Palm Beach Zoo Hires former South Florida TV reporter as Media Relations Manager
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Zoo announces the hiring of Angela Cruz Ledford, former WPTV reporter, as the Media Relations Manager. Ledford brings eight years of communications experience, enthusiasm for the Zoo’s mission, a passion for non-profit organizations and experience in multiple South Florida newsrooms. In her new position, Ledford is responsible for serving as the media contact and communications liaison for the Zoo, as well as raising awareness of the Zoo’s conservation efforts.
“The Zoo is proud to have Angela Ledford joining our conservation team,” said Andrew Aiken, President and CEO of the Palm Beach Zoo. “Angela’s broad media experience and storytelling expertise genuinely complement the Zoo’s mission to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife.”
Ledford most recently worked as a Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist for WPTV NewsChannel 5 and WFLX FOX 29. Her experience in the station’s Stuart News bureau allowed her to work closely with other journalists, in a partnership covering the Treasure Coast.
“I am thrilled to represent the Palm Beach Zoo, which educates people about the need for wildlife conservation,” said Ledford. “I look forward to working with media to tell the Zoo’s unlimited stories about the animals that we care for and save from the real threat of extinction.”
She previously worked in marketing/public relations with two non-profit organizations, Impresario’s Choice (an arts organization dedicating to showcasing Broadway musicals) and the Philippine-American Association of Northeast Louisiana.
About the Palm Beach Zoo
The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to inspire others to value and conserve the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education, health and wellness, field research, and conservation medicine. Our sustainable and responsible business practices and local, national and global partnerships enable the Palm Beach Zoo to support national and international conservation, species survival, and habitat preservation.
The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard, just east of I‐95 between Southern and Forest Hill Boulevards. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.