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