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April 13, 2023

Woodland Park Zoo

Sweeney

Following a nationwide search, Woodland Park Zoo named Roger Sweeney as its new chief zoological officer. Sweeney will join the zoo directly from North Carolina Zoo, where he is the director of animal management and welfare and a member of their senior management team. His first day at Woodland Park Zoo will be May 1.

The chief zoological officer is the reimagined and realigned role that was previously the chief operations officer, and was designed with an increased focus and call for extensive experience in animal care and project management. Sweeney will lead overall zoological operations in animal care, facilities and maintenance, exhibits, sustainability, and safety and security. Sweeney will support upcoming planning for the zoo's environmental sustainability, as well as a fresh look at the zoo's animal population sustainability. Sweeney's career in zoo leadership has spanned facilities around the world including the United States, Spain, Qatar, Barbados and the United Kingdom. Sweeney currently serves as an Association of Zoos & Aquariums inspector and the Asian Hornbill Saving Animals From Extinction program leader. He has served on numerous national and international animal care and conservation committees and advisory groups. Woodland Park Zoo is currently open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.




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