Bibson is the convention manager who greets the expert animal handlers, tells them where to put their things, apprises them of the convention schedule, then circulates to make sure everyone is having a good time. This character helps to set the mood for all the other characters.

With a change of clothes, he/she could play Inspector Taylor as well, depending on the number of guests.

Inspector Taylor is a no-nonsense lawperson. He/she was called to the zoo to protect the Tasmanian tiger and to solve a murder investigation, not for a safari adventure. But now that all the animals at World Wildlife Zoo have been set free, it seems he/she will have to put up with the adventure in order to solve the murder. Skilled at finding even the smallest clues, you intend to make sure that nothing escapes you.

Director Irvins is a kind, wise, older man who loves animals and people alike. He's the victim in this terrible crime and is never seen.

Expertise: Bears. Team: Europe. Team Expertise: Mammals in General. Team Designation: New to the Job. (Not yet experts.)

You knew bears were your favorite animals the day you were out hiking and saw two cubs sledding down a snow-covered hill on their bellies. They had the right idea: Play all day and give someone else a laugh while you're at it. And that's what you try to do every day at Zurich Zoo in Switzerland. You whistle as you clean cages, tell jokes to all the other handlers, and are quick to laugh. You've even learned some new, animal jokes just for the convention.

Expertise: Foxes. Team: Europe. Team Expertise: Mammals. Team Designation: New to the Job. (Not yet experts.)

Foxes in Europe have a long history that you've studied for a long time. You're fascinated with foxes and always have been. Their cleaver adaptations, quick wit, and speed were what drew you to zoology in the first place.

When you first heard about the World Wildlife Zoo Convention, you could only dream about going. After all, Arizona is a long way from Zurich, Switzerland. At the last minute, however, Inkle Yannerman, the bird expert at Zurich Zoo, broke his leg tobogganing and you were chosen to take his place. You know animals very well, but are still very nervous.

Expertise: The Barbour's Five-Lined Skink. Team: Asia. Team Expertise: Reptiles. Team Designation: Experts.

The Barbour's five-lined skink is not just your area of expertise but your motto, your crest, your calling card. They keep their blue, black and yellow scales clean, slick, and attractive and so do you. Not that you have scales, really, but your attention to detail and desire for perfection is what has made you such a successful handler at the Asa Zoological Park in Hiroshima, Japan. When you were a kid you dreamed about becoming a designer. Your family was shocked when you announced you were going into zoology. No one expected that you'd want to hang around stinky, dirty animals. It turned out that that's where you were needed the most! Asa Zoo now sparkles as much as the skink's carefully polished scales and your carefully polished shoes.

Expertise: Asian snakes. Team: Asia. Team Expertise: Reptiles. Team Designation: Experts.

From the Amami odd-scaled snake to the Yonaguni keeled ratsnake, you are the expert. At Asa Zoological Park in Hiroshima, Japan it's your job to ensure that every member of the squamata order is healthy and happy, even if you aren't always so happy yourself. Nobody seems to understand a snake lover except your fellow reptile handlers. But snakes are animals too! And conferences like this one will help reptile handlers the world over to educate the public about how fascinating reptiles really are. In fact, you prefer the company of snakes to most people. You're smart, snake-like, and a little bit sssneaky.

Expertise: Frogs of the World. Team: North America. Team Expertise: Reptiles. Team Designation: New to the Job. (Not yet experts.)

Wide-eyed and always reaching out to experience the world, you jump into new situations whenever you can. You're excited about life and your new career with the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California, USA. Like a frog, however, you often leap before you look and jump into bad situations. Not that that ever worries you. Dakota Fang always finds a way to jump right back out again.

Your instincts tell you that this conference will be a great experience. And you must find out if the Tasmanian tiger isn’t extinct after all. If the Tasmanian tiger, a huge animal, is alive somewhere then others species thought to be extinct, like the Monteverde Golden Toad, might be alive somewhere too! Frogs are, for the most part, very small animals. You’re hopeful that they’re just hiding somewhere that people can’t get to them.

Expertise: Florida Alligators. Team: North America. Team Expertise: Reptiles. Team Designation: New to the Job. (Not yet experts.)

Like the gators of Florida, you rule the food chain at San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California, USA. You're also the undisputed leader of team North America. Though you can be bossy at times, that's not why you're in charge. Though you're young, you're also smart, listen to your teammates, and always have good ideas. You never start conflicts yourself and solve conflicts between people easily. You're kind and tough. A born leader.

Expertise: Boa. Team: South America. Team Expertise: Reptiles. Team Designation: Experts.

"Slow and steady wins the race," you often tell the other handlers at Curitiba Zoo in Curitiba, Brazil as they rush past you doing chores. Unfortunately, many times you're just slow with out the steady. But you get your work done, for the most part, so who are they to complain? After all, you can't be doing too bad a job if you were chosen to go to the World Wildlife Convention to represent Curitiba Zoo. Being chosen was an honor, but packing for the trip will be a pain. How will you know what clothes to pack when you have no idea what the weather will be like in Arizona, USA? At least when you get there you'll be able to relax.

Expertise: Emerald Tree Boa. Team: South America. Team Expertise: Reptiles. Team Designation: Experts.

You have always believed that if everyone in the world had a friend to count on, the world would be a happier place. That's why you try to be a friend to everyone you meet. Just like the emerald tree boa clings to tree branches, you always cling to groups of people. You love company, love to talk, love to learn, and love to take care of others, especially the animals at Curitiba Zoo in Curitiba, Brazil. You pretty much love everything!

Expertise: Kangaroos. Team: Australia. Team Expertise: Mammals. Team Designation: Experts.

Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia couldn't have picked better people to represent them at this year's World Wildlife Zoo Convention. You and your teammates have been with the Australia Zoo for more years than you have fingers (and maybe toes too, now that you think about it). You are an expert. With a photographic memory and a love of studying, you know everything about kangaroos, Australia, and animals in general. Some people call you an egghead, but you know your stuff and love your job.

Expertise: Dingos. Team: Australia. Team Expertise: Mammals. Team Designation: Experts.

You weren't surprised to hear that you were chosen to represent Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia at the World Wildlife Convention. Who else would they send? You're the best after all. You've already been to this convention three times. You know the ropes. And in all those years attending the World Wildlife Convention, with handlers from around the world, you still haven't met one that could hold a candle to you. Sure, some of those eggheads can memorize hollow facts and regurgitate them to show off, but you know zoos like the back of your hand, and you're not afraid to let others know how smart and experienced you are.

Expertise: Gorilla. Team: Africa. Team Expertise: Mammals. Team Designation: New to the Job. (Not yet experts.)

Conferences like the World Wildlife Convention are such valuable opportunities for zoology. Learning about the breakthroughs in animal care and conservation that other zoos have made over the past year can help species the world over. You care little for the prestige associated with attending the convention. Sure, it's an honor that Pretoria Zoo chose you to travel all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa to represent them. And you intend to represent them very well, despite your short time on the job. But, like the wise, gentle gorillas you love, you intend to keep your eyes on your goal. The convention is for the animals.

Expertise: Gazelle. Team: Africa. Team Expertise: Mammals. Team Designation: New to the Job.

People don't just call you, "Lord of the Gazelle" because the gazelle are your area of expertise and you understand them, caring for them like family. You're "Lord of the Gazelle" because you act like one of them. Loud noises and sudden movements startle you. You're a happy, genuine person, but you're always on your guard against... Nothing really. People often accuse you of having drunk too much coffee, but that's just your personality. Though you might sometimes be forgetful, you never forget to feed and water the gazelle. They're what gave you the courage to stick with your job at Pretoria Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa.