Philadelphia Zoo
Maria Bryant is a Marketing & Communications Specialist at Philadelphia Zoo, where responsibilities include refining strategy and creating engaging content for social media to enhance brand awareness and highlight the Zoo's relevance. Prior to this role, Maria served as a Marketing & Communications Associate at the same organization, developing content to drive audience engagement. Previous experience includes positions as a News Producer at WGAL 8 TV and WTAJ-TV, and an internship at WPSU, where audio editing for the StoryCorps series was performed. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from Penn State University.
Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and much more make the Zoo Philadelphia's leading family attraction with over 1.2 million visitors last year.