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Long-serving director of Tallinn Zoo to retire

BC, Tallinn, 22.06.2016.Print version

Mati Kaal, the legendary director who has stood at the helm of the Tallinn Zoo since 1975, is to retire as of July 1, 2016, informs LETA/BNS.

 

Tallinn Deputy Mayor Mihhail Kolvart thanked Kaal for his work and contribution to developing Estonia's only zoo. "Tallinn Zoo is in today's state mainly thanks to Mati Kaal whose decades long committed activity in introducing and studying the nature of Estonia and the world as well as providing nature education has taken our zoo among the best in the world," Kolvart said.

 

Kaal started working at Tallinn Zoo in 1968 and has served as its director since October 1975.


He has received several decorations, including the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class.





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