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the question, “What kind of lasting impact can we leave with all of President’s Message these guests?”

As President and CEO of Zoo, I spend a lot of time For years we’ve been serving the mission of connecting people with thinking about organizational success and what it looks like. More animals. Certainly, conservation has been a key component of that importantly, I’ve been focused on what organizational success feels like. mission. But part of our focus now I’ve come to realize success is not solely defined by the bottom line but will be on how we connect people also by an organization’s culture and its employees. with wildlife. Creating lifelong memories will be important. And challenging Employees who love coming to work and who enjoy working together as our guests to be part of environmental a team are key to an organization’s success. When great employees and a solutions will be critical. culture of trust, respect and teamwork come together with financial Photo by Arnie Spencer security, it allows an organization to focus more energy on achieving its Throughout this report you will see overall mission. this vision come to life. Programs such as our Defining Moments, Natural Cheyenne Mountain Zoo arrived at a pivotal mission milestone last year. Encounters Animal Shows and The combination of a strong financial position and a dedicated staff Quarters for Conservation illustrate rekindled our fire to focus on conservation in a whole new way. We have our desire to not only be a more fun committed to finding strength in our numbers, reaching as many people and exciting destination, but a place as possible with our conservation message. Did you know that each year where with every visit you’ll know you over 50 million people visit an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium? That’s are making a difference for wildlife. more people than the combined attendance of all professional football, basketball, baseball and hockey games in a single year! At Cheyenne Bob Chastain Mountain Zoo, we saw record attendance of 468,039 people last year – President & CEO incredible numbers for a community of 600,000 people. This begs

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Our Mission Our Vision Providing a crucial link between people and nature Every Kid, Every Time. Every kid of any age will have in a complex and changing world. an experience for a lifetime with every visit.

30888 CMZ Annual Report_07-08_R2.indd 1 8/11/08 2:04:17 PM NATURAL ENCOUNTERS ANIMAL SHOWS is one such new experience. It A Legacy of Caring for Animals involves keepers sharing stories about an animal while the animal exhibits species-specific behavior. When philanthropist founded the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in 1926 to house his growing collection of exotic animals, he hardly could have imagined the In this program, the staff is training recreation and education impact the institution would have, much less the animals to display natural behaviors that conservation footprint it would leave. would ordinarily help them adapt and survive in the wild. A grizzly might be From breeding to collaborating with conservation partners taught to dig for berries with its huge around the world, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a leader in the global battle to claws or to find fish in its pool. Red river Photo by Jay Weston preserve vanishing animals and fragile habitats. hogs might share their repertoire of grunts, squeals, snarls and snorts to For instance, the Zoo is a leader in the endangered black-footed ferret breeding demonstrate their extensive communication program, which saw 19 kits born at the Zoo last year. We also had great success with vocalizations. All training is done with our Wyoming toad program, producing and releasing to the wild nearly 4,000 positive reinforcement. tadpoles! Positive training creates a stimulating Recognized internationally for our extensive involvement in a management program environment for the animals, providing for species survival, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo participates in more of these programs them the opportunity to use their senses – 30 in all – than any zoo of similar size. For many species, are the last refuge, and adaptations, and increasing their so careful management of zoo populations is critical to their survival. motivation to engage in naturalistic behaviors. But the mental and physical enrichment to