Joseph Rothleutner

Director of Horticulture

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Lincoln Park Zoo 101

• Founded in 1868

• 49 Acres

• Open to Public 365

• 3.8 Million Visitors a Year

• >200 animal taxa

• >1,400 plant taxa

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Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.

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Lincoln Park Zoo 101

Inspire communities to create environments

where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world.

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Horticulture in our early years…. (~1920)

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Horticulture in our early years…. (~1920)

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How does Horticulture Fit into the Zoo?

Exhibit Plantings

Browse Program

Formal Gardens

“Natural” Areas

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How does Horticulture Fit into the Zoo?

Exhibit Plantings

Browse Program

Formal Gardens

“Natural” Areas

Animal Welfare

Guest Experience

Habitat for Visiting

Wildlife

Conservation Goals

Learning Outcomes

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How does Horticulture Fit into the Zoo?

Exhibit Plantings

Browse Program

Formal Gardens

“Natural” Areas

Animal Welfare

Guest Experience

Habitat for Visiting

Wildlife

Conservation Goals

Learning Outcomes

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Today’s Exhibit Goals

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The Walter Family Arctic Tundra

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The Walter Family Arctic Tundra

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The Walter Family Arctic Tundra

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Introducing Siku and Talini

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Siku

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Talini

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Talini

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Big Problems!

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Short Term “Fix”

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A Medium “Fix”…

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Animal Care

Conservation

and Science

Learning and

Community

Engagement

Operations

Development Marketing and

Communications

Finance

Horticulture

Finding a Solution

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Animal Care

Conservation

and Science

Learning and

Community

Engagement

Operations

Development Marketing and

Communications

Finance

Horticulture

Finding a Solution – A Cultural Shift

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Other Collaborative Benefits

Exhibit Plantings

Browse Program

Formal Gardens

“Natural” Areas

Animal Welfare

Guest Experience

Habitat for Visiting

Wildlife

Conservation Goals

Learning Outcomes

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New Collaborations

Herb Garden (Animal Keepers)

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New Collaborations

Post Harvest Storage of Bamboo (Nutrition Center)

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New Collaborations

Browse Prescribed in Gorilla Diet (Nutrition Center)

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New Collaborations

Discussion on Pest Management

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Continued Collaborations (Operations – Events)

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Continued Collaborations (Operations – Events)

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Continued Collaborations (Operations – Events)