November 2019 - February 2020 In This Issue On the Cover New Enrichment for Snakes ...... 3 Sandhill Cranes travel up to 7,000 miles Sandhill Cranes by Thousands. . . 4 & 5 annually: They fly from northern Mexico, New arrivals in the Education Dept . . 6 California, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico Volunteer Update ...... 7 to summer breeding grounds in the Rocky Brew at the Zoo ...... 8 & 9 Mountains, Canada, Alaska, and even Siberia. They make the return trip in the fall with their Year in Life of BAAZK Member . . . 10 fledged young on the wing. This years Welcome Dr. Samantha King . . . . 11 migration totals were more than 650,000 Boo at the Zoo ...... 12 & 13 Sandhill Cranes. Scouts and the Brandywine Zoo . . . 14 Executive Director’s Letter . . . . . 15 Board of Directors Photo by: Jim Smigie Arlene Reppa, President Diana DeBenedictis, Vice President Kevin Brandt, Treasurer Vickie Innes, Secretary Serena Wilson-Archie Gabe Baldini Sarah Cole Candice Galvis Linda M. Gray Amy Hughes Megan McGlinchey Michael Milligan William S. Montgomery Matthew Ritter, (DNREC) Richard Rothwell Daniel F. Scholl Michael T. Allen, Executive Director Brint Spencer, Zoo Director Support Staff Melanie Flynn, Visitor Services Manager Jennifer Lynch, Marketing & Special Events Manager Kate McMonagle Membership Coordinator Saturday Dec. 14 & Sunday Dec. 15 EditorS Writers 9:00-10:00 AM Mike Allen** Mike Allen** Jennifer Lynch** Emily Culkin** Celebrate the holidays by enjoying a pancake, egg, & sausage Meghan Hoopes** breakfast with Santa! Share your holiday wishes, Photo CONTRIBUTIONs Danielle Leverage* bring your camera to take photos with Santa and some animal friends, Janey Kramlik* Jennifer Lynch** and enjoy a few up-close animal encounters Jennifer Lynch** Aliana Raulerso** all before the zoo opens. Plus, watch a few animals get their breakfast! Douglas Norton Jim Smigie Breakfast provided by Janssen’s Market. Jim Smigie Brint Spencer* All participants ages 18 months and up must pay program fee. Jacque Williamson** Katelin Stroman* Katherine Ward Design/Printing Pre-registration required. Space is very limited for this event, Professional so please register early. Duplicating, Inc * Delaware State Parks Staff Member Members: $19 | Non-members: $22 ** Delaware Zoological Staff Member The Zoo News is a publication of the Delaware Zoological Society. watch animals get their breakfast

www.brandywinezoo.org 2 New Enrichment for Snakes By: Aliana Raulerson, Program Animal Apprentice

The Brandywine Zoo’s Education The snake board is both an enrich- Department debuted our new snake ment opportunity for the snakes climbing board during a Saturday Crea- and an educational opportunity ture Feature in September! The board for our visitors. Visitors get the consists of wooden pegs and rock- chance to see how these snakes climbing holds that our snakes can move in the wild, an especially scale to demonstrate climbing abilities exciting experience since many they would exhibit in the wild. This people wonder how snakes are board is one example of enrichment, able to climb with no arms or which are items animals can interact legs! Watching them contort their with to encourage natural behaviors. bodies around the holds and use Several of the snake species in our am- their muscles to push off sections bassador animal collection are semi-ar- of the board provides a more clear boreal or arboreal, meaning they spend demonstration of how snakes at least part of their lives in trees, and move. Guests that have seen our this board provides a new method of snake board in action enjoy watch- enrichment for those species. On the ing the snakes move freely, includ- snake board, our snakes are free to ing our large red-tailed boa who move whichever direction they please can look intimidating at first! It and climb as high as they want, allow- is my hope that this board can ing more opportunities for movement than they usu- help us spread the message that snakes are intrigu- ally have when we present them in hand. The snake ing, misunderstood animals and that they are not to board was my Demonstration of Learning project I be feared. Now that the weather is getting colder completed as the Brandywine Zoo’s Program Animal we will be bringing our ambassador reptiles into the Apprentice, and I am glad our snakes now have more zoo less often, but be on the lookout next spring and opportunities to practice and show off their amazing summer for our snakes showing what they can do on climbing skills. the snake board!

