Diary of a Zoo Vet : Panda Checkups, Escaping Chimps and Life in the Wildest Clinic on Earth
by
Tim Bouts
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
9059960637
ISBN-13
9789059960633
Publisher
Lannoo Publishers
Imprint
Lannoo Publishers
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 11th, 2025
Print length
224 Pages
Product Classification:
Veterinary medicine: exotic & zoo animals
Ksh 4,500.00
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Immerse yourself in the world of a passionate veterinarian, and discover the fascinating behind-the-scenes of a zoo.
Immerse yourself in the world of a passionate veterinarian, and discover the fascinating behind-the-scenes of a zoo.
Working as a vet in a large zoo is a dream job for many—but for Tim Bouts, it''s reality. As Chief Veterinary Officer, he has spent over 20 years caring for animals in world-renowned parks like London Zoo. Today, he works at the Sheikh of Qatar’s ‘Panda House.’ In this book, he shares remarkable stories from his diverse range of patients: a lion battling Covid, a hippopotamus with tuberculosis, a tigress with dental issues, and a gorilla suffering from chronic pain. Some of his anecdotes are heartwarming, like his first successful surgery, or welcoming baby pandas to Pairi Daiza in Belgium. Others are pulse-pounding, such as the failed anesthesia of an antelope, and the escape of two chimpanzees. And some are deeply moving, like the euthanasia of a herd of herpes-stricken elephants or the heartbreaking loss of a walrus mother and her calf. Through these stories, you''ll get a front-row seat to Tim’s daily work and a rare glimpse into his thoughts. He doesn’t shy away from sensitive topics like euthanasia, contraception in zoos, and the challenges of quarantining animals.
Working as a vet in a large zoo is a dream job for many—but for Tim Bouts, it''s reality. As Chief Veterinary Officer, he has spent over 20 years caring for animals in world-renowned parks like London Zoo. Today, he works at the Sheikh of Qatar’s ‘Panda House.’ In this book, he shares remarkable stories from his diverse range of patients: a lion battling Covid, a hippopotamus with tuberculosis, a tigress with dental issues, and a gorilla suffering from chronic pain. Some of his anecdotes are heartwarming, like his first successful surgery, or welcoming baby pandas to Pairi Daiza in Belgium. Others are pulse-pounding, such as the failed anesthesia of an antelope, and the escape of two chimpanzees. And some are deeply moving, like the euthanasia of a herd of herpes-stricken elephants or the heartbreaking loss of a walrus mother and her calf. Through these stories, you''ll get a front-row seat to Tim’s daily work and a rare glimpse into his thoughts. He doesn’t shy away from sensitive topics like euthanasia, contraception in zoos, and the challenges of quarantining animals.
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