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timelessOUR 35TH ANNIVERSARY∫Past Present Future

2013 MINNESOTA ZOO∫Report to the Community 35 years of connecting people, animals and the natural world…

Education∫Through the years, the Minnesota Zoomobile and its team of trained naturalists The Minnesota Zoo’s wildly popular Zoo Camp classes have been a staple at the Zoo have traveled to schools and community events since the beginning. What started with 25 in every county in the state, providing an sessions of camp has grown to 288 sessions. educational and entertaining environmental experience to a variety of audiences. The Minnesota Zoo has been hosting World Language Days since 1979. It started with French, German and Spanish and has expanded to include Japanese, To date, Zoomobile Chinese and American Sign has logged more Language. than 750,000 miles.

Dr. Ulysses S. Seal, former Zoo From 1978 – 1987, beluga board chair, helped devise what whales, “Big Mouth” and “Little we now know as Species Survival Girl,” were a popular attraction Plans (SSPs). at the Minnesota Zoo.

The Minnesota Zoo, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy’s Africa Program, joined forces with a local conservation organization, Governor Al Quie helped kick- Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), in 2009 to support black rhino off the opening of the Zoo’s conservation efforts in Namibia. cross-country ski trails in 1980.

Recreation∫In 1978, the Minnesota Zoo’s first guests explored Conservation∫The Minnesota Zoo has been a leader in tiger the “new Zoo” with its expansive exhibits, huge indoor Tropics conservation since it opened. In 1979, the Zoo’s first litter of tiger cubs area, an entire trail devoted to native wildlife, and a commitment was born; since then, 41 cubs have been born at the Zoo. The Zoo’s to conservation. Back then, the Minnesota Zoo was extremely Director of Conservation Dr. Tara Harris is the coordinator Once missing from the Midwest landscape, revolutionary in its exhibit design; it was one of the first zoos to the Zoo, in partnership with the Minnesota of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Tiger Species Survival In 2008, Russia’s Grizzly Coast opened. It is the feature its animals in open exhibits that were organized by their Department of Natural Resources, helped Plan (SSP), a cooperative population management plan for first exhibit to represent the region, landscapes, breed and release hundreds of swans to restore living environment as opposed to their species. and amazing animals of the Russian Far East. wild populations. threatened species. visit joelsartore.com. cecropia moths,andmore. To learnaboutJoel andthePhotoArk, include slowlorises,wartypigs, avarietyofbutterflies,pica,goral, tapir calf,thefirstbornatZoo inmore than20years.Others most beautiful,unique,andunusual animalsincludingourMalayan project. Duringhisvisit,Sartore photographed avarietyoftheZoo’s travels theworldcapturinganimalimagesforhis“PhotoArk” National Geographic freelance photographer Joel Sartore, who On theCover∫TheMinnesotaZoorecently welcomedfamed page 3

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Below∫Prairie ecosystems develop from healthy soils that foster many different plant communities. Flowers like long-headed cone flower and grasses like wild Canada rye provide habitat for insects, birds, and mammals. These prairie dwellers pollinate and spread seeds back into the soil, completing the plant’s lifecycle. conservation Saving endangered species is an urgent global matter, and that is exactly what zoos worldwide are doing—working together in a global partnership to help protect them. At the Minnesota Zoo, we are expanding our work in the field, facilitating local community participation and leadership, increasing public awareness to inspire people to act on behalf of animals, and leading by example.

saving minnesota’s The Zoo is working with our partners to wild animals and wild prevent the global extinction of highly- imperiled prairie butterflies, especially the places ∫ Protecting wild animals Dakota Skipper and Poweshiek Skipperling, by hits close to home when it comes to iconic establishing “insurance breeding populations” Minnesota animals, such as the moose. and by conducting field surveys in Minnesota Moose have virtually disappeared for these species. And, we have a track record in northwestern Minnesota, and the for success in saving animals from extinction. northeastern population has declined nearly One of the first Minnesota-based conservation 70 percent since 2006. Scientists believe projects at the Zoo was trumpeter swan there may be multiple reasons for this reintroduction. These beautiful birds had declining population, including warming completely disappeared from the state temperatures. Moose are intolerant of heat, in the 1880s. The Zoo, in collaboration and Minnesota is at the southern edge of their with the Minnesota Department of distribution in our region. A Minnesota Zoo Natural Resources and Hennepin Parks, researcher Dr. Nick McCann is studying how participated in a successful trumpeter swan moose respond to heat and has submitted a reintroduction program. The final release manuscript describing his Zoo-based research of Zoo-bred swans took place in 2012. to a scientific journal for peer review. Next

