Insight Regarding The Zoo Staff Firings

I've gained some insight since my last post.  In my opinion, the information that's been made public by the Zoo has been cryptic.  

One blog reader said, "It's confusing".  

The only reason I'm posting about this again, is because, while cryptic, I thought I understood what the reasoning, and/or goal was in this action.  I no longer think that.  From the little that was offered publicly from the Zoo, I assumed because the financial issues of the Zoo were brought into the story, though not explicitly by the Zoo, that the goal was to free up funds, by reducing the payroll.  While that was never outright put forth by the Zoo, it seemed the likely goal.  It now seems like saving on payroll, most likely is not what this was about.

So, while I think I have the gist of it now, who knows.  The statements made by the Zoo are still curious.   I based my understanding of it on the Chronicle reporting from a leaked internal staff email, "the elimination of "a small number of positions" due to a “structural reorganization”.  In my opinion these words sound like a consolidation was happening.  Instead, it seems the three Staffers that were let go (all in Animal Care), could possibly have been because the Zoo is now looking to hire a Chief Animal Officer.  This job was added to the Job Openings on the Zoo website Friday.

I have never heard of this title, but upon a search,  I saw it is being used in other Zoos.   Here is a screencap from the description.   A more extensive description on Zoo site.

Upon learning this, I felt because I built a post around a whole different theory, I should also share this.  While I still believe the Zoo has unnecessary positions, and full-time staffers, that could be eliminated or reduced, in which money could be saved by further reducing for the sake of actually freeing funds, it does not appear they think so.  At least not in this instance.

Additionally, I think the wording of the Zoo's response to this action being leaked could have been more explanatory.  It would have made it seem less scandalous.

I will note that if the Activist had not published his post, most likely none of this would have been made public.  There has been firings before and they have not been public.  I only reacted to it here, as it, together with the Panda Plan mention seemed like it was going to snowball a bit in the media.  

That all said, I don't know what the criteria was in choosing who was let go, I heard conflicting information, but one of them has needed to go for over a year and a half.  This person disrespected one of our beloved senior Animals after they passed away.  Someone who does that, shouldn't have been allowed to continue working in an Animal Care Facility. Unfortunately at the time we also had a Director who didn't respect Our Animals.  Finally, Karma has been served to them both.

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I used to use (search) labels, but too often forget.  I started noting "Hot Topic" in title, but fell lax on that.  Now I'm just going to add labels, keywords, etc., here at the bottom with hashtags.  Does it help in searches, who knows. 

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Staff Cuts - A Necessary Action & CEO's Continued Evasiveness About Pandas

First, moving forward when referring to the Zoo's leadership, I am only going to use CEO as Cassandra Costello's title.  In my last post, which was probably the first one I've referenced her since her appointment, I used CEO/Director.  I exclusively referred to the former Director as such, but now that title is seemingly less used.

After publishing yesterday's post, my after nap goal was to react to the Chronicle article I mentioned.  As well, I wanted to try and put a finish on several posts in draft, since I made so many references to "more on that...".

Well, I woke to more online efforts relating to the news of the day, and honestly, the craziness of it all stopped me from moving forward as planned.  

There are now four total regarding the Zoo "news" over the last thirty-six hrs.  Yet, there is oddness in each one.  An oddness that is hard to even put into words, I can't even figure if it's worth trying.  I seriously had a fuck it moment and thought to abandon not just tackling the current info spew, but backburner my drafts as well, and just wait til the Audit is released, because what that reveals about the Panda Plan, is really a game changer for me.  If the Panda Plan is not squashed by the Audit results, I have to seriously rethink my interest in the Zoo, outside of the joy I get from visiting the Animals.  Can I really care about the Zoo and it's future, if something I am completely against goes through?

