ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES VERONICA JACOBS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

ATLANTA – May 1, 2025 – Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome Veronica Jacobs, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Jacobs will serve as a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team and will lead the Zoo’s Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology Teams while providing guidance and support to other departments across the organization.  

Jacobs joins Zoo Atlanta most recently from Ernst & Young LLP, where in her more than 12 years of experience, she supported clients in a variety of industries in both the U.S. and the U.K. A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, she is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy.  

“Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome Veronica to her new role. She brings a wealth of expertise, business acumen, and strategic insight to the organization,” said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. “Importantly, she is passionate about wildlife and conservation and brings with her a keen devotion to our mission.”  

Learn more about Zoo Atlanta’s mission and programs at zooatlanta.org.  

MEDIA CONTACT:  
Rachel Davis
Director of Communications
rdavis@zooatlanta.org  
404.624.2812 

Gavin Johnson
Public Relations and Communications Specialist
404.624.5980
gjohnson@zooatlanta.org  

ABOUT: About Zoo Atlanta 
A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include a transformed African Savanna featuring expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostrich, warthogs, meerkats, and rhinos; one of North America’s largest populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include a newly updated African lion complex, opened in April 2025, and the state-of-the-art Rollins Animal Health Center, completed in 2024. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.