the animals is only one benefit of the program. These exciting Connecting People with Wildlife new animal shows enable the Zoo to initiate meaningful and memorable experiences for visitors, providing a more enjoyable and educational Zoo experience, which in Cheyenne Mountain Zoo feels strongly about engaging the community to help us turn inspires caring and stewardship for the natural world. achieve our conservation goals. That places greater responsibility on us to connect people with wildlife – and to inspire guests to want to make a difference. The Zoo’s vision, that every kid, of any age, will have an experience for a lifetime Saving Species, Saving Spaces with every visit, is sparked by the belief that positive memorable experiences and close encounters with animals can create DEFINING MOMENTS for people of all Empowering the community to make a difference for the preservation of wildlife ages. Touching a baby wallaby or feeling a giraffe gently take a cracker with its long was the impetus behind QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION. The Zoo is purple tongue may change a guest’s perspective about wildlife, and inspire caring contributing $0.25 from each admission ($2.50 from each family membership) to and stewardship for the natural world. expand its wildlife conservation work Thus was born the inspiration for THE VISION PROJECT, which seeks to inspire regionally and around the caring attitudes that lead to environmentally responsible behaviors. The project will globe. With every visit, fill the Zoo with guests receive a quarter activities and “token” and get to vote for experiences that one of six conservation engage visitors, projects that inspire them – stimulate their Gazibara Photo by Tracey snow leopards in Central curiosity and, at a Asia, African in Kenya, deeper level, touch orangutans in Borneo, them in ways that Mantella frogs in Photo by Ashley Arimborgo create a life-long Madagascar, endangered connection with butterflies in or nature. Some of these Andean bears in Ecuador. activities will build on existing opportunities, Funding for each project is while many will be determined by how many completely new and/ votes it receives. We hope to or unexpected. For raise $100,000 in the first instance, a child might year to not only help save be invited to help a imperiled species, but also keeper brush a pony or for long-term preservation of feed melons to a hippo. The Vision Project also will focus on outstanding customer their wild habitats. service, making a Zoo visit as comfortable, convenient and rewarding as possible.

30888 CMZ Annual Report_07-08_R2.indd 2 8/11/08 2:04:26 PM Milestones to Build Upon Financial Summary Attendance at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo climbed to 468,039 visitors in fiscal year May 1, 2007 – April 30, 2008 2007-08, a new record for America’s only mountain zoo. And while milestones were being made in wildlife conservation, community outreach programs were continuing Support & Revenue – Total Operating Income $6,883,603 to expand, new partnerships were being forged and capital projects were progressing. $1,476,928 The most significant capital undertaking was completion of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN $2,151,101 WILD exhibit complex. Headlines touted the occasion, but no reaction $1,056,569

Photo by Jenny Kerchner meant more than the countless exclamations of $1,486,755 delight and wonderment on opening day. Grizzlies fished for trout only inches from $496,235 where guests stood watching. Mountain lions appeared to $216,015 stalk visitors from above, separated only by a glass canopy. River otters captivated crowds as they swam in their pond, specially designed to maximize viewing opportunities. And “The Loft” thrilled guests by offering up-close encounters with smaller animals while providing Expenses – Total Operating Expenses $5,993,473 fun, hands-on opportunities to explore emerging alternative energy technology.

One objective of the new exhibit complex was to educate visitors about the diverse human uses that impact the Rocky Mountain landscape by including interpretive $3,670,379 displays that focus on the land’s multiple uses. Thanks to the input of stakeholder groups representing hunters, ranchers, the mining industry, motorized and non- $776,510 motorized recreation users and environmentalists, we are able to engage visitors in understanding and appreciating the interests of a wide array of Rocky Mountain $635,449 user groups.