The two current hot topics concern the status of the Panda Plan, and the Firing of multiple Staffers.  This was all kicked-off by The Anti-Zoo Activist's sensational post to his site, claiming the "Panda Deal Dead,... Animal Care Staff Fired and Escorted Off Premises."  That was followed by the Chronicle reporting from a leaked internal staff email, the elimination of "a small number of positions" due to a “structural reorganization”.  Also noting, individuals being let go would be notified within a week of that email.  A far different tone than the sensational offering before it.  These were then followed by Anti-Zoo group In Defense of Animals issuing a press release, welcoming "Panda" cancellation, and once again pushing for the EcoPark.  Then came an article from Axios reporting a statement from CEO Costello, that the Panda Plan is still on track, and again declining to provide further details.

The lack of transparency regarding the Panda Plan, put me off again.  This is at minimum, the third time, Costello has made evasive statements regarding Pandas, which are identified in my draft posts.  Since I'm so against this as something that will "better" Our Zoo, the mention of Pandas still in play, literally stops me in my tracks, as far as being invested in Our Zoo thriving long-term.  I don't say this as a slight to Costello, because it's not just her decision, and who knows what she actually thinks about Pandas, she is the face of the Want of the Zoological Society Board, as well with the support of Mayor Lurie, and Supervisor Melgar, who have been vocal about their Panda Want.  

My opinion on the Panda Plan is no secret.  I've written more posts than I can remember on why Our Zoo should not acquire Pandas, at least for the foreseeable future.

When I hear the Panda Plan is still in motion, I feel like nothing has changed.  Nothing has been learned over the last two years.  In October 2024 I wrote a two-part post about Changes Needed To Save Our Zoo.  While not a steadfast guideline I expected would be followed, my thoughts remain valid, yet were obviously ignored.  More on that in another post.  I only bring it up here as the status of the Panda Plan directly lends to the lack of change at the core of management.  I don't just mean at CEO level,  I mean at Board level, I mean at City level.  The Zoological Society Board is still supporting the acquisition of Pandas.  The reality is, the mentality has not changed.  And I fear it will again be the downfall of Our Zoo.  Zoo Officials, even some City Officials, are not listening.  They are not listening to their own financial situation screaming in desperation.  They are not listening to the greater public, most importantly, our Zoo-going public, who seemingly wants Our Zoo to turn itself around for the Animals currently living there.  They are certainly not listening to their own Animal Care Staff who do not think we should have Pandas, and have expressed that as far-up as the Society Board.

So, that brings us to yesterday, when all four online efforts, offered opposing information.  The Anti-Zoo efforts maintain their information that the Panda Plan is not moving forward, while the other two, report it is.  Axios specifically reporting they obtained word from the Zoo that the Panda Plan is "still on track", and that CEO Cassandra Costello declined to provide an updated timeline on when the Pandas will arrive.

What are we as members of the public supposed to believe?  As much as I dislike the Anti-Zoo efforts and sensational presentation, can their position that Pandas are now a no-go, be completely dismissed?  And if this proves true, which I hope it does, where does that leave the Zoo regarding public transparency?  Because, "still on track", would then be a flat out lie.  It made me wonder, if this is unfortunately somehow accurate, if the Zoo wants to keep Pandas in the news, because it creates some kind of hope for future grandeur?   

Regarding my issue with Costello continuously being closed lip on the Panda Plan, I just find it suspicious.  Again, my words are in no way a slight to how she's handling the helm, or my reserve of optimism for Our Zoo under her lead, but come on, it's getting weird.   

I've been told the Panda Plan won't happen for many reasons, which I lean towards agreeing on.  But, the Zoo is or was, still chasing the Want, and is maybe trying to overcome the obstacles?  So, with literally nothing to share, hence the continued decline to share details, is what?, still keeping the Panda Plan alive for public optics?  

Ok, let's get to wrapping this up.  Staff Firings.  Again, he said, she said.  The Anti-Zoo guy states some have already happened, the Chronicle reports Staff involved will be notified within a week of announcement, a deadline that may have already passed.  That all said, the Chronicle report was completely based on a leaked internal Staff email that stated, “structural reorganization” that will include the cutting of a “small number of positions."

