Zoophoria!

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

While Jim Doherty spent almost his entire career at the Bronx Zoo, he grew up in Massachusetts and went to college on the West Coast. “I...

While volunteering at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Dan Wharton became aware of the visions and ideals of the zoo of the future. He...

Fred Koontz is an expert in the science of small population management and understands the opportunity zoos can play in that realm. He...

Rob Halpern has carved a role in the zoo industry as the authority on zoo landscapes. While he will always be remembered for his work on...

It could be argued there has never been a more talented and influential zoo designer than John Gwynne. During his tenure as Head of...

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

For decades, Christine Sheppard was part of the legendary team of zoo professionals at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo. She...

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

As the zoo and conservation community mourns the untimely passing of Dr. Michael Hutchins, I thought it would be appropriate to share an...

For the past twenty five years, Kevin Bell has served as President and CEO of the Lincoln Park Zoo, a 35-acre free zoo located in urban...