awards and honors
- Lifetime Achievement , conferred by National Chapter American Association of Zoo Keepers , 2017
- Honorary Member of Order of Merit, conferred by Goverment of New Zealand, 2013
- Plume Award for Individual Achievement, conferred by Association of Zoos and Aquariums
- Certificate of Merit in Conservation, conferred by National Chapter American Association of Zoo Keepers
- Outstanding Recognition in Journalisim for Captive Breeding of White-backed mousebird, conferred by National Chapter American Association of Zoo Keepers