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

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 iconic and well-respected leaders in the zoo and aquarium profession. His work in marketing paved the way for zoos to market their exhibits and bring in guests through events and experiences like Zoo Lights and Boo at the Zoo. Beattie helped put both Zoo Knoxville and the Fort Worth Zoo on track to grow and develop during his stints as dire

A Growing Zoo That Does Great Things: A Conversation with Lisa New, Director of Zoo Knoxville

Zoo Knoxville is a medium sized zoo that is determined to become a great zoo. This year, it opened the first phase of its largest expansion ever: Tiger Forest of Asia Trek. The leader in charge of this period of growth is the Lisa New, who has spent her entire career at Zoo Knoxville. She is a hard-working, ambitious and strategic director and promises this is only the beginning of the rise of her zoo. This is her story. @ Lisa New New started her relationship with Zoo Knoxvi

Zoophoria!

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

Rick Barongi

Former Director, Houston Zoo

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