Community Leadership
Advisory Committee
The Riverview Park and Zoo Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the City of Peterborough 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 Ramsey - City of Peterborough elector
- Dawn Pond - Service Program Manager, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Mary-Kate Whibbs, Operations Support Manager, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Cathy Mitchell - Manager Curator CEO, 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.
Current Education Committee Members
- Reginald Hartwick - Trent University
- Tammy Rutter - PVNCCDSB
- Alex Israel - Toronto Zoo
- Cheryl Ross - Riverview Park and Zoo Volunteer
- Dawn Pond - Service Program Manager, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Mary-Kate Whibbs, Operations Support Manager, Riverview Park and Zoo
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.
Current Animal Health and Wellness Committee Members
- Dr. John Sallaway - Veterinary, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Jason Murphy - Zookeeper, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Jason Allen - Trent Animal Care
- Matt Dixon - Animal Care Support Manager, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Sharolyn Heeringa - Zookeeper & Animal Care Technician, Riverview Park and Zoo
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.
Current Enrichment and Training Committee Members
- Alison Babin - Retired Zookeeper, Toronto Zoo
- Kyle Banton-Jones - Wild Enrichment, Toronto Zoo
- Bryce Longman - Zookeeper, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Scott Lounsbury - Zookeeper, Riverview Park and Zoo
- Dawn Pond - Service Program Manager, Riverview Park and Zoo
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.
Current Fun Run Committee Members
- Cheryl Ross - Riverview Park and Zoo Volunteer
- Carlotta James - Founder, Monarch Ultra
- Darl Sutherland - Coach, Kawartha Lakes Lightnings
- Dianne Burnett - Previous SnowFest Coordinator
- Sue Bitonte - Riverview Park and Zoo volunteer