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Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret has been sworn in as the one hundredth Chair of the Board of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the accrediting body of the Los Angeles Zoo and the global standard of excellence for zoos and aquariums worldwide. “Being the 100th chair and the first black woman to serve in this role is not lost on me,” Verret says. “It’s an incredible milestone and opportunity.”

[…] resource we must protect for future generations. Together, we can continue to further our mission of saving wildlife, enriching our communities, and creating connections to nature.  Thank you for your unwavering support of the Los Angeles Zoo. Denise M. Verret, Zoo Director and CEO. Photo by Jamie Pham. A sign reading Los Angeles Zoo California Native Garden is posted in a patch of green plants next to a roadway A green plant with small […]

[…] a welcome escape, even if just for a few hours. No matter the obstacles we face, we remain committed to creating a just and sustainable world where people and wildlife thrive, together. And in Los Angeles, we are always stronger together. Denise M. Verret, Zoo Director and CEO. Photo by Jamie Pham. A stocky marsupial with a broad nose and small ears stands at attention on a bed of sand. Denise M. Verret, Zoo Director

[…] in the new year and beyond. I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and I look forward to sharing more exciting news with you in the coming year. Thank you for being a vital part of our Zoo family. Denise M. Verret, Zoo Director and CEO. Photo by Jamie Pham. partial view of a snow leopard in shadows looking off to the right side Denise M. Verret, Zoo Director

[…] nature is extremely gratifying, and I am especially thankful for the support we receive from our members. I am wishing you a joyous holiday season, and I can’t wait for you to see what’s in store in the new year. Denise M. Verret, Zoo Director and CEO A Speke’s gazelle, with its fine legs, light fur, and delicate horns, appears to laugh at the camera. Zoo Director Denise Verret smiling with three giraffes in the background

There’s lots of great animal news coming out of the Zoo! Catch up on the latest with CEO and Zoo Director Denise M. Verret.

The Zoo and its staff and volunteers are hard at work celebrating and conserving our marvelous planet during Earth Month. From a focus on birds to the creation of new garden spaces, read on to see why Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret is excited for the rebirth and renewal of spring at the L.A. Zoo.