
So, why am I in Belize, you may ask? It could be the fact that I ran away from Philadelphia’s wonderful weather. Or it could be the amazing wildlife, outstanding people and to make a difference in the animal world.
So, who am I? As a way of introduction, in addition to my duties at Rhawnhurst and Elkins Park Veterinary Hospitals, I have always been fascinated by wild animals and their ecosystem. I spent almost 15 years caring for zoo animals at the Elmwood Park Zoo. For the last 3 years, I have been on the Board for the Belize Zoo Neotropical Consrcancy (BZNC). BZNC is a US-based non-profit that was started by some colleagues with the mission of raising funds and awareness for the Belize Zoo and the area surrounding it.

So why are three veterinarians traveling to Belize? With generous support from our donors, the BZNC recently raised funds to purchase a new ultrasound machine. Today’s mission was to fly down to Belize and deliver the new machine to the Belize Zoo. The three of us will be performing ultrasounds on a variety of animals this week.
Stay tuned for the rest of the story!
Adam G Denish, VMD
Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital
Elkins Park Veterinary Hospital/Kennel
Belize Zoo Neotropical Conservancy (bznccares.org)