3 Sandhill Cranes by the Thousands By Katherine Ward and Jim Smigie

Nearly four feet tall, with a wingspan of about six feet, packed, but safe, on sandbars all night, and feed in nearby Sandhill Cranes travel up to 7,000 miles annually: They fields all day. fly from northern Mexico, California, Arizona, Texas, We arrived on March 27, a balmy 74-degree day. On the and New Mexico to summer breeding grounds in the way to a Nebraska Parks Department potluck feast of Rocky Mountains, Canada, Alaska, and even Siberia. tasty downhome cookin’, we caught our first glimpse They make the return trip in the of the cranes. On their dark, fall with their fledged young on stilt-like legs, they were feeding the wing. among the furrows in a field Late last March, we flew a thou- and “dancing” to attract a mate. sand miles to the small town of Their necks and bodies – long Kearney, on the North Platte and lean – were covered with River in central Nebraska, to gray feathers, punctuated with witness the migration of what, some that were black along wing in 2019, was more than 650,000 tips and tails and white around Sandhill Cranes. With power- the eyes. Foreheads of the adults ful downstrokes of their large were crimson capped, but with wings, or by gliding on thermals, skin, not feathers. the cranes had flown nearly that At five the next morning, by far – at about thirty miles an hour then in the frosty 30s, we en- – to reach their annual stopover tered a Crane Trust blind on the along the North Platte to rest, edge of the Platte River. While feed and gain weight, and to find shivering in the covered blind in a lifelong mate. There, the river is the dark, we heard an unbroken wide and shallow with farmland cacophony of crane cries, even largely free of trees and shrubs above a booming thunderstorm. At daybreak, we could on either side, making the waterway a haven for the birds. see an estimated 60,000 cranes standing on sandbars, With a 360-degree view from the middle of the river that some beginning to fly off against the rising sun to forage. enables them to see any predators, the cranes stand tightly That afternoon it snowed.

4 The rest of the week we drove along solitary country around much longer lanes and dirt roads to photograph cranes feeding in than that. The most fields almost ready for spring planting. Cranes eat what- ancient crane fossil, ever is available when there is no more waste corn: seeds, estimated to be ten berries, and tubers as well as things they can catch, such million years old, was as worms and insects, and even snakes, frogs, and mice. found in northeast Nebraska; the oldest On March 31, fossil known to be that from an Audubon of a Sandhill Crane Rowe Sanctuary dates back 2.5 million blind, we beheld years, making these a blazing sunset primeval birds possibly with thousands the oldest avian species of cranes calling, on Earth. calling, calling, and stretching in long The Brandywine Zoo lines across the is fortunate to have a slowly darkening Sandhill Crane. Come sky when returning visit Sandy and learn to the sandbars. We more about these left the blind that fascinating birds that night, dazzled by the age-old ritual of 100,000 cranes that have a “vocabulary” flew back to the river and, with wings stretched wide, legs with at least ten dis- dangling, floated down and down until their feet touched tinct calls and body the dark Nebraska river that has nurtured them and kept language that varies them safe for thousands of years. from “standing tall” to dancing to stick tossing – used for countless eons to Every year, from mid-February to mid-April, about communicate with their fellow travelers. eighty percent of the migrating cranes stop along the same 70-mile stretch of the Katherine Ward, executive director of Delaware Press Associa- North Platte near the vast Sandhills tion, is a national award-winning author and editor. of Nebraska, just as they have since the last ice age, ten to Jim Smigie, Brandywine Zoo volunteer and photographer. twelve thousand years ago. But these birds have been