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collected on wild moose. Can we save them? exploring our own And, can we save Minnesota’s butterflies too? backyard ∫ In fiscal year 2013, the Minnesota Zoo launched the BioDiscovery The Minnesota Zoo hosted the Northern Project, the purpose of which is to discover, Tallgrass Prairie Lepidoptera Conservation document, and monitor native wildlife on the Conference this past year where more than undeveloped half of the Zoo’s 485-acre site.

looking forward 50 professionals gathered to assess the Through this new program, we are beginning status of imperiled prairie butterflies and to share our discoveries with the community moths. At one time, native prairie covered and inspire people to explore native wildlife in 18 million acres of western and southern their own neighborhoods. In just the first two Minnesota. Today, only one percent of months of the project, Zoo staff and volunteers the tallgrass prairie remains, and many documented dozens of species (including some animals and plants that depend on this previously unknown to our site) and captured habitat have declined or disappeared. more than 1,500 photos of wild animals! ∫ of Conservation 35 Years ∫ page 5 ∫35 Years of Conservation∫looking forward looking back page 6 page Right∫In the 90s, the Zoo’s “Minnesota” ferried staff from Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon national park to remote guard posts in order to protect species like the one-

Below∫African penguins eat sardines by the dozens. Today, the primary reason for their declining horned Javan rhinoceros. populations is because of a catastrophic drop in the number of sardines due to overfishing and changing endangered ambassadors ocean climate. waddle into our hearts ∫ African penguins, like several other penguin species, are endangered in the wild and are undergoing rapid population decline, probably as a result of commercial fisheries and shifts in prey populations. In 2009, it was estimated that there was a population of 25,252 pairs, a decline of more than 60 percent in 28 years. So, the Zoo was thrilled when two male African penguin chicks, “Albert” and “Walter,” were born this past year. The Minnesota Zoo awarded one of our penguin keepers, Becky Heller, with a Ulysses S. Seal Grant to travel to South Africa and participate in the South African Past Present Future Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) keeper exchange program. Tiger SSP In 1982, Minnesota Zoo The organization has a chick bolstering Board Chair Dr. Ulysses S. Seal started project that hand-rears and releases orphaned penguins in an effort to aid wild populations. the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP) reduce, reuse, recycle! ∫ At the Minnesota Zoo we walk the talk, and which manages zoo-based breeding that’s why we developed a composting for this endangered species. To assist and recycling program designed to reduce our environmental footprint and divert them in their work, the SSP recently the majority of our waste from landfills. launched the Tiger Conservation The program is a great success; during a three-month period in 2012, we diverted Campaign which is galvanizing support five tons of compost from landfill. for wild tiger conservation. Minnesota We also are committed to eliminating Zoo Director of Conservation Dr. Tara the number of cell phones that end up in landfills, contaminating our environment. Harris manages this breeding plan and Every year, about 100 million cell phones the Tiger Conservation Campaign along become obsolete and unfortunately, only about 10 percent of those are recycled. That’s with other SSPs that help to ensure a huge amount of e-waste that ends up healthy, self-sustaining populations in stored in our drawers or in our environment that otherwise could be put to good use. zoos. The Zoo’s Recycle for Rainforests program, in partnership with Materials Processing Adopt-A-Park In the 1990s, the Corporation (MPC) in Mendota Heights, Zoo adopted the last refuges of the has collected more than 15,000 phones, raising over $20,000 to support field endangered Javan and Sumatran rhinos conservation programs in Africa. Last in Indonesia. This adopt-a-park program, year, we funded the conservation efforts of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project in the first of its kind, spurred many other the Republic of Congo and a second project zoos to take similar approaches to help on gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. protect wild animals where they live naturally.

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looking back Below∫In a Zoo Camp class called “Shark!,” campers dress up like a shark and learn about these “perfect predators” that appeared on our planet 300-400 million years ago. education Today’s young people are increasingly removed from nature, and fewer and fewer have more than an occasional encounter with nature and wildlife. Eventually, however, they will be responsible for the remaining wild places in the world. To help them address the natural world’s future challenges, students need science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills, as well as meaningful exposure to conservation and environmental issues. The Minnesota Zoo’s award-winning education programs illustrate the real world relevancy of these skills and link students’ natural affinity for animals with their innate curiosity about how things work—fostering creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.

winning awards and delivering bringing world conservation stem ∫ It was another extraordinary year stories to you ∫ Imagine a journey for the Zoo’s Interactive Video Conferencing that takes you from the Russian Far East (IVC) or Distance Learning program, the first and Africa’s Congo Basin to the shores full 12-month period for the program. And of Lake Superior and along the banks of what a year it was—we received the 2012- the Mississippi River. In fiscal year 2013, 2013 Center for Interactive Learning and guests could do just that by attending Collaboration (CILC) Pinnacle Award which is the Our World Speakers Series, 11 free presented annually to organizations delivering evening presentations by experts in local outstanding K-12 standards-based interactive and global wildlife conservation and video conferencing programs. The evaluation environmental issues who took us around assesses seven areas: two related to the the world and to our own backyards. effectiveness of the presenter and five related to the educational content of the program. Nearly 1,000 attendees learned from speakers, including Dr. Jonathan Slaght, a 15-year In fiscal year 2013, we created two new veteran of the Russian Far East, who spoke STEM-based programs: “Engineering for about the conservation issues facing this looking back

