Farewell Block

By Richard Mineards   |   February 13, 2024
Rich Block retiring after nearly three decades as head of Santa Barbara Zoo (courtesy photo)

Long serving Santa Barbara Zoo President and CEO Rich Block is retiring in January after 27 years leading the 30-acre menagerie through the most transformative period in its history.

Rich is the zoo’s second director succeeding the late Ted McToldridge, who retired in 1997.

The zoo’s board of directors has formed a transition committee, and a rigorous national search has now begun.

 

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