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Most of us have regrets and many of us relive the choices that we've made over and over again. Is it a part of life? Sure. Should it be something that we dwell on for long periods of time? I hope not. Today we discuss the challenges of regret. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

In an average zoo or aquarium, there's a lot of time spent preparing for problems. Every once in a while, however, something entirely unexpected happens. Today we discuss how the priorities are set and where to begin when responding when the worst occurs. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

If you've ever worked for a supervisor that had too many direct reports, you probably understand how impactful the organizational structure can be. How many is too many on a team? Does something like that really impact effectiveness overall? www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

You can tell when an animal's behavior seems "off." Today we talk about behavior patterns one might see in a zoo or aquarium and how we might categorize or label what is happening. Is it good? Is it bad? Sometimes it's difficult to judge. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

New resolutions may not work for everyone, but anyone can try and establish a new habit. The new year is a good time to make a clean break and start something interesting, exciting, or fun! It's never too late to try something new while being kind to yourself! www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Some aquariums and zoos offer a unique opportunity for guests to get up close and personal by feeding some select animals. What goes into these programs and how are they managed? Are there dangers to be considered? Why doesn't everyone do this? www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Hearing feedback is one challenge. Asking for it is a rather different problem. Difficult though it may be, it's best to know where you stand, where your work may have drifted off the mark, and what improvements can be made earlier rather than later. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Sometimes aquariums and zoos attract additional "friends" of the animal variety to our institutions. It's a challenge to keep our residents safe, fed, and healthy while the locals are looking to get in on the action. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

We all encounter them eventually, but are there ways to cope with things and situations that prove disappointing? Absolutely. It's not easy or fun, but I hope my experiences and a few tips and tricks help to make future challenges like this just a little bit easier to navigate. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple  

We've talked a lot about AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) inspections specifically, but what other inspections might be of importance in your favorite zoo or aquarium? What are they looking for and why are they important? www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

It might be of benefit to pay attention to that sinking feeling in our gut when we consider certain challenges, tasks, and situations. There are benefits to confronting situations that intimidate or make us a little uncomfortable. What's on the other side? www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple  

Really cool animals are not the only thing on exhibit in your favorite zoo or aquarium. Plants (and the people that take care of them) are a very important part of making our guests and animals feel comfortable and immersed in our facilities, and they're sometimes underappreciated. Not today! www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

It can be rather intimidating and nerve-wracking to do a thing as "simple" as asking another human being for help. Today we sort through the potentially negative feelings and get to the benefits of admitting that you can't do it all alone. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Donations are an important part of the organizational planning for aquariums and zoos. With the aid of the community, we continue to set goals and improve our institutions. Today we discuss donations, philanthropy, and the talented individuals who make it all work! www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

You may have heard about it from news and social media, but quiet quitting is not exactly a new technique. Today we discuss what it is, how behavior change for the employee and the employer might help, and why it should be avoided. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Today we touch upon the history of zoo and aquarium exhibit design, what we're considering when deciding on how exhibits will be executed and function, as some of the fabrication techniques we use in our institutions. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Before anyone gets too far into making financial decisions that might impact employees directly, consider the long-term costs. It's more than just money. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

It's impossible to please anyone, but most good zoos and aquariums have a general idea of what most guests intend to see and experience when they visit our facilities. How do we prepare and decide what to do? www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

You may never have noticed how many words and phrases with military-based roots have found their way into average business vernacular. Just how does this impact our cultures, practices, and results? We discuss it all today! www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

It's surprisingly complicated to manage animal populations in aquariums and zoos, but we do have a myriad of tools available. It's important to maintain healthy populations that will continue to thrive into the future, and today we discuss how we make these sorts of plans and decisions. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo l.semple@magicalvacationplanner.com www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple