ANNUAL
REPORT
Mission
The Phoenix Zoo provides
experiences that inspire people
and motivate them to
care for the natural world.
Featured Highlights
Exhibition and Collection
Inspired Citizens
The Phoenix Zoo exhibits animals and simulates their natural
habitats, and it advances its capacity to do so.
Visits to the Phoenix Zoo should inspire our guests to
learn more and put that knowledge into action.
2. Collection Additions
4. Animal Care
16. Admission and Membership
Group Events by the Numbers
5. Collection Status
17. Special Event Highlights
7. Improvement Projects
18. Newsworthy
Conservation
The Phoenix Zoo is a leader in conservation and instills
the value of conservation in others.
Thank You
8. Native Species Conservation
10. Investing in the Future of Wildlife Worldwide
Financial Summary
25. Endowment Fund
Relationship to Nature
The Phoenix Zoo offers people the opportunity to grow in their
understanding of how their lifestyles affect other species.
12. Educational Programs
14. Green Efforts
Zoo Awards
Letter from the President
In 1962, the Phoenix Zoo opened its gates and the Arizona
In addition to our branding efforts, we can gauge our impact on
Zoological Society (AZS) has been the driving force behind the Zoo
conservation with knowledge gained about animals and their
ever since, working purposefully behind the scenes, doing business
environments through research funded by our conservation grants
as the Phoenix Zoo. AZS has quietly and successfully guided the
and other efforts. What we do today creates a legacy for the future.
Zoo for over half a century.
We can rest easier, knowing that through our deliberate focus,
animals throughout the world are being protected, wild places
Recently, the Zoo and AZS took a hard look at how our conservation
are being cared for and people’s lives are being changed forever
message is perceived. Through extensive research, we discovered
because of the tireless work of the Arizona Center for Nature
that many people didn’t know the extent of our conservation
Conservation.
work. Most of our conservation efforts reach far beyond the Zoo’s
perimeter fence. In fact, since 2009, the Zoo has been involved with
85 conservation projects in 30 different countries!
Norberto J
J. (Bert) Castro
As a result of our research and through a collaborative process
engaging many Zoo constituents, we have successfully
changed the name of the Arizona Zoological Society to the
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC). We have
created new logos for both the Phoenix Zoo and the ACNC and
have developed a new brand image campaign.
We’ve worked on this for nearly a year and believe that our new
brand will better reflect our overall mission and give people a set of
expectations about what we are, why we are here and what we do.
We believe that our world-class Zoo is strongly positioned to help
lead the effort to assist in securing the future for wildlife and wild
places worldwide.
I have long thought that, when we fail to emphasize our conservation
work, we unintentionally reinforce the perception held by many that
we are simply a recreational venue with a collection of animals.
Our brand change is a major step toward our goal of replacing that
perception. Our success in achieving that goal will be determined
years from now, as the young people who visit our Zoo are inspired
and motivated to care for the natural world.
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President and CEO,
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation / Phoenix Zoo
Collection
Additions
Born at the White Oak Conservation
Center in Yulee, Florida in August
2013, three young male cheetahs
were selected by the AZA Cheetah
Species Survival Plan® to come to
the Phoenix Zoo.
Rhett, Beau and Wilkes are full
of personality and have quickly
become a favorite of zookeepers
and guests alike. Male cheetahs
in the wild, particularly brothers,
will most often stay together
and live in small groups called
coalitions.
Each cat came with a small shave
mark on a different part of its
body for quick identification, but
as their hair continued to grow,
staff needed another way to tell
them apart. Since tail markings
and spot patterns are unique
to
each
cheetah,
the
same
way fingerprints are to people,
keepers are able to use these for
identification. In addition, each
cat has developed a very different
personality, which also helps to
tell them apart.
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Collection
Additions
This past summer, a new Komodo dragon, MacLeod, went on display in the Land of the
Dragons exhibit at the Phoenix Zoo. MacLeod was born in September 2008 and is on loan
from the San Antonio Zoo. MacLeod is approximately six feet long and weighs around
50 pounds. He is still growing, as dragons can get up to 10 feet long and weigh over 200
pounds. MacLeod is active, intelligent and beautiful and likes to show off his attributes as
he patrols his yard, swims in his pool and interacts with guests at the glass wall.
California condors, one of the largest North American land birds, is on exhibit at the Zoo
for the first time in the Zoo’s history. The population of California condors crashed in the
last century and the species officially went extinct in the wild in 1987 when the last bird
was captured to join a small managed breeding group split between the Los Angeles Zoo
and San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly San Diego Wild Animal Park). Their landmark
efforts, and the work of numerous field partners, eventually led to condors being returned
to parts of their wild historical range in the west, including the Grand Canyon. The two
males now at the Zoo, had been released in Baja California. After being captured and
treated for lead poisoning, behavioral issues prevented them from being successfully
released to the wild again.
The Zoo welcomed a new giraffe to its herd. Sunshine, a nearly 2-year-old Masai giraffe,
arrived at the Zoo in October through a recommendation from the AZA Masai Giraffe
Species Survival Plan®. Sunshine came to the Zoo from the Santa Barbara Zoo in California
where she was born.
The Zoo was excited to announce the birth of Jiwa, a male Bornean orangutan, born to
proud parents Bess and Michael on September 2, 2014. Bess immediately cradled little
Jiwa and brought him into the night house where mother and baby bonded for a few weeks
before his public debut on October 13. Guests, staff and volunteers were eager to see Jiwa
as he gripped tight to Bess and took in his new surroundings. A month later, on November
8, the Zoo held a baby shower and naming ceremony for the newest addition where Bess
revealed his name to an excited crowd. Jiwa, which is Indonesian for “soul,” received
blankets, toys and other wonderful items from adoring Zoo guests. As Jiwa grows up and
becomes stronger, he will be introduced to his sister, 8-year-old Kasih, and playmate,
8-year-old Daniel.
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Animal
Care
The Phoenix Zoo’s Joyce Corrigan Animal Care Center is
staffed with a team of outstanding veterinarians who work
closely with zookeeper and nutrition services staff, and
occasionally experts from outside the Zoo, to ensure that over
1,400 animals are given the highest level of care and attention.