5 New Arrivals in the Education Department By: Emily Culkin, Program Animal Coordinator

Over the past year, we have added several individuals to our Program H ermit Crab: Animal Collection within our Educa- Our most recent acquisition is tion Department. These are the neither a reptile nor a mammal, he’s animals that travel off site to schools an invertebrate! As a representative and libraries with our Traveling Zoo, of our Hermit Crab colony, Lenny, and interact with visitors at the zoo the land hermit crab, has definitely during our Wildlife Shows and Crea- added important messaging to our ture Features. We have had a variety curriculum. As Delaware is a seaside of new arrivals this year and they state, many of the popular tourist have greatly increased the diversity of beach towns sell these charismatic our collection. critters. However, hermit crabs require a lot more care and resources Boas: than people expect and are unsus- We had two new snakes join our col- tainably harvested from the wild. lection. Bibilava (meaning snake in Lenny will play an important role Malagasy), the Madagascar Ground in teaching about responsible pet Boa and Cusco, the Red-Tail Boa. ownership! Both are young animals, but they Although these five new Animal have already doubled in weight since Ambassadors are incredibly diverse, they arrived last winter! Snakes are they all came to the Brandywine Zoo an integral part of our curriculum the same way: As relinquished pets. and are used heavily to teach about The Zoo gets dozens of requests respecting wildlife, anti-bullying, from the public every year to take and adaptations. While neither of unwanted pets. As Brandywine Zoo these species are native to Delaware, is not a rescue organization, we are they are a great way to teach, both unable to fulfill these requests. Any children and adults, how important new animals added to the collection snakes are for the ecosystem. As at the Brandywine Zoo are subject these snakes grow, they will to rigorous scrutiny: What role will definitely be show stoppers, with that animal play in the collection? Bibilava potentially up to ten feet Do we have the resources and staff long, and Cusco growing up to eight! to care for them appropriately? What is their lifespan? Will we be able to G uinea Pigs: care for them, or find appropriate In the mammal collection, we facilities to continue their care, for welcomed a father and son pair of the duration of their life? These Guinea Pigs: Machu (Father) and questions are not specific to zoologi- Picchu (Son). Along with the rats cal institutions. These are questions and chinchillas in our collection, that everyone should ask themselves these rodents (not pigs!) will make a anytime they want to get a new pet, great addition for talking about how from a simple goldfish to more com- essential rodents are to the overall plex reptiles. Responsible pet own- food chain. Guinea pigs are also an ership is a key element, not only to important way to discuss how differ- making sure your pet has a long and ent cultures view the same animal. healthy life, but also in reducing the Guinea pigs are considered cherished amount of unwanted pets that are pets in the United States, but are a released into the wild, which have a main ingredient in many traditional negative impact on native wildlife. South American dishes!

Be on the lookout for any of our amazing Animal Ambassadors at future Brandywine Zoo programs. Scheduled programs and more information can be found on our website.

66 Volunteer Update By Danielle Leverage, Volunteer Manager

Cha-cha-changes! In Summer 2019, we embarked on a AmeriCorps benefits extend after completion of service quest to create streamlined volunteer program involving too, and there’s a large professional network and free or two distinct and specialized volunteer opportunities: Vol- reduced tuition at participating universities. unTEEN (14-17) and Docent (18+). No longer are we Once last # admitting volunteers on an informal or rolling basis. This HumbleBrag: For the quarter of July – ensures that all acting individual volunteers in our zoo are September 2019, Brandywine Zoo topped the chart trained and prepared with appropriate language, safety at 5,683.5 volunteer service hours (which includes our the most out of all 17 Dela- procedures, mission-driven practices and interpretive intern program); that is ware State Parks! skills to provide guests with the most rewarding experi- We could not be more grateful for all ence possible. The application window for Docent the work our Program is September 1st, 2019 to January 10th, 2020 volunteers and and our VolunTEEN program takes applications interns do all year long. from February 1st to April 1st, 2020. We’d love to have If you’re in the you in the Zoo! zoo and see a Our internship program is changing too! Starting Nov. volunteer, make 1st, 2019, all Delaware State Parks internships that will sure to thank complete 300 or more hours during their term are eligible them for their to simultaneously enroll as an AmeriCorps Member dur- dedication. ing their service. This additional portion of their intern- If you or some- ship will give them the opportunity to freeze their student one you know is interested in the Docent, VolunT loans during service (forbearance) and secure them an EEN or Inter www.brandywine- EdAward Grant that can be used to pay both past, pres- nship program, please visit zoo.org/volunteer. ent or future federal student loans or education costs.

7 A tremendous thank you to our sponsors, members, volunteers, staff, patrons, restaurants and brewers that supported our Brew at the Zoo on September 27. Without their contributions, this fundraising event could not be possible.

