The herp community suffered a huge loss recently with the untimely passing of Steve Gott. Steve was the Supervisor of Herpetology at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and was active in the local JZG AAZK chapter, spearheading the Keeper for a Day program. He was a wonderful colleague and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed. Steve was an active TSA member, recruiting new members when possible and educating the public on the plight of turtles globally. He also served on the board of the World Chelonian Trust. In May, Steve traveled to Belize to participate in a field research project, working with the Hicatee or Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii), a species for which he maintained a special interest. Steves passion for chelonians was unsurpassed. For that reason, his family and friends have asked that gifts to the Turtle Survival Center be made in lieu of flowers. He was very excited about the new Turtle Survival Center in South Carolina, which will focus on captive breeding of endangered species of turtles, with a goal of zero turtle extinctions. We at the Turtle Survival Alliance are honored by the opportunity to help preserve Steves memory in this way. Donations can be made at turtlesurvival.org/get-involved/steve-gott-memorium#.Unm7F3CmiSq.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:51:38 +0000
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