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Meet The Zoo Director - February - Jeffrey S. Swanagan, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Actual title: Executive Director Name of your zoo or aquarium: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium URL for your facility: www.columbuszoo.org Number of species at your facility: 766 Your favorite critter at the facility: Mandarin goby fish Total number of animals or fish at your facility: 4,801 Number of visitors annually: 1,852,000 Number of employees: 220 Full-Time; 25 Part-Time; 1,000 Seasonal Number of volunteers: 400 Annual budget: $45,000,000 Operating and $12,500,000 Capital Degree(s): B.S. Comprehensive Science Education, The Ohio State University Experience prior to this position: 1980-1987 Columbus Zoo, Education Coordinator Favorite part of your job: Serving the community, watching the team grow and exceed its goals, the dedication of the people, the unique animal moments, and traveling to some of the world’s most exotic places. Family: Wife – Suzy, seven children; Holley -27, Brian -24, Jennifer -23, Christina – 22, David-21, Chris- 21, Kevin- 17; five in college and three weddings in 12 months!! Pets at home: Tropical fish - tetras When you retire, you plan to: Live in Tampa and volunteer at the local zoo and aquarium |

I think we should move on from having dolphins in captivity now - we all know this isn't good for them.
The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is a magical place. The flora, fauna, remoteness and beauty are exquisite. Another interesting aspect is how the indigenous people there live. To learn more and see photos taken by indigenous children in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, you can visit ninosdelaamazonia.org
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