Category: Zoology
Episode 396: Anne Shimerdla talks about balancing recreation with education, animal welfare standards, and who she believes is the least important person at the zoo
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Episode 390: Shawn Whitman talks about saying yes to everything, exercising guest experience muscles, and looking through the lens of the guest
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Episode 297 – Dr. Mike Adkesson talks about learning while having fun, conservation beyond the zoo and animals being happy
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Dr. Mike Adkesson is the Chief Executive Officer at the Brookfield Zoo. As a veterinarian by trade, Mike has always had […]
Episode 275: Dolf DeJong talks about ruthless optimism, separating music from the noise, and scarring people in positive ways
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Dolf DeJong is the CEO of The Toronto Zoo, home of more than 4,000 animals spanning across a property of 710 […]
Episode 273: Renato Lenzi talks about using social media correctly, creating memories through emotions, and cohesive experiences across properties
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Renato Lenzi is the Chief Operating Officer of The Dolphin Company, one of the largest operators of marine experiences with locations […]
Episode 259 – Peta Wittig talks about inspiring action, being your authentic self and knowing your purpose
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Peta Wittig is the General Manager for Phillip Island Nature Parks, an organization that focuses on conservation and research funded by […]
Episode 254 – Richard Glover talks about telling complicated stories, understanding your audience, and executive leadership advice.
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Richard Glover, Jr. is the CEO of Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, Florida. For Richard, the journey has […]
Episode 248: Bill Moore talks about inspiring the next generation, changes in employee engagement and conservation through storytelling
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Bill Moore is the President and CEO of the Zoo Miami Foundation. As a public-private partnership, the Zoo Miami Foundation “fosters […]
Episode 217: Scott Rose talks about aligning marketing & operations, guest research, and communicating through COVID
Scott Rose is the Senior VP/Chief Operating Officer ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Scott’s career spans many decades working at animal attractions such as SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, the Florida Aquarium and […]