Anna - Travel Manager
Having grown up in southern Africa , Anna's passion for travel and wildlife started at an unusually young age. She took her first overseas trip before she was one, and hasn't stayed still since!
Since studying hospitality and tourism at the University of Queensland , Anna has been involved in various aspects of the tourism industry all of her working life. She has over twelve years' experience as a travel consultant, including four years as the manager of her own agency. Anna joined the Australia Zoo Travel team in May 2006.
Most memorable holiday experience: Camping with the Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert.
Worst holiday experience: Busting my knee while skiing in Canada and having to spend the second half of my holiday on the couch.
Favourite holiday activity: Definitely skiing - on snow, that is!
Favourite city: Vienna , Austria
Favourite country: Hard to say! Probably either Austria or Egypt, or maybe Canada...
Previous travels include: Every continent except Antarctica - but give me time, and I'll check that off, too!
Last trip away: Skiing in Niseko, Japan - WOW! What an amazing place - so much snow, and a fabulous cultural experience as well!
Next destination: Melbourne for 'Wicked - The Musical' in July
Wish List: Macchu Pichu, Peru; Crested Butte, Colorado, USA; Rome and Siena, Italy.
email anna@australiazootravel.com.au
Bec - Travel Consultant
Bec began working at Australia Zoo in February 2007. Bec loves working in the travel industry, helping people plan their next exciting holiday. She also enjoys hanging out with some of the amazing animals at the Zoo, where at any moment you could see a wombat stroll through the office, or a tiger out for a morning walk!
Most Memorable holiday experience:
Paris. It really is an amazing city and seeing the Eiffel Tower lit up at night is something special!
Worst holiday experience :
I always seem to run out of money!
Favourite holiday activity:
Definitely surfing in Hawaii on Waikiki Beach.
Favourite city:
Prague- Czech Republic. It is an unbelievable city. The buildings, bridges and churches are so beautiful you can’t believe your eyes.
Favourite country:
Australia! We have surf, reef, snow, desert, rainforest… we really do live in the most amazing country.
Previous travels include:
I have visited: Holland, France, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, England, Hawaii, Bali, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, and of course many great places in Australia.
Last trip away:
I just returned from Hong Kong, It was amazing with the Buildings, Beaches, Markets, The largest sitting Bronze Buddah in the world and i cant forget Hong Kong Disneyland it's always a blast seeing Mickey Mouse and his mates! And also seeing my first Giant Panda that was very special.
Next destination:
I'm not sure where i am heading to next but i am sure it will be a fun adventure where ever it may be.
Wish List:
Africa, New York, Rome, California, Borneo The list goes on…
email bec@australiazootravel.com.au
Bec's Latest Travel Blog: Hong Kong Travel With Kidz Conference
Fran - Travel Consultant
Fran started working at Australia Zoo Travel in October 2007, joining the team with 5 years experience in the travel industry.
Most memorable holiday experience: A snowball fight at the top of one of the mountain peaks across from Mount Cook in New Zealand.
Worst holiday experience: Becoming close friends with a boundary fence on the ski slopes in NZ … twice! Luckily I didn't hurt myself enough to stop me bungee jumping the next day!
Favourite holiday activity: Heading out and exploring the sights and sounds of the town or city I happen to be in.
Favourite city: Vancouver ... and Catalina Island off the coast of California is just fantastic!
Favourite country: Just one?! New Zealand, Canada and Italy
Previous travels include: Sicily, Cairns, Daydream Island, Ayers Rock, Bali, New Zealand, cruising from LA down to Mexico, Melbourne, Canada
Last trip away: Skiing trip to Canada in December 2007
Next destination: USA and Canada in January/February 2009!!
Wish list: Macchu Picchu in Peru and the rest of South America, Europe, Antarctica and basically anywhere else I can travel to!
email fran@australiazootravel.com.au
Sam - Senior Consultant
Sam joins us with over 7 years' experience, and there aren't too many places she hasn't sent somebody!!!
Worst holiday experience: Bali, not only did I get Bali Belly but also fell off the back of a jetski and made myself sick by swallowing the water which was covered in petrol from the Jetski!!
Favourite holiday activity: Exploring, can't sit still on holidays.. need to see the sights and experience the culture
Favourite city: Melbourne - Great shopping and close to the countryside and cute little coastal towns.
Favourite country: Africa, it is so beautiful and almost felt like home once you were out in the countryside, at times the scenery is very similar to Australia, you had to keep reminding yourself that you were in Africa.
Previous travels include: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Bali, Vanuatu, Noumea, Norfolk Island, South Africa, Swaziland, Cruising, Sumatra, Malaysia
Last trip away: Broome
Next destination: America
Wish list: More of Africa, Canada, South America, USA
email samh@australiazootravel.com.au
Sam's Latest Travel Blog: Broome AOT Stars
Sarah - Travel Consultant
Sarah started working at Australia Zoo in October 2006. Sarah loves all the animals here at Australia Zoo she does have a particular soft spot for the Tigers, Cheetahs and the cheeky Wombats. Sarah Describes her job as the ultimate dream job animals and travel (what more could you want.)
The Travel industry has been Sarah's passion since she was still in School and being able to combine that and being apart of animal conservation. Well words just can't explain it.
Most memorable experience: Disneyland at Thanksgiving
Worst holiday experience: Car Breaking down on a driving holiday through New Zealand
Favourite holiday activity: Snowboarding
Favourite city: I 'll tell you when I have been to every city on my wish list
Favourite country: Again I'll have to get back to you on that one
Previous travels include: America, New Zealand, Vietnam and a lot of domestic Travel.
Last trip away: Vietnam and Snowboarding in New Zealand
Next destination: Back to Vietnam in March and hopefully Africa in October 2009
Wish list Europe, The Americas, Asia, Africa, Middle East lets just say all continents, shall we!
email saraht@australiazootravel.com.au
Sarah's Latest Travel Blog: Canada Specialist Agent Famil
