Dr. Jan Ramer’s Wildlife Legacy | Columbus News

Dr. Jan Ramer, a trailblazer in wildlife conservation, is retiring after 11 years leading major initiatives at The Wilds and Columbus Zoo, where she helped bring species like the scimitar-horned oryx and American burying beetles back from the brink. From treating wild gorillas in Rwanda to spearheading manatee rescues and hellbender conservation, her career spanned continents and species. A late-blooming vet who balanced motherhood with mission, she also worked with Dian Fossey and Gorilla Doctors, helping orphaned gorillas thrive in the wild. Now moving to Indianapolis to be near her six grandchildren, she’ll stay active through a board role with Gorilla Doctors — and her legacy? She’s reshaped how we measure conservation: by how deeply people connect with nature. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de7d036bc75bb87c