My following opinions, may be unpopular with some, but shouldn't be a surprise as I've been vocal both in writing and in person with Staff I talk to.  I have long thought there were too many non- Animal Care Staff positions (some seemingly made-up), and too many non- Animal Care Staffers who seemingly had a lot of free time to just wander the grounds.  In my opinion, too many people pulling full-time paychecks, further adding to my frustration about the alleged lack of funds for Animal Needs.

Coming from management myself, I understand and even expressed the need many times over the years for the Zoo to tighten the purse strings in this way.  It is a necessity, and I'm glad it's finally been identified.  I have to applaud Costello, as it takes guts to move forward with something as sensitive as the loss of a job.  Unless someone's a jerk and it's warranted!  

While I do not know who those that were let go are, I have observed a lot, and am actually looking forward to seeing what positions the restructure involved, as well, who was let go.  I hope appropriate choices were made.  

Unfortunately an action like this, while necessary regardless of finances, is seemingly based on the current financial deficit, which has to have been in part contributed to by blind spending on Pandas.  I recently noted in a post that I had personally seen a group of contractor types at the Zoo in relation to Pandas, and they weren't there for free.  There has allegedly been a steady stream of such, and since the Audit could change the future of the Panda Plan, in my opinion the Zoo should not have been allowed to keep spending for something that may not happen.  So, it does seem a bit unfair that some will loose their jobs possibly in relation to a factor of mismanagement.  In my opinion, there's a lot of blame on former Director Tanya Peterson, the Zoological Society Board, and the Rec/Park Dept for allowing the Zoo to get to this point, by supporting Peterson for eighteen years.  They should all be chipping in to dissolve this situation.   

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*Blog And Visit Updates, Panda Yay or Nay, & Staff Firing Truths

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2026/03/blog-visit-updates-panda-yay-or-nay.html

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I used to use (search) labels, but too often forget.  I started noting "Hot Topic" in title, but fell lax on that.  Now I'm just going to add labels, keywords, etc., here at the bottom with hashtags.  Does it help in searches, who knows. 

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Blog And Visit Updates, Panda Yay or Nay, & Staff Firing Truths

Apologies again for this not being that Part Two to my post What I Think Our Zoo Needs - Part One, dated February 22.  I had planned to work on that today, with hopes of publishing on Sunday, and if I didn't get to that, I had some thoughts after my Zoo walk this week that I was going to express in a short post.  That said, as it often happens, my plans get hijacked by something else, which is what happened late last night.

So, here we are, and I feel I must post on what's current, so that Part Two, is again probably not happening this weekend.  I may even pause that altogether til I catch-up with way past drafts, as well, with the Audit supposedly being made public in April, I should catch-up or abandon drafts.  I want to be timely with what the Audit will reveal, especially with any Panda related news.  So, regular followers of this blog, bear with me as I reorganize the post flow, and get to what I can, when I can.  That's my new motto in my life in general.  I'm working within my priorities, which are peace and personal productivity.  After what is now nearing five years of a rough time for me, I'm working to declutter as much as I can, in every aspect.  Without putting unproductive pressure on myself, I'm hoping my efforts these next few months are going to make a difference in alot of areas of life, as I do what I can, when I can.

Since last August with the hallelujah exit of the former CEO/Director (Dictator, Destroyer), and the appointment of an Interim CEO team, I have been keeping close watch for changes.  Changes that I have felt have not been what I had hoped, or expected to see, both in swiftness and abundance.  I expand on the aspects of this in one of my draft posts.  As the months ticked on, myself and staff I've talked to continue to be optimistic, with a some staffers offering that the Interim's hands might be tied, and/or they are just keeping the Zoo going, until a new Director was found.  Last month, the sixth month in the wait, Co-Interim Cassandra Costello, was appointed to the permanent position of CEO/Director.  Something else I still plan to cover in a post, if I can ever catch-up.  I also still haven't read any press coverage regarding that announcement.  Will do, when I get to that point.  

Over the month since Costello taking lead, I have been watching for changes and waiting for tangible progress of a bright future for Our Zoo.  In the Part One to that Part Two, I list a few of those things, as well as in other posts in draft.  

