What started as a small menagerie in 1902 officially became Oklahoma City Zoo in 1903. Journey through the second half century of its illustrious history in Oklahoma City Zoo: 1960�2013. Meet the staff and animals and explore the exhibits that propelled it from a third-class animal facility to one of the best zoos in the United States. In the 1960s; its animal population exploded as knowledge of animal care improved. The zoo soon assembled the largest-known collection of hoofed animals. Later; a rare mountain gorilla named M�Kubwa stole newspaper headlines; a third leopard escaped; and the zoo met its first cheetah babies. The opening of Aquaticus in the 1980s �brought the ocean to the prairie� in the form of a dolphin and sea lion show. Elephants; however; remain the queen attraction at the Oklahoma City Zoo. In 2011; the birth of the zoo�s first baby elephant baby; Malee; was a crowning achievement in its 110-year history.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Michael M. Kaiser; the guru for ailing Arts OrganizationsBy BBI am a great fan of Michael M. Kaiser. When I started a nonprofit arts corporation; I gave a copy of this book to every prospective Board member so we could have a common starting place. I highly recommend the first book by Mr Kaiser that I read as I tried to aid an ailing community theater; The Art of The Turnaround - Creating and Maintaining Healthy Arts Organizations (a 5 star book). Its a great place to begin as one starts down the path of nonprofit; especially in the arts. He follows up with other books including The Cycle - A practical Approach To Managing Arts Organizations.Mr Kaiser has taken such organizations the Alvin Aily Dance Theater; American Ballet Theater and the Royal Opera House in London from the brink of extinction; to thriving success. He just ended his tenure as Executive Director of the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. He continues to help ailing arts organizations and his knowledge and easy to understand practicality is invaluable to all nonprofits and arts organizations. I hope that others working with such organizations will discover Michael M. Kaisers work; and look at his interviews on YouTube. One could make a career out of the path that he has lead the way on.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Must read for all volunteer and staff arts leadersBy Peter A. MelloThis book is a must read for all volunteer and staff arts leaders and especially board members. The author has had a diverse career in the arts and shares his experiences in short; interesting stories that help illustrate his points. As someone who has lead organizations in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors; I think this book does a great job bridging the divide. Its short and easy read too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read for Non-Profit Arts OrganizationsBy Robert Y. EllisIf you are a member of the governing body of a non-profit arts organization and are looking for advice on how your organization should be run; this book is for you. It gives an excellent outline and lots of good advice. I found it very helpful for me in examining how I feel our symphony organization should proceed.
