
A sitdown with the Santa Barbara Zoo’s new CEO
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By Jorge Mercado Monday, April 28th, 2025

The Santa Barbara Zoo appointed Charles Hopper as its next CEO on Sept. 27. (courtesy photo) It isn't easy being the next person in charge — especially when the predecessor before you built a largely successful legacy over a nearly 30-year span. But after a few months on the job, Charles Hopper is more than up to the task.…