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Lincoln Park Zoo names Megan Ross as new president
Lincoln Park Zoo has a new president and CEO: Megan Ross.
CHICAGO - Lincoln Park Zoo has a new president and CEO: Megan Ross.
She currently serves as Zoo Director, and will replace Kevin Bell at the start of next year.
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At that time, she will instantly make history as the first woman to lead the 153-year-old institution, and the first person to hold a PhD in the post.
Lincoln Park announced Bell's retirement Wednesday after serving as CEO for more than 25 years.