ChangeforAustinZoo

Under more knowledgeable and transparent leadership, we believe Austin Zoo can fulfill its potential to be the rescue zoo it claims to be.

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

Familiar story. Different organization. Another facility that was suppose to rescue and provide quality care but failed to do so. When staff brought up concerns with the board they were fired. Now they are being sued. Please take time to read the article about @projectchimps

[National Geographic History @NatGeoHistory]

More than 20 former staffers and volunteers say Project Chimps is plagued by problems. Now, the Georgia sanctuary is suing two of its most outspoken critics. https://t.co/1U4GHifhka

[austin_monthly @Austin_Monthly]

"Since the exposé, the Austin Zoo has dodged the media, ignoring multiple interview requests by phone and email ..." https://t.co/6YmczdPY0U

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

Since the expose in January the Austin Zoo has dodged the media and denied the concerns brought up by staff. Transparency and accountability are still lacking at the zoo and the animals pay the price
#rescueaustinzoo
https://t.co/U2j5UoNFrI

[Nathan Jensen @NateMJensen]

My kids are scheduled to go to the Austin Zoo as part of an Austin Nature and Science Center camp. I don't feel very good about this after @efindell story on poor conditions and staff resigning at the zoo.
https://t.co/6UWaOClOCZ

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

@angelinagarzzaa Both the Zoo and Aquarium are sketchy. The Austin Nature Science Center is a great place and it’s free!
https://t.co/OG5ym3TD2h

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

@longdickskinny @itpsvx Unfortunately the Austin Zoo isn’t the rescue facility it portrays
https://t.co/OG5ym3TD2h

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

@TexasMarker Being a voice for suffering animals isn’t naysaying. Being outspoken has improved the quality of care for AZ animals. Great point about the sub par enclosures but I was referencing end of life care. Yes, do support the animals & staff but the community deserves to know the truth.

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

@designingzoos The mission is admirable but at least 25 former zoo employees have spoken out about what really happens off exhibit. Hopefully things have changed for the animals’ sake but without an animal care director it’s doubtful. #RescueAustinZoo
https://t.co/OG5ym3TD2h

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

@VisitAustinTX @TheAustinZoo The mission is admirable but it’s hard to know what’s going on off exhibit. Hopefully things have changed but without a manager of animal care that’s doubtful. #RescueAustinZoo https://t.co/OG5ym3TD2h

[Keeper Casey @keepercasey]

@forpurposelaw Great summary of the corruption that goes on behind the scenes! Its hard to imagine the suffering so many of the Austin Zoo's animals went through at the end of their lives. My hope is that public pressure will protect future animals from unnecessary suffering. #RescueAustinZoo

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

Below is a picture of a box turtle who arrived at the zoo February 2018 with 9 other turtles. In the year since arriving, this turtle’s condition has deteriorated. Please urge Austin Zoo to reach out to local veterinarians with reptile experience. #rescueaustinzoo

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

In less than a year, Austin Zoo went through 3 head zookeepers.
Since the start of 2019, Austin Zoo has lost 15 employees.
Austin Zoo, why is there such high turn over at your facility?

[Austin American-Statesman @statesman]

ICYMI: After eight months, Austin Zoo’s animal care manager to depart https://t.co/FjdikdsMcR

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

@1coreyc We know the root cause- awful management. The harder part is bringing in qualified management.

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

In year Austin Zoo has gone through 3 head zookeepers and 2 animal care directors. Since the start of 2019 Austin Zoo has lost 15 employees including 3 managers. Why does the Austin Zoo have such a high turnover rate?

[KTXS News @KTXS_News]

NEW ZOO DIRECTOR: Jesse Pottebaum has spent more than 20 years with SeaWorld and the Austin Zoo combined. #Abilene
https://t.co/8NJAzURtQr

[Nathan Jensen @NateMJensen]

Stories by @efindell have documented animal welfare problems at the Austin Zoo. Now the zoo is sending out defensive emails in response to these stories asking members to write letters to the editor.

I feel like the zoo's responses are further hurting their credibility.

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

Great follow up article to what has been happening at the Austin Zoo #RescueAustinZoo

[Elizabeth Findell @efindell]

The Austin Zoo's animal care manager, who was considered a change in the right direction after a zookeeper revolt last year, is leaving after 8 months https://t.co/a2kbLjiCDm

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

Who will be a voice for the animals and the Austin Zoo staff who care about the animals' quality of life?

[Elizabeth Findell @efindell]

The Austin Zoo's animal care manager, who was considered a change in the right direction after a zookeeper revolt last year, is leaving after 8 months https://t.co/a2kbLjiCDm

[Elizabeth Findell @efindell]

The new director of animal care the Austin Zoo hired last fall wasn't there very long.

[ChangeforAustinZoo @ChangeforATXZoo]

#RescueAustinZoo

[Sam Hudson @SarahHu50593142]

Just a reminder that the Austin Zoo still has corrupt leadership. Demand transparency and don’t let this issue go. #rescuetheaustinzoo #demandvisibility #DemandBetter #keepitcurrent @RebuildATXZoo