Utica Zoo Team

Meet the Utica Zoo team! We employee over 40 people from the Greater Utica area. We are dedicated to top-level animal care, creating unique experienced for our visitors, and fostering an appreciation for wildlife through education, conservation, and recreation.

Board of Trustees

Board President: Heather Sweet
Vice President: Kevin Conway
Secretary: Drew Ward, Esq.
Treasurer: Dan Brockway
Board Members:  Anthony Dischiavi, Solace Hummel, Adam McLain, PhD; Don Reese, Gregory Rogers, Ben Saltzman, and Jack Spaeth
Board Emeritus: James Viggiano

Staff

Executive Director: Andria Heath ext. 41 E-mail
Deputy Director of Grounds and Project Management: Gary Mundschenk E-mail
Director of Communications & Engagement: Allie Snyder ext. 38 E-mail
Director of Administrative Operations: Kyla Jacobs ext. 44 E-mail

Accounting Coordinator:  E-Mail
Events Coordinator: Shelby Gilbert ext. 49 E-Mail
Visitor Experience: Austin Airmont, Mary Bartlett, Lily Edic, Kim Fical, Alyssa Kloster, Zee Miller, Faith Wilk, 

Education and Conservation Manager: Zak Hughes ext. 36 E-mail
Education Specialists: Ryan Chickering, Justin Horender, and Kelsey Zimmerman
Beaversprite Coordinator: Harry Cole Email

Veterinarian: Dr. Jennifer Kotwica 
General Curator: Jackie Gregory ext. 31 E-Mail
Assistant General Curator: Melanie Entelisano E-Mail & Cari Camizzi E-Mail
Animal and Horticulture Manager: Mike Bates E-mail
Veterinary Programs and Records Manager: Nicole Blance E-Mail
Animal Care Intern Manager: Elizabeth Slabaugh ext. 40 E-Mail
Keeper Staff: Kristina Davis, Leanne Higby, Jennifer LaCario-Kempisty, Caleb LaRocca, Katelyn Chatterton, Mackenzie Landman, Tiffany Howell, Kyra Fleharty, Tighe Ratcliffe, and Oliver Sycip

Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds: Tony Farouche ext. 39 E-mail
Buildings and Grounds: Mikhail Naryvonchyk
Maintenance Technician: Dan Williams
Environmental Services: Angel Guzman

Shuttle Services for Free Admission Night on Monday, August 26 will begin at 5 pm at MVCC and the Rec Center.