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]
- Columbus Zoo can't afford to get it wrong when it comes to CEO scandal [TCD]
- As scrutiny of Columbus Zoo mounts, board says they will release some investigation details [TCD]
- Columbus Zoo investigation: CEO used zoo money personally, failed to bid construction project at The Wilds [TCD]
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium lost at least $631,000 because of misspending by former officials [TCD]
- Yost: 'The Bank hired the robbers to do security' on ex-zoo executives indicted Monday [TCD]
- Columbus Zoo 'clings to secrecy' construction company says in Ohio Supreme Court suit [TCD]
- Former Columbus Zoo Executives Indicted for Theft of More Than $2 Million [Ohio AG]
- Second Defendant in Columbus Zoo Investigation Sentenced [Ohio Auditor]
- Former Zoo Executive Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Fraud [Ohio AG]
- Former Columbus Zoo CEO Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison [Ohio Auditor of State]