Zoophoria!

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

Conservation Psychology: A Conversation with Emily Routman, Zoo Educator and Owner and Principal at

Emily Routman first became introduced to zoos when visiting the Cincinnati Zoo as a child. “I grew up in Cincinnati and, for me, one of...

Team Fiona: A Conversation with Christina Gorsuch, Curator of Mammals at the Cincinnati Zoo

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

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...

Reaching People: A Conversation with Ted Beattie, Retired President of the Shedd Aquarium

Since starting at the Cincinnati Zoo in the late 1970s to his retirement from the Shedd Aquarium in 2016, Ted Beattie was one of the most...

A Gateway to the Appalachians, Education and Nature Play: A Conversation with Chris Gentile, Directo

With over two decades of zoo experience, Chris Gentile serves as Director of the Western North Carolina Nature Center and has led a...

Creating a Better World for Animals: A Conversation with Gregg Hudson, President and CEO of the Dall

Since being privatized nearly a decade ago, the Dallas Zoo has become regarded as one of the best zoos in America. In that time, the zoo...

Breeding Endangered Species and Educating People About the Diversity of Life: A Conversation with Ed

Ed Maruska has one been regarded as one of the classic silverback directors of the zoo field. In a career that spanned nearly four...

Hippos Underwater: A Conversation with Bill Dennler, Retired Director of the Toledo Zoo

During Bill Dennler’s twenty five years as Director of the Toledo Zoo, it evolved from a rundown, dysfunctional city zoo to a great zoo....

Serving the Community and Enriching the Gorillas at America's Greenest Zoo: An Interview with Th

In less than ten seconds of hearing him talk, you can tell Thane Maynard loves animals. You can hear it in his voice, attitude and...

The Plight of the Sumatran Rhino: A Conversation with Terri Roth, Vice President of Conservation and

From gorillas to small cats, the Cincinnati Zoo has long been known for its great success breeding endangered species. This reputation...