In a two-parter from last October titled, The Change That's Needed To Save Our Zoo, I not only focus on what I think should be done by any new CEO/Director, as one had not yet been named, but also by The Mayor, Rec/Park, and the Zoological Society Board.  As I wrote in those posts, a Restructuring and Redefining of the Management Entity duties and Pyramid of Power, is an important need to the future of Our Zoo.  Neither has been addressed since the former Director's exit.  

During each of my visits, I look for visual  changes.  I've noticed things here and there that make a difference, one of note from this week, was the Bird Deterrent Window Decals on some enclosure windows.   

Seen at Snow Leopards

With the heat, I limited my walk, and did not cover the entire grounds, so next week I hope to see they are on every necessary window.  I wrote about this dire issue several years ago, after seeing yet another Duck fly into the glass at Flamingos.  The following week, I arrived at Flamingos as decals were being put up, but only there.  Sadly, I saw a Sparrow dead from a window strike, on it's back, footies up, laying at the window at Gorillas a couple months ago.  A tragedy that may have been prevented if Decals had been on all windows.  The thought of how many Birds may have lost their lives because of the lack of attention to something so simple, is upsetting.  One life lost is too many.  Hoping to see they are now everywhere, and that the Zoo will continue it's attention to this.  Two larger scale things that I thought might indicate more to come, have been the work to bring life again to our beautiful Lion Fountain, and the attention that was given to the perimeter fence.  I was really encouraged by the later, as a definite show of care, but was let down by the end result.  More on that in another post.

Also new for this week, not from my visit, but from my thoughts.  I've mentioned many times the abundance of ideas I've had over the years, some I've shared that have gotten done, and some I've just written about, but many I haven't.  All for the betterment of Our Zoo.  I thought once there was a new Director, I would share all my ideas, even with an Interim, but unfortunately that time frame coincided with the Zoo still chasing Pandas.  It's no secret I have been against acquiring Pandas from the start.  So, I have went back and forth about sharing money making ideas, because I don't want my ideas to make money for Pandas, while current Animals have needs.  I just don't believe that funding for Pandas won't dip into the General Fund.  Maybe I shouldn't be thinking that way, but I'm being honest about how it feels to me.  If it's ever official that the Panda Plan is no longer, I'm all in for sharing ideas.  

So, enough of my preamble ramble.  Let's get to what prompted this post to come before that Part Two.  

I made the mistake once again of looking at email after dark.  It was nearing 10p and I just sat down with dinner, and email was open on my tablet.  Someone had sent me the latest from the Anti-Zoo Activist at SFZoo Watch...

"EXCLUSIVE: Panda Deal Dead, Fiscal Emergency Declared, Staff Out the Door ... SF Zoo Declares Fiscal Emergency to Staff. Animal Care Staff Fired and Escorted Off Premises. Layoffs coming."

Good grief, no peace while eating, because of course I couldn't wait a second longer to see what this was about, because this all sounded like it came out of nowhere.  I was there Tuesday, engaged with staff as I regularly do, and there was no inkling of any of this rumbling.  

After reading this, the Activist's take? on whatever information he is basing his post on, I have a hard time believing his interpretation.  My opinion of this information, including his spin on it, is that this guy may be sensationalizing, because it sounds really grim for Our Zoo's future, and I don't believe we are at that point.  At least not yet.  Until I can confirm any of it from my own sources, I don't believe this to be an actual portrayal, but a narrative he is trying to sell, to ignite doom and gloom, specifically to further his Close The Zoo agenda.

Since my Google News Alert for "San Francisco Zoo" hadn't yet generated for the night, I did a search, and nothing current came up.  That said, a bit ago I broke from this for a snack, and saw that page had regenerated to include a Chronicle article published seemingly sometime within the hour before midnight.  Titled, "S.F. Zoo to cut jobs amid financial pressures."  I just read it, and of course, as I predicted, it is not as The Activist has portrayed.  More in a following post.

