
Our Experts
Lincoln Park Zoo’s staff are leaders in local and global wildlife conservation, community engagement, and animal care and welfare systems that benefit zoo animals and wild ecosystems. Use the tool below to learn more about our team or find a collaborator for your project.
Our Experts

Animal Care
Mike Murray, M.N.M.
Curator of Mammals

Conservation & Science
Natasha Wierzal
ZooMonitor Research Coordinator, Animal Welfare Science Program

Conservation & Science
Paul Senner, M.S.
Associate Population Biologist, AZA Population Management Center

Conservation & Science
Priyanka Joshi
Research Assistant, Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes

Conservation & Science
Rachel Bladow, M.S.
Associate Population Biologist, AZA Population Management Center

Conservation & Science
S. Sunny Nelson, M.A.
Vice President, Conservation & Science

Conservation & Science
Seth Magle, Ph.D.
Director, Urban Wildlife Institute

Conservation & Science
Shannon O’Brien
Animal Welfare Scientist, Animal Welfare Science Program

Animal Care
Yasmeen Prud’homme, D.V.M., I.P.S.A.V.
Veterinary Resident