Enhancing the visitor experience remains a priority. THE LODGE AT $356,293 LAKE provides a flexible 4,000 sq. ft. venue for hosting corporate gatherings, private parties and other memorable celebrations. We added 120 parking spaces to our $554,842 south lot, significantly easing traffic snarls on busy weekends. Construction commenced on THE MOUNTAINEER SKY RIDE, an open-air, chairlift style ride over the Zoo that offers spectacular vistas of Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs and the plains to the east. And thanks to a generous grant from the RNR Foundation, the Zoo embarked on a total redesign of its website. Net Assets, May 1, 2007...... $18,780,435 Net Surplus from Operations...... $890,130 Special exhibits like Budgie Buddies continue to contribute to the Zoo’s unique Add Net Assets Released for Capital Assets...... $6,008,839 family experience, as do events such as Teddy Bear Days, EarthFest, Fiesta Latina, Less Depreciation this Period...... ($1,033,334) Boo at the Zoo and Electric Safari, ensuring attendance by diverse audiences. Net Assets, April 30, 2008...... $24,646,070 The natural world was showcased in an abundance of learning adventures including numerous camps and classes, field trips, WildNights and programs offering unique animal encounters. And the ZOOMobile outreach vehicle made appearances at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, a dozens of schools and community gatherings thanks to continued support from Central Bancorp, bringing up-close animal experiences to audiences that may never non-profit 501(c)3, is one of a have experienced a trip to the Zoo. handful of accredited zoos in the nation that operates without local Our pledge to provide outstanding animal care, engage in meaningful conservation tax support, depending entirely programs, offer quality learning adventures and provide an exceptional experience on admissions, membership dues, Photo by Jenny Kerchner for kids of all ages are testament to our continued commitment to ensuring an donations and grants for funding. ongoing tradition of outstanding service to our guests, our community and our All gifts are tax deductible. natural world. Spencer Penrose would have been proud.

30888 CMZ Annual Report_07-08_R2.indd 3 8/11/08 2:04:34 PM Supporting Our Cause Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is grateful to all of our patrons who support our vision of inspiring caring and stewardship of the natural world. As a self-funded facility, our donors and sponsors are critical to our success. Although all gifts are deeply appreciated, space precludes us from individually acknowledging all of our generous friends. The following supporters contributed gifts of $2,500 or more from May 2007 through April 2008:

A Special Memory Photography Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Janet Griffiths Mr. Kevin Patterson and Mr. Ron Bollenberghe and Mr. Dan and Mrs. Pat League Edmund T. & Eleanor Quick Mr. Russ and Mrs. Leanne Acuff GSA (USAF) Rocky Mountain Region Dr. Kathie Leppard-Patterson Ms. Robin Hardie Mr. George and Mrs. Jajean Lenz Foundation, Inc. Dr. Charles and Mrs. Celine Afeman The Freda Hambrick Foundation Bob Penkhus Volvo-Mazda The Jerome V. Bruni Foundation Ms. Nancy Lewis Mrs. Susie Ramsay Agilent Technologies Mr. Brian and Mrs. Linda Hall Pepsi-Cola/Lane Sales Mr. Reed and Mrs. Donna Cagle Mr. John and Mrs. Carolyn Lightcap Mrs. Lucy Ross Mr. Tuck and Mrs. Liz Aikin Mr. Michael and Mrs. Carla Hassell Community Foundation Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Patty Cameron Mr. Terry and Mrs. Elizabeth Lilly Mr. William Ryan American National Bank