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Miller Park Zoo Has First Ever Curator

The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington has established a new position and has made a hire for that position.

The zoo has established a new position of curator for the first time in the zoo's history.  32-year-old Jonathan Reding of Weatherford, Texas, has the job. He previously worked with cats at the zoo in Oklahoma City. Jay Tetzloff, Superintendent of the zoo in Bloomington says Reding will be in charge of shaping the zoo's animal collection and guiding its master plan.

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With the Zoo embarking on a master plan for the future of the zoo, Tetzloff says he feels a sense of relief with the hiring of Reding. He says now he can focus on being engaged with and in the community to raise support for the future of the zoo.

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Reding started last month. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recommended the Miller Park Zoo add a curator as part of a 2007 review report. The zoo will have another accreditation review next summer.

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