RT @ConspectusAnn
"Choosing to keep a situation quiet may work in the short term, but keeping Pandora’s box sealed forever is seldom possible." Very good advice for all organizations. https://t.co/7esg5INQ9A
A summary of Austin Zoo's response after the original article:
"We didn't do anything wrong but if anything was wrong it was the zookeepers fault but nothing was wrong. Quick! Look at all we fixed even though nothing was wrong!"
#rescueaustinzoo
Since the expose in January the Austin Zoo has dodged the media and denied the concerns brought up by staff. Transparency and accountability are still lacking at the zoo and the animals pay the price
#rescueaustinzoo
https://t.co/U2j5UoNFrI
@forpurposelaw Great summary of the corruption that goes on behind the scenes! Its hard to imagine the suffering so many of the Austin Zoo's animals went through at the end of their lives. My hope is that public pressure will protect future animals from unnecessary suffering. #RescueAustinZoo
@ATosspott Most of the protesters are former employees speaking out about the issues outlined in this article. Feel free to ask any more questions you might have or want links to the other articles that have been published since🐾
https://t.co/OG5ym3TD2h
Call your state rep today and voice your support of HB1268, which would prohibit the possession of wild animals such as bears, macaques, baboons, and tigers by unlicensed citizens and help end the cruel "pet" trade in TX. Find your rep at https://t.co/GijA967NrS #WRRTX
Good follow up to @efindell story on the Austin Zoo. How the Austin Zoo made mistakes in their response to animal abuse.
https://t.co/BMS5IhsklF via @npquarterly
Our next protest at the Austin Zoo will be April 20th from 8:30am-10:30am. Please consider joining us as we demand an independent board and a qualified director!🐾 #RescueAustinZoo
Reminder: There are 3 crocodilians living off-exhibit in small stock tanks. This is not acceptable🐊
We believe Austin Zoo can still be the wonderful rescue facility it was meant to be with an independent board, qualified director and proper checks and balances🐾 #RescueAustinZoo
@grandmotherphd @npquarterly After having a board member scoff at me for suggesting the same person should not hold both positions, it's nice to know my request wasn't "wildly inappropriate". I greatly appreciate you writing this fantastic article- thank you for bringing awareness to the situation.🐾
With a hand picked board by her side, Patti Clark is still Austin Zoo's Executive Director in charge of daily operations at the zoo. Without an independent board there is very little room for progress.
#RescueAustinZoo#RebuildAustinZoo
After having a hand picked board in place, Patti Clark stepped down as President of Austin Zoo Board but remains Executive Director. We Demand Transparency!
#RescueAustinZoo#RebuildAustinZoo
A protest is being held at the Austin Zoo. This isn't an AFAA event but we support it and encourage our members to attend. #RebuildAustinZoo#RescueAustinZoo https://t.co/Cth2Im5Xer