About Us

The mission of the Miller Park Zoological Society is to function as a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Miller Park Zoo and its rich history through fundraising, education and community outreach.

Meet our Board of Directors

  • Cathy Wentworth, President
  • Laura Kowalczyk, Vice President
  • Katheryn Knorr, Secretary
  • Richard Percy,Treasurer
  • Alan Bedell
  • JoAnn Callahan
  • Tom Carroll
  • Marcia Hammerstrand
  • Lisa Hicks
  • Peggy Hundley
  • Ben Jeffreys
  • Dick Meads
  • Ed Neaves
  • Jean Luc Nugent
  • Laura O'Connor
  • Joni Painter
  • Tifani Shae
  • Cat Woods

Meet our Advisory Board

  • Melissa Alcorn
  • Kevin Birlingmair
  • Jeff Baaken
  • Lea Cline
  • Catherine Crockett
  • Marlene Dietz
  • Bob Dobski
  • Erica Epperson
  • Diane Andes-Finney
  • Deanna Frautschi
  • Nick Houska
  • Jonell Kehias
  • Ray Olson
  • Julie Payne
  • Curt Rendall
  • Carole Ringer

For additional information about the Miller Park Zoological Society, including volunteer opportunities, tax-deductible giving, honor and memorial gifts, planned giving, corporate business sponsorship, and fundraising events contact:

Paula Pratt, Development Director
(309) 434-2243
PPratt@MPZoologicalSociety.org

Stacy Wallin, Development Coordinator-Membership Services
(309) 434-2816
SWallin@MPZoologicalSociety.org

View our Annual Report