Zoo Ambassadors

Mission:
The Blank Park Zoo Ambassadors are a group of professionals dedicated to supporting the Zoo.  We strive to fundraise and plan Zoo events, participate in volunteer projects, network and socialize with other like-minded professionals and promote the zoo’s mission of conservation, education & recreation.

The Blank Park Zoo Foundation Ambassadors is a group of philanthropic individuals with a desire to promote the mission of the Blank Park Zoo throughout the State of Iowa. As a premier support group, the Ambassadors are committed to animal conservation, education and the future of the Blank Park Zoo.

• Ambassadors will serve as advocates for the Blank Park Zoo in the central Iowa community and throughout the State of Iowa.
• Ambassadors will serve as advovates for Blank Park Zoo in the central Iowa community and throughout the State of Iowa.
• Ambassadors will provide a fun and rewarding social experience, while promoting the advancement of the Blank Park Zoo.
• Ambassadors will enhance the Blank Park Zoo by participating in one activity each year for each area of the Zoo’s mission; education, recreation and conservation.
• Ambassadors will host one event each year with a goal of donor and member cultivation and/or fundraising.
• Ambassadors will promote the value of Zoo memberships in the community and provide assistance with membership campaigns.
• The Ambassador Council members will take an active role in the future of the Zoo by offering their input and ideas.
  

Projects
Gators on the Green Annual Golf Tournament (2012, 2013)
Bald Eagle Exhibit Clean-Up (2013)
Lemur Exhibit Clean-Up & Adoption (2012)
Critter Corner (2012)
Gibbon Exhibit Clean-Up & Adoption (2011)
Animal Adventure Guide (2011)
Education Zoo Mobile (2010)

Join Us!
The Blank Park Zoo Ambassadors meet every second Thursday of the month.  To learn more about the Ambassadors, or to become an active participant please Click Here      
 

Members
Kelly Anderson
Jennie Bailey
Ivy Boyd
Marissa Brown
Steve Burke
Josh Burkhart
Audrey Daniels
Ryan Day
Wade DenHartog
Mandy Espey
Paul Espey
Jenna Gilmer
Tina Gray
Ray Hansen
Ben Hennesse
Billy Howe (Chair)
Sarah Kotz
Joe Longnecker
Haley Metcalf
Chris Seiberling
Lauren Steenhoek
Dave Stone
Lori Strum
Leanna Whipple