Korkeasaaren eläintarhan säätiö

Management

The zoo is led by the Chief Executive Officer, and its executive team includes the Heads of Operations. The Korkeasaari Zoo Foundation is part of the Helsinki City Group, and its Board members and chairperson are appointed by the City of Helsinki City Council for a period of two years at a time.

Chief Executive Officer

Sanna Hellström
toimitusjohtaja@korkeasaari.fi
+358 50 060 9549

Administration

The administration is responsible for the zoo’s administration, finances, IT, staff and recruitment. The administration organises internal training and is responsible for staff benefits to encourage Zoo employees to exercise and enjoy culture. The administration also regularly monitors job satisfaction, job meaningfulness and gender equality at the zoo. In addition, the administration develops procedures related to safety at work.

Contact details

Administrative Director

Kirsi Korpaeus
kirsi.korpaeus@korkeasaari.fi
+358 40 809 5536

Recruiting

zoo.rekytointi@korkeasaari.fi

Animal Care and Conservation

Animal Care and Conservation is responsible for the zoo’s species, their upkeep, planning and welfare. The operation contributes to the conservation of biodiversity both in Finland and abroad. It also carries out research to promote animal welfare and species conservation. Work to conserve endangered species is carried out as a member of both European Assiociation of Zoos and Aquaria and its worldwide counterpart, and in cooperation with various conservation organisations. The treatment of injured Finnish wild animas at the Wildlife Hospital is also part of the operations tasks.

Contact details

Animal Care and Conservation Director

Nina Trontti
nina.trontti@korkeasaari.fi
+358 50 511 8118

Curators

Hanna-Maija Lahtinen
hannamaija.lahtinen@korkeasaari.fi

Ulla Tuomainen
ulla.tuomainen@korkeasaari.fi

Ville Vepsäläinen
ville.vepsalainen@korkeasaari.fi

Wildlife Hospital

See contact details on its own page

Marketing and Customer Service

Marketing and customer service is responsible for the zoo’s customer service, program production, marketing, corporate partnerships, fundraising for conservation projects and communicating zoo and wildlife information to customers and the media. The Nature School Arkki organises a programme for schoolchildren on endangered species and the importance of nature conservation. The Korkeasaari Zoo Shop is the wildest shop in Finland. The marketing department prepares all the information and material that the customer sees about the zoo. This includes the zoo’s signage, printed material, website, social media and video production, as well as the development of visitor experience, sales, service production and information systems.

Contact details

Marketing Director

Susanna Silvonen
susanna.silvonen@korkeasaari.fi
+358 50 435 9539

Marketing and Communications Manager

Juuso Vainio
juuso.vainio@korkeasaari.fi
+358 40 687 6395

Advertising and marketing enquiries

markkinointi@korkeasaari.fi

Media visits and filming permits

Press and media

Zoo shop

shop@korkeasaari.fi

Property and Environmental Management

Property and Environmental Management keeps the zoo clean and safe for customers, staff and animals. The operation is responsible for the construction and renovation of the zoo’s environment, as well as the maintenance of its buildings, parks, greenhouses, structures and equipment. It also carries out the decoration of animals habitats and the zoo. It also takes care of cleanliness, waste management and, in part, the zoo’s animal transport services. It also produces and records information about vegetation and contributes to the planning and development of the zoo.