107 ~ Erna Walraven: One of Australia’s First Female Zookeepers on Animals, Attenborough, Feminism and Courage
In this episode of Before You Bloom, I sit down with Erna Walraven, one of Australia’s first female zookeepers and the former Senior Curator at Taronga Zoo. Erna shares her trailblazing journey breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, from facing sexism in the 1980s to leading the shift in zoos from entertainment to conservation.
We explore her memoir, "Hear Me Roar," her encounters with Sir David Attenborough, and the powerful lessons she has learned from animals about family, resilience, and humanity. Erna’s story is a fearless reminder of what it means to challenge the rules and…
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