Dwight Scott serves as the Dana Brown President and Chief Executive Officer of the Saint Louis Zoo. He brings more than 30 years of zoological experience to the role, with a career that spans animal care, operations, and executive leadership across some of the country's most prominent institutions.

As President and CEO, Scott leads the Zoo’s executive team in advancing its strategic direction across conservation, guest experience, and organizational excellence. He also serves as a civic leader in the St. Louis community, representing the Zoo as one of the region’s most beloved institutions. He places a high value on building collaborative organizational cultures where staff at every level feel capable and engaged.

Scott began as an Animal Keeper at Kansas City Zoological Gardens in 1994 and has since held positions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden, and Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum. He served as Executive Director of the San Diego Zoo from 2013 to 2021 before being appointed to lead the Saint Louis Zoo in January 2022.

Scott currently serves as Chair Elect of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Board of Directors. He has previously chaired the AZA Board of Ethics and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Board of Directors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts with a concentration in anthropology from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.