Charles Joseph Wikenhauser

Background

Wikenhauser, Charles Joseph was born on December 3, 1948 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Son of Clift J. Wikenhauser and Mary K. Krug.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University of Illinois, 1971.

Career

Zoo keeper, Niabi Zoo, Rock Island, Illinois, 1973; director, Glen Oak Zoo, Peoria, Illinois, 1973-1981; director, John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1981-1985; director, Pittsburgh Zoo, 1986-1989; director, Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, since 1990. Consultant Whittle Communication, Knoxville, Tennessee, since 1991.

Achievements

• Charles Joseph Wikenhauser has been listed as a noteworthy Zoological park director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association Zoological Parks and Aquariums. Member Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, bird watching, swimming.

Connections

Married Patricia M. Byerly. Children: Amy, Sarah, Erica.

Father:

Clift J. Wikenhauser

Mother:

Mary K. Krug

Spouse:

Patricia M. Byerly

child:

Sarah Wikenhauser

child:

Amy Wikenhauser

child:

Erica Wikenhauser