Dr. Christina Ploog has been an incredible veterinarian at the Omaha Zoo for nearly 15 years. During her tenure, she built amazing friendships with countless people and treated every animal under her care with exceptional intelligence, deep empathy, and genuine kindness. She is a truly talented and caring colleague whose dedication to the animals and the zoo community is unparalleled.

We are collectively heartbroken to share that Dr. Christina recently lost her position at the zoo through no fault of her own. The loss of such a gifted and caring professional is a shock to all who know and admire her work.

As the holidays approach—a time for gratitude and supporting one another—we want to show Christina and her family that their community stands firmly behind them.

​We are raising these funds to ease the immediate financial burden this transition has created. Your support will give them the vital space and time needed to navigate their future without the added stress of unexpected financial strain.

Every donation, large or small, is a meaningful expression of the love, respect, and gratitude we all have for Dr. Christina Ploog.