LOUISVILLE
John T. Walczak PHOTO BY MELISSA DONALD
Director, The Louisville Zoo
THE MISSION OF The Louisville Zoo? “To better the bond between people and our planet.”
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COMPANY’S TENURE IN LOUISVILLE? 51 years COMPANY’S PROUDEST MOMENT(S)? Winning Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) awards for our exhibits — ISLANDS, Gorilla Forest, and Glacier Run. Conservation awards for work to save the black-footed ferret and the western lowland gorilla. Education award for “School At The Zoo.” In June 2020, launching the Community Access Membership, which offers a deep discount for families participating in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). BEST EMPLOYEE BENEFIT? Free membership and supporting an important mission: caring for the most precious beings on earth, human and animal. ORGANIZATIONS YOUR BUSINESS SUPPORTS? Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Program, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Arts & Cultural Attractions Alliance, International Elephant Foundation, Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, Polar Bears International, Snow Leopard Trust, Wildlife Conservation Society, 96 Elephants, Cuban Crocodile Species Survival Plan and others. UPCOMING GOALS? To design and build new programs and exhibits, including an animal ambassador program, Crocotorium, Shark Conservation Institute, and The Kentucky Trails, which would highlight native Kentucky and other North American animals. TOP REASONS TO LOVE LOUISVILLE? Community. Great people in a great place!
Louisville Zoo Director John T. Walczak poses with one of the lanterns from Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival, on display at the Zoo through August 28.
ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS? Engaging, conserving, and inspiring. CULTURE OF YOUR COMPANY? Teamwork inspired by dedicated staff through a fun and creative energy. Compiled by Carrie Vittitoe
1100 Trevilian Way Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 459-2181 LouisvilleZoo.org
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