In June, keeper and veterinary staff stepped in to provide care to a newborn Thomson’s
gazelle not adequately being cared for by its mother. The newborn received a plasma
transfusion to support its immune system and was placed in intensive care. Keepers took
turns with around-the-clock bottle feedings and the gazelle responded well to the treatment
provided. The Zoo is happy to report that the baby was successfully reintegrated to the herd
and is thriving on the Zoo’s Savanna.
The Zoo’s adult male rhea had been exhibiting chronic swelling of the eye and sinus. A CT
scan of the skull, performed by VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona,
showed a large mass in the sinus area. Surgery was performed by veterinary surgeon
Dr. Jeff Steurer of Southwest Veterinary Surgical Services, P.C. to remove the mass. It was
discovered that the condition was caused by a chronic sinus infection. The rhea has been
recovering well and is back on exhibit.
Boyd, the Zoo’s adult male siamang, was observed limping by the Zoo’s veterinary staff and
upon examination was diagnosed with a fracture of the left femur. It is unknown how Boyd
fractured his leg, but Zoo staff worked with Southwest Veterinary Surgical Services, P.C.
to surgically fix the fracture in June. Boyd did fantastic and since surgery has completely
recovered under the watchful eyes and caring hands of the Zoo’s veterinary staff. Boyd
can be found hanging out and relaxing on Siamang Island along the Nina Mason Pulliam
Children’s Trail.
The Zoo’s beloved Bornean orangutan, Bess, gave birth to a healthy male in September.
During her pregnancy, she was closely monitored by Zoo staff with extensive consultation
from Dr. Julia Solomon, who specializes in maternal and fetal health at St. Joseph’s Medical
Group - Dignity Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Chandler Regional
Medical Center. Bess’ pregnancy was maintained with the help of hormone supplementation
and vigilant care. Shortly after birth, Bess showed signs of complications. Upon examination,
it was discovered that she had a prolapsed cervix and urinary tract infection. Dr. Michael
Hibner, Director of the Division of Surgery and Pelvic Pain at St. Joseph’s Hospital and
Medical Center was consulted on her condition and assisted with her care. She was treated
for both conditions while she and baby Jiwa bonded in the night house for several weeks.
Once her health stabilized and she showed signs of wanting to enter the habitat, she and
the baby were welcomed by crowds of adoring fans who were excited about finally seeing
mom and baby.
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Collection
Status
FISH – Species: 10 | Groups: 3 | Individuals: 65
AMPHIBIANS – Species: 22 | Groups: 0 | Individuals: 55
INVERTEBRATES – Species: 31 | Groups: 6 | Individuals: 109
REPTILES – Species: 115 | Groups: 0 | Individuals: 295
BIRDS – Species: 121 | Groups: 0 | Individuals: 427
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MAMMALS – Species: 84 | Groups: 1 | Individuals: 323
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Improvement
Projects
The Phoenix Zoo’s family of Bornean orangutans proved to be very adept at taking apart
the original bamboo outdoor play apparatuses within their habitat, Orang-Hutan: “People of
the Forest,” which opened in 2011. The Zoo’s Operations department, along with direction
from Living Collections staff, designed enhancements that should remain viable for many
years. The Zoo staff removed all damaged structures, re-anchored support poles and built
new towers, stringing ropes between each elevated platform. The day rooms also received
improvements with more climbing opportunities. These improvements allow the orangutans
different ways to remain active and explore their environment.
The restrooms located in the Zoo’s Main Plaza were originally constructed in 1985 and
quickly became the busiest restrooms at the Zoo. Considering that the Zoo has been
averaging around 1.4 million guests each year, this facility needed to be upgraded to
meet the Zoo’s increasing needs. This year, the Zoo invested $500,000 in building a new
men’s restroom, remodeling and enlarging the women’s section and adding another family
restroom. This facility is ADA-compliant and has twice its former capacity.
As a popular venue for both Night Camps and events, Desert Tents was upgraded with
pavers, room lighting and benches. The pavers added not only a solid surface, but an
improved landscape. Total cost for the upgrades was $37,000.
As the first wall of its kind in the country, the Handprints in Glass Donor Wall is an impactful,
colorful display of casted handprints located in the Zoo’s Front Entry Oasis. As it catches
the desert sun, the wall glows in shades of red, green, blue, yellow and purple — a stunning
work of art and amazing symbol of support for the Zoo. The Zoo’s gratitude is extended to
the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary for their initiative on this project.
Things are sounding crystal clear in the Zoo’s Stone House Pavilion thanks to a new
acoustic ceiling and a state-of-the-art sound system including microphones, CD players,
touch screen automation and a motorized screen and projector. The enhancements were
possible thanks to the generosity of longtime Zoo supporters, Barry and Jean Bingham.
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Native Species
Conservation
The Phoenix Zoo celebrated several conservation firsts and other significant milestones in 2014 thanks to
the hard work and dedication of Zoo staff, volunteers and our network of partners and collaborators in the field.
400th black-footed ferret born at the
Gila topminnows released to the
wild from the Zoo’s population
Phoenix Zoo released to the wild
Gabby, the 400th ferret kit born at
the Zoo and the first born at our
current breeding center, was sent
to the National Black-footed Ferret
Conservation Center in Carr, Colorado
as a candidate for release to the
wild. We are delighted to report that
she passed “boot camp” with flying
Gila Topminnows Released
colors and was released to the wild at
Walker Ranch near Pueblo, Colorado
in October, along with three kits born
Endangered black-footed ferrets
living at the Zoo’s breeding center
Black-footed ferrets at the
Zoo gave birth this year
to another female at the Zoo this
summer. Gabby has been a great mom
here at the Zoo, so we are hopeful that
she’ll continue to contribute to ferret
recovery by successfully raising young
in the wild.
