Suggestion Box

Submit Your Suggestions

Staff expressed during our last Employee Opinion Survey that they would like to have more input to our leaders about how we improve our operations and work environment at the Zoo. Based on your feedback, senior leadership is pleased to announce a new feedback resource entitled “Bright Ideas – YOU – Make a Better Zoo”. This is a suggestion box resource that will provide the opportunity for all employees submit their ideas for:

• Improving guest engagement
• Creating a better working environment
• Increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Enhancing animal enrichment and well being

Any employee can submit an idea via this online suggestion box or by completing a form and depositing it in a suggestion box in one of four on-site locations: Service Building, Penrose, School House and Shelly (when it reopens). All proposed ideas should include a concise summary of the recommended and potential benefits of the suggested idea. The senior leadership team will review all submitted ideas on a regular basis and provide an initial response within 30 days of its submission for ideas that include an employee name. Responses will fall within into one of three categories:

• Approved – idea will be implemented as soon as feasible.
• Pending – idea needs further review before determining if it can be implemented.
• Not Approved – idea will not be considered for implementation.

We can all be proud of the Zoo’s rich heritage in conservation and connecting people and animals.  We have the opportunity to continue building upon that as we work together towards our future.  Yet, we cannot move forward without your continued commitment and dedication.  The Bright Ideas tool is one method for you to continue contributing knowing…YOU make a better Zoo.  The senior leadership team looks forward to receiving and reviewing your “bright ideas”.