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Perspective
When the Chicago is nothing more powerful than staring at a lion through three
Zoological Society inches of glass or watching a rhino wallow in the mud just a
was founded nearly few feet away. We believe our guests—all 2.3 million a year—
100 years ago, people lived closer agree with us, because we are the Chicago area’s most popular
paid cultural attraction, and our membership is more than
to nature and the land, and radio 115,000 households.
was the hottest new technology. By Stuart D. Strahl, Ph.D. In this issue of Gateways, we invite you to take a closer look
President & CEO at some of the things we can accomplish once those important
Today, things are a little different. connections are made. Our 2017 Impact Report, on pages 27
Our nation has continued to to 39, highlights not only some of our newest programs—like
become more urbanized with our special veterinary fellowships—but also features a list of
more people living in cities, and we can watch videos of Society firsts throughout the years. We have always been at the
African wildlife on our cell phones. While the world has forefront of conservation, and while there is no doubt the world
changed dramatically, one thing is still the same—our will change, our commitment to inspired innovation, research,
mission to inspire conservation leadership by connecting animal care, and guest experiences will remain steadfast.
people with wildlife and nature.
From its beginning, our institution has sought to teach As always, thank you—we truly could not do it without
people about the roles they play in conservation. And the best you. I hope you enjoy the stories and measurable facts and
way to do this is—and always has been—through creating figures that demonstrate our impact through the Chicagoland
inspiring connections with our animals. For our guests, there community, and that you will see just how deeply your support
has made a difference.
I look forward to seeing at you at Brookfield Zoo
this summer.
SULCATA TORTOISE
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