Mr. James Hayes Pikes Peak Tours & Charters, Inc. Mr. John Carter and Mrs. Virginia Snow Mrs. Sarah Lockhart Dr. Buz and Mrs. Judy Sellers Animal Assistance Foundation Heartland Energy, Inc. Ms. Rebecca Poole Ms. Mimi Cavanaugh/Wachovia Ms. Jean Long Service Systems Associates Anonymous Mr. Dave and Mrs. Wendy Henry Mr. Howard and Mrs. Jane Price Securities Mr. Gary and Mrs. Jane Loo Harold W. & Mary Louise Shaw Estate of Jacqueline Archer Mr. Tim Hoiles Prudential Professional Realtors Mr. Tony and Mrs. Marcelline Cerato Mr. James and Mrs. Tess Loo Foundation Mr. A.W. and Mrs. Mary Armour Holme Roberts and Owen LLC The Jeffrey and Janet Quay Mr. Bob and Mrs. Antonia Chastain Mrs. Katherine Loo Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Ann Shepard Dr. Michael and Mrs. Angie Barber Mr. Bill and Mrs. Helen Holmgren Charitable Foundation Cheyenne Mountain Chapter Mr. David H. Lord Mr. Scott and Mrs. Sheridan Skinner Bear Creek Dental Mr. William and Mrs. Sally Houghton Mrs. Susie Ramsay of Trout Unlimited Mr. David and Mrs. Terri Lux Mr. John and Mrs. Patty Smith Dr. James and Dr. Sheila Bee Mr. Frank and Mrs. Charlotte Howard Ranch Foods Direct Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Auxiliary Mr. Jim and Mrs. Michaele Mr. Barry and Mrs. Betsy Sobral Benson Foundation Kaiser Permanente Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Mariann Cobb MacDougald Mr. Pete and Mrs. Katherine Spahn Mr. John Boddington Mr. Mark Hulett and Mrs. Robin Kirby Mrs. Lucy Ross Mr. Tim and Mrs. Mary Cobb Mr. Alan Manley Ms. Lynne Stewart Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Jean Bodman Mr. Jason and Mrs. Kirschten Huntley RNR Foundation Colorado Council on the Arts Estate of Marguerite Manley Dr. William and Mrs. Bette Storms The Boeing Company Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Sally Hybl Mr. William Ryan Colorado Garden Show, Inc. Mr. Ray and Mrs. Robin Marshall Dr. Roger and Mrs. Kelly Sung Mr. Ron Bollenberghe and Inasmuch Foundation Safeway, Fountain & Murray Colorado Springs Utilities Mr. Paul Martinez and Ms. Susan Switzer Mrs. Robin Hardie The Independent Safeway, Southgate Dr. Bruce Cottrell and Mrs. Skye Stevens Mrs. Mari Sinton-Martinez Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor Mr. Kent and Mrs. Ann Bowman Institute of Museum and Salem Broadcasting Mr. Matt and Mrs. Jennifer Craddock Mr. Jack and Mr. Duncan and Mrs. Virginia Tenney Hotel Library Services Dr. Buz and Mrs. Judy Sellers Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Mrs. Stephanie Mason Dr. Darryl and Mrs. Terry Thatcher Bustos Media Ms. Lynn Janeczek Service Systems Associates Company Mr. Jon and Mrs. Becky Medved Mr. Gregg and Mrs. Pam Thatcher Cactus Flower Tropicals Mr. Jim and Mrs. Laura Johnson Estate of Eric Sevcik Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Colleen Dalsaso Messengers of Healing Winds Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jenny Thatcher Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Patty Cameron Kemper Foundation James R. Sevcik Revocable Trust Mr. Warren and Mrs. Betsy Dean Dr. Mark Meyer and Dr. Sue Mitchell Mr. Gerry and Mrs. Cheryl Tolley Ms. Mimi Cavanaugh Mr. Kenneth Keene Ms. Martha Sevcik Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Patty Deeny Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust Estate of Donna M. Toncray Mr. Richard Celeste and Keene & Sparks, LLP Harold W. & Mary Louise Shaw Mr. Paul and Mrs. Anita Deery McGinnis-GMAC Real Estate Mr. Wendel and Mrs. Marcy Torres Mrs. Jacqueline Lundquist Key to Colorado Magazine Foundation Mr. David and Mrs. Karen Delich Dr. Tom Meister Ms. Lauren