Board of Directors

Ryan Albright
President

Dennis Albright
Vice President

Lauren Albright
Secretary/Treasurer

Jane Hovan
Director

Mission

The Central Pennsylvania Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the quality of life for Central PA residents (primarily Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Huntingdon, Indiana, and Jefferson counties) though animal-assisted interventions.

Vision

The Society currently offers animal educational programs to schools, community organizations, and for special events and also organizes educational field trips for the general public to area AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) accredited zoological parks. Long range plans include implementing an animal-assisted therapy program for children and developing a zoological park in the Central PA region specializing in providing both educational and therapeutic experiences for people of all ages.

History

The Central Pennsylvania Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization, founded in 2006 by Ryan and Lauren Albright. As a previous Zoo Keeper Intern at Clyde Peelings Reptiland, Nature Director for the Boy Scouts of America at Camp Mountain Run, Zoo Educator at the Philadelphia Zoo and Zookeeper at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Ryan has a passion for both education and conservation. While also having a passion for conservation and education, Lauren balances the organization with a strong business background in sales, marketing, and human resources.

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