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The blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List 2024

Our natural world is facing unprecedented challenges. These range from the degradation and loss of habitat, to pollution, the illicit trade in wildlife and the growing impact of climate change.

Today's zoos and aquariums play a vital role with conservation programs, protecting endangered species, repairing damaged or degraded ecosystems and educating the public about the many threats our natural world faces.

Now in its third year, the blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List is launched in association with our good friends at PGAV, who are a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations.

The list will highlight 50 key individuals whose work has made a real impact to the sector in the past year.

Header Image: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

St Louis ZooCredit: St Louis Zoo

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See the reveal webinar here

Register here

Zoos and aquariums are amazing resources

Emily Howard

“Zoos and aquariums are amazing resources, helping preserve our planet’s biodiversity, educating young and old about these wonderful animals, and fostering a profound connection between humans and the natural world. PGAV Destinations is proud to be part of recognizing the dedicated influencers on the blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List. Their passion and expertise drive the conservation efforts, educational programs, and campaigns that safeguard our planet’s future.”

Emily Howard, Vice President, PGAV

Our natural world is facing unprecedented challenges. These range from the degradation and loss of habitat, to pollution, the illicit trade in wildlife and the growing impact of climate change.

Today's zoos and aquariums play a vital role with conservation programs, protecting endangered species, repairing damaged or degraded ecosystems and educating the public about the many threats our natural world faces.

Now in its third year, the blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List is launched in association with our good friends at PGAV, who are a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations.

The list will highlight 50 key individuals whose work has made a real impact to the sector in the past year.

Header Image: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

St Louis ZooCredit: St Louis Zoo

PGAV logo

See the reveal webinar here

Register here

Zoos and aquariums are amazing resources

Emily Howard

“Zoos and aquariums are amazing resources, helping preserve our planet’s biodiversity, educating young and old about these wonderful animals, and fostering a profound connection between humans and the natural world. PGAV Destinations is proud to be part of recognizing the dedicated influencers on the blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List. Their passion and expertise drive the conservation efforts, educational programs, and campaigns that safeguard our planet’s future.”

Emily Howard, Vice President, PGAV

Watch the reveal here

Register

​Zoos and aquariums are amazing resources

-Emily Howard

Grant Ael headshot

Grant Abel

CEO

Abel Conservation LLC

Chris Brown headshot

Chris Brown

Global Head of Conservation, Science and Education, Sea Life UK

Merlin Entertainments

jamie christon

Jamie Christon

CEO

Chester Zoo

Marie Collins headshot

Marie Collins

Head of Conservation, Welfare and Education at Sea Life North America

Merlin Entertainments

Nicola Craddock

Nicola Craddock

Executive Director

Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia

Michael P. Crosby headshot

Michael P. Crosby

President & CEO

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

James Dennis Headshot

James Dennis

Lead Animal Keeper

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park

Christian Dienemann

Christian Dienemann

Educator Tiergarten Nürnberg

Tiergarten Nürnberg

Michael Farquhar headshot

Michael Farquhar

Chief Executive Officer

Two Oceans Aquarium

David Field headshot

David Field

CEO

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

Johnny Ford head shot

Johnny Ford

Senior Director, Public Relations

Shedd Aquarium

Jennifer Franks Headshot

Jennifer Franks

Director of Indigenous Relations

Toronto Zoo

Roger Germann Headshot

Roger Germann

President and CEO

The Florida Aquarium

James Gotts headshot

James Gotts

Team Leader of Chelonia and Invertebrates

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Dr Jenny Gray

Jennifer Gray

CEO

Zoos Victoria

Myfanwy Griffith Headshot

Myfanwy Griffith

Executive Director

EAZA

Rachel Haydon Headshot

Rachel Haydon

General Manager

National Aquarium of New Zealand

Jason Hill Headshot

Jason Hill

Principal

SH|R Studios

Charles Hopper Headshot

Charles Hopper

Chief Operating Officer

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography

Amy Hughes Headshot

Amy Hughes

Director of Communication, Experience and Conservation

Wellington Zoo

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Mike Jordan

Zoo Director

Loro Parque

Brian Joseph Headshot

Brian Joseph

Veterinarian

Organization

Chris Kuhar Headshot

Chris Kuhar

Executive Director

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Sonja Luz

Sonja Luz

CEO

Mandai Nature

Jim Mackie headshot

Jim Mackie

Animal Training and Behaviour Officer

Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

Paolo Martelli Headshot

Paolo Martelli

Director of Veterinary Services

Ocean Park Hong Kong

PGAV Destinations promotes Rosey Masek

Rosey Masek

Director of Animal Wellbeing and Habitat Design

PGAV Destinations

Kim McIntyre Head Shot

Kim McIntyre

Executive Director

Aquarium Conservation Partnership

Jonathan McLoughlin Headshot

Jonathan McLoughlin

Director

Dearadh Zú

Sean McNicholas headshot

Sean McNicholas

Chief Executive Officer

SSA Group

Shalu Mesaria

Shalu Mesaria

Scientific Officer

Central Zoo Authority, Government of India

Dave Morgan Headshot

Dave Morgan

Field Director

Wild Welfare

Daniel Oloughlin headshot

Daniel O'Loughlin

Head of Education and Research

Sharjah Safari

Susana Acle headshot

Susana Acle Olivo

Head of Veterinary and Research

Bioparc Acuario de Gijón

Dr Mark Penning

Mark Penning

Vice President, Animals, Science and Environment

Disney Experiences

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David Rosenberg

Executive Vice President of Ventures, Growth, and Experience

SSA Ventures

Thomas Schmid headshot

Thomas Schmid

CEO

Columbus Zoo

Mandi Schook headshot

Mandi Schook

Science Operations Director

Disney's Animals, Science and Environment

Peggy Sloan Headshot

Peggy Sloan

Chief Animal Conservation Officer

Shedd Aquarium

Rick Taylor Headshot

Rick Taylor

Executive Director

Hattiesburg Convention Commission

Craig Thorburn Headshot

Craig Thorburn

Director

Craig Thorburn Consulting Limited

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Kevin Turner

Managing Director

Aquarium Technology Limited

Keiichi Ueda headshot

Keiichi Ueda

Senior Researcher, Zoological Laboratory

Okinawa Churashima Foundation Research Institute

Philippe Vallette headshot

Philippe Vallette

Former CEO

Nausicaá

Denise Verret Headshot

Denise Verret

Chief Executive Officer & Zoo Director

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden

Ding Wang Headshot

Ding Wang

Professor

Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Phil Webber headshot

Phil Webber

Director

Kay Elliott

CYNTHIA SPANOULIS

Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis

President and CEO

Virginia Aquarium

Tom Zaller Headshot

Tom Zaller

President and CEO

Imagine