Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians and Fish Ian Recchio grew up around snakes. It was a family pastime that ultimately led to a 30-year career at the Zoo, culminating in his role as curator, which is coming to a close as he retires from the Zoo in August.
Career Highlights from “Rock Star” Reptile Curator Read more
A three-person team from the Zoo recently traveled to Kenya to meet with partners from African Conservation Centre and discuss a first-of-its-kind project near Amboseli National Park.
What happens when a Zoo staffer gets out of the office and into the field—in India—for the first time?
Field Notes: Indian Gharials with Maura Messerly Read more
She and colleagues from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Smithsonian Zoo traveled to Ecuador’s Llanganates National Park in October 2022.
Field Notes: Ecuador with Dr. Jordan Davis-Powell Read more
What is it like working in the field on the conservation projects that are so important for supporting endangered species? Journey with Conservation Director Dr. Owens through Argentina for his notes from the field on the sites, species, and friends he encountered during his most recent travel for giant otter conservation.
Field Notes: Argentina with Dr. Jake Owens Read more
With mining for cell phone components driving gorillas to the brink of extinction, the species’ survival may literally lie in the palm of your hands.
Habitat destruction, accidental bycatch, and flooding from agricultural activities have left the Indian gharial critically endangered, with fewer than 900 estimated to remain. Last year, the L.A. Zoo provided emergency support to assess and protect the gharial population in India’s Gandak River, the second largest population throughout the species’ range.
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