8 Thank You for your Terrapin Cheesecake Factory Philadelphia Phillies support and to all the Troegs Columbus Inn Philadelphia Union Trolley Tap House Concordville Inn Pizza by Elizabeths Restaurants and Bev- Corrective Chiropratic Richard Rothwell erage Sponsors that Thanks to our Silent Delaware Art Museum Rockwood Museum help make this event Delaware Children's Museum Six Flags Great Adventure possible: Auction Donors Delaware Museum of & Safari Bellefonte Brewing Co. who donated a wide Natural History Tom & Carole Webber Big Oyster Brewing variety of unique and Delaware State Parks Vickie Innes Breakthru Beverage Delaware clever items: Delaware Theatre Company William S. Montgomery Chelsea Tavern Adventure Aquarium Delaware Zoological Society Wilmington Blue Rocks Crooked Hammock Brewery Amy Hughes Dover Downs Casino Wilmington Riverfront DelPez Mexican GastroPub Arlene & Doug Reppa Dover Speedway Wilmington & Western Railroad Dogfish Head Back Burner Restaurant El Diablo Burritos Winterthur Museum, Ernest & Scott Taproom & Tavern GiveSmart Garden & Library Fordham & Dominion BBC Tavern and Grill Go Ape! Woodside Creamery Iron Hill Brewery Hagley Museum YMCA - Middletown Kid Shelleen's Charcoal House Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, Special Thanks to & Saloon Marriott Jayne Harwell Left Hand Brewery Bobbie Chelucci Jennifer Lynch Animal Behavior Liquid Alchemy Beverages Boscov’s Leonard Hook & Conservation Con- Midnight Oil Brewing Co Brandywine River Museum Longwood Gardens nections, Phung Luu Mispillion River Brewing of Art Megan McGlinchey Michael T. Allen and Delaware Office NKS Distributing Brandywine Zoo AAZK of Highway Safety and Standard Distributing Carl Roberts Mt. Cuba Center Stitch House Brewery Chaddsford Winery Nemours Estate Spokey Speaky for Stone Brewery Chanticleer Garden Painting with a Twist being at the event! Philadelphia Flyers Save the Date! September 25, 2020

9 Year in the Life of a BAAZK Member By Katelin Stroman, Brandywine Zoo Animal Caretaker

As we enter the fall and very soon winter time of the money for the Red Panda year, we have a recap of how things with the Brandywine Network, and Throwing for Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keep- Tamarins at You Bet Your ers, BAAZK, has gone. So what is BAAZK? For those Axe for Save the Golden who may not know BAAZK, is a chapter of a non-profit Lion Tamarin organization. organization. Our chapter is run by the Brandywine Zoo During the summer, Bowl- keepers, education animal caretakers, and the veterinary ing for Rhinos was hosted technician staff. The National AAZK’s mission is to ad- at Main Event for Rhino vance the animal keeping profession, support deserving Conservation, and Ventur- conservation projects, and promote the preservation of ing Out for Vultures raised funds for the Vulture S.A.F.E. our natural resources and animal life. (Saving Animals From Extinction) program. Another aspect of AAZK is for professional develop- Part of our outreach ment of our members. This year two of our members, efforts are hosting Katie Muse (President) and Janey Kramlik (Vice Presi- lectures and work- dent), were able shops. The work- to attend the shop consisted of National AAZK the Canine Training conference held Part 1 and 2 were in Indianapo- conducted by one lis, thanks to of our very own BAAZK. By BAAZK members, supporting our Leah Newman, to members to at- teach dog owners obedience techniques for their furry tend conferences family members. like this one, they are able to learn about new methods of animal husbandry, training, as well as behavioral enrich- The first lecture this year was about animal dental health, Happy Mouths Equal Happy Pets ment. When members come back from conferences they . Dr. Smagala and vet tech are then able to share their knowledge with other staff to Gillian Chapin, came to teach us about how professionals help keep improving animal care and welfare. BAAZK clean your animals teeth, and how you can properly clean Feathered is able to help support our members professional de- their teeth at home. Lastly our other lecture, Friends and Enemies velopment opportuni- , we had guest speakers come from ties through additional Radford University to fundraisers like our discuss the social interac- Bi-Annual Painting for tions over different a Purpose event, as well species of birds. as our restaurant events. We would like to thank For the 2019 year, everyone for coming to BAAZK has raised over our events and helping to $3,000 for different support these conserva- conservation efforts by tion efforts and our mem- hosting events. In the bers. Please tune in on our Face- spring, we hosted Quiz Facebook page, book.com/BZAAZK for a Cause at the Trol- , ley Tap House to raise for our future 2020 events.

FACTS: Cranes are among the oldest living birds on the planet. Accord- ing to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the earliest unequivocal Sandhill Crane fossil is estimated to be 2.5 million years old and was unearthed in the Macasphalt Shell Pit in Florida.

