A Gathering Place for Tulsa announces Tony Moore as park director. He will lead the overall guest experience, which includes all programmatic and operational aspects of the park.
Tony has 30 years of experience leading park operations, environmental, health and safety, culinary operations, and marketing for some of the most respected hospitality and entertainment institutions including SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and most recently as the Chief Operating Officer at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.
“It is such an honor to accept this position and join this historic project for Tulsa,” said Moore. “The enthusiasm for A Gathering Place is infectious and was evident in everyone I met during the interview process. With a broad base of knowledge across many disciplines of park management, I look forward to leading this project. Additionally, I’m ready to help make this park a place for all Tulsan’s to enjoy.”
Moore brings experienced industry leadership to Tulsa. At Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo he served as chief operating officer and was responsible for all new project development, brand enhancements and marketing. Prior to working at the Zoo, Moore served as Corporate Director for SeaWorld and Executive Assistant to the CEO. He also worked as director of operations for Discovery Cove and SeaWorld Orlando, the director of environmental health and safety for all three SeaWorld Orlando parks, and director of culinary revenue for its water parks. Moore also held leadership roles in operations at Universal Studios, Florida.