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.

Philadelphia Zoo

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman

Laurette Pitts

Rick Waligora

Courtney Johnson

Amy Shearer

Rachel E Metz

The Leadership Team at the Philadelphia Zoo oversees the strategic direction and overall operations of the zoo. This team is responsible for ensuring organizational alignment with the zoo’s mission of conservation, science, education, and recreation. They manage financial planning, marketing, facilities, animal well-being, guest experiences, and community engagement, aiming to create a world-class experience for the zoo’s 1.2 million annual visitors.

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