Zoophoria!

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

What's Different and New for the Animal: A Conversation with Jim Doherty, Former General Curator

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...

Great Potential: A Conversation with Dan Wharton, Former Director of the Central Park Zoo and Senior

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...

Living Landscapes: A Conversation with Fred Koontz, Retired Vice President of Conservation at Woodla

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

Zoo Plantman: A Conversation with Rob Halpern, Owner of Zoo Horticulture Consulting and Design

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...

Immersive Choreography: A Conversation with John Gwynne, Retired Director of the Wildlife Conservati

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

Bio-Functional Habitats and Quality of Life: A Conversation with Douglas Richardson, Head of Living

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

World of Birds: A Conversation with Christine Sheppard, Retired Curator of Ornithology at the Bronx

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

Animal Planning and Platforms for Conservation: A Conversation with Christina Castellano, Vice Presi

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

Celebrating a Life Devoted to Saving Species: A Conversation with the late Dr. Michael Hutchins, for

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

The Pride of Chicago: A Conversation with Kevin Bell, President and CEO of the Lincoln Park Zoo

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...