Animals: Exhibit Design & Beyond” and extraordinary wilderness that includes Amur “Engineering from Animals: The Science tigers, Amur leopards, brown bears, and of Biomimicry,” both of which were in high Blakiston’s fish owls. And, guests heard from demand. At the close of fiscal year 2013, these Dr. Lee Frelich, the University of Minnesota’s two new engineering programs accounted Director of the Center for Forest Ecology, for the majority of the Zoo’s IVC bookings, who spoke about potential future scenarios

looking forward indicating a clear interest in STEM curriculum where Minnesota’s northern conifer forests on the part of nationwide educators. may switch to maple forests or savanna. The Zoo delivered IVC programs to six states Elephants, butterflies, moose, and (MN, ND, TX, ID, OH, KY) and 13 Minnesota more: the Our World Speakers Series counties in fiscal year 2013, reaching nearly is an informative and engaging way to 2,500 participants in 92 programs. learn more about our natural world. ∫ of Education 35 Years ∫ page 11 ∫35 Years of Education∫looking forward looking back page 12 page Right∫Zookeeper Steve Estebo shared several of the Zoo’s birds with young The Minnesota Zoo hosted its first Google+ Virtual Field Trip, a new interactive program designed Below∫ campers at Zoo Camp, now in its 35th year. by Google+ Hangouts to help bring science and educational facilities into communities everywhere. Zookeeper Adam Keniger highlighted giraffes from the Zoo’s seasonal Africa! exhibit.

visiting the zoo… virtually ∫ Can’t make it to the Minnesota Zoo? We’re connecting better than ever with our various social networking sites. On January 31, 2013, we debuted our first Google+ virtual field trip: “What It Means to be a Zookeeper.” The Google+ online platform allows us to share our work throughout the state, the country, and the world, as well as spotlight Past Present Future the animals we care for like our giraffes in Africa! our summer 2013 exhibit, Google+ Zoo Camp The Zoo’s wildly popular even allows us to better partner with other accredited zoos and aquariums across Zoo Camp has been here since the the country. Since the debut of the first beginning. It started with 25 sessions, Google+ virtual field trip, we’ve seen a 2,500 percent increase in our Google+ fan base! grew to 120 by fiscal year 1999, and meeting the education reached 302 camp sessions in fiscal year needs of the 2013, serving more than 4,300 children. community ∫ Thanks to a grant from Today, Zoo Camp is one of Minnesota’s 3M, the Zoo’s newest program for schools called ZooMS meets the increasingly premier summer programs for kids. important need for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education Zoomobile The Minnesota Zoo’s in the K-12 community. Through the variety of programs being developed under Zoomobile and its trained naturalists the ZooMS initiative, engineering becomes have traveled to schools, libraries, and an integrated context for bringing science and math learning to life at the Zoo. community events in every county in For example, this past year, teachers and the state, providing an educational and students explored the complex systems entertaining animal experience to those behind operating the Zoo, designed and built their own zoo exhibits, and who may not be able to visit the Zoo. discovered how unique animal adaptations are inspiring scientists to engineer new solutions to everyday problems. Staff also developed all new Zoo class offerings to enhance on-site school field trips. These 45-minute naturalist-led experiences are directly correlated to Minnesota State science standards and focus on STEM concepts appropriate for each grade level. One of the more popular classes was “Penguineering,” during which students designed an ideal nesting site model for their own African penguin.

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looking back Right∫The December 1981 issue of Smithsonian featured the Minnesota Zoo, Below∫Bongos are the most colorful and most sociable of the African antelopes. The Zoo celebrated the birth describing it as a “theater of discovery.” of two healthy calves as part of the Zoo’s summer Africa! exhibit.

