/tags/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium Columbus Zoo and Aquarium en-US Copyright Thu, 23 May 2024 18:27:18 GMT /news/2024-05-23/fourth-columbus-zoo-official-indicted-for-helping-executives-steal-nearly-2-3-million A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is charged with six felonies including grand theft, forgery and telecommunications fraud. Thu, 23 May 2024 18:27:18 GMT /news/2024-05-23/fourth-columbus-zoo-official-indicted-for-helping-executives-steal-nearly-2-3-million George Shillcock /news/2023-07-21/a-columbus-zoo-gorilla-thought-to-be-a-male-has-given-birth The zoo said the gorilla did not show any visible signs of pregnancy and caretakers only discovered she was a male when they saw her holding a newborn gorilla Thursday morning. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:18:45 GMT /news/2023-07-21/a-columbus-zoo-gorilla-thought-to-be-a-male-has-given-birth Steve Brown /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-07-11/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium-with-ceo-tom-schmid Six months into his job as the CEO of the Columbus Zoo, we’ll speak with Tom Schmid about the actions he’s taking to regain the zoo’s status and restore its reputation. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:55:55 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-07-11/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium-with-ceo-tom-schmid /news/2022-06-09/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium-receives-new-accreditation The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has received accreditation from the Zoological Association of America, officials say. This comes after the zoo lost its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums last year. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/2022-06-09/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium-receives-new-accreditation Trecia Pannell /news/2022-03-15/ex-columbus-zoo-ceo-to-repay-400-000-audit-said-he-owed A former chief executive officer has agreed to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after audits concluded that improper spending and questionable business practices cost the institution more than $630,000. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:47:04 GMT /news/2022-03-15/ex-columbus-zoo-ceo-to-repay-400-000-audit-said-he-owed The Associated Press /news/2022-01-13/former-columbus-zoo-officials-agree-to-repay-misused-funds Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Tom Schmid announced on Wednesday the board agreed to settlements with former zoo executives who were found to have misused the zoo's resources. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:16:10 GMT /news/2022-01-13/former-columbus-zoo-officials-agree-to-repay-misused-funds Natasha Williams /news/2021-12-13/columbus-zoo-accreditation-appeal-denied The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has denied the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s attempt to reinstate its accreditation. The soonest the Columbus Zoo can re-apply for accreditation is September 2022. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:47:11 GMT /news/2021-12-13/columbus-zoo-accreditation-appeal-denied Matthew Rand /news/2021-12-13/hearing-to-begin-on-columbus-zoo-accreditation-appeal The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is set to consider an appeal from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, which lost its accreditation earlier this year. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/2021-12-13/hearing-to-begin-on-columbus-zoo-accreditation-appeal Matthew Rand /news/2021-12-06/new-columbus-zoo-ceo-takes-over The new Columbus Zoo and Aquarium CEO charged with restoring the facility’s reputation begins his work Monday. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:39:52 GMT /news/2021-12-06/new-columbus-zoo-ceo-takes-over Steve Brown /news/2021-10-06/newly-hired-leader-says-columbus-zoo-meets-accreditation-standards-welcomes-more-scrutiny Newly hired CEO and President of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Tom Schmid said he knew about the loss of the zoo's accreditation before taking the position, however, Schmid said he was surprised by the move. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:45:12 GMT /news/2021-10-06/newly-hired-leader-says-columbus-zoo-meets-accreditation-standards-welcomes-more-scrutiny Debbie Holmes