It has been an interesting “year-ish” –particularly in the sense of the ancient saying, “may you live in interesting times.” During this year, I have written about the importance of caring for yourself, of being gentle with yourself, of continuing to find meaning. All that still applies. But equally important is pure fortitude.
The Los Angeles Zoo announced its 1st strategic plan for conservation that identifies a set of focused objectives for future work while strengthening existing conservation partnerships. The plan features a broad range of conservation initiatives & seeks to engage the unique diversity of the City of Los Angeles.
In our work, we do a lot of plans – strategic plans, master plans, governance plans, business plans. After we are done, we often wonder how and even if they’ll get implemented. Well, this week, I had the privilege of seeing a big payoff of planning.
One outcome of the unprecedented number of CEO changes in the zoological profession will be a substantial ripple effect, as changes at that crucial second-in-charge level will follow. The skills needed to fill those roles are changing, and CEOs/Boards will be wise to adapt their strategies to meet evolving demands.
Today, there are at least 11 zoos seeking CEOs or Directors across the country. Sometimes when change finally arrives, it comes in a rush like we’re seeing now, a sudden throwing open of doors. And those doors won’t close anytime soon. It’s a reality that is here to stay, and it’s going to accelerate – and reverberate.
In support of social equity & the need for the zoo & aquarium community to strengthen its representation, visibility, & recognition of the minorities within its ranks, we’re partnering with AMZAP to further engage our community.
Drawing from a McKinsey article, we explore how our society can support women and families in ways that enable them to work outside the home while ensuring that their kids/family are well cared for. Your input is also requested.
Dr. Don Janssen expounds on his article “Transparency: A Window to the Truth”, first published in the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy April 2021 newsletter, by weighing the risk of disclosing information that may appear unfavorable & examining the leadership necessary to not downplay or delay.
In 2016, Zoo Advisors published a whitepaper exploring the relationship between admission and membership programs. We thought this was a good time to revisit the topic, reevaluate all the new data that we’ve collected, and determine what has changed.
We have an opportunity to shape our field to better reflect the country as a whole & the audiences we serve & seek to serve. The path to success is clear: a rapid attack on the status quo & a thoughtful & intentional approach to changing the face of our organizations.
Stephanie Ratcliffe shares her insight on the iterative process of deciding what content works in the context of an exhibit and what content to let go, featuring examples from The Wild Center’s new Climate Solutions exhibit.
Considerations to help you start evaluating DEAI in your institution to improve equity accountability.
We explore the differences in visitation between seasonal and year-round zoos and how holiday lights programs affect the distribution of visitors.
Initial findings have been released for this research project that identifies opportunities and potential barriers to leadership within AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.
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