AP Podcast - Episode 131: Pat Simmons discusses creativity, elegant solutions and creating an attraction that is beloved by the community

Pat Simmons is the Director and CEO at the North Carolina Zoo.  She has brought her many years of experience building up a smaller zoo to the world's largest zoo.  In this dynamic conversation, Pat shares openly about her approach to building a beloved attraction, balancing creative and scientific mindsets and why understanding yourself is critical to your success, no matter what field you work in. 

For more on the North Carolina Zoo: https://www.nczoo.org/

To contact Pat directly: patricia.simmons@nczoo.org

 

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