Tyson Central Bancorp Mr. Joe and Mrs. Angie Kinlaw Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Ann Shepard Donner Fund Mr. Bob and Mrs. Judy Mollo Van Gilder Insurance Corporation Mr. Tony and Mrs. Marcelline Cerato Kirby Foundation Shepard Charitable Lead Trust Dr. James and Mrs. Chris Duffey Mr. James and Mrs. Robin Morley Ms. Sally Veitch Mr. Bob and Mrs. Antonia Chastain Kirkpatrick Family Fund Mr. Scott and Mrs. Sheridan Skinner Mr. Mike Edmonds Ms. Laura Muir Vladimir Jones Cheyenne Mountain Chapter Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Jamie Kratt Mr. Barry and Mrs. Betsy Sobral The Joseph Henry Edmondson Mr. Tom and Mrs. Ann Naughton Mr. Hal and Mrs. Nancy Ward of Trout Unlimited Kuyper Foundation Solution Professionals, LLC Foundation Mr. Ted and Mrs. Gail Neher Mr. Rob and Mrs. Peggy Watt The Citadel Mr. Peter and Mrs. Jackie Kuyper Ms. Lynne Stewart Mr. Richard and Mrs. Joyce Eitel Mr. Red and Mrs. Bunny Noland Mr. Tom and Mrs. Elizabeth Watt Citadel Broadcasting La Plata Investments, LLC Dr. William and Mrs. Bette Storms El Pomar Foundation Dr. Ed and Mrs. Mary Osborne Mr. Brian Wellens and City of Colorado Springs Lamar Outdoor Advertising Mr. John Street and Mrs. Mary Beazley Mrs. Jane Emery Mr. Tom and Mrs. Susan Pattee Mrs. Kristin Guggenhime City Tracks Mrs. Margot Lane Ms. Susan L. Switzer Col. Robert and Mrs. Gayle Emmons Mr. Kevin Patterson and Mr. Bob and Mrs. Judie Werschky Clear Channel Communications Mr. Phil and Dr. Anita Lane T. Rowe Price Associates Ms. Susan Engfer Dr. Kathie Leppard-Patterson Wild Birds Unlimited Colorado Division of Wildlife Mr. Robert and Mrs. Susan Lanting Foundation, Inc. Mr. Neill and Mrs. Jenny Erdossy Pepsi-Cola/Lane Sales Mr. Glenn Williams Colorado Equine Veterinary Service Latino Communications, LLC Mr. Duncan and Mrs. Virginia Tenney FedEx Corporation Pikes Peak Community Foundation Mr. Dan and Mrs. Patty Winter Colorado Garden Show, Inc. Mr. Dan and Mrs. Pat League Dr. Darryl and Mrs. Terry Thatcher Mr. Dan and Mrs. Tia Ferguson Mrs. Rebecca Poole Mr. Randy and Mrs. Audrey Woodard Colorado Springs Utilities Mr. George and Mrs. Jajean Lenz Mr. Gregg and Mrs. Pam Thatcher Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Carol Ferguson Mr. Howard and Mrs. Jane Price Mr. Joe and Mrs. Linda Woodford Comcast Ms. Nancy E. Lewis Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jenny Thatcher Mr. Lindsay and Mrs. Joanna Fischer The Jeffrey and Janet Quay Mr. Richard and Mrs. Pennie Young Dr. Bruce Cottrell and Mr. Terry and Mrs. Elizabeth Lilly Thomas & Thomas Planning Mrs. Elizabeth Francis Charitable Foundation Mrs. Skye Stevens Ms. Sarah D. Lockhart Mr. Gerry and Mrs. Cheryl Tolley Garden City Company Mr. Matt and Mrs. Jennifer Craddock Ms. Jean Long Mr. Wendel and Mrs. Marcy Torres Gates Family Foundation Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Mr. Gary and Mrs. Jane Loo U.S. Bank The Gazette Company Mr. James and Mrs. Tess Loo USAA Foundation, Inc. The Hester E. and Edwin W. Giddings Current Printing Solutions, Inc. Mrs. Kathy Loo Ms. Sally Veitch Foundation Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Colleen Dalsaso Mr. David H. Lord Vladimir Jones Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Mr. Warren and Mrs. Betsy Dean Mr. David and Mrs. Terri Lux Wachovia Securities Mr. Ian and Mrs. Susan Griffis Guiding Our Growth Mr. Ray and Mrs. Patty Deeny Mr. James and Mrs. Michaele Mr. Brian Wellens and Griffis/Blessing, Inc. Mr. Paul and Mrs. Anita Deery MacDougald Mrs. Kristin Guggenhime Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Janet Griffiths Officers Scott Blackmun Alan Manley