Dr. Joel Parrott, Oakland Zoo President & CEO, Announces Retirement After 37 Years

Oakland Zoo President & CEO, Dr. Joel Parrott, Announces Retirement After 37 Years

Taking the helm in 1984 as Oakland Zoo stood on the brink of permanent closure and was deemed ‘one of the ten worst U.S. Zoos’ by the Humane Society, Dr. Parrott’s decades-long leadership, commitment, and vision have made the Oakland Zoo of today a nationally recognized, award-winning, top Bay Area attraction known for excellence in … Read more