Background
Rhoades, Donald Scott was born on August 15, 1950 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Albert Leonard and Rosemary Agnes (Patterson) Rhoades.
biology professor zoo and botanical park curator
Rhoades, Donald Scott was born on August 15, 1950 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Albert Leonard and Rosemary Agnes (Patterson) Rhoades.
Bachelor of Science, Northern Arizona University, 1972. Master of Science, Northern Arizona University, 1976. Doctor of Arts, Idaho State University, 1980.
Lecturer in biology, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1978; educator, San Diego Zoo, 1980-1983; curator of education, Kansas City Zoo, 1983-1987; curator education, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, since 1987; adjunct assistant professor, University of Southern California, Columbia, since 1992.
Member of executive board Midlands Improving Mathematics and Science, Columbia, since 1993. Member science advising committee Dreher H.S., Columbia, 1996-1997. Consortium partner Richland School District 1, Columbia, 1997.
Fellow American Zoo and Aquarium Association (professional, member education committee 1990-1992, studbook keeper for hawk-headed parrot since 1993). Member American Association Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, International Association Zoo Educators, Explorers Club.
Married Beverly Lynn Grey (divorced). Children: Aaron Douglas, Amy Cherie. Married Cheryl Jean McCulloch, March 21, 1986.
Children: Ryan Alexander MacDonald, Amelia Lee MacDonald.