Zoophoria!

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

The Elephant Man: A Conversation with Mike Keele, Retired Deputy Director and Curator of Elephant Ha

Since the birth of Packy in 1962, the Oregon Zoo and Asian elephants have been synonymous. The zoo's herd has long held celebrity status...

Renew the Zoo: A Conversation with Chris Pfefferkorn, President/CEO of the Birmingham Zoo

After spending 18 years in leadership roles at the Oregon Zoo, Chris Pfefferkorn became Senior Vice President of the Birmingham Zoo in...

Shoot High and Go for Broke: A Conversation with Steve McCusker, Retired Director of the San Antonio

The San Antonio Zoo has one of the largest varieties of animals of any zoo in the nation. Over the course of the past twenty years, the...

Second Nature: A Conversation with Dr. Jill Mellen, Former Education and Science Director at Disney&

For the past four decades, Dr. Jill Mellen has been one of the most influential people in zoo animal welfare. Doing her time as Education...

The Three Ps: A Conversation with Dr. Don Moore, Director of the Oregon Zoo

Known for its storied Asian elephant program, emphasis on environmental sustainability and commitment to protecting the wildlife of the...

A Conversation with Chuck Mayes, Architect Principal at The Portico Group

For over thirty years, the Portico group has been creating some of the very best zoo habitats ever built. The group has helped raise the...

Promoting Animal Wellness, Growing Plants and Letting Tigers Go Over Your Head: A Conversation with

For decades Tony Vecchio has been one of the most well-respected directors in the zoo field. Responsible for immense growth and success...

Reimagining Spaces for Animals: A Conversation with Jon Coe, Legendary Zoo Designer

Jon Coe has been at the cutting edge of zoo design since helping to establish immersion habitats in the 1970s. Throughout the years he’s...