back by popular demand: two adventures. one place. ∫ Minnesota Zoo guests traveled halfway around the world and back in time 65 million years, thanks to two seasonal summer exhibits: Africa! and Dinosaurs!, both sponsored by Think Mutual Bank. Back for a third time, Africa! gave Zoo guests the feeling that they had been dropped in the middle of the African Past Present Future continent. Featuring giraffes, ostrich, bongos, wildebeest, addax and guinea Winning Awards Minnesota strives fowl, the exhibit provided our guests to be the best, and the Zoo is no with an up-close experience and the special opportunity to feed giraffes. exception. In 1981, the Zoo was featured While the creatures just down the on the cover of Smithsonian magazine trail were not able to be fed, Zoo guests for the Zoo’s innovative design of were mesmerized by 20 larger-than- life animatronic dinosaurs, featuring nature-imitating settings for wildlife. In Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, and 1984, BBC selected the Minnesota Zoo hidden within the forest Therizinosaurus, with claws over three feet long and as one of the best international zoos. forearms up to eight feet long. He was the In 1987, Family Circle magazine named “scissor-hands” of the dinosaur kingdom! one of the best zoos in the country for get a little bit closer animals and guests. And throughout our now ∫ Connecting people, animals and the natural world is the Zoo’s mission, history, the Zoo has received top honors and sometimes, we like to have our guests in exhibits from the AZA. True to our get just a little bit closer. That’s why we created our Animal Encounters program, vision, the Minnesota Zoo is a world- offering unique experiences designed leading zoo. to foster positive connections to the natural world, with lifelong impact. Bringing Families Together The This past year, we expanded our Zoo is a place for families. It’s been Animal Encounters program by adding three new programs: Sea our commitment from the beginning. Otter Encounters, Stingray Feeding Not surprisingly, today the Zoo boasts Encounters, and Giraffe Encounters. In less than three weeks, we sold out of members and guests who bring their the Giraffe Encounters during the run of grown children and grandchildren Africa!, and we increased participation in Penguin Encounters (which were to visit—three generations of guests, first offered in FY12) by 80 percent. coming together, to experience animals in beautifully designed, naturalistic surroundings. ∫35 Years of Recreation∫looking forward looking back page 20 page page 21 and penguins. snow monkeys, animals—meerkats, three socially-active in theworldof immerse themselves guests willquickly main entrance where revitalization ofits Zoo completesthe will return whenthe popular animals, one ofthemost ∫35 Years of Recreation∫looking forward looking back Right ∫ Meerkats, Past • • • Zoo will: Over thenext several years, the amenities. newexhibitsand many extraordinary last plan,aswellintroducesgueststo completes several projectsfromour future projectsattheZoo. Thisplan future; alivingdocumentthatguides November 2012,isaroadmapforthe by Zoo andFoundation Boardsin African Coast. will complement 3MPenguins ofthe and arevitalizedsnowmonkey exhibit social species:anewmeerkat exhibit immersing guestsinaworld ofactive, based playground. Conservation Carouselandanature- Bay.waters, intoDiscovery seals, themostendangeredsealinU.S. Complete the entry experiencewhile Complete theentry Revitalize CrossroadsPark witha Introduce agroupofHawaiian monk TheFacilities Master Plan,adopted

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∫35 Years of Employees & Volunteers∫looking forward looking back Sheri WhiteCommers Larry Vorwerk Julie Speiker Ray Messier Tim Judy Kevin Henderson Diane Fusco Lucinda Edwards Pam DeCorsey Roger Broz in 2013 35 yearsofservice celebrating Employees to: thanks and people. Congratulations amazing of these passion and dedication the without employees. We successful as not been could have of 38employees average or more an annual of some 1,327 time equivalent the additional 2,761,843than That represents volunteer hours. more recorded has Zoo the 35 past years, the Over it’s been! what aprogram And program. volunteer our managed and experiences; guests’ our improved running; vehicles the on and lights kept the exhibits; built bison; and birds, otters, sea 1978.of our in care They taken have doors our we opened before since Zoo the with Ten havebeen five employeesvolunteers and people whoworkandoffertheirtimehere. Zoo isaworld-leadingzoobecauseofthe people ofallagesabout wildanimals,the Species Survival Plan(SSP),toeducating to developing andmanagingtheTiger and reintroductionoftrumpeterswans, volunteers. From thesuccessfulbreeding commitment ofouremployeesand it istodaywithouttheextraordinary The MinnesotaZoo wouldnotbewhere 35

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looking back the MinnesotaZoo. Thank youSheriforyour35yearsofdedicatedserviceto issues thataffectallofus.” change theirperspective onimportantconservation enlightened withmeaningfulinformationthatcan more. Whenwedoourjobwell,guestsgohome Sheri. “But Iknowthatourbusinessisabout somuch is about havingfunwithfamilyandfriends,”continues of theMinnesotaZoo. “To theaverage Zoo-goer, avisit And second,ishergreatappreciationforthetrueimpact Sheri, istotreatvolunteers thewayshelikestobetreated. There aretwobigsecretstoSheri’ssuccess.First, says way toherofficeeachmorning. now getstowalkbyoneofherfavorite animalsonthe with theopeningof3MPenguins oftheAfricanCoast,she learn, andtheirenergyiscontagious.Andsheloves that enthusiasm eachnewgroupbrings—they’reexcitedto Sheri especiallyenjoystrainingnewvolunteers andthe of theZoo. area working 117,158hoursthroughoutpracticallyevery about 35,000hoursto1,078volunteers infiscalyear2013, the program’s growthfromabout 250volunteers working for work.Now theDirectorofVolunteers, shehasguided a smileonherfacewhenshepullsintotheparkinglot Thirty-five yearsandacollegedegreelater, Sheristillgets black-and-white photos. typewriter) andhelpingtheZoo’s photographersprocess included typingcurriculums(withanIBMSelectric2 photo lab, andgraphicsdepartment,Sheri’sduties department. Backthen,thedepartmentincludedalibrary, fortheEducation White Commerswasasecretary When theMinnesotaZoo firstopenedin1978,Sheri staff profile staff Sheri White Commers

