We are proud to be the main employer in our village, with around 60 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
Animal Manager
Mr. Khongrit Tharidech
Construction and Maintenance Manager
Mr. Anousorn Dindavong
Head Accountant
Mr. Vuethao Vangkou
Translator and Administrative Assistant
Sales and Accounting
Ms Tadam
Accountant
Ms Vannong
Groundskeeper
Ms Manivorn
Accountant
Ms Thoummy
Sales
Ms Lamporn
Human Resources
Conservation Ambassadors
Ms Thavorn
Head Conservation Ambassador
Ms Am
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Khambang
Conservation Ambassador
Mr Somsak
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Petdavan
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Viengthavorn
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Viengkham
Conservation Ambassador
Ms Tingkham
Conservation Ambassador
Veterinary Team
Dr. Alla Tykmanova
Veterinarian
Ms Somkhit
Veterinary Technician
Dr. Daria Prasolova
Veterinarian
Quarantine Team
Mr Phong
Head Quarantine Keeper
Ms Khamdy
Quarantine Keeper
Volunteer and Education
Dr. Jasmine Ware
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
Husbandry and Enrichment
Mr. Andy Gauthier
Husbandry and Enrichment Coordinator
Macaque Team
Mr Lai
Head Macaque Keeper
Ms Phong
Macaque Keeper
Ms Pornmany
Macaque Keeper
Ms Peangsy
Macaque Keeper
Ms Aiengh
Macaque Keeper
Gibbon Team
Ms Pien
Head Gibbon, Loris and Langur Keeper
Ms Chanmoon
Gibbon, Loris and Langur Keeper
Ms Khampeng
Gibbon, Loris and Langur Keeper
Bear Team
Mr Xaiyavieng
Head Bear Keeper
Ms Eu Dee
Bear Keeper
Ms Viengporn
Bear Keeper
Ms Pinsouk
Bear Team
Mammal Team
Ms Chon
Head Mammal Keeper
Ms Manyson
Mammal Keeper
Ms Chansy
Mammal Keeper
Bird and Reptile Team
Mr Thongchan
Head Bird and Reptile Keeper
Ms Somchan
Bird and Reptile Keeper
Ms Sing
Bird and Reptile Keeper
Ungulate Team
Mr Bounphone
Head Ungulate Keeper
Ms Lhienthong
Ungulate Keeper
Mr In Kham
Ungulate Keeper
Elephant Team
Mr Bomp
Head Mahout
Mr Manychan
Mahout
Commissary
Ms Bounthanoo
Head of Commissary
Ms Viengthong
Food Preparation
Groundskeeping
Ms Poovan
Head Groundskeeper
Ms Yeangporn
Groundskeeper
Ms Pheuan
Groundskeeper
Ms Vilaivan
Groundskeeper
Ms Viengkhom
Groundskeeper
Maintenance and Construction
Mr Khamohn
Maintenance
Mr Aluon Sak
Maintenance
Ms Kham Haun
Maintenance
Mr Vornthong
Maintenance
Mr Liengseng
Maintenance
Mr Bounthan
Maintenance
Mr Kok
Maintenance
Security
Ongliew
Head of Security
Tooteen
Security Guard
Phet
Security Guard
Sengsuly
Security Guard
Oubonh
Security Guard
Phou
Security Guard
Xai
Security Guard
Professional Volunteers, Interns and Researchers
Ms. Amapola García
Researcher and Conservation Ambassador
Mr. Kiah Krist
Animal Manager Intern
Mr. Tom ten Westenend
Animal Manager Intern
