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in our care. We provide daily husbandry that will help the animal have a higher quality of life.
like cleaning up after the animals as well as We do not train them to do tricks.
precisely measuring nutritious diets to keep Q: Why should a person visit the
every animal as healthy as possible. We provide
daily environmental enrichment to encourage Lowcountry Zoo? OUTDOOR PROFILES
every animal to exercise their minds and bodies. A: About 95 percent of the animals that live
Their natural habitat would be slowly changing at the Lowcountry Zoo are rehabilitated animals
every day, so we make sure their habitats at that can no longer survive in the wild. They are all
the zoo are different every day as well. We are ambassadors for their species and represent actions
also constantly making sure that every animal that people should avoid if they want to help
is in a safe environment that complements and native wildlife. Everyone enjoys watching the
encourages natural behavior. otters swim and playing I Spy with the foxes.

Q: How does this area inspire your work?
Q: Why is it important for children to have the
opportunity to experience The Lowcountry Zoo? A: Having the privilege to wake up every day
Jared Wagner A: Kids will love watching all the animals and help animals in need is more than enough
inspiration. Sometimes, we even get to help
Lowcountry Zoo Zookeeper, at the zoo and maybe "accidentally" learn wild animals in need that naturally live on
Brookgreen Gardens something along the way.
Brookgreen property.
• Grew up in Texas, then North Carolina Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
• Moved to the area to work at A: My favorite aspect of the job is using positive Q: What is your favorite spot in Georgetown County?
Brookgreen Gardens reinforcement operant conditioning to teach A: The Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge is
beautiful, as well as Huntington Beach State Park.
the animals specific natural behaviors. These
Q: What are the responsibilities of a zookeeper behaviors can be as simple as opening their Q: What do you enjoy most about living in this area?
at Lowcountry Zoo at Brookgreen Gardens? mouth on command so we can check an otter’s A: Living close to the ocean is always a plus, but
A: We are responsible for providing the teeth or having a fox stand still on a scale so it I thoroughly enjoy the life I have created and the
highest quality of life possible for the animals can be weighed. We only train natural behaviors friends I’ve made while living here.

Love for Georgetown County

owner. I fell in love with golf and the idea of Q: How does this area inspire your work?
becoming a PGA golf professional. What better A: If you love your career and the place(s) where
place to start than at one of the top 100 courses you “work,” you’ll never work a day in your life.
in the country? I was very lucky! I haven’t worked a day in the last 25 years. The
drive in to our properties with the live oak, Spanish
Q: What is the key to True Blue’s and moss, beautiful turf, landscaping and surrounding
Caledonia’s success in Georgetown County? waterways is an automatic stress reliever and will
A: All credit goes to the ownership group, adjust even the most crooked of attitudes.
Ponderosa, Inc., a local group of families
that have had roots in the area. Our owners Q: What is your favorite spot in Georgetown County?
recognized the growth in golf and had these A: When not on our properties, I love being around
Bob Seganti amazing properties to develop. Which, of course, the saltwater creeks and fishing in and around the
General Manager, they did, ultimately opening nationally ranked Winyah Bay estuary. I haven’t been everywhere in
True Blue and Caledonia golf clubs golf courses that continue to be recognized my travels, but in those travels I haven’t seen any

• Grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania annually by all major golf publications. waterways or surrounding areas that are as pristine
• Moved to the Hammock Coast in 1991 and as beautiful as Winyah Bay.
• Married with three adult children born Q: Why should a person take up golf? Q: What do you enjoy most about living in this area?
and raised in Georgetown County A: It’s the game of a lifetime. It’s outdoors. It’s
good for your health. It’s a great opportunity A: It’s really about the people. We blend so well, our
Q: How did you start with True Blue/Caledonia? to spend three or four hours with family and common thread being, we all have such a passion
A: I started my career with Caledonia Golf & friends. It lends itself to being social media for the area. Combine that small town feel with a
Fish Club as a part time starter and ranger. I friendly and if you must, it’s an easy way to variety of amenities and services and you never really
was transitioning from a career in the food and entertain customers for business purposes. need to leave the Hammock Coast and Georgetown
beverage industry as a seasonal restaurant I can’t think of a reason NOT to take up golf! County to live a rich and rewarding life.

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