We are proud to be a major employer in our village, with over 30 Lao staff working across the center. We employ locally wherever we can, from animal care to management to construction and maintenance. Our extensive training programs mean our staff gain long-term skills and employability, and improves standards and knowledge of animal care across southeast Asia. Scroll down to meet the team!
Management
Saneu Chounramany
President
Mr. Jeremy Phan
Director
Dr. Melody Bomon
Head Veterinarian
Mr. Khongrit Tharidech
Construction and Maintenance Manager
Mr. Anousorn Dindavong
Head Accountant
Mr. Vuethao Vangkou
Translator and Administrative Assistant
Mr. Andy Gauthier
Animal Manager
Sales and Accounting
Ms Tadam
Accountant
Ms Manivorn
Accountant
Ms Thoummy
Sales
Conservation Ambassadors
Mr Somsak
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Viengthong
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Yengphone
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Somkhit
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Bounthanou
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Tingkham
Conservation Ambassador
Veterinary Team
Ms Somkhit
Veterinary Technician
Dr. Rebecca Lauer
Veterinarian
Rescue and Quarantine Team
Mr Somsak
Quarantine and Rescue
Dr. Melody
Rescue
Mr Vue
Rescue
Mr Andy
Rescue
Ms Somkhit
Rescue
Dr. Jasmine
Rescue
Dr. Lauer
Rescue
Volunteer and Education
Dr. Jasmine Ware
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
Husbandry and Enrichment
Ms. Victoria Gresty
Husbandry and Enrichment Coordinator
Gibbon and Mammal Team
Ms Pien
Head Keeper
Ms Khampeng
Keeper
Ms Tingkham
Keeper
Ms Toummy
Keeper
Bear Team
Mr Xaiyavieng
Head Bear Keeper
Ms Eu Dee
Bear Keeper
Ms Pinsouk
Bear Team
Bird, Reptile, and Ungulate Team
Ms Sing
Keeper
Ms Lienthong
Keeper
Commissary
Ms Bounthanoo
Head of Commissary
Ms Viengthong
Food Preparation
Groundskeeping and Maintenance Team
Ms Yengphone
Groundskeeper
Ms Pheuan
Groundskeeper
Mr Khamohn
Maintenance
Mr Aluon Sak
Maintenance
Mr Liengseng
Maintenance
Mr Kok
Maintenance
Mr Bounthan
Maintenance
Mr Vornthong
Maintenance
Security
Xai
Head Security Guard
Oubonh
Security Guard
Chanthanom
Security Guard
Singkham
Security Guard
