Zoo Story: reinventing the american zoo

Zoo Story explores the past, present and future of North American zoos.  We trace the fascinating and little-known story of how zoos have evolved from places largely devoted to recreation with a secondary focus on science to centers for wildlife and habitat conservation as well as environmental education.  And we meet the animals and people who make zoos such special places.

Learn more: http://zoostory.org/

The Filmmakers

Rick Hills is a San Francisco attorney, real estate developer and Chairman of San Diego Zoo Global's Foundation Board with a lifetime of zoo experience.

Ron Blatman is a filmmaker with a background in real estate and local government. He was the Executive Producer for Saving the Bay.