The Conservation and Animal Care Team at the Denver Zoo is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of over 3,000 animals while promoting wildlife conservation. This team collaborates on animal welfare, engages in regional conservation initiatives, and develops educational programs to connect the public with wildlife and their habitats. Through expert care, research, and community outreach, they strive to inspire a commitment to protecting the natural world.
Allison Byrd Skaer
Curator Of Horticulture
Becky Echtenkamp
Zookeeper- Nights
Brian Aucone
Chief Conservation Officer
Holly Houser
Assistant Curator Of Animal Am...
Jimmy Johnson
Senior Director Of Wildlife He...
Kate Wilkins
Regional Conservation Director...
Kimberly Skelton
Assistant Curator Of Primates
Matt Hill
Conservation Engagement Progra...
Sharon Joseph
Director Of Animal Welfare And...
Troy Bumgardner
Herpetology Zookeeper