The Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust Awards Transformational Gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society for Primate Forest

With experiences designed to spark curiosity, illuminate impactful career paths, and empower positive action for a sustainable future, the Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust Learning Gallery will build on Primate Forest’s theme of interconnectedness with opportunities to take in the benefits of nature and explore ways to protect it into the future. The space includes The Lubrizol Foundation Connections Studio, Dr. Vasu & Lisa Pandrangi and Family Forest Theater, and Cleveland Foundation Sustainable Future Design Lab.

“We are thrilled and honored to be a part of the newest project at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo,” said Kathryn Talty, Chair of the Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust. “Primate Forest is a wonderful opportunity to continue our uncle, the Honorable Francis J. Talty’s, legacy. As a new generation of Talty members, we align with his passion and great interest in the conservation, research, and education the Zoo provides, enriching many generations to come.”

The Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust has a long history of supporting the Zoo and Zoo Society. Judge Francis Talty was the Senior Probate Judge presiding over Cleveland Metroparks from 1972 to 1991 and was recognized at the opening of The RainForest in 1992. The Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust’s philanthropic contributions to the Zoo Society date back to 2005, and this gift for Primate Forest is the largest it has awarded to the Zoo Society to date.

“We are so grateful for the Talty’s family’s consistent and generous gifts in support of the Zoo’s education programming. Their long history of philanthropy demonstrates their passion for making the Zoo a place for learning and exploring for all of Cleveland’s families. We are so happy they are excited for Primate Forest and the new spaces,” said Sarah Crupi, Cleveland Zoological Society CEO.