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∫You and the Zoo∫looking forward looking back to the Tiger Conservation Campaign. Campaign. Conservation Tiger to the money for AZUL’s commitment raised and danced, partied, where they Zoo, at the bus by arrived and of America at Mall CRAVE party at apre- evening the started Night guests Wild organization. Zoo’s professionals’ the young AZUL, was time second for the guests gala Joining history. Ball’s Zoo the in raised amount highest second the $500,000, ofincome more than over, we celebrated was party when the And Zoo. Minnesota the to support all cubs, tiger the with to Tuscany Colorado to dinner and trips from on everything bidding and delicacies, delectable exquisite Band, Birdcage the and of music Tommy lively enjoyed the Guests Tiger gala. fund-raising Zoo’s to550 the premier guests who welcome helped more Mortenson than Alice and Mort Chairs Honorary and Milteer, Susan and Richard Yuccas,Chairs Jamie to WCCO TV’s thanks We grateful our beasts.” the extend among “feast Ball Beastly 25th the annual including year, the You throughout at events gave generously also adifference. make how you can and places, wild animals, about wild of things kinds all You you learned You And golfed. ran. visited theMinnesotaZoo. kids withspecialhealthcareneedsasthey and watchedthewondermentjoyof fabulous fish,listenedtomagicalmusic, wraps, beer, andbrats.You feastedon This pastyear, youcelebratedwithwine, like theMinnesotaZoo. It’s onethatsupportsagreatinstitution What’s betterthanagoodpartyorevent? 35

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3 6 5 4 by the numbers 1.28 MILLION 117,158 Guests to the Minnesota Zoo in fiscal year 2013 $51,189 Volunteer hours donated in fiscal year 2013 35 Amount raised for the Zoo through Give to the Years since the Minnesota Zoo opened its Max Day on November 15, 2012 doors on May 22, 1978 485 36 MILLION Acres in Apple Valley 41,755 4,369 Guests through our doors since 1978 Minnesota Zoo member households in fiscal Number of individuals who took Zoo Camp classes yearAcres we manage in Apple Valley 2013 in fiscal year 2013 63,368 5Volunteers who have served for 35 years Number of Minnesota Zoo Facebook fans $11,730 450 Need-based scholarship funds provided to Number of Amur tigers left in the wild Zoo Camp goers in fiscal year 2013 363Days a year we’re open to the public 668 2,500% UP TO $370 Rhinos poached in South Africa in 2012 1,102 Cost of tiger bone per kilogram on the Households in the Friends of the Minnesota Zoo IncreaseAcres we manage in Apple Valley in Google+ fans last fiscal year #1 black market giving society in fiscal year 2013 The Minnesota Zoo’s ranking as the largest environmental educator in the state OVER $100,000 Amount raised last fiscal year for the Tiger Conservation Campaign

$146 MILLION Increase12% in number of donations in “Friends of the Economic impact of the Minnesota Zoo to the 60.5% Minnesota Zoo” over the previous year UP TO State of Minnesota Population decline of African penguins since 1985 1Rhinos poached in 2012 in Namibia where the 100,000 Minnesota Zoo’s Desert Black Rhino Project Estimated number of Poweshiek skipperlings works to protect these endangered animals in Minnesota in 1978 41Number of tigers born at the Minnesota Zoo 306,306 looking back 1,738 Individuals served by all Minnesota Zoo education since 1978 Jobs supported by the Minnesota ZooAcres we manage in Apple Valley $1,500,000 and outreach programs Amount appropriated to the Minnesota Zoo from 2Endangered African penguins born at the the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment Minnesota Zoo last fiscal year OVER $270,000 0 Funds raised for Zoo Safari, which provides Number of Poweshiek skipperlings in economically-challenged schools with free access

looking forward Minnesota today to the Zoo ABOUT 1% Amount of native prairie left in the state 11,512 of Minnesota Number of children visiting the Zoo with the help of scholarships from Zoo Safari By the Numbers ∫ ∫ page 27 ∫By the Numbers∫looking forward looking back page 28 page page 29

