West Creek local John Bergmann, who has worked with the Associated Humane Societies for nearly five decades, helped build Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey Township in 1977. Today, he is the shelter and refuge director at Popcorn Park, which provides refuge for any and all animals in need, regardless of their species or circumstances. With over 200 animals, there is never a dull day there, and “not my circus, not my monkeys” does not apply.

About four years ago, Bergmann received a call from an animal transport volunteer who had suddenly come into possession…