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

Connect, Understand, Act: A Conversation with Rachel Lowry, Director of Wildlife Conservation and Sc

With a background as a zoo conservation educator, Rachel Lowry has used her drive to connect people with wildlife and change their behavior to create impactful conservation campaigns at Zoos Victoria. Her award-winning programs and campaigns have helped fight environmental issues both locally and globally. Some of the behaviors these campaigns have promoted include recycling mobile phones, using sustainable palm oil, using recycled toilet paper and using bubbles instead of ba

Doing Something Different: A Conversation with Karen Fifield, Chief Executive of Wellington Zoo

Since 2006, Karen Fifield has served as Chief Executive of the Wellington Zoo in New Zealand. Since that time, the zoo has evolved from a relatively antiquated zoo into one striving for creativity and optimal animal welfare. Some of Fifield's initiatives have included adding a major exhibit on New Zealand wildlife, building a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital where guests can observe the medical care animals receive, installing an animal welfare committee and forming conse

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 exhibits throughout most of the zoo and the infrastructure has been put in place for optimal animal welfare. Now the Hogle Zoo wants to take another step forward and become a larger leader in global conservation. A key player in this direction is Christina Castellano, the zoo's Vice President. Here is her story. @ Hogle Zoo Christina Castel

Zoos Fighting Extinction: A Conversation with Jenny Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria and President of the

The CEO of Zoos Victoria, Jenny Gray is rapidly becoming one of the most influential zoo leaders in the world and a major champion for zoo conservation. She runs three excellent facilities in Australia, the Melbourne Zoo, the Werribee Opean Range Zoo and the Healesville Sanctuary. During her time there, Gray has made saving Victoria’s endangered species and teaching visitors how to coexist harmoniously with our planet her top priority. “We’re all about conservation and have t

Zoophoria!

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

Rick Barongi

Former Director, Houston Zoo

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