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Welcome Dr. Samantha King

We are excited to welcome our new veterinarian Dr. Samantha King. Dr. Sam is originally from Con- necticut and received her Bachelor of Sci- ence degree from Dela- ware Valley University in Zoo Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts Uni- versity in Massachusetts. through December 15 At Tufts, she had the opportu- A perfect stocking stuffer. nity to work with their onsite wildlife clinic, which Celebrate this holiday by adopting a TOUCAN for gave her exposure to a broader array of taxa than someone special*. Only $65 and you will receive: a standard veterinary practice. While Dr. Sam is • Certificate of adoption only at the Brandywine Zoo one day per week, she * To assure delivery of ADOPT • Fact sheet about the animal with packages by December 24th, maintains an extensive list of clients, including a photo of the toucan orders to be sent by mail other zoos and sanctuaries in the region. One of must be made by Dec. 15th; • Two one-time-use admission orders to be picked up at her clients is a small zoo in Massachusetts, where Zootique must be made passes to the zoo by the 22nd. she worked as a zookeeper when she was in high school. In her spare time, she loves to play vol- plus leyball, bake, and travel. Please welcome Dr. Sam • An adorable plush replica of the toucan. to the Brandywine Zoo family.

By participating in the ADOPT program, you are helping the Delaware Zoological Society support the Brandywine Zoo's missions of education and conservation.

302.571.7747, Ext.215 brandywinezoo.org The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support During a routine procedure, Dr. King looks at the heart of of the Delaware Zoological Society. Savannah, the Serval, via ultrasound.

FACTS: An adult Sandhilli Crane is gray with a red crown Height: 3 to 4 feet (bald patch of skin); juvenile is browner overall Weight: 6 to 12 pounds and has a feathered crown. Wingspan: 6 to 7 feet Lifespan: 20 to 40 years

11 Boo at the Zoo By Emily Culkin, Program Animal Encounter

Thank you to everyone who came out to Boo at As always, we could not run this event without the the Zoo 2019! This event continues to grow and amazing support of our community businesses. we thank you all for continuing to enjoy our com- A special thank you to our Jack-o'-Lantern Level munity trick-or-treating event. This year, we kicked Sponsors ($500+): MedExpress, MidCoast Com- off our Boo at the Zoo weekend on Thursday munity Bank, Metro by T-Mobile and Delaware night! We had a dedicated group of visitors College Investment Plan. We are always looking blow in with the high wind gusts and chilly tem- for new sponsors and vendors for this event. peratures for the first night. Friday and Saturday If you are interested in participating next year, we had beautiful fall weather and great crowds. please visit www.brandywinezoo.org/booatthezoo Thank you to all of our booth vendors and volun- for more information. We hope to see everyone teers for coming out and having fun with us. next year!

A special thank you to our Jack-o'-Lantern Level Sponsors ($500+):

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Plan for tomorrow. Ensure the future today.

Create your lasting gift for the Brandywine Zoo and the Delaware Zoological Society.

Protect the future of the Brandywine Zoo through a gift that will endure and help us soar. Learn about the many options for making a bequest to the Zoo through the Delaware Zoological Society. Contact us today at 302-571-7788, ext. 206.

The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society.

