The Fort Worth Zoo’s Executive Director, Michael Fouraker, has been with the Zoo since 1993 and has more than 30 years of animal, exhibitry and zoo management expertise.  He has focused his career on building partnerships that support global conservation initiatives.  Michael’s field experience includes work in Africa, India, South America, North America and throughout the Caribbean.  An advocate of sustainability and active wildlife management, Michael is a founder and board member of the International Elephant Foundation, founding board member of the International Iguana Foundation, Caribbean Wildlife Alliance, Caribbean Wildlife Foundation and board member of the International Rhino Foundation.  These organizations have contributed millions of dollars in support of these rare species and their habitat.  Michael has served on various committees for the World Conservation Union (IUCN), as a board member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, and is currently on the scientific advisory board for UNESCO