Zoological and Wildlife Consultant Veterinarian
Director of Animal Operations, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
BVMS CertVA CertZooMed MRCVS
Nationwide
Jonathan Cracknell is a Zoological and Wildlife Consultant Veterinarian. He is Director of Animal Operations, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and founder of Jonathan Cracknell Wildlife Anaesthesia Services. He has a strong interest in conservation, welfare and anaesthesia of animals in captivity and the wild. With a particular interest in Elephant endotheliotropic herpes virus (EEHV). A devastating infectious disease of both wild and captive Asian (Elephas maximus) and African (Loxodonta africana) elephants. EEHV is a major cause of mortality, especially in Asian elephant calves and is a major concern in the conservation of these charismatic animals. Mr Cracknell offers expert opinion on the care and development of animals and all matters relating to zoology.
Veterinary Advisor to the Polar Bear EEP
Veterinary Advisor to the AZA Elephant SSP EEHV Advisory Group
IUCN Wildlife Health Specialist Group
Chairman of the Trustees, Free the Bears UK
Trustee, Wildlife Surgery International
GEMP EEHV International Specialist Advisor