BOISE -- Zoo Boise announced the appointment of their next director Tuesday.
Gene Peacock, the former executive director of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History in Texas, will step into the role in mid-March.
Peacock has nearly three decades of experience in the zoo industry, with roles as zookeeper, area manager and zoo director at zoos across the country. As director, he will also head up the non-profit organization Friends of Zoo Boise and continue the zoo’s philanthropic and conservation goals, according to Zoo Boise officials.
Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway said in a statement that Peacock was the right choice to lead Boise's zoo.
“Gene is passionate about animals and has a strong vision for the future of Zoo Boise,” Holloway said. “His leadership style and background will take Zoo Boise to a whole new level. We are very excited for him to join our Parks and Recreation team.”
Peacock will replace Zoo Boise Director Steve Burns, who announced in September that he had accepted a job to lead the Hogle Zoo in Utah after 20 years at Zoo Boise.
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Peacock to Boise and know he will further the zoo’s conservation efforts across the globe,” said Alisha Palmer, Friends of Zoo Boise board president. “His knowledge and experience working in zoos across the country will bring a fresh perspective to Zoo Boise and we believe his vision will help Friends of Zoo Boise make an even bigger impact going forward.”
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