Eric Orkney Email & Phone Number

Stonington, Ct, Us

TEAM TIGER is an educationally based free-contact tiger program. We were formally under the Six Flags Entertainment Corp. umbrella for the past nine years (NJ & OH parks) but are now currently seeking new, permanent representation and venue for our now three-time IAAPA award winning show for "Best Live Edutainment Show" in the world (IAAPA Expo - Orlando -11/17/2010). We are very fortunate and excited to take home this prestigious award once again, which is an unprecedented feat in the history of IAAPA and the Six Flags Corporation.Our captivating shows and interactive exhibits have continuously provided first-rate entertainment that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. The edutaining shows combine education and entertainment while providing a thrilling and one-of-a-kind experience for guests. We play a leading role in interactive education and over the past nine years have educated over 10,000,000 guests on the critical plight of the tiger. We have inspired many to become active in the fight to save the wild tiger; and they need it now more than ever.http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/tigers/news_pubs/?197152/With a new venue and program name, we have the capability to pioneer a new era of entertainment. Our tigers and trainers possess the talent and adaptability to take the show to a whole new level based on the direction of the company.The tiger program was previously considered one of the best productions within the Six Flags entertainment offerings and it could be developed even further as your own. Here are a couple of links illustrating a glimpse of what we have to offer:Show me your teethhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTcwUolM-U8TEAM TIGERhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDQseSdyeFQThere is also a formal business proposal, DVD of show/highlights, and PowerPoint readily available that outlines in greater detail the makeup of this program.Eric OrkneyEorkney@goteamtiger.org

Responsible for the day to day operations and training of area staff & animal collection. Designed and implemented all proper safety procedures, protocols, manuals, SOG’s, etc. Hired and trained all team members into this specialty field. Primarily creates, designs, and executes all aspects of show concept & production; (writing of scripts, music, tiger behaviors, environmental elements, overall direction).

Handling, training, and exceptional care to our four Bengal Tigers. Ran two to four educational presentations a day (during season) with tigers performing natural behaviors for the public. Thrilling eighteen minute shows are presented to you while learning about one of the most dangerous and endangered animals in the world all while in a free contact setting.

Part of the Animal Supervisory Team which was responsible for the handling and training of over thirty Carnivores(60hrs./week) including Leopards, White Tigers and White Lions for either the main exhibit area (Secret Garden) during the day or loading illusions (for the show) by night. Gave daily medications, diet preparations, baths, assisted with medical procedures, design &implementation of enrichment activities, lead trainer for “Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage” 2002 television commercial shoot.