∫2013 Donors∫looking forward looking back Rodney H. Forristall H. Rodney Fink JoAnn and Gary Foundation Crosswols The Richard and Marcia Carthaus Mathew Beaulieu Stahl Peter and Arnold Cynthia Family The Arbogast Andersen B. Katherine and C. Fred $5,000–$9,999 ( Anonymous $10,000–$24,999 ( Anonymous $25,000–$49,999 III Ellingson, Chester and Sharon $50,000–$99,999 and Rivet Jeannine Family Mortenson The K.A.H.R. Foundation Campbell Foundation $100,000+ Family & Individuals 2013 Zicarelli Foundation Zicarelli The Taishoff Family Foundation of on behalf Foundation Stone Pier Family Parish M. Michael V.K. Osborn Harriet and Bartley S. Marvin/Kirchner Family Fund of Luther Anne and David Levin Ross and Bridget W. Hedge Roberta Hayes Laurie and James Hanson Karyle Ehmke C. Lee Christian Dietrich James and Pamela Deal Dayton M. W.John Arlene and Dayton Maggie and Chad Cutler Linda and Ken CLAT Family Clay H. Charles S. Alexandra J. and Theodore Burke Renee and Forrest Benson C. Marilyn Trust Charitable Weesner Donald Walton Family Foundation Johnson Susan and Ray Edward Dayton Family Fund Tom and Ellie Foundations Foundation Warren Herreid Foundation James G. & Megan M. Dayton M. &Megan G. James Foundation Minneapolis The Trust Christianson ∫ donors 1 1 * ) ) Crosby *

Marlene Ytterboe Marlene L. &Margaret The Frederick Vogel Pat Slaber and Richard Swedberg Amy and C. Joe Inc. Foundation, Salem The Runice Family Patricia Ronning Family -Nushka Ordway Cassy and Phil Paul Muldoon and Samantha Tim Mulcahy Mortenson Katie and Mark Miller Herbert and Marsha Gunn Rochelle and Mayer James Maritz M. Phyllis Jundt Charlene and Maritz Peter Lindsay Lynn and Melissa Family Leuthold C. Steven Hall Thomas and Kunkel Julie & Messerli Kramer, E. Ross Kelly, Kevin and Juliana Family Johnson The Hatch Patricia and Michael Happe Shannon and Michael Hall Raymond Greenberg I. of Sheldon Estate Eric and Tammy Galler Johnson-Erickson Fund of of Fund Johnson-Erickson Jevne Kersten and Franz and Brenda Iversen Alfred Heineman Sandee Rob and Greiner Pam and Mark Dobrzynski Donna and Philip Dayton Scott and Ann Bob, Pam, and Jordan Cummings CohenKaren Clay Carol and Sheldon Clay Audrey Curtis L. Carlson Family Carol Carberry Robert and Sandra Burch and J. Brody The William Bordelon Brett and Laura Bogart Stacy and Matt Gordon and Margaret Bailey Magnuson Mary and Apitz John Alkire Family Foundation Ali Joe and Barbara $2,500–$4,999 Weyerhaeuser Foundation Foundation Fund Muldoon Capen Foundation Kramer Foundation Helios The Saint Paul Foundation Foundation Foundation Minneapolis The of Fund Cound L. Bronwen Foundation and correct ourrecords. us at952.431.9237sothatwemayextendourapologies If ourreport containserrors oromissions,pleasecontact Every effortismadetoensure theaccuracy ofourrecords.

Joe and Cathy Kalkman Ken Darling Ruble Kristin and Cuddy Darryl Crosby David and Kitty Craven Julie and Douglas Conley Michael P. Cochrane Margaret and L. David Baer Elam and Clay Janis Christensen Lynne and Darrell MD Chizek David Chin Susan Foundation Buscher Busch Bill Michelle Buettner F.Joseph Buchan Brooks C. Carroll Judy Branning and Will Bowman S. Mary J. Bowman Kimberly Blum Abigail and Michael Fund Charitable Bishop-Lengkeek Michelle H. Biros Foundation Bell Ford James The Baillon Family Foundation, Inc. and Arnstein Judee Abood Amara J. and Thomas Abegg Michael (3) Anonymous $1,000–$2,499 Margaret and Angus Wurtele Family The Watchmaker Sillik Diane and J. Ulrich Robert and Uhlhorn Brian Smith Jacqueline Seeley andJefferyMaryellen Schmidt Diane Klasky Sara and Schmidt David Safar Pam Jack and Rekieta Celeste and Bob and Peterson Tracy Peterson Jeri and Dale Palombo John and Susan Foundation Family Nicholson Nelson Karen and Erik Jr. Moore, David and Leni Family The Moga Foundation Mercedes Meland J. Milo and H. Mary McKnight M. Christine McGinn Lisa and Michael McFarland Joyce H. and Dick Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Thomas and Susan McCarthy Matrix Foundation Pabst Tim and Lindsay Dana Michael Lindsay NonnemacherMelissa Matthew Goettsch Family Fund Family Fund *

