Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo Names CEO
March 1
The Board of Trustees of the Lowry Park Zoological Society
announced the appointment of Craig A. Pugh to the position of CEO
of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. Pugh, the Zoo's deputy director since
2005, has served as acting CEO since December 2008.
Aquarium Names Volunteer of the Year
February 11
In 2009, 362 volunteers donated their time, talents and energy
to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, contributing over 26,000 hours.
On January 28th, the Aquarium honored its outstanding volunteers at
the annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards dinner. Volunteers who
donate their time in a variety of departments were honored and Jo
Wainwright, of Wilmington, NC was awarded the Volunteer of the Year
award.
Gorilla baby arrives at The Louisville Zoo!
February 8
Louisville Zoo's 20-year-old western lowland gorilla Mia Moja
gave birth to her second baby on Saturday, February 6. It is the
first gorilla baby born in North America this year and the second
gorilla ever born in the Zoo's 41-year history.
Hogle Zoo Mourns Loss, Investigates Puzzling Zebra Deaths
February 3
Utah's Hogle Zoo is saddened to announce the sudden loss of
their two male Grevy's zebras, Taji and Monty. While mourning these
unexpected deaths, the Zoo has already launched an extensive
investigation into the matter.