Monkey Business at the Columbus Zoo

A beloved zoo turns into a jungle of financial shenanigans.

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• (00:00) - The Unexpected Source of Hot Tickets
• (00:28) - CPE Credits and Podcast Introduction
• (00:52) - Solo Hosting and Listener Review
• (02:48) - Live Presentations and Webinars
• (03:54) - History of Zoos in the United States
• (05:23) - The Columbus Zoo's Troubled Past
• (07:23) - Tom Stolf's Rise and Controversies
• (13:22) - The Investigation Begins
• (19:58) - Resignations and Legal Troubles
• (28:06) - Forensic Audit and Further Revelations
• (32:33) - Indictments and Guilty Pleas
• (38:26) - Lessons Learned and Conclusion

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Sources:

• Barnum's American Museum [Wikipedia]
• What Is The Early History Of The Columbus Zoo? [WOSU]
• Columbus Zoo reviewing use of zoo-owned houses for family of executives [TCD Dispatch]
• Columbus Zoo: Top officials resign following Dispatch investigation [TCD]
• Columbus Zoo hires outside firm to investigate executives' use of zoo resources [TCD]
• Columbus Zoo executives may face investigation from Ohio Ethics Commission [TCD]
• Columbus Zoo won't share investigation details; Commissioners call for transparency [TCD]
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