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donor profile donor Pat Koors Pat Kolz Cheryl and Erik Kolb Dana and Robert King Michelle and James Kelly Paula and John Kaibel Colleen and Lee Kaestner Karen and Keith Johnston E. Judith and R. Alan Jedlund Susie and Steve Hutchins L. Terry and E. Bruce Lehman David and Joyce Huff Kathryn Hubbard Rominski Holman A. Leslie Hlavka Elizabeth and Edwin Joy Hayenga and Jim of Fund Family Hawn Hale Sharon and Jim Gritche Marian and Raymond Gappa Suzanne and John Fulford Elizabeth and James Ford Christine and James Folden Laura Family Fautsch The Evenstad Shannon and Mark Ettinger LeeAnn and Jeffrey Ennevor L. Bridget English Joshua and Adrienne and Drazen H. Kathy Walz Brad and Dragisich Mindy &Wendy Dayton Douglas* Dirks Tricia and Doug Veatch Scott and Dickinson Jan Foundation Dellwood The B. Karen and L. Donald Dayton Joan J. and Robert M. Shelley and M. Judson Davis Theresa and Richard and J. Daubendiek Donna The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis The Family Fund of and Daniel Rominski Foundation Minneapolis The Scrimshaw Oliver W. Pittenger Foundation DeGenaro Dayton Robert Samuelson K. page 30 Paul Olson ∫ ∫ 2013 Donors

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Mary Ann McNeil and and McNeil Ann Mary W. Malcolm McDonald Judy and McCrea Polly and Robert McCarthy Bjorklund The Mahley Family Foundation Mahle Kathi and Steve Maggs A. Susan and L. Thomas MacDonald, Ann and Reid J. Loth Frank and DelDonna Lindberg Gerdes Lea Kathy and Greg Lambert Cynthia and Scott William and Carol Lahti Martha Kunau Mendon F. Schutt Family F. Family Mendon Schutt Sarno Stacy and Frank Sanger Family Foundation Sandgren Family Fund and Rylander S. Karen Ruehle Kjersti and Jeffrey Rogers Lois and John Larson Ric and Roberts Chris Ritz Family Foundation Ringling Mardi Ron and Loek Greg and Rice Kathy Przybilla Eric and Jennifer CreekProspect Foundation Pohlad Rebecca and Robert Ploetz Patricia Parker Allegra Owen Amy Olson Paul Ollila Julie and Eugene Nason Katherine and Philip Mortenson Kathleen and David Steven Morgan Mootz Tom Anne and Volunteers Zoo Minnesota Miller DeLonne and Greg Mestenhauser Lori Family Charitable Account Family Fund Foundation Foods Faribault Robert Schachter Robert Foundation Paul of The Saint Fund Higgins David

looking back Zoo, Paul simplyreplies,“Ienjoyit…Iliketheplansfor future.” “The Zoo ismovingintherightdirection,”Paul sayswitha smile.Whenaskedwhyhesupportsthe Circle ofLifeSociety, whichprovidesfuture giftstothe Zoo throughbequests and estateplanning. Minnesota Zoo givingsociety. He regularlyattendstheBeastlyBall, andherecentlyjoinedtheZoo’s programs heispassionateabout by makingfinancialcontributionstothe Zoo. He isa Friend ofthe In additiontohisamazinggiftoftimethe Zoo, Paul alsoenjoyssupportingtheanimalsand wouldn’t workoutbetweenussincewearen’t even thesamespecies.” licked thesideofhishead.Laughingtohimselfatheroutright display of affection,hetoldher, “It on theNorthern Trail, Paul was“kissed”byoneofthefemalecamels whosnuckupbehindhimand with bothanimalsandpeopleattheZoo. Once,whileonassignmenttomonitortheBactriancamels Paul’s sense ofhumor, gentledemeanorandvoice, aswellawry serve himwellinhisinteractions and thirdSaturdayvolunteer ever since. on weekendsattheZoo. He remembers theZoo’s opening inMay 1978,fondly, andhehasbeenafirst Minnesota caringforanimalsinthePsychology Departmentlaboratory, andhedecidedtovolunteer Olson solidifiedhislife-longcommitmenttoanimals. Paul wasworkingfull-timeatthe University of Answering anannouncementrecruitingvolunteers for“thenewzoo” onWCCO Radio in1977,Paul

