Gary Kendrick Clarke

Background

Clarke, Gary Kendrick was born on January 19, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Earl Ward and Sue Louise (Leeka) Clarke.

Education

Bachelor, Washburn U., 1979.

Career

Animal keeper, Kansas Missouri Zoo, 1957-1958; senior keeper, Kansas Missouri Zoo, 1960-1962; animal technician, Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, 1958-1960; department curator, Fort Worth Zoo, 1962-1963; director, Topeka Zoo, 1963-1990; managing director, Cowabunga Safaris, Topeka, since 1990. Senior staff consultant Zoological Planning Associations, Wichita since 1976, featured speaker Knife and Fork Club International, Topeka since 1972. Tour leader African Photo Safaris, since 1974.

Achievements

• Gary Kendrick Clarke has been listed as a noteworthy Zoologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Museum Superior vena cava syndrome Board, Washington, 1977-1980. Fellow American Association Zoological Parks and Aquariums (professional, president 1971-1972), Royal Geography Society London. Member Explorers Club, East African Wildlife Society, Rotary.

Connections

Married Margaret Curry, June 11, 1960. Children: Janet, James, Joyce, John.

Father:

Earl Ward Clarke

Mother:

Sue Louise (Leeka) Clarke

Spouse:

Margaret Curry

child:

James Clarke

child:

John Clarke

child:

Joyce Clarke

child:

Janet Clarke