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An exotic vet’s life: The work of a 21st century James Herriot in the zoo and wild animal world

Matt Brash

  • 26 September 2014
    7.30pm - 8.30pm

  • Yorkshire Museum
    Hospitium (map)

  • FREE admission
    Booking required

  • Wheelchair accessible

Event details

This talk is a funny romp through the trials and tribulations of a modern 21st century James Herriot - from dealing with angry Polar bears, to how to spey your own lion on the kitchen table, the talk covers tales of success and woe when working with the fiercer creatures around. Whilst being light and entertaining, Matt's talk also touches upon the more serious side of zoos, of conservation and how Matt as a zoo vet is involved. Matt presents with a series of images showing his work with zoo animals - speying a lion, castrating a hippo, foot work on Oryx and much more. This is mixed with tales of the problems associated with working with these types of animals.