Tony Vecchio Quotes (2 Quotes)

All three moms are incredibly important to their species, which are either threatened or endangered. Allowing the public to choose a Zoo Mother of the Year gives us a chance to educate them about the challenges facing these species.

Big cats are so popular, not only with our visitors, but with our staff and volunteers as well, that everyone gets extremely attached. Her loss will be felt not just here locally, but worldwide due to the critically endangered status of this species.