Dr. Jan Ramer’s Legacy in Animal Conservation | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

After eleven transformative years as senior vice president of animal care and conservation at the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds, Dr. Jan Ramer has retired—leaving behind a legacy that spans zookeeping, veterinary medicine, and global conservation. From birthing white rhinos and baby elephants to starring in “Secrets of the Zoo,” she turned animal care into public inspiration. Her journey—from a young zookeeper to a conservation leader—was serendipitous yet deeply purposeful, culminating in groundbreaking projects like the Ohio Center for Wildlife Conservation and the successful reintroduction of…