Philadelphia Zoo hires a Saint Louis Zoo leader as its next president and CEO

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman was recently named the 15 th president of Philadelphia Zoo, the first zoo in the United States. She has been serving as direct...

August 21, 2023
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Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman was recently named the 15 th president of Philadelphia Zoo, the first zoo in the United States. She has been serving as director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park since 2019 and will remain until the end of October. Prior to serving as director in St. Louis, Dr. Mogerman was the vice president of learning and community at the Shedd Aquarium and spent nearly 14 years in leadership roles at the Brookfield Zoo, both in the Chicago metro area. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in biology from Macalester College, Dr.

St. Louis American Staff