Peter van der Schans to work as new general manager Eindhoven Zoo

Peter van der Schans (34) is the new general manager of Eindhoven Zoo in Mierlo. He starts May 3 with his new challenge at the zoo near Eindhoven, part of leisure company Libéma.

Van der Schans, who previously worked for four years as manager of the Nijmegen branch of Pathé, has extensive experience in the leisure industry. Even before studying Leisure & Events Management at Stenden University, he worked at Walibi Holland, then called Six Flags. He then went on to work successively at Slagharen Holiday & Amusement Park, Keukenhof and Toverland Amusement Park.

Make a difference"I enjoy giving people a beautiful day. Especially at a time like this, you can really make a difference with that," he says of his passion. "A zoo is a place where you can really escape and relax with your family or friends."

He therefore hopes to welcome people back to the zoo soon. "It's a very crazy period to start, but I am confident that the tide will turn soon and together with the team I can make it a fantastic summer. In any case, I can't wait."