Before starting this post I also checked yesterday's Joint Zoo Meeting Agenda notes (Minutes aren't published same day), and watched the Full Rec/Park Commission video.  While there was no mention of Pandas or Staff Firings, there was some encouraging offerings.  I'll put those in a separate post.

I'm ready to wrap this up. I've dozed off three times in the last half hour, four plus hrs into writing this.  I need a nap.  I noted in many instances that I would continue with more in future posts.  I do not mean that as teasers, I just know I have more words about those topics, either already in past drafts, or current thoughts circling in my mind.  This post is already long and the later would most likely make it too lengthy.  So, spacing it out is best.

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*Other Zoo's New Builds vs Our Zoo's Future Build Status

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2026/03/other-zoos-new-builds-vs-our-zoos.html

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I used to use (search) labels, but too often forget.  I started noting "Hot Topic" in title, but fell lax on that.  Now I'm just going to add labels, keywords, etc., here at the bottom with hashtags.  Does it help in searches, who knows. 

#SanFrancisco , #SanFranciscoZoo , #Zoos #SanFranciscoZoologicalSociety  , #SanFranciscoZooCEODirectorCassandraCostello , #FormerSanFranciscoZooDirectorTanyaPeterson , #SanFranciscoRecreationAndParksDept , #FormerSanFranciscoMayorLondonBreed , #SanFranciscoMayorDanielLurie , #AssociationOfZoosAndAquariums , #AZA , #SpeciesSurvivalPlan , #SSP , #Animals , #Wildlife , #Nature , #AnimalWelfare , #AnimalCruelty , #AndeanBear , #KomodoDragon , #Chimpanzees ,  #PatasMonkey , #Fossa , #Orangutans , #Barriers , #PerimeterFence, #Pandas , #Bison

Other Zoo's New Builds vs Our Zoo's Future Build Status

Apologies for the interruption in post flow.

As another weekend begins and my mind entertains the Part Two to my last post, I again feel overwhelmed.  I started it last weekend but got a few paragraphs in, and before adding in my draft and photos, it already felt like it would turn into a three-parter.  So I abandoned.  

I just woke-up to beautiful sunshine and feeling ambitious.  It's still in the eight o'clock hour, so I open Facebook and the Jacksonville Zoo has posted many videos of the opening of their new exhibit, Manatee River.  The enclosure looks amazing.  Manatee's have been a lifelong love, since first meeting Butterball at the Steinhardt Aquarium as a little girl in the 60s.  Butterball would have loved this.

As I watched the Jacksonville videos, like with other Zoo's new enclosure unveils, I wonder how they fund these large scale projects, and think back to Our Zoo allegedly not having funds to finish netting the Flamingos for over six years, and Peterson crying poor, but still acquiring her Orangutan Want, and then keeping them in caged tubes for two years because "no money" to give them a dedicated home.

I'm not saying Our Zoo needs to build exhibits of grandeur, using funds that could build several appropriately designed enclosures, I'm saying Our Zoo should not be in such a desperate position.  I think about it constantly.  It's at the root of every fundraising idea I have, and every lotto ticket I buy.  Actually one of the reasons I buy lotto tickets is with that fantasy in mind.  Personal Security, helping Animal Rescues, and if a huge win, the majority going to fixing Our Zoo.  

I have written endlessly about the lack of fundraising during the reign of former Director Tanya Peterson.  Peterson was touted as a master fundraiser for the Zoological Society before becoming Director in 2008.  Yet, Our Zoo was left to circle the drain for near two decades with her in charge.  That is what the lack of a caring Director does to a Zoo.  No Care.  No Compassion.  No Empathy.  No Vision.  No Fundraising.  No Nothing.  That is what Tanya Peterson gave Our Zoo for eighteen years.

Even with a rumored $7 Million, Peterson, her Project Manager and Consultant (both who are still employed by the Zoo), could not even manage to create a Madagascar exhibit. 

Worth noting, allegedly the same team wasted money building the cluttered hallway for Snow Leopards, and skyscraper bridge for Keepers to access Orangutans.

