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ESTABLISHED: 1875
MISSION: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s (CZBG’s) central strategic objective is to “Inspire every visitor with wildlife every day.” We add a focus to that objective: “Inspire and connect every visitor with wildlife every day, to engage and cultivate a healthy and sustainable future.” Our vision is inspiring passion for nature and saving wildlife for future generations through four pillars: Creating Adventure, Conveying Knowledge, Conserving Nature, and Serving Community.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY:
• CZBG serves over 1.7 million visitors annually through a variety of fun and educational programs founded on one of the most superb and diverse collections of plants and animals in the U.S.
• We reach over 350,000 children and educators through on-site and virtual science programs, as well as through a full-time public high school, Zoo Academy, and free field trips for students from disadvantaged neighborhoods.
• World-class conservation research by the scientists at CREW is focused on saving endangered wildlife and plants.
• Our commitment to environmental sustainability through green building, energy efficiency, and resource management has earned us the title of “Greenest Zoo in America.”
• The Zoo uses its resources to create community partnerships that improve quality of life in our community.
• Zoo-wide Access for All initiative ensures all are welcome.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Trustees
George Molinsky, Chairman of the Board
George Joseph, Vice Chairman Peter Ragland, Secretary
Melanie Chavez, Treasurer
Top Executive Staff
Thane Maynard, Zoo Director
Dave Jenike, Chief Operating Officer
Lori Voss, Chief Financial Officer
Reba Dysart, VP of Development
Mark Fisher, VP of Facilities, Planning & Sustainability
Chad Yelton, VP of PR, Marketing & Group Sales
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the leading non-formal science educator in southern Ohio, reaching over 350,000 children and educators each year; maintaining Zoo Academy, a full-time public high school on Zoo grounds for underserved students; collaborating with local universities and every school district in the tri-state; and annually providing 12,000 students and their teachers with free field trips through Living Classroom Education Access Fund. Give today to support our education department as they work to inspire every visitor with wildlife every day!
3400 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 487-3318
https://cincinnatizoo.org
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