Riverview Park and Zoo Advisory Committee
The Riverview Park and Zoo Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Peterborough Utilities Commission (PUC) on matters concerning the Park and Zoo.
The committee is made up of up to 6 City of Peterborough electors, and Riverview Park and Zoo Management staff.
Current members of the Advisory Committee
- Scott Baker - Chair - City of Peterborough elector
- Neil Hamilton - City of Peterborough elector
- Alan Ingram - City of Peterborough elector
- Sacha Lai-Svirk - City of Peterborough elector
- Susan Ramey - City of Peterborough elector
- Cathy Mitchell - Manager and Curator, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Dawn Pond - Program Supervisor, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Mary-Kate Whibbs, Operations Supervisor, Riverview Park and Zoo
Recent Members of the Advisory Committee
- Mr. W. Davidson - Honorary lifetime member
- Ms. S. Moody - City of Peterborough elector
- Mr. P. Hartung - City of Peterborough elector
- Ms. J. Lafortune - City of Peterborough elector
- Mr. D. Carter Edwards - City of Peterborough elector
- Mr. M. Kirkpatrick - City of Peterborough elector
Education Committee
The committee advises the Park and Zoo staff on the educational plan and programs. The committee consists of the Park and Zoo Program Supervisor and four volunteer representatives from the Peterborough Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Trent University's Education Program and partner organizations in conservation such as the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre.
Animal Health and Wellness Committee
The committee advises and makes recommendations on the animal health and wellness plan and programs and consists of the Park and Zoo Supervisor, Veterinarian, Veterinarian Technician and volunteers from the Kawartha Veterinarian Association and Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) facilities.
Enrichment and Training Committee
The committee advises and makes recommendations on the enrichment and training plan and program and consists of the Park and Zoo Supervisor, Program Supervisor, two members of the Park and Zoo Animal Care Team and two volunteers from the community.
Fun Run Committee
The committee advises and volunteers to support the annual fun run and walk fundraising event. It consists of Program Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, and three local experts.