President and Chief Executive Officer Zoo Knoxville | Knoxville, Tennessee We are pleased to announce that Bill Street has been named Zoo Knoxville’s President and Chief Executive Officer, beginning August 26, 2024.Street has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, including senior leadership roles at United Parks and Resorts (formerly SeaWorld), Busch Gardens, the National Wildlife Federation, the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. Most recently, Street served as the senior vice president at the Indianapolis Zoo, where his role included strategic leadership of the organization and management of conservation initiatives, animal welfare, government affairs, and youth education initiatives. Notably, his team secured $9 million in funding and led the establishment of the Global Center for Species Survival, a partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission, where he served as the center’s director in addition to his role as senior vice president.Street has a long history with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), having co-chaired the Trends Committee and serving on the Government Affairs and Wildlife Conservation committees. Street has also been treasurer/secretary of the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) and served on the board of directors for the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Natalie Leonhard led this search with Kendra Moleé.
