Zoophoria!

The Story of the Modern Conservation Zoological Park as Told by its Leaders

Brandie Smith began her zoo career as a behavioral research intern at the Pittsburgh Zoo in the early 1990s. “It was an incredible...

After spending time at three other zoos, Christina Gorsuch became Curator of Mammals at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2015. She oversees the care...

Douglas Richardson has long been an established authority on animal welfare in European zoos. Over the course of his career, he has...

Over the past two decades, the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City has undergone a renaissance. Modern, dynamic habitats have replaced antiquated...

Since 2014, Beth Schaefer has served as General Curator of the Los Angeles Zoo, making her responsible for 1100 animals of over 250...

Hollie Colahan serves as Vice President of Animal Care at the Denver Zoo, one of the nation's premier zoos. She is responsible for...

Dublin Zoo has evolved into a leader in animal wellness and modernization among European zoos. Having its origins in 1831 as a Victorian...

For nearly fifty years, Dr. Larry Killmar has been a leader in animal management and husbandry. He spent 37 years with San Diego Zoo...

Animal behavior is the backbone of the modern zoo and no one knows this better than Otto Fad, Behavior and Welfare Specialist at...

Over the past decade and a half, the Buffalo Zoo has made tremendous leaps in exhibitry and animal welfare. However, it has no intention...