Margaret Hunter – Executive Assistant, Membership Coordinator

• Background

-1988-90: Peace Corps

-1996 - Present: Workd full time at Cat Tales Zoological Park & Training Center

Jarod Munzer – Instructor

• Background

-1998-2004: Horse trainer and riding instructor

-2006-2007: Zookeeper at Out of Africa Wildlife Park

-2008: Graduated from Cat Tales Zoological Training Center

-2008-Present: Worked full time at Cat Tales Zoological Training Center

Matt Hearst – Instructor

• Background

-2007: Graduated from Cat Tales Zoological Training Center

-2007-Present: Worked full time at Cat Tales Zoological Training Center

Wendy Cederblom – Instructor

• Background

-2000: Graduated from Cat Tales Zoological Training Center

-2000-Present: Worked part time at Cat Tales Zoological Training Center

-Phlebotomist / Washington State Dept. of Health, Health Care Asst. Certificate

Brandy Martin – Instructor

• Background

-B.S. Biology, Angelo State University

-Volunteer at Cat Tales Zoological Training Center since approximately 1996

-Manager of Cat Tales Zoological Training Center from 2004-2005