July 24: Michael Crowther CEO, Indianapolis Zoologicial Society
Michael Crowther, CEO of the Indianapolis Zoological Society, will present the story of the Indianapolis Prize, which – in just 16 years – has grown from a raw concept to its present status as the world’s leading award for animal conservation. Mike will discuss why there is a need for a wildlife conservation award, how the Indianapolis Zoo developed the Prize, and why it’s important for our community to share in its mission.
Michael Crowther has been CEO of the Indianapolis Zoological Society since 2002. As a professional fellow of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Mike serves on several boards, committees and task forces, including the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International and Visit Indy. Mike has led Indianapolis Zoo-based expeditions to Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Madagascar, Borneo, and many other locations as part of the Zoo’s mission to “empower people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation.”
