The Living Desert CEO Allen Monroe to retire after 12-Year tenure

The Living Desert CEO Allen Monroe to retire after 12-Year tenure

PALM DESERT, Calif. (July 7, 2026) — The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens announced that President and CEO Allen Monroe will retire this fall after more than 12 years leading the organization through a period of significant growth and global recognition. Since joining The Living Desert in 2014, Monroe has overseen a dramatic expansion of The post The Living Desert CEO Allen Monroe to retire after 12-Year tenure appeared first on KESQ.

Living Desert CEO Allen Monroe to Retire After More Than a Decade of Growth

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Allen Monroe will retire in the fall of 2026, concluding more than 12 years of leadership during which the Southern California institution significantly expanded its conservation programs, visitor experience and financial resources. Monroe, who joined The Living Desert in January 2014 as the organization’s third president and CEO, will remain in the role until…