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Zoo Miami Foundation recently announced that it has appointed José C. Romano as its president and CEO, effective Apr. 3, following an extensive national search led by Canopy Strategic Partners.
Romano joins Zoo Miami and Zoo Miami Foundation at a time of great success with more than one million annual visitors and future growth with the incoming construction of the new Animal Hospital, a new Sumatran tiger exhibit, a new giraffe feeding platform and much more.
“We’re excited to officially welcome Jose as the president and CEO of Zoo Miami Foundation. He has been a dedicated and active member of our board since 2013,” said Bill Moore, outgoing ZMF president and CEO. “José is deeply connected to our community and has shown it through his service to local non-profit organizations over the last 20 years.
Through his passion for wildlife and conservation and strong local and statewide connections, he will help us reach new audiences.”
Romano served most recently as assistant vice president (AVP), Professional Services at Doctors Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida, where he provided leadership in all professional functions of the hospital focusing primarily in Community Relations, Patient Experience, and Concierge Services.
In addition, Romano developed strong marketing partnerships with local major sports franchises including the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers and Inter Miami CF, among others. Prior to his role at Doctors Hospital, he held the assistant vice president position in Government & Community Relations at Baptist Health.
Romano is a past chair and currently serves on the boards of the Orange Bowl Committee and the American Heart Association for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. He holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Texas and an International Finance degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
Romano is entering at the retirement of William “Bill” Moore, Zoo Miami Foundation president and CEO, 2014-2023. For nine years, Moore provided outstanding leadership to his Foundation team of nearly 60 full-time and part-time employees. He was a great partner to Zoo Miami and Miami-Dade County assisting with major capital projects including the construction of a new Entry Plaza, Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit, Conservation Action Center, and Sea Turtle Hospital.
“We wish Bill a wonderful retirement filled with everything he appreciates from his family to his hobbies. We hope that he takes this time to enjoy life away from full-time work and we thank him for his time, talent and treasure at Zoo Miami,” said Jose Felix Diaz, ZMF Board chair.
Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 St. General zoo admission is $22.95 per adult plus tax, and $18.95 per child (3-12) plus tax. Children under 2, zoo members and parking are free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.zoomiami.org.
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