None of this can happen again.  

Something I've been writing about recently is the site of Triple Grotto, the current home of Our Orangutans.  Our Zoo is set to lose it's Chimpanzees because of Tanya Peterson's mismanagement.  Once Our Chimpanzees have left, Our Orangutans will move into their home.  This will leave the site of Triple Grotto empty.  I have not heard one word about any future plans for that site, or efforts to fund a build there.  

Why isn't there already an effort in place?  When I walked up to Orangutans this week, this idea popped up in my mind.  

I want to see a sign something like this, at Triple Grotto.  Why isn't there one?  This is an effort that can start now.  This will be a huge project, in need of huge funds.  That said, every bit helps.  Tanya Peterson never put value in small donations, instead using ZooFest for deep pocket donors seemingly as her only get.    Big fail.

Triple Grotto may not be the next project built, but funding for it needs to be the immediate project in mind.  It can not languish vacant, with a fence around it for six years, like the Madagascar disaster.  It is a focal point in the Zoo. Management needs to think about what that main part of the Zoo will look like, especially going into it's 100th year, because having it fenced off is not a celebratory vision.

I have written many posts about Triple Grotto.  Last fall several concentrated on losing Our Chimpanzees, but over the last seven years, I have posted about ideas for how to rework that space.  The later mostly with the Chimps still here, and the Orangutans retaining that site as their home.  I thought I had done another idea mock-up after learning the Orangutans would be moving into the Chimp housing.  For some reason I can't find it.  Maybe I never posted it.  I did talk to someone in Animal Care about my idea, and show them my graphic.  Maybe at the time I planned to, but never had the ambition to follow thru on the post.  It's a huge space, and there are many ways to approach a rebuild on that site.  In my opinion, it just needs two things, a large outdoor space (encompassing the site of both north and middle grottos), and a new night quarters.  Maybe I'll do another mock-up and include it in the Part Two, Three, or...  Who knows.  

I worry that Zoo management's obsession with their Panda Want, will back burner the attention that the Triple Grotto site should be given.  The importance of rebuilding and bringing back Chimpanzees, should be a consistent priority.

This past Monday was Dr Seuss Day.  This photo came up in my Facebook Memories.

I made this of Our three beloved senior Chimpanzees in February of 2015, when I crusaded to Save Our Chimps.  For those who don't know, former Director Tanya Peterson tried to kick them out of Our Zoo, the only home they had known for over forty-five years.  Seeing it this year as our remaining three Chimpanzees are set to be transferred out, is bittersweet.  I helped Maggie, Minnie and Cobby, securing that they stayed and lived out their lives in SF.  Sad that the three who came here to be their family, will not have that comfort.  It hurts. 

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*What I Think Our Zoo Needs - Part One

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2026/02/what-i-think-our-zoo-needs-part-one.html

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"Personal Opinions and Facts presented publicly are Not against the law or any rules. ... Censorship and Retaliation Actions in an attempt at Suppression are frowned upon by Healthy Societies."

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I used to use (search) labels, but too often forget.  I started noting "Hot Topic" in title, but fell lax on that.  Now I'm just going to add labels, keywords, etc., here at the bottom with hashtags.  Does it help in searches, who knows. 

#SanFrancisco , #SanFranciscoZoo , #Zoos #SanFranciscoZoologicalSociety  , #SanFranciscoZooDirectorCassandraCostello , #FormerSanFranciscoZooDirectorTanyaPeterson , #SanFranciscoRecreationAndParksDept , #FormerSanFranciscoMayorLondonBreed , #SanFranciscoMayorDanielLurie , #AssociationOfZoosAndAquariums , #AZA , #SpeciesSurvivalPlan , #SSP , #Animals , #Wildlife , #Nature , #AnimalWelfare , #AnimalCruelty , #AndeanBear , #KomodoDragon , #Chimpanzees ,  #PatasMonkey , #Fossa , #Orangutans , #Barriers , #PerimeterFence, #Pandas , #Bison