Working with Zoo's in NZ
Russell regularly undertakes work at three Zoos in New Zealand. Auckland Zoo, Hamilton Zoo and the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.
He provides dental care for a wide range of species including Golden Lion Tamarins, Squirrel Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Orang-utans, Chimpanzees, Lions, Tigers, Cheetahs, Leopards, Tasmanian Devils, Wallaby’s, Madagascar Lemurs, African Wild Dogs and a Kune Kune Pig.
Working with Kamo Wildlife Park
Between December 2016 and December 2017 Russell treated the teeth of 23 of the large cats at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.
This involved in a lot of cases multiple root canals and some extractions. Zoo dentistry has involved working on a big variation in size of animal as well as presentation and variety of teeth.
See Dr Russell Tucker in action
