About Palmer “Satch” Krantz

Palmer “Satch” Krantz
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Director

Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, Columbia, South Carolina

Director

Satch served the zoo and aquarium profession as chairman of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for two terms. His public service also included a term as chairman of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). He was instrumental in the development of the Riverbanks Zoo, holding many management positions until he took over as director in 1976.