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Peer Perspective: Melinda Greene, Kansas City Zoo

Melinda Greene Retail Manager, Kansas City Zoo Kansas City, Missouri During the summer Las Vegas Market, You led a symposium on how nonprofit-location retailers can cater to millennials. What was that experience like? I love... more »

Peer Perspective: Judy Rancour, Saint Louis Zoo

Judy Rancour Director of Retail Operations, Saint Louis Zoo Incoming board president, Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) What is your professional background? My retail background started in 1981 in St. Louis, at the now... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show 2017: A recap in pictures

Museums & More was at the 2017 Smoky Mountain Gift Show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on Nov. 2. Editor Zeke Jennings got a chance to tour the show floor and see... more »

Peer Perspective: Jared Bednar, Topeka Zoo

Jared Bednar Guest Services Manager, Topeka Zoo Topeka, Kansas What’s your background? I have been with FOTZ for two years. Prior to my current position, I spent a year as an intern in the Topeka... more »

ZAG revamping website, looking to expand overseas

The Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) is incredibly excited about our partnership with Museums & More magazine. ZAG is committed to helping independent gift shop buyers in the zoo and aquarium industry have a voice... more »

Museums & More, Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) team up for partnership

I am more than excited to use this space to tell you about a new partnership Museums & More in entering with one of the industry’s most influential fraternities — the Zoo & Aquariums Buyers... more »

Manager’s Corner: Bill Lucey

Bill Lucey RainForest Adventures Discovery Zoo Sevierville, Tennessee Now 16 years into the business, Bill Lucey is now among the seasoned veterans of zoo retailers. He is also a well-known and active member of the... more »

Peer Perspective: Brent Walter, Vilas Zoo

Brent Walter Director of Operations, Friends of Henry Vilas Zoo Madison, Wisconsin What is the biggest challenge zoos face today? The biggest challenge facing our retail operation is perceived value of our product. Many parents... more »