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We remain dedicated to our mission of connecting people and wildlife. The Dispatch article does not take away from all the incredible and meaningful impacts our teams have made on the future of wildlife.
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The committee will provide clarity and perspective on the issues raised in the article, and they will report its assessment to the full board. Because of questions raised in the article, Board Chairman Keith Shumate has organized a group of board members to review the facts regarding these matters. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Board of Directors, executive team, and senior leaders all prioritize being responsible stewards of the Zoo's resources. We provided extensive facts and details and openly answered a series of questions. Our institution takes any allegation seriously, and we have been responsive, forthcoming, and transparent with the reporter. Unfortunately, it became apparent the source provided only selective information that does not portray a complete or factual story. The reporter confirmed information provided by an anonymous source prompted her questions to us. The article shortly alleges that our leadership-specifically President and CEO Tom Stalf and Chief Financial Officer Greg Bell-misused Zoo property and promotional assets. You are family and we want to keep you informed regarding an article published online earlier today by the Columbus Dispatch. Here is the text transcript from the Zoo we were sent as members via email yesterday: