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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Zoo Hires New Education Coordinator

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Emporia, Kansas February 6 — The Emporia David Traylor Zoo has named Kelli Proehl their new Education Coordinator. The Education Coordinator will be responsible for organizing and presenting educational opportunities for the zoo, including classroom visits, zoo camp, safari edventure and kidzoocation.

Kelli, a long-time resident of Emporia, previously organized and presented educational programs for the Emporia Public Library. Through her work there, she was able to coordinate with the David Traylor Zoo for Safari Edventure Days. 

“I’m excited and grateful for this opportunity that I have admired for so long.” Kelli Proehl “I’m not afraid of any critters who have less than eight legs, and only slightly intimated by those with more.”

Kelli looks forward to working with the staff at the David Traylor Zoo as well as the animals in their care.

For questions, please contact Lisa Keith at (620) 341-4365 or by email at lkeith@emporiaks.gov.

Kelli Proehl holds animal skull in front of educational table at zoo education office

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