Category Archives: Phoenix Zoo

Meet the Executive VP of Animal Health: Gary West at the Phoenix Zoo

Describe your job? As the Executive Vice President of Animal Health and Collections I oversee a staff of 100 amazing and dedicated professionals including curators, keepers, and the veterinary staff of the Phoenix Zoo as well as more than 1,100 … Continue reading

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Meet the PR and Marketing Manager: Linda Hardwick at the Phoenix Zoo

Describe your job: I do a little bit of everything at the Phoenix Zoo! My primary objective is to increase the Zoo’s exposure through public relations efforts, namely free media coverage. I work closely with several local media outlets to … Continue reading

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AZA Zoos and Aquariums Spent $130 Million to Conserve Wildlife in 2010

One of the best things about visiting an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium is that in addition to seeing hundreds of amazing animals you are also helping to protect them in the wild.  Through the support of millions of visitors, … Continue reading

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Black-Footed Ferrets: A Reason to Celebrate

Black-footed ferrets from the Smithsonian National Zoo. Copyright Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian National Zoo. A year ago, if asked what “BFF” stood for, my first guess likely would not have been “Black-Footed Ferret.”  But now that I’ve been working at the Association, … Continue reading

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