The 66th Annual Meeting of The Lincoln Park Zoological Society

Help us celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, made possible by you—our generous philanthropic community. Visit with zoo experts to learn about the memorable moments, highlights, and achievements of the past year.

Schedule

5 p.m. Check-in

5:30 p.m. Program

6 p.m. Cocktail reception and zoo expo

7:30 p.m. Event concludes

Annual Zoo Expo Topics

Modern Milestones

Lincoln Park Zoo privatized in 1995. Join us to reflect on our biggest accomplishments, achieved with your support, over the past 30 years.

Staff: Emma Martell, Director of Child, Teen, and Family Engagement; CJ Greco, Teen Programs Manager; Charlie Salazar, Teen Program Participant; Adrienne Horrigan, Senior Manager of Animal Data, Permits, and Zoo Archives; Dave Bernier, General Curator

Caring for Rescued Chimpanzees

Learn how the zoo cares for Eli and Susie—two of Hollywood’s last entertainment chimpanzees—as well as Patrick and Zachary, who were rescued from unsuitable circumstances.

Staff: Dani Fogarty, Curator of Primates; Maureen Leahy, Senior Vice President; Jesse Leinwand, Research Assistant at the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes

Protecting Lion Pathways

Discuss how your zoo helps lions and humans coexist in Tanzania and chat about Chicago’s local pride!

Staff: Lisa Faust, Ph.D., Senior Director of Population Ecology; Sunny Nelson, Vice President of Conservation and Science; Cassy Kutilek, Curator of Large Mammals and Carnivores

Zoo in Bloom

Discover how the zoo achieved upgraded arboretum and botanic garden status and see how the Horticulture team is leading in this field.

Staff: Katrina Quint, Director of Horticulture; Mallory Bryson, Horticulturist

ZooLights: Behind the Scenes

Delve into the world of event planning and learn how Chicago’s destination holiday lights show comes together.

Staff: Beth Krauss, Vice President of Marketing and Communications; Meg Hein, Events Manager