MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): The Montgomery Zoo is proud to announce the addition of Heather Price as its new Deputy Director. With 20 years of experience in animal care and zoological management, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the zoo’s leadership team.
Originally from Waycross, Georgia, Heather began her career as a volunteer at the Jacksonville Zoo and as a veterinary assistant before securing her first zookeeping role at Wild Adventures Theme Park. She worked her way up to lead keeper positions at both Wild Adventures and Palm Beach Zoo before transitioning into administrative and leadership roles. Her career path includes positions as the animal behavior manager at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, curator at General Coffee State Park, and Living Collections Manager at Chehaw Park.
Most recently, Heather served as the Animal Care Manager at Central Florida Animal Reserve from 2022 to 2024, where she managed the daily care and facilities for a variety of big cats, including tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Her responsibilities included overseeing staff and volunteers, organizing large-scale events, and leading fundraising initiatives. One of her favorite memories from that time was living on-site and making coffee in the morning while listening to the lion’s roar.
Heather holds a biology degree from South Georgia State College and a master’s degree in environmental policy and management from American Public University. She also serves on the board of directors for the Feline Conservation Foundation, where she helps raise funds for conservation initiatives worldwide and supports educational programs. Her passion lies in the conservation of wild felines, particularly cheetahs and Florida panthers, though she also has a deep appreciation for often-overlooked species like reptiles.
“I am very excited to join the Montgomery Zoo team,” said Heather. “I look forward to seeing all of the growth, the exciting new changes, and improvements to the zoo. And I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Heather officially joined the Montgomery Zoo on December 20, 2024 and is eager to contribute to the zoo’s mission of conservation, education, and animal care.
For more information about the Montgomery Zoo, visit MontgomeryZoo.com or contact the zoo at (334) 625-4900.
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The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is a 42-acre zoological facility located minutes from the heart of historic, downtown Montgomery. The Montgomery Zoo features a variety of exotic animals native to Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. A trademark addition of the Zoo is the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, housing the one of the Southeast’s largest collections of preserved North American wildlife, artifacts, and fossils. The Montgomery Zoo is a department of the City of Montgomery.
Daily operating hours: 9:30am – 4:30pm, with last admission at 3:30pm.