Kits hand-reared by Zoo Conservation
staff after their inexperienced mother
was unable to provide sufficient care
Kits released to the wild
in 2014
Kits surviving to whelping — a new
record for our current breeding facility
Black-footed Ferret Breeding
Season A Success
Kits born at the Zoo that have been
released to the wild since 1991
ZooTeen Conservation Team members helped UPS
volunteers improve habitats at the Arthur L. and
Elaine V. Johnson Foundation Conservation Center
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ZooTeens Made An Impact
Narrow-headed Gartersnake
Success Celebrated
Gartersnake neonates (babies)
born at the Zoo in 2014
Years of hard work developing husbandry and
management protocols led to this success
The Zoo is the first facility to successfully
reproduce narrow-headed gartersnakes
outside their natural habitat
Chiricahua Leopard Frog
Milestone Reached
Native Species
Conservation
Conservation Research
Post-doctoral Fellowship launched
The Phoenix Zoo’s work in international
conservation research took a big step
forward with the establishment of the
Arizona State University School of Life
Sciences/Phoenix Zoo Conservation
Research
Post-doctoral
Fellowship
program.
Dr. Jan Schipper joined
the Zoo team in January 2014. Dr.
Tadpoles and
froglets released
Schipper is focused on two core
projects with the Zoo, one in Costa
Rica and one in Southeastern Arizona.
The Costa Rican project is complex,
but in part aims to better understand
how jaguars and other mammals are
using the landscape in his study area.
Known sites where Zoo-reared
tadpoles and frogs were
released to the wild in 2014
His ultimate goal is to help secure
land for a wildlife corridor that will
connect two key jaguar populations
Leopard frogs raised at
the Zoo and released to
the wild since 1992
that are currently isolate. In Arizona,
Dr. Schipper is looking at how wildlife
use naturally occurring, or “wild” water,
in the Chiricahua Mountains and in the
Verde watershed. His work is already
yielding exciting results and the Zoo
is looking forward to sharing future
discoveries.
Mount Graham red squirrels are only found
in one place in the world — in the Pinaleño
Mountains of Southeastern Arizona
Estimated number of Mount Graham red
squirrels remaining in the world today
Total number of red squirrels at the
Zoo’s Johnson Center
Red squirrels brought to the Zoo by
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff
this year for a pilot breeding program
Mount Graham Red Squirrel Pilot
Breeding Program Initiated
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Investing in the
Future of Wildlife
Worldwide
Through the Phoenix Zoo’s annual
Conservation
program,
the
&
Science
Zoo
Grants
provides
vital
support to conservation efforts across
the globe. For the 2013 – 14 cycle, the
Zoo awarded nearly $62,000 in grants
to 21 projects addressing priority
issues in 14 different countries, in
addition to funding three grants to Zoo
staff members sharing their expertise
with conservation organizations in
the field. These efforts, together
with significant investments in native
species recovery efforts at the Zoo,
demonstrate the Zoo’s commitment to
investing in the future of wildlife and
habitats near and far.
NORTH AMERICA
Native species conservation beyond the Zoo’s gates
has long been a priority for the Zoo. These projects are
helping protect species of importance close to home
through research and hands-on conservation action.
Determining the role of environmental conditions on the
fecundity of the endangered black-footed ferret
| Conata Basin, South Dakota, USA
Captive-breeding of Arizona’s rare and vanishing
cactus ferruginous pygmy owl | Cave Creek,
Arizona, USA
California Condor Nest Guarding Program | Hopper
Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, California, USA
ASIA
From the mountains of Mongolia to the rivers of Malaysia, Zoo grants helped increase
understanding and protection of a wide variety of animals and communities in Asia.
GPS radio collaring of snow leopards Mongolia | South
Gobi, Mongolia
ASRI Kids/Trees For The Future | West Kalimantan,
Borneo, Indonesia
Nomadic Nature Trunk Program: Connecting communities
to conservation | Dornogobi, Mongolia
Conserving the black soft-shell turtle | Assam,
Northeast India
Kinabatangan River Spirit Initiative: Status of the red
tail gourami - assessing its decline and promoting its
recovery | Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Building a kindness school for humane care of elephants
– Phoenix Zoo staff grant | India
The influences of habitat fragmentation and agroexpansion on Bornean small carnivores within the Lower
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | Sabah, Borneo,
Malaysia
Jantho Orangutan Re-introduction Project | Jantho
Nature Reserve, Aceh Besar, Sumatra, Indonesia
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Developing nationally feasible, international standard
release protocols for trade confiscated Sunda pangolins
| Cuc Phuong National Park and Cat Tien National
Park, Vietnam
Maintaining captive turtle populations at Cuc Phuong
National Park Turtle Conservation Center with focus on
rescue operations and improving education programming
| Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam
AFRICA
In Africa, conflict between humans and wildlife is the cause of many conservation concerns. The Zoo supported
numerous projects seeking to increase economic and educational capacity in the region to reduce these conflicts.
SOUTH AMERICA
South American species of conservation
concern receiving Zoo support ranged from giant
armadillos to tiny monkeys in 2014. The Zoo aided
projects working on basic ecology, conservation
education and meeting basic needs for ongoing efforts
of importance to the zoological community.
Mangrove conservation through alternative fuel wood
and fuel efficient stoves | Ambondrolava, Southwest
Madagascar
Development of protective collars to reduce humaninduced mortality of African painted dogs
| Zimbabwe
Human-elephant conflict mitigation through
environmental education and beehive barrier fences
| Idodi Division, Tanzania
Warriors protecting Grevy’s zebra | Laisamis,
Marsabit County, Northern Kenya
Giant Armadillo Project: Conservation and ecology
of Xenarthra in Brazil | Pantanal, Mato Grosso do
Sul, Brazil
Safeguarding the biodiversity of the Matobo Hills:
Instituting biodiversity monitoring by rural school
children | Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe
Keeping the “Wild” in Wildlife conservation education
and community awareness program | Northern
Colombia
Enabling threatened primate reintroduction in African
rainforest | Cross River State, Nigeria
Dynamics of human-carnivore conflict in the western
Okavango Delta | Habu Village, Botswana
Jaguar conservation in Guyana: Bringing it home –
Phoenix Zoo staff grant | Guyana
Proyecto Tagua: Chacoan peccary conservation –
Phoenix Zoo staff grant | Paraguay
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Educational
Programs
The Phoenix Zoo’s Outreach van fleet was upgraded this year thanks to a generous
donation from Valley Toyota Dealers. The donation allowed the replacement of two Zoo
Total number of program participants:
vans, including the Zoomobile sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, which
provides free programming to students outside of Maricopa County. A highlight of this year
was the opportunity to increase the afterschool programming thanks to additional funding
through 21st Century Learning Grants. In 2014, the Zoo’s team worked with students at
Family Programs
3,801
seven schools throughout the school year.
