Zoo Experts
You'd be surprised how many individuals, talents and backgrounds it takes to run the Zoo! Zoo Atlanta employs an outstanding team of experienced professionals in a variety of departments. Check out brief reference bios on some of our curatorial experts below. For more information, please contact the Public Relations and Communications Department.
Find out about the Zoo’s staff:
Dwight Lawson, PhD
Deputy Director
Lori Perkins
Vice President of Collections
Hayley Murphy, DVM
Director of Veterinary Services
Sam Rivera, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
James Ballance
Curator of Birds and Program Animals
Rebecca Bearman
Assistant Curator of Birds and Program Animals
Joe Mendelson, PhD
Director of Herpetological Research
Brad Lock, DVM
Curator of Herpetology
Rebecca Snyder, PhD
Curator of Mammals
Megan Wilson, PhD
Assistant Curator of Mammals
Charles Horton
Manager of Animal Care and Facilities, Dewar Wildlife Trust Initiative
Jennifer Mickelberg, PhD
Curator of Primates
Laura Mayo
Assistant Curator of Primates
Adam Stone
Assistant Curator of Behavioral Management
Tara Stoinski, PhD
Director of Primate Research
