PITTSBURGH — Barbara Baker, a mainstay at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium for 31 years, announced her retirement Thursday.
In a joint announcement with the Zoological Society of Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors, Baker will retire from her position as president and CEO of the zoo, a major regional attraction in Highland Park.
The Zoological Society of Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors and Dr. Barbara Baker today announced Dr. Baker’s upcoming plan to retire as President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium after leading the organization for the past 31 years.
— Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium (@PghZoo) June 24, 2021
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The Zoological Society has established a committee to start an international search for her successor. Baker is expected to continue to lead the zoo until new leadership is established and then she will transition into a role as president emeritus and serve as a consultant through the end of 2022, according to an announcement.
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