One Piece of Trash at a Time: Dallas Zoo Saves Animals from Extinction
With 106 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a wide variety of family activities, there is plenty to experience at the Dallas Zoo! But behind the scenes, the staff and committed volunteers work tirelessly to save animals from extinction worldwide – starting with the smallest of species in our backyard. Katie Emmons has worked at the Dallas Zoo since 2018 in various roles but is currently the Conservation Programs Coordinator. Here, she works to further the Zoo’s “Protecting the 12” conservation initiative. She is specifically focused on the Dallas Zoo’s Texas Wildlife priority and seeks to better engage with the community and their conservation partners within that priority.