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Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Zoological Society
 The
mission of Tucson Zoological Society (TZS) is to enhance the value
of Reid Park Zoo to the community.
TZS
is dedicated to wildlife conservation and protecting the natural
environments in cooperation with Reid Park Zoo (RPZ). The Society
provides quality service and support to Reid Park Zoo and the community
through education, financial resources, and public awareness.
The Mission of Reid Park Zoo is to encourage human commitment to the conservation of biological diversity; to provide a healthy and enriching environment for a collection of animals from around the world; and to provide educational and fun experiences for visitors of all ages.
Our Organization
 Founded in 1975 and officially incorporated in 1976, Tucson Zoological Society is a membership-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that supports the city-owned Reid Park Zoo. TZS is dedicated to enhancing the value of Reid Park Zoo itself to the community.
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| Reid Park Zoo is a city-owned facility operated, maintained and administrated through the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Established informally in 1965 by Gene Reid, then the Director of Parks and Recreation, the zoo officially became a part of the City of Tucson in 1967. It exhibits exotic animals from all over the globe in natural and appropriate environments. The animals provide the spark necessary to deliver conservation and habitat protection messages. |
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| TZS is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board selects Officers, agents and employees of the Society and prescribes their duties and responsibilities. |
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| Officers
and Board of Directors for 2008— |
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- Denice
Shepherd, President
- Page
Chancellor, Vice President
- Marla
Endicott ,
Secretary
- Jeff
Baymor ,
Treasurer
- Donna
Warfield, Immediate Past President
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- Barbara
Baume
Sandra Burton
Sharyn Chesser
John Forsythe
Michael Halle
Linda Hinds
Sheldon King
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- Steve
Larsen
Frank McCune
Cyndy Morgan
Joan Randles
Judith Robison
Sam Robison
Robert Stofft
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| The
Society Staff— |
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- Dave
Towne, Interim Executive Director
- Kolleen
Weber, Operations Director
- Diana
Whitman, Development Director
- Chris
Mayer, Events Director
- Myrla
Flores, Membership & Customer Service Manager
- Lisa
Padilla, Membership Specialist
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| Reid
Park Zoo itself is managed through— |
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- Fred Gray, Director of Parks and Recreation
- Susan Basford, Zoo Administrator
- Scott Barton, General Curator
- Vivian VanPeenen, Education Curator
- Mary Chajewski, Administrative Assistant
- Marc Bruns, Senior Keeper
- Les McMullin, Senior Grounds Keeper
- Leslie Waters, Zoo Area Supervisor
- Bruce Eneboe, Zoo Area Supervisor
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| We
welcome your communications. Email
Us with your inquiries or concerns. |
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Your
Invitation
We
invite you to participate by visiting
Reid Park Zoo and by becoming involved with our Society.
There
are many ways you can support our work. Membership
in our Society benefits you, Reid Park Zoo, and TZS.
Be
someone special for your special animal at the Zoo...Adopt
An Animal.
Looking
for the perfect setting for your upcoming party or special event?
Rent the Zoo.
Make
a difference. Consider our opportunities to Support
the Zoo. |
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©2007
Tucson Zoological Society
Enhancing the value of Reid Park Zoo to the Community
Tucson
Zoological Society
1030 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Arizona 85716
Phone:
520-881-4753 FAX: 520-881-1450
Office
Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday
Email
Us
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