**Exact location in the zoo to be updated soon!
4:30pm Networking
5:30pm Dinner
6:00pm Program
Event:
Join us for a special evening as Jeff Sailer, Executive Director of the Toledo Zoo, takes us behind the scenes of one of the city’s most beloved institutions. He’ll share exciting updates, memorable stories, and the vision that is shaping the Zoo today and guiding it into the future.
Discover firsthand what makes the Toledo Zoo such a vibrant destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts alike. From new exhibits and upcoming events to inspiring tales of animal care and conservation, Jeff will highlight the dedication of the Zoo’s staff and the global impact of their preservation efforts.
This is your chance to learn more about the Zoo’s mission and feel connected to its journey. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the animals, the people who care for them, and the exciting future that lies ahead.
Learning Objectives - 1 CPE Credit:
- Understand the Toledo Zoo’s Vision and Future Plans
- Explore Animal Care and Conservation Efforts
- Connect with the Zoo’s Mission and Community Role
Bio:
Jeff Sailer is the President/CEO of the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium in Toledo, Ohio. During his time at the Toledo Zoo, the business has grown to an average of one million guests each year with many of them visiting Toledo from Michigan and other states around the country. During his tenure, the Zoo has renovated several historic buildings including the Aquarium, ProMedica Museum of Natural History , and the Lodge. The Zoo has been voted the “Best Zoo in the Country” by USA Today as well as voted multiple times for the “Best Zoo Lights Display.”
Under his leadership, the Toledo Zoo has continued to be a force in conservation and education – both near and far. Most recently, the Zoo opened a free preschool program accessible to the metro region’s preschools providing access to children across the area regardless of their socio-economic status.
Prior to coming to Toledo, Sailer worked as the Director for City Zoo for the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York managing three of the five parks in the WCS system. Before that he was the Curator of Birds at Zoo Miami. He attended graduate school at the University of Florida and has worked around the world with wildlife.