Bob Truett

Background

Truett, Bob was born on July 17, 1932 in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. Son of Robert E. and Katherine (Sheets) Truett.

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, U. Arkansas, 1955.

Animal keeper, Cincinnati Zoo, 1957; zoologist, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, 1957-1960; director, Birmingham (Alabama) Zoo, since 1960.

Bob Truett has been listed as a noteworthy Zoo administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Served with United States Army, 1955-1957. Fellow American Association Zoological Parks and Aquariums (professional fellow). Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Married Lisa Vila Wys, July 14, 1956. Children— Marietta, Bob.