2014 marked the return of the annual open house event, “Back to Zoo” Educator Night.
Seventy educators were welcomed to the C.W. & Modene Neely Education and Event
Center, giving them an opportunity to learn about the many programs and resources that
the Zoo has available to support them in the classroom.
Field Trip Programs
3,144
During fall 2014, a variety of new Field Trip programs were launched to help meet the needs
of every grade level in elementary and secondary school. Some of the new themes include,
Kids Who Care Conservation Club (Grades 3 – 8), Wonders of Flight (Grades 9 – 12) and
Exploring Behavioral Enrichment (Grades 7 – 12).
Master’s students from the Advanced Inquiry Program are making positive impacts in
Night Camp
their community through stewardship and engagement projects. The Dobson Ranch
5,726
Neighborhood Association Board of Directors created an annual Dragonfly Award in
honor of Kathrine Blomquist from the 2013 cohort. The award celebrates residents who
work to improve the community. Kathrine’s efforts have created improvements in recycling
in Dobson Ranch as well as shifting landscaping practices to increase the availability of
suitable habitat in the neighborhood for beneficial dragonflies.
Outreach
42,531
ZooReach Children
4,865
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60,067
The third annual Teen Career Conference saw a sold-out crowd of over 200 teens and their
TOTAL Program Participants
parents. This important event allows teens to explore careers in animal science through
guest speakers and informational booths.
The Zoo is continually expanding educational and interpretive opportunities for guests
during events and regular visits to the Zoo. Some highlights from 2014 include:
An interpretive sculpture was installed at Harmony Farm in front of the Windmill House; a
creation of Tucson artist, Greg Corman, made possible by the Charles and Jennifer Sands
family. This colorful sculpture is a home for native bees and is accompanied by signage
that tells a story about native bees, their behavior and need for conservation efforts.
A new interpretive station was placed inside Stingray Bay that allows a deeper learning
experience for guests. While visiting the station, guests can touch parts of stingray
skeletons and see interesting images to better understand the stingrays, plus learn about
the Seafood Watch program and how they can make a difference for the world’s oceans.
The Zoo celebrated World Elephant Day and participated in the international 96 Elephants
awareness campaign with an education station at Prowl & Play in August. Guests
learned why purchasing ivory affects African elephants and were able to lend
their voices (and colorful pictures) to the charge of banning the purchase of
ivory in Arizona. Letters and pictures created at the event were delivered
to the Governor’s office.
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2014
Outreach Miles
traveled
approximately
25,000
Green Efforts
Mister timers
Two
1,300-gallon
have been added to some animal exhibits saving
thousands of gallons
of water.
rainwater capture tanks
The Phoenix Zoo takes great
strides to think green.
at Harmony Farm were installed
as part of the Zoo’s water
conservation awareness campaign.
Water captured in these units is
used to water plants and vegetation
in the surrounding area.
The Zoo no longer over seeds for winter grass, saving thousands of gallons of water each year.
7,500 pounds
In 2014, nearly
of the Zoos’ vegetable waste was diverted
from landfills and turned into usable compost.
Two vermicomposting stations (using worms to create compost)
were installed at Harmony Farm that produce nearly
8,000 pounds of compost material annually.
The Green Team is working to replace all waste and recycling containers with new
containers made of
100 percent recycled milk containers.
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Admission and
Membership
Every
paid
admission
to
the
Phoenix Zoo has a direct impact
on conservation all over the world. For
many years, the Zoo has dedicated
funds to support conservation efforts
worldwide and during 2014 the Zoo
has committed to allocating a portion
of every paid admission and every
paid membership to our Conservation
Fund. Beginning July 1, 2014, $1 from
each admission purchased and $5
from each Zoo membership purchased
is now directed toward this fund.
Group Events by
the Numbers
107
Corporate events
42
Social events
412
Birthday parties
96
ZooLights events
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Special Event
Highlights
ZooLights
November 2013 – January 2014
Lights, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
ZooLights kicked off the holiday
season with more than 3.7 million
twinkling lights, 700 sparkling displays
and two unique light shows on the
Phoenix Zoo’s main lake.
Revenue
Guests
292,491
$3,636,022
Party Safari
February 2014
Party Safari, the Zoo’s new block
party event, welcomed guests to an
evening filled with exciting animal
meet-and-greets, family-friendly food
and beverage sampling, live music,
hands-on activities and lots of fun!
Revenue
Guests
$58,610
823
Rendez-Zoo, An Evening
of Conservation and Cuisine
October 2014
Rendez-Zoo
celebrated
the
Zoo’s
success in conservation with unique
animal encounters, exciting auctions,
delicious cocktails and cuisine, live
music and dancing under the stars.
Revenue
Guests
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563
$514,399
AZ Lifestyle Magazine
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Newsworthy
There is always something newsworthy happening at the Phoenix
Zoo. From conservation success stories to high-tech gadgets, the
Zoo maintains a strong presence with local and national media.
In addition to the media coverage garnered throughout 2014, the
Zoo anticipates exposure in an upcoming episode of Jack Hanna’s
“Into the Wild.”
In November, Jack Hanna, his wife, daughter
and two grandchildren spent a day at the Zoo engaged with our
collection and filming for the episode.
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Thank You
Volunteers!
In Gratitude
The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation Board of Trustees and Phoenix Zoo staff greatly
appreciate the generous donors who supported the Zoo this year through grants, sponsorships,
bequests, corporate contributions, Capital Campaign contributions and other gifts.
