Utica Zoo Team
Meet the Utica Zoo team! We employ over 40 people from the Greater Utica area. We are dedicated to top-level animal care, creating unique experiences for our visitors, and fostering an appreciation for wildlife through education, conservation, and recreation.
Board of Trustees
Board President: Kevin Conway
Vice President: David Paciello
Secretary: Kevin Wiegand
Treasurer: Jim Viggiano
Board Members:
Adam McLain; Ph.D., Alaine Canestrari, Ben Saltzman, Crystal Guzzardo, Dan Brockway, Donald Reese, Drew Ward; Esq, Jack Spaeth, Kristen Skobla, Marolyn Wilson, Michele Hummel, Victoria Cataldo
Executive Director: Andria Heath E-mail
Staff
Director of Administrative Operations: Nikki Sheehan E-mail
Director of Animal Care, Education, and Conservation: Lisa Thompson E-mail
Visitor Experience and Marketing Manager: Mark Simon E-mail
Administrative Manager: Kyla Jacobs E-mail
Bookkeeper: Carol Heburn
Gift Shop: Theresa Weir, Christopher Jakubowski, Lucy Fuentes, Meaghen Gape
Education Program Coordinator: Kathleen McGill
Education Department: Justin Horender
Veterinarian: Dr. Ellen Hilton
Vet Tech & Registrar: Jackie Gregory
Zoo Area Manager: Mike Bates
Buildings and Grounds Superintendent: Gary Mundschenk E-mail
Buildings and Grounds: Chris Donohue, Mikhail Naryvonchyk, Durahin Yasin
