Former Evansville Native and AZA Director, Bob Wagner Dies
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: December 23, 2011
The nation's top zoo keeper, who began his career at Mesker Park Zoo, has died at the age of 76.
Evansville native, Bob Wagner, served as Executive Director of the American Zoological Association for nearly 20-years.
Before reaching the top of the AZA, he served in a variety of zoo leadership positions at Mesker, as well as Michigan City, Indiana and Jackson, Mississippi.
Wagner is credited with growing the AZA from 600 to 6-thousand members before retiring in 1996.
The AZA recognizes top zoos across the country, including Evansville's Mesker Park.
Evansville native, Bob Wagner, served as Executive Director of the American Zoological Association for nearly 20-years.
Before reaching the top of the AZA, he served in a variety of zoo leadership positions at Mesker, as well as Michigan City, Indiana and Jackson, Mississippi.
Wagner is credited with growing the AZA from 600 to 6-thousand members before retiring in 1996.
The AZA recognizes top zoos across the country, including Evansville's Mesker Park.
