For the first time in decades, there’s a new leader at the Milwaukee County Zoo. take care of animals and I don’t know how or what that is,” he told WISN 12. It was a very simple dimension at the beginning of my career. There aren’t many opportunities for people of color in our profession. ” Letting passion lead to his purpose, he started as a zookeeper at the St. Louis County Zoo. That was before he embarked on a career that would take him to California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Rhode Island, he said, “Zoos across the country are starting to see themselves as how we’ve become more diverse, but it’s a turning point to leadership opportunities in the profession.” over 120 years of the zoo. is humble about its place in history. “That was never my goal. My goal is to always be the best at what I do,” Morris said. What do you think you in this role would do to represent and possibly inspire a new generation? “, WISN 12’s Gerron Jordan asked him.” At its simplest, it tells a young person that, well, it’s achievable…when they see themselves, it’s achievable,” Morris said.
For the first time in decades, there’s a new leader at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
The zoo’s new CEO is making history in Milwaukee and across the country.
Amos Morris has always loved animals.
“I spent most of my young life taking care of animals and I didn’t know how or what that was,” he told WISN 12. “It was very one-sided at the beginning of my career. . many opportunities for people of color in our profession.”
Letting his passion lead to his purpose, he started as a zookeeper at the St. Louis County.
That was before he embarked on a career that would take him to California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Rhode Island.
Morris broke the barrier at every stop.
“Zoos across the country are starting to see themselves as how we have become more diverse but it is a turning point that presents an opportunity for leaders in the profession,” he said.
Morris recently became the first Negro to hold the post in the zoo’s 120-plus-year history.
He is modest about his place in history.
“That was never my goal. My goal is to always be the best at what I do,” Morris said.
“What do you think you do in this role to represent and possibly inspire a new generation?” WISN 12’s Gerron Jordan asked him.
“In the simplest terms, it tells a young person that, it is achievable … when they see themselves, it is achievable,” says Morris.
