Tour of Forest Trailhead Project at Woodland Park Zoo

Parking info coming soon

Presented By: John Borgmeyer & Ken Kroeger

John Borgmeyer

John Borgmeyer has been with Woodland Park Zoo for over 20 years in various capacities. John is currently the Director of Exhibits and Maintenance, creating, renovating, and operating the 92 acre facility with over 250 structures. John has undergraduate degrees from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in Theatre, Design Concentration and Russian Area Studies. He continued his education at the University of Washington earning certificates in both Project Management and Facility Management, He is passionate about providing quality habitats that provided the highest quality of welfare for the residents, while also being sustainable and efficient to operate.

When not working on zoo projects, John enjoys hiking and camping. He also enjoys spending time with friends cheering on his hometown St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.

Ken Kroeger

Ken Kroeger has been with the Woodland Park Zoo since 2023, working as a Project Manager within the Facilities - Capital Projects team. Prior to coming to the WPZ, Ken obtained his undergraduate degrees in Architecture, as well as, Fine Arts-Photography at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Washington. He has worked as an architect/ project manager for over 24 years focusing on community-driven, environmentally sensitive, and integrated design / construction projects.

Outside of work, Ken enjoys exploring the world and spends time on the water coaching and paddling/racing outrigger canoes. And you can also find him in his studio, currently focused more on watercolour painting than other media at this moment.

Ken is driven by a deep belief in the power of equity and equality. His career in architecture, as well as coaching, has led him to focus on creating systems and practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive and become a ‘better person.’ Ken is passionate about racial equity, gender equality, disability inclusion, and eager to contribute to meaningful change.