Nashville Zoo
Heather Thieling holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned in 2006. Currently serving as the Family Programs Manager at Nashville Zoo since February 2012, Heather Thieling manages various family-oriented programs, including award-winning summer camps and early childhood programming, as well as overseeing family events such as the annual Teddy Bear Clinic. Previous roles include positions at Louisville Zoo, where Heather Thieling worked in multiple capacities, and at Lake Superior Zoological Society in guest relations and education.
Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. Located in the heart of Nashville, the zoo has an extensive animal collection within its current 88 acres of developed exhibits. The Zoo attracts more than one million visitors annually as well as serving a diverse community through outreach programs within greater Nashville and mid-Tennessee.