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Great Plains Zoo leadership looks ahead to the zoo's future

Denise DePaolo
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Great Plains Zoo

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

The Great Plains Zoo unveiled a new master plan Tuesday that outlined the organization's 15-year vision.

Ahead of its release, we get to know the leadership of the zoo and the Butterfly House & Aquarium. We discuss conservation, collaboration and women in leadership.

Becky Dewitz is the chief executive officer of the zoo, Audrey Otto-Pepper is its chief operating officer and Norah Fletchall is the vice president of animal programs.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.