5/21/2023 0 Comments Zacc conference 2015![]() Each of the other five Finalists receives $10,000. In addition to a $250,000 cash award, the Winner - selected from among six Finalists - receives the Lilly Medal. Recognized as being a top award for conservation leaders, the prize is awarded to an individual who has made significant strides in animal conservation. This biennial prize is a program of the Indianapolis Zoo. Learning about the Indianapolis PrizeĪ highlight of my visit with the zoo leadership team was gaining a deeper understanding of the value and impact of the Indianapolis Prize. Crowther on a wonderful career and well-earned retirement. We look forward to watching him step into his new and pending leadership roles. Shumaker has been with the Indianapolis Zoo for 8 years and has experience with Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the Great Ape Trust. (excerpt from the Indianopolis Zoo announcement)ĭr. After Crowther retires, the president and CEO position will become one. Crowther remains CEO, and Zoo Director Dr. To address the planned retirement of President & CEO Mike Crowther in January 2020, the Zoo’s Board of Trustees announced recently it will split the role of President and CEO into two positions for 20. Indianapolis Zoo, a Species360 member since 1978, is going through an exciting and well-planned leadership transition. Member visit to the Indianapolis Zoo Jim at the Indianapolis Zoo ![]() Days 3 and 4 of my road trip to the ZACC conference were all about primates, big and small – orangutans, gorillas, and more! If you missed my recap of Days 1-2, you can catch up here. As I am in the midst of my 2018 spring travel to for Species360 Board of Trustees meeting, and to attend conferences for both EAZA and ZAA (Australasia), I realize I still have a few Species360 member visit experiences to share. ![]()
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