Joan Marie Embery (born June 1, 1949 in San Diego, California, United
States) is an American animal and environmental advocate. She was a
Trustee of the Morris Animal Foundation, a professional Fellow of the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a member of the Advisory Board of
the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine's Wildlife Health Center,
and a founding member the American Association of Zoo Keepers. The
goodwill ambassador to the San Diego Zoo's Zoological Society of San
Diego for 32 years, she has hosted educational series "Animal
Express", "Animals of Africa", "Baby Panda" and "Challenge to Wildlife
Specials for Public Broadcasting". She has raised awareness of animals
and wildlife conservation through her books, tours, projects, and
appearances on television shows, including talk shows.In addition to
being an environmental advocate, Embery is a skilled horsewoman who
has won many awards.In addition to being an environmental advocate,
Embery is a skilled horsewoman who has won many awards.Embery studied
zoology and telecommunications at San Diego State University before
earning a bachelor of arts degree in communication at Eastern Illinois
University. She lives with her husband Duane Pillsbury on Pillsbury
Ranch, a 50-acre (20 ha) ranch in Lakeside, California, home to show
horses, wildlife ambassadors, native wildlife, and personal
pets.Embery appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning,
Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Entertainment Tonight, ALF, The Phil
Donahue Show, Newhart, Hollywood Squares, Win, Lose or Draw, The Larry
Sanders Show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Xuxa, Leeza, Kidsongs and
PM Magazine. Joan Embery Top Movies & Young Movies