Zoophoria!

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

"As a past interviewee for Zoophoria, I believe it to be a very valuable and factual documentation of the passion and commitment of the many fine people that are involved in zoo-based conservation. Over the past 20-30 years, accredited zoological parks have undergone a transformation from historical menageries to active participants in the global conservation community. Zoophoria is a great testimonial to this conservation revolution."

Rick Barongi

Former Director, Houston Zoo

Desert Conservation Through Preservation, Education and Appreciation: A Conversation with Allen Monr

While his background lies primarily in aquariums, Allen Monroe was named President/CEO of The Living Desert in Palm Springs, California in 2014. The Living Desert is unique in the zoo world as it concentrates exclusively on animals from deserts around the world. Its mission is to achieve desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation. Monroe is leading the zoo into the future. Here is his story. @ The Living Desert Allen Monroe’s fascination with nature

The Value of the Desert: A Conservation with Karen Sausman, Retired Director of The Living Desert

The Living Desert in Palm Desert, California is dedicated to connecting visitors with wildlife and plants from deserts around the world. It all began with the vision of Karen Sausman, who served as the facility’s director from its inception in 1970 to 2010. She began as director in a time when women were not supposed to be keepers much less directors and is regarded as one of the field’s legendary directors. Here is her story. @ Karen Sausman “I was born and raised in Chicago

Entering the Realm of the Lost Kingdom: A Conversation with Terrie Correll, President/CEO of Tulsa Z

When Terrie Correll took over the Tulsa Zoo, it was a zoo in transition. While it boasted some nice exhibits and a great staff, much of the zoo was outdated, there was plenty of deferred maintenance and much of the zoo was understaffed. One of Correll’s first steps in making the zoo better was assisting with the privatization of the institution and developing a new master plan. Over the past few years the zoo has grown leaps and bounds with increased staff and funding and new