The greater than 300 animals at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens have a brand new champion.
Richard Glover has taken the helm because the zoo CEO, able to energetically inform the story of conservation and assist develop the power, in line with a news launch. The Central Florida Zoo is the most important attraction in Seminole County, but Glover sees super development alternatives for the establishment close to the shores of Lake Monroe.
Glover takes over for former CEO Dino Ferri, who retired to pursue enterprise pursuits. Glover was chosen after a nationwide search of zoo and attraction executives.
With a ardour for each conservation and zoos’ missions to advertise schooling about threatened and endangered animals, Glover has spent 1000’s of hours volunteering in zoos and different animal conservation organizations along with his skilled work, the discharge stated.
“I’ve always loved and been fascinated with animals,” Glover stated within the news launch. “That love evolved into a passion for animal conservation and welfare, and I’m so proud to work with a like-minded board and staff who are intent on making a significant positive impact on conservation and conservation education. Their enthusiasm and passion were a large part of what drew me to this position.”
Glover involves the zoo two years after the pandemic threatened the establishment’s future. Now, the zoo has seen sturdy attendance following its wildly standard Asian Lantern Festival. Glover desires to construct on that momentum to proceed to place the zoo in a powerful monetary place, together with growing the donor base and including sights and conservation applications, the discharge stated.
NEW GUY IN CHARGE — Richard
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“The Central Flor ida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has a long history in Seminole County, and I’m excited to help write the Zoo’s next chapter,” Glover stated within the launch. “The board of directors has committed to a formal strategic planning process, and I’m looking forward to working with the board, staff, local officials and many other stakeholders on that process to ensure the Zoo remains a vital asset for the local community. I’m also excited about charting a course that will enhance our guest experience and help us grow our conservation and education impact locally, regionally and beyond.”
Zoo Board Chairman Chandler Robertson stated Glover’s expertise at Space Center Houston and at a number of aquariums, plus his deep love of conservation, helped information the board. In addition to advertising, Glover has a deep understanding of the event and community-building which are important for a CEO.
“Our zoo is at the crossroads. We have fought back from the pandemic and are now seeing outstanding support from Central Florida,” Robertson stated within the launch. “We are excited about the future. We know there is work to be done, but we know this is a highly popular zoo with strong conservation initiatives. Richard will be instrumental in moving us forward in development and expanding our base well beyond Seminole County.”
For extra information concerning the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, go to www.centralf loridazoo.org.