$100,000 and Above
127 ZooTeens donated
8,418 hours
419 Active Adult Volunteers
donated
46,420 hours
The Coca-Cola Company
Alfred and June “Bobbie” Dapeer*
Edward Z. Fox and Lynda J. Adams
Gila River Indian Community
The Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Foundation
The Dorothy D. and Joseph A. Moller Foundation
SRP
William F. and Virginia C. Waterman*
$50,000 – $99,999
Barry and Jean Bingham
Philip and JoEllen Doornbos
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
Fry’s Food Stores of Arizona
Lee Goldberg*
Tom Heyn*
Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
McMeekin Trust
Eleanor B. Rosser*
Virginia M. Ullman Foundation
Valley Toyota Dealers
$25,000 – $49,999
50 New Teens
70 New Adults
American Airlines
Arizona Central Credit Union
Flinn Foundation
Joseph Robert Hoefner*
Merald W. “Buzz” & Sue Jones Fund
Richard and Elaine Morrison
Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
WDM Architects P.A.
$10,000 – $24,999
152 volunteers donated
704 hours
for Party Safari
115 volunteers donated
644 hours
for Rendez-Zoo
251 volunteers donated
1,356 hours
for Howl-O-Ween
American Express
APS
Arizona Beef Council
Arizona Milk Producers
Banfield Pet Hospital
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
BMO Harris Bank
The Capital Group Companies
Robert Kemper Corrigan Foundation
Cox Communications
Discovery Land Co. Foundation
DMB Associates, Inc.
Bertram and Betty Feingold
First Solar
GO Concessions
Michael Goodman
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diane Harrison and Sherman Axel*
Gary and Jeanne Herberger
Horizon High School
Margaret Kirkpatrick*
Nancy S. La Pierre
T.W. Lewis Foundation
LivingSocial
Herbert and Julie Louis
Macy’s
Erik Miller and T.C. Schuttler
Bil and Shaun Morris
Harry and Rose Papp
Philip and Kim Petersen
Will and Leslie Rousseau
Sagicor Life Insurance Company
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Charles and Jennifer Sands
Season for Sharing
Louise C. Solheim
June Stockhaus
Summer Youth Program Fund
Twiford Family Foundation
Wells Fargo
Maja Wessels and Charles Covington
Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc.
Stephen and Kathy Woodward
$5,000 – $9,999
AAC Structures of Arizona, LLC
Arizona Community Foundation
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
James and Kathy Arner
Steven M. Bloom
Brookfield Communities, Inc.
The Capital Grille - Scottsdale Promenade & Phoenix Biltmore
Julie Carpenter Tumalty*
Clif Bar & Company
William and Shirley Cobb
William and Allison Cooper
CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company
Jennifer Cosper
Cox Charities
Libby Worsley Crouch
Davison Benefits Group, Inc.
Deloitte
D.L.Withers Construction
Ardie and Steve Evans
Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events
Joanie Flatt Family Foundation
Gnat Warfare LLC
Mary Gray
Stephanie Greer - The Greer Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Craig and Kathryn Grimco
Ronald and Susanne Jarvie
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC
Barry and Sara Kegley*
John and Gail Krueger
Robert and Lucy Lorenzen
Matt and Erika McGinnis
Helen A. Mead
Ted and Christine Mollring
Dorothy L. Moomaw
Nathan & Associates, Inc.
Wayne and Pat Needham
The Otto and Edna Neely Foundation
William and Marion Nenstiel*
Outback Steakhouse
Matthew and Mary Palenica
Paul and Claudia Paparella
Samuel J. Parker
Protiviti
Shirley G. Provo Trust
Janet W. Reddick
Republic Services
Raya Robinson
Sands Family & RORD Foundation
Scooterbug, Inc.
Philip Smith and Peggy Herz
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Chris Stefanos
SummerWinds Nursery
TERC
LeRoy Thon & Ruth V. Thon*
Douglas and Karin Thrasher
TSG Constructors, LLC
UPS Foundation
Urias Communications
Edward and Lynn Villanueva
Frank and Virginia Warchol
Craig and Connie Weatherup
Western Refining
Willis of Arizona
$2,500 – $4,999
Jeanette L. Alexander
Mary S. Alexander and Christopher M. McNichol
Animals Asia Foundation Limited
Anonymous
Arthur and Pat Antin
Arizona Avenue Animal Clinic
Arizona Connections Academy
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes Foundation
Kathleen and Steven Ashby
Bakkum Noelke Consulting Structural Engineers
Barbara and Craig Barrett
George Bernal
Steven A. Betts
ECF of Boeing Arizona
John and Oonagh Boppart
Scott and Jana Bordenkircher
Robert J. and Nelda Brown
John and Linda Budge
Richard and Susan Burnham
Butler Family Foundation
Cardinals Charities
Herman and Carol Court
Creations in Cuisine
Aaron Detzer and Trish Bear Detzer
Clifton and Marilyn Douglas
Eddie’s House
Edward Jones
Eureka! Organic Bread
Stephen and Nanci Fisher
Five G Inc.
FlexPrint, Inc. Managed Print Solutions
Gardening Insights Inc.
Patricia L. Gollum
Gymboree Play & Music Scottsdale and Glendale
Darlene Hagan
Hazel Hare
Gabby Hebert
Henry & Horne, LLP
Jerod F. Hughes*
Intel Volunteer Grant Program
Richard and Barbara Jaquay
Victor and Grace Johnson*
Malcolm and Jane Jozoff
Susan and Darrell Kidd
John and Anabel Konwiser
Maxine C. Lakin
Bill and Stacey Langhofer
Lookout Mountain Veterinary Clinic
John L. and Nancy Maytag Love*
Daniel and Sandra Luechtefeld
Timothy and Deanna Massung
Lori McClelland
Carrie Miller and Margaret Graziano
Tommy and Carole Minor
Janie Mollon
Mortenson Construction
National Barricade Company
Gael N. Parks
James and Anita Patterson
Deeann J. Pearce
Hugh J. Phillips
popchips
Bill and Diane Raleigh
The Reade Family Foundation
RightPoint Communications
Barbara Rottas
Nancy Russell
The Safeway Foundation
Saguaro Classic
Sherry Salari Sander
Sands Chevrolet
Carol and Randy Schilling
Michelle C. Sharley
Stanley Smith
Mary Stefaniak
Systems Evolution, Inc.
