VINODH
AYATHAN
executive producer
show creation
program direction
concepts . design
training
Vinodh has been a show producer & a wildlife behavior training specialist since the early 1980s. Vinodh currently solely owns and operates Wild Concepts International, Wild Concepts Sdn Bhd, and Vinodh Ayathan Productions; a multi disciplinary enterprise that provides specialist zoo consultancy services as well as theatre and event production. Easily, one of the most experienced wildlife trainers in the world, Vinodh was part of the team that set up the first primate show of its kind at the Singapore Zoo in 1984. For the first time in the world, primates were displaying an incredible range of natural behavior in a live show.
Ironically, his gets the best ideas for his shows when he is immersed in his other passion, Music! A Disc Jockey since he was 16 - the formats and names for his shows are born and put together when his favourite music is blasting in his car, studio or at a pub. That’s when the Spirits of the Rainforest, Animal Friends, Creatures of the Night & Dark Jungle and other presentations took form.
In the past 27 years, Vinodh has trained more than 400 wildlife of more than 45 species. In addition , Vinodh was also a senior member of the management and training team with Singapore Zoo’s world famous orangutan colony. In all Vinodh has trained and supervised the training of over 50 orangutans at various facilities to date.
Vinodh has created, produced and managed numerous productions and interactive programs for parks around the world, Besides designing and creating thrilling wildlife action; all his shows feature inspiring conservation messages which set these presentations apart.
Vinodh concepted, wrote, produced and directed the Night Safari’s highly successful Creatures of the Night Show. Incredibly, when he first pitched the idea for a night show to NS management in 1998, it was rejected as not being in keeping with the parks ‘natural concept’. He persisted and convinced the bosses to allow him a small budget and to convert a poor display near the park’s entrance into a make shift show venue.
Vinodh created the show’s iconic brand name, in addition to writing the script, developing the animal action plan and to training the animals as well as helping his ‘double shift’ zoo show crew to cleaning and feeding the animals.
The R & D version of this show was an instant hit with park visitors; a small seating was quickly added to the venue and show played to 400 to 500 audiences per night.
Subsequently, Vinodh mooted for a larger venue for the popular new attraction. He created an enhanced version of the show with a bigger range of species for a bigger, more spectacular production; as well as provided all the design specifications for the new Night Safari Amphitheatre.
The show opened in dec 2004; a testimony to his passion to create the best, Before his departure from the parks in late 2005; the seating capacity of 600 was increased to close to 1000 to accomodate the increasing audience capacity.
Since this show, Vinodh has gone on to create a bigger range of interactive shows based on the nature’s theme
His new shows feature a more varied team of creative people from various disciplines; including theatre specialists, dance choreographers, costume designers and illusionists as well sound, lighting and film production experts. All, with the aim of giving his shows, a continued cutting edge, unique new feel and at the same time, retaining all the wonderful elements that are his trademarks.
His latest creative efforts will feature more intense segments featuring traditional performers from the exotic wild lands of the world, displaying interesting traditional rituals and dance; all designed to heightened the mystical impact of his shows.
Member:-
International Association of Avian
Trainers & Educators
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT ALLIANCE
Staff Member - till Dec 2005
Singapore Zoo . Night Safari
Manager of Presentations Department
Wildlife Shows & Presentations (Singapore Zoo)
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-The Primate Show
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-The Sealion Show
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-The Elephant Show
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-The Reptile Show
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-Sprits of the Rainforest - Version 1
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-Spirits of the Rainforest - Version 2
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-Wonderful World of Reptiles
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-Tales & Scales
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-Animal Friends Show
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-Wonders of the Wild
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-Wildlife @ Orchard (Road Show)
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-Animal Feeding Presenters
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-Roving Ranger Program
Wildlife Shows & Presentations (Night Safari)
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-Creatures of the Night Show
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-Bornean Tribal Dancers
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-Tram Presentation
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-Roving Ranger Program
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-Photography Wildlife
General
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-Orangutan Group, Husbandry & Management
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-Breakfast/Tea with Orangutan Program
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-Wild Breakfast
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-Jungle Breakfast with Wildlife
Bukit Merah Lake Town Resort . Malaysia
Orangutan Island Project
Lead Consultant & Program Designer
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-Concept Design
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-Display Habitat & Back of Facility Design
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-Construction Supervison
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-Husbandry & Program Management
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-Direction, Protocols & SOPs
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-Breeding Program Statergy
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-Animal Procurement
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-Breakfast with the Wild Man Program
Concept, Production & Implementation
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-Interpretive Design
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-Staff Training, Supervision & Management
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-Animal Care & Husbandry
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-Presentation Skills Training
Qurum Park . Sultanate of Oman
Multi Species Bird Show
Owner & Operator
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-Program Concept
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-Bird Training
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-Management & Operations
Lost World of Tambun, Malaysia
Interactive Tiger Display
Lead Consultant & Program Designer
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-Husbandry & Management
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-Training & Conditioning of Tigers
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-Standard Operation Procedures
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-Staff Training
Dark Jungle, Singapore
Multi Sensory Theatrical Experience
Show Creator, Executive Director/Producer
Scheduled to open in 2009
Bernard Harrison & Friends Ltd
Creative Design Workshops
Consultant (Interactive Wildlife Programs)
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- Vietnam Eco Park - Concept Development
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- Santonga Park, Africa - Concept Development
Sabah Wildlife Department
Interactive Wildlife Presentations
Creative Consultant
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-Program Design & Productions
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-Wildlife Training
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-Staff Training & Capacity Building
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-Resident Program Operations & Management
WCI provides show crew
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-Specialist Advice & Consultancy
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