Editing Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (section)

====Taylor: 9th director====
Inspired by the TV show [[Zoorama]], zoo director-emeritus Steve H. Taylor, B.S. began his zoo career in 1972 as an animal keeper at the [[Los Angeles Zoo]]. According to his website, he is now a "Zoo Consultant and Entertaining Speaker".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevetaylorzoo.com|title=Steve Taylor Zoo|website=Stevetaylorzoo.com|access-date=5 August 2018}}</ref><ref name="issuu.com1"/> Taylor continues to advise zoos, including the [[Akron Zoo]] as both a professional consultant and member of its board of trustees. He also served on the board of directors of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Prior to moving to Ohio, Taylor was the director of the 5-hectare [[Sacramento Zoo]].

Taylor resigned as director of the {{convert|5|ha|adj=on}} zoo in Sacramento to accept the directorship of the {{convert|70|ha|adj=on}} zoo in Cleveland. In his memoirs, published in a newsletter, Taylor described the CMZ to be poorly managed and "undistinguished" when he assumed the position as its 9th director. He credits himself for improving the conditions for both animals and staff over his 24-year career in Cleveland.<ref name="issuu.com1"/>