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

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

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

Chanthanom

Security Guard

Singkham

Singkham

Security Guard

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