The Boston Globe, January 2nd, 2002
THE HUMAN SPECIES is now providing much of the drama at Franklin Park and Stoneham zoos following the surprising dismissal last week of Brian Rutledge, the chief executive officer of Zoo New England. Rutledge, who took control of the zoos in 1996, has been widely credited with the creation of 22 popular exhibits, including lion, butterfly, and koala bear displays and increasing attendance and membership at the once-forlorn institutions. One aspect of Rutledge's tenure remains clouded, however, and in need of a full public accounting. On Nov. 16, the zoo's female lion was attacked and killed by...
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