Drs. Selma E. and Jerry Targovnik
Susan and Ron Telesko
Michael and Stacy Tucker
University Animal Hospital PLLC
Betty Van Denburgh
Karukurichi and Debra Venkatesh
Charles and Vonnie Wanner
Gerald and Ilene Warchol
Water Use It Wisely
Carl and Patricia Weiler
Virginia and Richard Weise
Allan and Diana Winston
Drusilla Wylie
Dorothy Zusman
$1,000 – $2,499
33 North Architects
Bert and Jill Alanko
Allard/Sutton Family
Bruce and Kylene Allbright
Veldon and Marilyn Altenhein
Juan Alvarez
Rick and Jeanne Amend
Jean Andino
Glenn and Becky Antoune
Apollo Animal Hospital
Arizona Lottery
Arizona Veterinary Medical Association
Margery Avila
Chuck and Judith Ann Backus
Carl and Suzie Baerst
Glen and Tara Bailey
Walter and Judith Bailey
Paul and Mary Ellen Baump
Howard Bayha
Bennett and Sharon Beaudry
Philip and Lydia Bell
Harold Bergbower
Heidi Berger and Brett Barker
David and Karen Berk
Daryl and Maryann Bethea
Adam and Andrea Bevell
James and Connie Binns
Michael and Carmela Blank
Trudy Blount
Darren and Lisa Blue
Lothaire and Connie Bluth
Bonner David Galleries
Mark and Shawna Bonnett
Evelyn K. Boren
Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Agnes and Herman Bouwer
Roger Bradford
Jim and Sandy Brophy
Stephen and Lorraine Brophy
Lynn and Larry Brown
Lana and Stephen Bull
Robert B. Bulla
Bump Family
Brian and Beverly Burch
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Calypso St. Barth at the Biltmore Fashion Park
Howard and Inez Cardinale
Richard and Gayle Cassidy
Bert and Janice Castro
Virginia Cave
Cellar 433
Fred and Anne Christensen
Christoph Kaiser LLC
Robert and Veronica Ciancola
Henry and Michelle Clarke
Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley
Dennis and Sheri Compton
Ed and Cabby* Conti
Scott and Anneke Covell
Gene and Jane Cox
Crescent Crown Distributing
Branch and Barbara Crooks
Frederick and Karin Cummings
CVS CareMark Charitable Trust
John Daniels
Thomas and Melissa Dawahare
Philip De Amelia
Desert Tails Animal Clinic
Olga Diaz
Don and Diane Dillon
Gerry Dippe
Donovan’s Steak and Chop House
Michael and Amy Doyle
Dave Durette
Kelley Durham
Heiner and Michele Eichermueller
Hugh and Nadine Elson
Jay and Dee Epstein
Glenn and Mary Beth Evans
Jason Evans
Event Rents
Howard and Mary Faber
Evert and Dottie Farmer
William Farrow
Eugene and Barbara Faulkner
Peter and Patricia Faur
Terry and Barbara Fenzl
Alicia Fields and Brian Skinner
Peter Fine and Rebecca Ailes-Fine
Larry and Margo Fink
George and Ann Fisher
John and Norma Francis
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Daniel and Lorraine Frias
Tom Fridena
Diana Gardner
Nan Garrett
Kerr and Tina Gelvin
Edward and Christine Giebel
Michael and Patricia Gifford
Kenneth and Janet Glaser
GoDaddy.com
Goldfield Appraisal Services
Robert Goodman and Diana Valenzuela de Goodman
Roberta Gordon
Kathleen and John Graham
Kenneth and Yvonne Griffin
Linda L. Gross
Jean Grossman
Debra Grunwald
Mark and Stacy Gustin
Margaret R. Hacker
Roberta Hall
William and Kelly Halnon
David Hammerslag and Kirstin Johnson
Brian and Rose Hanne
Erik and Anna Lise Hansen
Kenneth and Frances Harder
Gary and Andy Harper
Marilyn Harris, Sandwill Fund
Hays Companies
Anne and Bill Hemelt
Barry and Bonnie Hess
Chris Hettlinger
Mark and Haylie Hewitt
Stephen and Natalie Higgins
Higley Road Pet Clinic
Steve and Cher Hirsch
Henry and Barbara Hirvela
Christopher J. Hogan
Gene and Patty Holmquist
Honeywell
John and Nancy Hoopes
Horizon Animal Hospital
Louis and Kylee Huebsch
James Hughes
Joseph and Suzan Hughes
Ken* and Nancy Husband
Intuitive Surgical
Desirae Jacquez
Robert and Mary Johnson
Randy and Jennifer Jones
Herbert Kahn
Colette Kamps
Phillip and Mary Kay Kawulok
Kennel Care Veterinary Hospital
Kid to Kid
John and Barbara Klasic
Bruce Knappenberger
Myrna Kotchever
Lale and Janine Kuhn
Gerald and Heather Ladd
Ted and Melissa Lagreid
Michael and Arlene Lanes
Lenore Laskin
L’Auberge de Sedona
Jan Laufer
Mary Anne Lefevre
Rob Leslie
Jean Lester
Steven and Dori Lewis
Rebecca Lindy
David and Mary Lodwick
Ty and Kirsten Lundell
Sharon Lytle-Breen
Diana Madaras/Madaras Gallery, Inc.
