History Committee

Purpose & Tasks

Purpose: Maintaining the legacy and continuity of ZRA by safeguarding its past and documenting its present as we grow and flourish.

Standing Tasks:

  • Oversee the preservation and documentation of ZRA’s historical records and heritage
  • Engage with members contribute to history records and share their stories, experiences, and artifacts related to ZRA.
  • Stay current with preservation technology to ensure long term preservation
  • Involve younger members in historical projects to foster a sense of continuity and respect for ZRA heritage 

Current Goals & Projects

  • Continue to edit the Milwaukee Archive Inventory on Google Drive with scanned, identified, and added documents. 
  • Possibly send someone to Milwaukee to help determine what’s scanned/available
  • Find missing conference information 
  • Sort and organize incoming historical records from other ZRA members
  • Create a History Committee Policy and SOP, retention plan

History Committee Members

Committee Members

Donna Bear

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Board Liaison

  • Prior Members
  • Contact Us

    General

    Shelly Roach, President

    Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

    P: 614-645-3429

    F: 614-645-3465

    shelly.roach@columbuszoo.org
    Membership Chair

    Vickie Edel, Chair

    Audubon Nature Institute

    P: 504-212-5369

    vedel@auduboninstitute.org
    Web Site Manager

    Sherie Bradley

    Houston Zoo

    P: 713-533-6627

    sbradley@houstonzoo.org

    ZRA connects, trains and empowers the community of zoo and aquarium registrars.

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