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Thoughtful Leadership Through Major Transformation at the Zoo

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Zoo Society CEO Sarah Crupi was recently featured in Currents' “Women Maki...

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Dr. Vasu & Lisa Pandrangi and Family Award $1,000,000 Gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society for Primate Forest

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The gift will furnish Dr. Vasu & Lisa Pandrangi and Family Forest Theater, a...

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PNC Adventure Playspace at Primate Forest: Preview

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

We recently announced a $750,000 grant from the PNC Foundation that will make po...

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Cleveland Zoological Society Receives $750,000 Grant from PNC Foundation

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The grant will furnish an indoor play space in Primate Forest, Cleveland Metropa...

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The Lubrizol Foundation Awards Gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society for Primate Forest

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The gift will make possible interactive learning experience in Primate Forest, C...

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Welcome, Zoo Society Board of Directors Class of 2026!

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

In addition to a new Board of Directors Chair, the Cleveland Zoological Society ...

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Cleveland Zoological Society Welcomes New Board of Directors Chair

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Cleveland Zoological Society Board of Directors has selected Lawrence Hatch ...

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Primate Forest Construction Update

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Primate Forest construction site has been fascinating to observe from week t...

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Meet the CZS Team: Lou Sabo, Member & Donor Services Representative

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Lou has worked at the Zoo in several capacities, starting with Guest Services wh...

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Meet the CZS Team: Dawn Couts, Member & Donor Services Representative

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Dawn’s love of wildlife and science make her a great fit for the Zoo Socie...

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Meet the CZS Team: Michael Wainilko, Member & Donor Services Representative

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Michael's friendly vibe and desire to help others makes him a total gem of our M...

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Meet the CZS Team: Brian Lomax, Manager of Member & Donor Services

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

“The Zoo is the place for me. There is stress, sure, but you’re stil...

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Meet the CZS Team: Mike Negron, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Joining the Zoo Society after nearly 20 years as an animal keeper, Mike’s ...

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Meet the CZS Team: Kristen Levy, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A background in nonprofit work and the arts has solidified Kristen’s belie...

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Meet the CZS Team: Stephanie Kesselem, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A lifelong animal lover, Stephanie went from catching frogs to fostering dogs, a...

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Meet the CZS Team: Tammy Johnson, Stewardship Coordinator

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Tammy is the organizational mastermind behind our beloved golf cart tours and ma...

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Meet the CZS Team: Nicole Stracensky, Capital Campaigns Director

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

A true philanthropy professional, Nicole is fascinated by all things nonprofit, ...

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Meet the CZS Team: Carly Kallicragas, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Carly has backpacked Southeast Asia, hitchhiked to Alaska, managed children&rsqu...

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Meet the CZS Team: Kim Conrad, Senior Philanthropy Coordinator

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Kim came to the Zoo as a volunteer alongside her mom in 1998, secured a seasonal...

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Meet the CZS Team: Miranda Daley, Advancement Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Zoo is woven into the very fabric of Miranda’s life story. Some of her...

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Meet the CZS Team: Andrea Ponikvar, Director of Advancement

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

Andrea is a vibrant champion for the Zoo – she can’t imagine being a...

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Meet the CZS Team: Sarah Crupi, Chief Executive Officer

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

For someone who affirms that they are “really not an animal person,”...

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Highlights & Headlines from 2024

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

2024 was an incredible, action-packed year at your Zoo, from baby animals to big...

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Welcome, Zoo Society Board of Directors Class of 2025!

Emily Baber, Communications Specialist

The Cleveland Zoological Society is proud to welcome our new Board of Directors ...

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