Joel Parrott

Background

Parrott, Joel was born on August 21, 1952 in Lake George, New York, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Colorado State University, 1975; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, 1980.

Career

Intern, Denver Zoo, 1979; veterinarian in private practice, Castro Valley, California, 1980-1984; assistant director, Oakland (California) Zoo, 1984; executive director, Oakland (California) Zoo, since 1985.

Achievements

• Joel Parrott has been listed as a noteworthy Zoo director by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married; 2 children.