Episode
El Paso Zoo Gets New Director
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
El Paso Zoo welcomes Gary Lunsford as its new permanent director — the same man who’s been leading as interim since September 2025. After a nationwide search, the city chose its own rising star: a seasoned zoo veteran with over 30 years of experience, including stints at Buttonwood Park Zoo and Assiniboine Park Zoo, where he oversaw a $90M renovation. Lunsford’s accreditation expertise and deep commitment to animal welfare and staff make him the ideal leader for the zoo’s next chapter, as praised by city manager Dionne Mack. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a5c930d528fa08b