Marty and Jeanne McCune

Marty and Jeanne McCune were dedicated zoo volunteers for over 25 years. They share similar passions—teaching (middle school teachers for 30 years) and animals—both of which served them well in their role at the Zoo. Marty's interest in volunteering began after meeting an enthusiastic volunteer at a teacher workshop he took at the Zoo. Once Marty started spending so much of his time at the Zoo, Jeanne figured the only way she could see her husband was to become a volunteer as well!

The commitment and passion of the animal care staff as well as the Zoo's conservation projects around the world are what impress the McCune's the most about Denver Zoo. And of course, they love the animals. Gorillas and orangutans are Marty's favorites, and Jeanne loves all types of birds.

The McCune's choose to give to Denver Zoo through their IRA because they thought it was a good way to support the Zoo, save on taxes, and give back to the community. They wanted to be a part of, as Jeanne says, "the Zoo's commitment to make the world a better place".