Mr. David and Mrs. Karen Delich Mr. Alan Manley Mr. Robert and Mrs. Judy Werschky The Freda Hambrick Foundation, Inc. Kevin Kratt, Chair Donna Cagle Bob Mollo Donner Fund Mr. Jack and Mrs. Stephanie Mason Wiesner Media Mr. James B. Hayes James Loo, Vice Chair Betty Francis Laura Muir Mr. James and Mrs. Christine Duffey Mr. Ray and Mrs. Robin Marshall Mr. Dave and Mrs. Wendy Henry Wild Birds Unlimited Wendy Henry, Robin Hardie Tom Naughton Dwan Family Foundation Trust Mr. Paul Martinez and Mr. Glenn Williams Hill Foundation El Paso Corporation Mrs. Mari Sinton-Martinez Mr. Dan and Mrs. Patty Winter Dr. William and Mrs. Nancy Hochman Treasurer Jim Hunter Kevin Patterson El Pomar Foundation Dr. Jessie Mastin and Mr. Randy and Mrs. Audrey Woodard Mr. Tim Hoiles Mike Edmonds, Sally Hybl Jenny Thatcher Mrs. Jane Emery Mrs. Cheryl Hoxie-Mastin Mr. Joe and Mrs. Linda Woodford Mr. Bill and Mrs. Helen Holmgren Secretary Kenneth Keene Wendel Torres Mr. Kevin Emery and Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust Yellow Book USA Mr. William and Mrs. Sally Houghton Pat League Dr. Richard Walsh Mrs. Laura K. Sinton-Emery Mr. Frank and Mrs. Charlotte Howard Directors Messengers of Healing Winds Rocky Mountain Wild Sheree Lira Richard Young Col. Robert and Mrs. Gayle Emmons Mr. Jason and Mrs. Kirschten Huntley Don Addy Mr. Thomas Meister Campaign Jacqueline Lundquist Ms. Susan Engfer Memorial Hospital Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Sally Hybl Joe Aldaz Honorary Director Michaele Ent Federal Credit Union Dr. Mark Meyer and Dr. Sue Mitchell Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Mr. William and Mrs. Kathy Hybl Vic Andrews Katherine H. Loo Mr. L. Brooks Entwistle and Mr. Bob and Mrs. Judy Mollo Mr. Russ and Mrs. Leanne Acuff Inasmuch Foundation MacDougald Mrs. Laura Marks Entwistle The Moniker Foundation Dr. Charles and Mrs. Celine Afeman Ms. Lynn Janeczek Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Tia Ferguson Mountain Metropolitan Transit Mr. Tuck and Mrs. Liz Aikin Mr. Jim and Mrs. Laura Johnson Commissary Multi-Net Marketing Alamo Avenue Fund of the Pikes Peak Mr. Michael and Mrs. Emily Jones Mrs. Elizabeth Francis National Philanthropic Trust Community Foundation Mr. Kenneth Keene Front Range Orthopedics Mr. Tom and Mrs. Ann Naughton Mr. Victor and Mrs. Sue Andrews Mr. Joe and Mrs. Angie Kinlaw Gastroenterology Associates of Mr. Ted and Mrs. Gail Neher Anonymous Ms. Robin Kirby and Mr. Mark Hulett Colorado Springs, LLP Mr. Red and Mrs. Bunny Noland Mr. A.W. and Mrs. Mary Armour Kirkpatrick Family Fund Gates Family Foundation Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris Dr. Michael and Mrs. Angie Barber Dr. John and Mrs. Carol Kleiner For more information, please contact: The Gazette Foundation Ms. Mary Beazley and Mr. John Street Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Jamie Kratt G.E. Johnson Construction Co. Northrop Grumman Defense Dr. James and Dr. Sheila Bee Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jennifer Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Judith Anne Gerber Estate Mission Systems Mr. John Boddington Kronebusch 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Mr. Ed and Mrs. Mary Osborne Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Jean Bodman Mrs. Margot Lane Mr. Ian and Mrs. Susan Griffis Panera Bread Co. The Boeing Company Mr. Phil and Dr. Anita Lane Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 Griffis/Blessing, Inc. Mr. Tom and Mrs. Susan Pattee Boettcher Foundation Mr. Robert and Mrs. Susan Lanting (719) 633-9925 • www.cmzoo.org

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