Nashville Zoo, new Leopard Forest exhibit, conservation efforts and events

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jim Bartoo, Nashville Zoo Marketing and Public Relations Director, who highlights the organization's mission and efforts "to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership." Nashville Zoo is a progressive and dynamic zoological park located just 6 miles south of downtown Nashville. With just 90 of 188 acres developed, Nashville Zoo is the 9th largest zoo in the country by landmass. The Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in the state and has won numerous awards and recognitions for its exhibits and attractions.

During the interview, Jim discusses their immersive exhibits that feature an opportunity to walk into other worlds and natural habitats, their focus on conservation locally and globally, and how their diverse team focuses on caring for the animals and creating enriching and impactful experiences for those visiting Nashville Zoo. Jim highlights their new exhibit, Leopard Forest, which is home to Amur leopards, Colobus monkeys, De Brazza’s monkeys, Klipspringers, and Rock hyraxes. He then talks about their conservation efforts with the eastern hellbender salamander, and how Nashville Zoo plays a pivotal roll in keeping this species from extinction.

He wraps up discussing upcoming events and ways the community can support their efforts, including Zoo Run Run on March 1 and Sips for Species on April 25. Zoo Run Run is a family-friendly winter race that takes runners and walkers on a 5K adventure throughout the Zoo’s property, including areas not available to the public. Proceeds from Zoo Run Run help fund the Zoo's conservation work. Sips for Species on April 25 is an adults-only event that lets attendees sip for a cause while enjoying unlimited samples of adult beverages and it features up-close animal encounters highlighting the Zoo's conservation efforts, live music, and local food trucks.

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