Melissa Borland is the President and CEO of Lehigh Valley Zoo. Her passion for conservation and planet sustainability brought her on as the Zoo's first female president and CEO in its eleven-year history. Since joining the Zoo, Melissa created the first Winter Light Spectacular and has embarked on the Zoo's largest capital campaign—to bring Masai Giraffe to the Lehigh Valley in October of this year.
A member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Melissa also hopes to awaken a sense of wonder in children by creating more family-friendly programming. Her favorite memories at the Zoo involve watching children in Preston's Pad as they interact with wildlife in a close and personal way.
Previously, Melissa worked as the Executive Director for the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley. She enjoys baking, gardening, yoga and spending time with her two children—Asher, age 5, and Parker, age 3.
Melissa grew up in Philadelphia and moved to the Lehigh Valley to attend Kutztown University. She enjoys life in the Valley and believes that the educational and cultural opportunities here offer everything necessary to live an enriching, fulfilling life.
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