Amy Gotliffe

Amy Gotliffe has a mission to connect human beings to nature, envisioning a planet where all species live in peaceful co-existence, which makes her a perfect fit for Oakland Zoo.

With certifications in humane education, nature-based leadership, conservation psychology, human-wildlife conflict resolution, nature interpretation, and influencing conservation behavior change, Amy’s work at the Zoo focuses on reconnecting people with the sense of belonging to the natural world and better understanding the impact on it.

As Conservation Director at Oakland Zoo, she coordinates events and projects to meet the conservation goals of the Zoo around the world and in the Bay Area. These efforts range from building a Conservation Speaker Series, to leading international conservation expeditions to produce awareness events to coordinating the Zoo's on-site sustainability efforts. Amy drives massive and enthusiastic, inter-departmental efforts to conserve biodiversity around the globe and in their own backyards.