Oregon Zoo
Rescued Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth Josie makes the best crunchy sounds as she snacks on apples and yams. A former pet, she was adopted by the Oregon Zoo and helps people learn about the perils of the exotic wildlife … Continue
AZA Hero – Debra Swank
Akron Zoo
Animal ambassadors are often the unsung heroes of zoos.
AZA Hero – Doug Piekarz
Akron Zoo
When President & CEO Doug Piekarz was little, he spent time with his grandfather in a cabin, connecting with local wildlife. Today, he hopes to provide that same connection for the hundreds of thousands of visitors at the … Continue