13 Scouts and the Brandywine Zoo By Meghan Hoopes, Education Programs Coordinator

Is your Boy, Cub, or Girl Scout troop looking for an brings the Sensational Senses workshop on the 11th exciting group activity? Join us at the Brandywine for Brownies looking to achieve their Senses badge, Zoo to work on badge requirements, tour the and the Fur, Feathers, Ferns workshop on the zoo, and even meet some animals up close! 25th for Bear Cub Scouts to earn their Fur, Whether you are looking for a big scout Feathers, Ferns adventure. February has event to get a head start on a number of three workshops; Brownies working on badges, or hold a private event for your troop their Pets badge can join the For the Love to focus on earning a badge together, this winter of Animals workshop on the 15th, Daisies season has a lot to offer scout groups. can work on their 3 Cheers for Animals Birdbath award at the Animals and Me workshop on the Does your troop wants to knock out an entire badge 22nd, and Cadettes can work on their Animal Helpers in one day? Check out Brandywine Zoo’s Scout Work- badge on the 29th. shops! Each workshop will focus on completing as many requirements of one Save the date! Scout Night is April 4th, badge or adventure as possible, including 4:15-6PM. This after-hours event is touring the zoo and meeting some animals exclusively for Boy, Cub, and Girl Scouts up-close. Some workshops are pre-sched- and their families. Join us for exciting uled, and open to scouts and their families, activities, games, a behind-the-scenes with or without their troop; all workshops commissary tour, an up-close look at require pre-registration at BrandywineZoo. some animals, and work on a number org/scouts. of badge requirements, all in one fun- filled night! Check out the Scout Night This November, Daisies can join us on the page on our website at Brandywine 9th to work on their 3 Cheers for Animals Zoo.org/scouts for more details and Birdbath award during the Animals and Me to pre-register. workshop, and Brownies can work on their Pets badge on Nov 16th at the For the Don’t see your troop’s level or can’t make Love of Animals workshop. Coming up in these programs? You can book a private December, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Cub scout workshop by visiting Brandywine- Scouts are invited to work on their NOVA! Zoo.org/scouts. Be sure to keep an eye Wild award at the Scouts Go Wild work- out on the website; we’re expanding the shop on the 1st, and on the 8th, Juniors workshops we offer to cover even more can work on their Animal Habitats badge at badges and adventures! the Earth’s Endangered workshop. January

WINTER BREAK: HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CAMP: HABITATS BEASTLY FEASTS Dec. 30-Jan. 3 Nov. 25-29 • Ages 6 to 13 Drop-off: 8:30-9am • Pickup: 3:30-4pm Join us for winter break, as we learn about wild habitats and how Ever wonder what’s on the menu animals survive the winter! for our zoo animals? Join us for Thanksgiving Each day will focus on a different type break, as we learn about carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, and more! Each day will of habitat, with fun crafts, focus on a different type of eater, with fun crafts, games, and zoo tours! games, and zoo tours! Each day is sold Each day is sold separately. separately. Registration Deadline November 16. Registration Deadline December 28. Members: $40 | Non-members: $50

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Delaware Zoological Society Brandywine Zoo Capital Campaign Executive Director’s Letter An evolving transformation that will benefit our animals, our guests, and our community

Imagine this… A New Look–New Exhibits –New Guest Experiences

It’s all happening as our Brandywine Zoo is…re-imagined. A multi-year, multi-phased $30 million Master Plan will bring dramatic changes to the Zoo. Kicking off with a $10 million goal, The State Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) has already committed an initial $5 million towards the first two Phases. Now, in support of the Brandywine Dear Members, Supporters, Zoo’s Master Plan, the Delaware Zoological Society and Friends, embarks on a 3-year, $5 million Capital Campaign to initiate and complete Phase 3: a new entry I hope that you have enjoyed our latest way to the zoo and an exciting South American issue of ZooNews. As I am sure that Wetlands Habitat. you have read throughout this issue, it has been another great year at the You Belong in the Zoo! Zoo. It has been fun to see all of the You can be a part of the re-imagining of our Zoo. new animals and changes, which make We welcome your participation and support. me excited for the future of Brandy- To learn more about donating or volunteering, wine Zoo. BrandywineZoo.org/Reimagined We have started to plan for the next chapter in our history. The Delaware Zoological Society is excited about our upcoming capital campaign to see Our Zoo Re-imagined. While we look forward to the progress at the Zoo over the next year, we are looking further down the road to plan for even more improvements for the future. Stay tuned to ZooNews, our website, brandywinezoo.org, and our social media accounts for more details.

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Intern Open House: Summer Zoo Internships for High School and College Students ages 14+ Sunday, Feb 9 • 1-2:30PM Join us to find out about more DecemberDecember 3131 about the Zoo’s unique sum- Celebrate the mer internship program for Zoo Camp and other internships! New Year Zoo-style For more information please by ringing in the New Year visit our website and look under at NOON! volunteer opportunities. We’ll have games, crafts, and sparkling cider to drink, as the clock strikes 12 Give a Gift that will last (Noon that is!) all year! A Zoo membership includes: Free admission, guest passes, Program takes place outside in discounts on camps & programs the zoo so dress for the weather! and in our gift shop! We will begin charging admission at 10am. Free or discounted admission to other AZA zoos nationwide, too! Members: Free | Non-members: $5/person. Call or join online today. BrandywineZoo.org 302-571-7747 Ext 215