John and Deborah Maddox
Jerrie Majors
Cecelia Manning
Michael and Lori Margolis
Tom and Kathie Marshall
Akito and Yuko Masunaga
Hank and Joyce Mathias
Patrick D. Matzner and Janet Mullins
Staci Mayer and Will Friese
John and Suzi McBride
Denise McClain
Ronald and Marjorie McComb
McDonald’s
Devin and Shesten Melder
Irene Metz
Marty Metzger
Midwestern University
Roy and Mary Miller
Miller Russell Associates
Scott and Denise Mitchell
Rich and Sharon Mogull
Ivan and Audra Moore
John and Caroline Musil
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Myers & Associates, PLLC
Native Resources International
Brian and Wendy Neal
Neff Rental
Laurance and Barbara R Nilsen
Barbara Nims
North Buckeye Animal Hospital & Grooming
Norton Family
Peter and Sarah Novak
Oasis Animal Hospital
Kathi O’Brien
Jennifer O’Cualain
Bryan and Shelley O’Keefe
Denise Osborne
David and Karen Paldan
Martz Parsons
Morrie and Jan Patten
Paycom, HR and Payroll Technology
Jeff and Laura Peabody
Arthur L. Pearce II
Jody Pelusi
Michael and Julie Petteys
Michael Pietzsch
Rita Porter
Ben and Joan Powers
K. Deane Reade and Pamela Bimson Reade
Barry L. Reger
Leon and Linda Reivitz
Stuart Rice and Patrick Hanson
Harold and Judith Richter
Ronald and Barbara Rinfret
Sarianne Rittenhouse
Brian and Clarissa Robinson
William and Sue Roman
Steve and Merle Rosskam
Jack and Pamela Saltich
Carol Sands
John Usher Sands
Richard and Marilyn Sartor
Don and Jessica Satiroff
Frank and Cindy Saverino
Scott Sayre and Jorja Rosenberg
Charles and Adrienne Schiffner
Thomas and Sophann Schleifer
Lynn A. Schultz
Richard and Christy Schust
Calvin and Vicki Scott
Mike Segal
Leslie and Connie Seldin
Shea Animal Hospital
Jeffrey and Eileen Siddell
Robert and Barbara Simpson
Clark and Martha Skeans
Kurt Slobodzian and Patricia Weegar
Bill and Carol Smallwood
G. Richard and Karen Smith
James and Lisa Smith
Marilyne Smith
Colleen Spakowski
Herman and Alice Stephenson
Elizabeth R. Summers
Sunburst Animal Hospital
Kenneth and Mary Jean Swanson
Tibor and Susan Szelinger
Talking Rock Golf Club, LLC
Vikki Tellez
Nick and Effie Theodore
Keith and Anita Thomas
Damon Timm and Cynthia Eckert-Timm
William C. Torrey
Trinchero Family Wines
Michael and Amber Troidl
Susan and Richard Turner
Kent Ullberg
E.J. and Christin Valentini
Marsha B. Van Dam
Gabrielle Vitale and Adrien Sanchez
Chris and Carrie Wahl
Jeannette Wahl
Jim P. Walejko and Linda B. Zeien
Greg and Julie Walker
Voni Walker
Michael and Deborah Wallensack
Aisha Warren
Jane C. Warren
Alan Weinberg
Susan R. Westover
Donald and Diane White
J.D. White and Susan Ward
Kevin Westrum
Martin and Debbi White
John and Dee Whiteman
Bryan and Jamie Whitlock
Herman Wienecke and Judy Rascoe
Art and Geri Wild
Josh and Cindy Winston
Xerophytic Design, Inc.
William Ybarra
Joyce Young
Ken and Rebecca Zandarski
Arthur and Lynnette Zeroulias
Theodore and Susan Zislis
Gail Zucker
*Deceased
All supporters as of December 31, 2014. The Phoenix Zoo regrets the omission of any individual, corporate or foundation names.
Please inform the Development Department at 602.914.4362 if this has occurred so our records can be updated.
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Thank You
Volunteers!
230 volunteers donated
19,343 hours
to the Education Department
20 volunteers donated
1,961 hours to the
Conservation Department
42 groups provided 927
volunteers that donated
2,842 hours to
Horticulture projects
91 volunteers donated
10,738 hours to the
Living Collections Department
1,744 total volunteers
donated
65,064 hours
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2014
Financial Summary
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (dba Phoenix Zoo)
oo)
Consolidated Statement of Activities
For the year ended
June 30, 2014
For the year
ar ended
June 30,, 2013
Support & Revenue
Admissions & Memberships
$
Educational Services
Group Events & Services
1,153,789
1,014,385
Food & Retail
3,589,008
3,335,937
Contributions **
5,789,946
5,756,123
919,625
681,180
Total Support and Revenue
45,856
Education Programs | 4%
Group Events & Services | 4%
Investment Income and Other | 4%
Support & Revenue
35,543
$
25,534,995
$
24,975,977
$
17,577,802
$
17,347,340
Expenses
Program Services
Management & General
Food & Retail | 14%
13,221,682
931,127
Other
Contributions | 23%
$
912,457
Investment Income
Admissions & Memberships | 51%
13,124,314
4,102,916
Fundraising & Membership Development
3,637,099
1,978,809
Total Expenses
$
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets – Beginning of Year
Net Assets – End of Year
2,217,660
23,659,527
$
$
1,875,468
$
1,773,878
$
41,592,541
$
39,818,663
$
43,468,009
$
41,592,541
23,202,099
** Includes restricted revenue for the Capital Campaign and other projects of $2,524,486 for 2014 and $3,317,785 for 2013.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
Assets
Current Assets
Cash & Investments
$
7,282,178
$
6,454,255
Contributions Receivable
787,327
1,090,852
Other Current Assets
374,172
307,247
6,911,465
6,251,730
702,752
564,284
25,908,055
25,324,306
580,394
583,408
Investments
Contributions Receivable
Property & Equipment
Other Assets
Beneficial Interest in Trusts
Total Assets
5,451,212
4,999,000
$
47,997,555
$
$
1,645,008
$
45,575,082
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
74% | Program Services
Deferred Revenue
17% | Management & General
Obligations under Capital Lease
Total Liabilities
998,422
2,850,421
2,915,441
34,117
68,678
$
4,529,546
$
31,402,023
$
3,982,541
9% | Fundraising & Membership Development
Net Assets
Unrestricted
$ 29,611,849
Temporarily Restricted
5,855,528
6,222,446
Permanently Restricted
6,210,458
5,758,246
$
43,468,009
$ 41,592,541
$
47,997,555
$ 45,575,082
Total Net Assets
Expenses
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
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Endowment
Fund
Operating and maintaining spectacular exhibits and facilities, providing meaningful education
and conservation program
programs and expanding the Phoenix Zoo’s mission to a larger audience
requires the long-term support of endowment funds.
