In a continuation of our Outside Insights interview series, meet Leah Douglas, Director of Guest Experience at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), & learn how & why airports & zoos share similar visions, plus how Delta is personalizing its customer experience.
We returned from the AZA Directors’ Policy Conference with much to mull over, having gathered with zoo and aquarium leadership to learn, debate, and brainstorm current issues affecting our (and broader) professions (and communities). What were the common themes?
We think big with new leaders & chart a course towards greater mission impact. It’s an exciting time for them to engage their teams & board, listen to their communities, & cultivate relationships. Take a look at the accomplishments of new Presidents, CEOs, & Directors from Toronto to L.A. & Denver to Indianapolis.
Raising revenue is always a critical topic as we look to fund our conservation missions. We encourage you to look beyond traditional avenues and consider these ten revenue trends to watch in 2020, then download a checklist to use with your staff.
How are zoos and aquariums faring in realizing their missions? What does the future of conservation look like? David Walsh and Eric Miller headed to Argentina to find out and attend the 74th WAZA conference. It was a packed agenda, but these themes were what captured their attention.
David had the privilege of attending a leadership summit hosted by Villanova University. The topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The day centered on three threads: a call to action; where do we start? and our role as allies. Read on to learn the top ten takeaway quotes from the speakers.
AZA has designated that 3% of an institution’s budget should be spent on field conservation yet, the question arises, “Is that enough?” Read key takeaways from a discussion led by Dr. Rich Bergl, North Carolina Zoo’s Director of Conservation, and ZA’s Dr. Eric Miller.
As ZA’s David Walsh and Eric Miller prepare to attend WAZA’s annual meeting, we’ll be keeping up on exciting developments to more deeply engage the international zoo and aquarium community in global conservation and achieve WAZA’s animal welfare goal. We’ll also be speaking on the trends happening across the globe to improve financial sustainability.
Eric Miller and David Walsh will attend the WAZA annual meeting in Buenos Aires this November, where David will be a member of a panel discussion on ‘New Strategies to Raise Revenue’. Read on to learn which program sessions they’re particularly interested in, what updates they’re looking forward to hearing about, and how this information supports your mission.
We recently witnessed the spectacular failure of Thomas Cook, a British travel company. Here are five things Thomas Cook got wrong and what you could learn from them.
You may be asking the real question – why would Zoo Advisors change their name?
We share takeaways from a recent national horticulture conference sponsored by the American Public Gardens Association (APGA).
Learn insights from six outstanding panelists who share ideas and resources for increasing financial support and gaining greater public awareness of conservation.
We present examples of zoos and aquariums working to actively embrace the LGBTQ+ community. Whether large or small, these efforts all move us towards a more inclusive future for our field.
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