Following Arizona’s Management of Charitable Funds Act and its own governing documents,
the Zoo has progressed in its endowment building initiative over recent years. As of the end of
fiscal year 2014, the total endowment funds have grown to $4.8 million, consisting of donorrestricted funds and Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC) Board-designated
funds, which function as endowments.
Designating a gift to endowment creates perpetual funding in one of the following categories
— creating a legacy of generosity. Endowment gifts of $100,000 or more are recognized for
years to come.
Conservation Endowment
Preservation Endowment
Education Endowment
Enterprise Endowment
Living Collection Endowment
General Endowment
An undesignated gift is subject to the ACNC Windfall Gift Policy, whereby a Board-directed
fund is increased by 50 percent of windfall gifts greater than $25,000, after allocating the first
$100,000 annually to the Operating Reserve Fund.
The ACNC’s investment policies for endowment assets provide predictable funding, while
maintaining purchasing power over the long term. The related spending policy allows for
appropriating each year up to five percent of its endowment fund’s average value. In 2014,
the approved distribution was more than $50,000, which supported several improvement
projects including aesthetic and safety enhancements to the Front Entry video wall and ticket
booths, the refurbishment of the 40-year-old Safari Trains and the addition of much needed
quarantine areas. Improvements were also made to the Desert Tents venue, adding pavers
and lighting to enhance the experience of event participants and children attending Night
Camp. Funding for these improvements were derived from the Education and Enterprise
Endowments, originally established through the generosity of Milton and Evelyn Eberhard,
Edna Rider Whiteman and Kenneth G. and Eleanor Bentson.
$3.6
Endowment Funds three-year growth
$2.6
$4.0
$3.1
$4.4
$3.5
$4.8
$3.9
(in millions)
Board-designated (Quasi-Endowment)
Donor-restricted Endowment
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$1.0
$0.9
$0.9
$0.9
2011
2012
2013
2014
Zoo Awards
in 2014
IMPACT Award
The Phoenix Zoo won the Greater Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce “IMPACT Award in
the Large Business Category for Response
to Adversity.” The IMPACT Awards honor
the accomplishments of small and large
businesses and the impact they have on the
Valley’s business community and economy.
AAA Get on the Road Arizona
Favorite Wildlife Encounter
In an online voting contest by Arizona
Highways, voters overwhelmingly chose
the Zoo as the “Favorite Wildlife Encounter”
in their Get On The Road Arizona contest.
As the winner, the Zoo was featured on
“AAA Presents Highroads with Dan Davis”
that aired in June on 3TV!
TripAdvisor
In May, the Zoo received a “2014 Certificate
of Excellence” from the TripAdvisor.com
website. This prestigious award recognizes
businesses that consistently earn top
ratings from TripAdvisor travelers.
Ranking Arizona
For the sixth year in a row, the Zoo has
been honored with the “#1 Attraction in
Phoenix” as ranked by AZ Big Media.
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Congratulations
The
Association
Professionals,
Chapter,
of
Fundraising
Greater
awarded
Arizona
Lorraine
Frias
the 2014 Outstanding Fundraising
Executive
at
the
30th
Annual
Philanthropy Leadership Awards.
For almost 20 years, Lorraine has
dedicated herself to the Phoenix Zoo
in a variety of capacities and has
held several roles in philanthropy,
including board designations and
committee leadership in professional
philanthropic organizations.
Recently appointed Vice President of
Development, Lorraine’s success is
easily explained by the relationships
she has built in an ethical and
professional manner. Her sincere
approach with supporters of the Zoo
shows a genuine interest in honoring
each individual’s preference in their
area of giving.
Congratulations, Lorraine!
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Executive Team
Norberto J. (Bert) Castro | President / CEO
Julie Deiter | Executive Assistant
Board of Trustees
Vice Presidents
Ruth Allard | Executive Vice President of Conservation & Education
Officers
Bill Cooper | Vice President of Facility Operations
Jean C. Bingham
Lorraine Frias | Vice President of Development
Michelle M. Clarke
Bonnie Mendoza | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Frederick M. Cummings, Esq.
Gary West, D.V.M. | Executive Vice President of Animal Health & Living Collections
Stephen T. Higgins
Harry A. Papp
Directors
|
Gabrielle Vitale
Howard Bayha | Director of Information Technology
Tricia Chambers Bump | Director of Marketing & Corporate Relations
Jennifer Flowers | Director of Membership & Guest Services
|
Chair
|
|
Vice Chair, Board Development
|
Secretary
Vice Chair, Outcomes
Vice Chair, Financial Development
|
Vice Chair, Finance and Treasurer
Trustees
Mary S. Alexander
John Hoopes
Linda Hardwick | Director of Communications
Heidi Berger
Derek J. Kerr
Gabrielle Hebert | Director of Education
Jim Burke
Susan Kidd
Harry Jones | Director of Project Management
Aaron T. Detzer
Manny Molina
Christopher Ramos | Director of Events
JoEllen Doornbos
Albert W. (Bil) Morris
Fae Rubenfeld | Controller
Peter J. Faur
Philip Petersen
Rich Sartor | Director of Living Collections
Larry A. Fink
Don Satiroff
Janet Tropp | Creative Director
Dr. Stephen Fisher
Maja Wessels
Bill Halnon
Stuart A. Wells | Director of Conservation & Science
Joe Wilkes | Director of Operations
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by
the
Association
of
Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). AZA sets
rigorous standards dedicated to the
advancement of zoos and aquariums
in
the
areas
of
conservation,
education, science and recreation.
Only
in
214
North
zoos
America
and
aquariums
are
accredited
by AZA.
The Zoo continues to be active in AZA
conservation efforts and participates in
a number of Taxon Advisory Groups,
studbooks, Species Survival Plans®
and AZA national committees. We
are dedicated to providing excellent
care for animals, a great experience
for guests and a better future for all
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