Douglas and Sands Coleman Coleman Sands and Douglas Colbert Michelle and Michael Chally Penny and Cecil Carpenter Pete and Laura Capen Family Fund Hegdal Greg and Butler L. Ellen Carrie and Brian Buhl Budd Family Fund Brew Maura and Peter Braziel Connie Bravo Therese and Peter Bowman Terri and Richard Bousheé Michelle and Jim Heather and Randy Bitzan Bianchi Tim and Kristin James and Sharon Bertrand Josephine Carpenter Benz L. Audrey and R. Andrew Baukol Gay Lynn and Ronald Shari Ballard Arnold Linda and Robert Arneson W. K. James Debra and Andrews Family Foundation Alwin Kenneth and Michele Althoff Nancy and Bill Ken Allen Alderman Marilyn and Thomas $500–$999 Tyler, Tara, and Henry Young Tyler, Henry and Tara, Foundation Whitney The Weigel M. Karel Wan Eric and Rachelle Walker Family Foundation Charitable Von Family Blon Foundation Vintage Utz Mark and Julia Inc. Terhuly Foundation Taylor Sally and Doug Tapper Diane and John Smith Jill and Rick Howard and Merna Smith Simpson Family Foundation Foundation of The Minneapolis Fund Benjamin Trust Foundation of The Minneapolis Fund Chris and Val Jackson and Chris Fund Family The Jackley Stan and Karen Hubbard Hower K. Audrey and R. Dennis Hill Kathrine and Louis Haws Matthew and Jenna Hawkinson Scott Hassing Paul and Jody Hanna Denise Wesley and Lisa Hankins Halva Sharon and Robert Hajicek Kathryn and Matthew Swenson Sue and Haaland Gene Gudmestad Julie and Amy Groves Michele and Thomas Beverly Grossman Griffith Suzanne and Kendall Fund Griffin &Barbara Bob Graham Todd Jennifer and Goldstein Mary and Steven Glancy Aran and Kristine and Cathleen Giertsen Richard Gaylord Patty Franceschelli John and Heidi Jean and Woody Fountain Fleming M. JoAnn Donald and Sandra Flamm Fitzpatrick Jessica and Adam Foundation CDF Farsht Amy and Daniel Kittie Fahey Erickson Susan and Brian Engh L. of Jennifer The Estate Eidsness Lollie and Alan Ehrlich Pam and Robin Dudgeon B. Douglas J. F. Susan Wallace and Dolan C. Mary Edward and Sandra Doberstein Ditmore Bob and Linda Lu Dietz Mary and Richard Matthew and Tamara Detert Dayton Lee Mary Crooks Jen and Lance Colwell Kathryn and John *

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∫2013 Donors∫looking forward looking back John Repucci and and Repucci John and Rasmussen Lynne Rahn Ann and Butch Raasch Joe and Dawn Jeffrey andLaura Putnam and Prohaska Jane Price Julie and Mark Peyerl Tara and Pietig Michael Pierce Buzz and Carolyn Penne Erin and Jonathan Parish Betsy and Robert Parish M. Christopher O’Donnell Jim Judy and Nagel Julie and David H. Kingsley and B. Katherine Tom and Remec Morisato Susan Stephen and Elizabeth Miller Miller Joyce C. and M. Gary Miller Wade Angela and Rebecca Mieczkowski P. Mensch Kristi and C. Dale Pamela Meixell McKinney Jerrod and Farrah Vanessa and Christopher McDermott Mary T. Kristin and Robert Laura McCarten Mattson C. Shannon Mattison Rebecca and Thomas Fund Marvin I. Susan Robert and Caitlin Marlotte Makousky C. Stephen MacMillan &Nivin W. Duncan H. William Lurton Foundation Richard and Juanita Luis Ludwick Harriet Lowe Pamela and William Little and Jennifer Jeffrey TomDeb and Lindsay Lindell Mary and Thomas Lilly Deborah and Brandon Lilla Lisa and Matt of Foundation Family The Lilja Hansen Legare Joan Jack and Lee Kelly and Nancy Lambiase Cheryl and Gaetan LaBahn Tiffany and Chad Kula Sandy and Jim Pat Kuklock and Edward and Kortenbusch Keith Olson Sonia and Knott Karen Kirk Lynn Kirchner L. &Jan L. The Steven Kielb G. Patricia Key Melinda and Scott W.Lynette Kepp Kenton Greg and Gail Michele and Christopher Kahn Donald and Phyllis Johnson R. Mark Warren and Barbara Jeffers Debra Patten-Repucci Debra O’Connell Brian William Donohue Murphy McGuire McClanahan Foundation The Saint Paul Foundation Harvey Kate Family Foundation Kennedy

Joe Sriver Vickie and Gerard Skala Simpson M. &Sharon J. Thomas George Shouse and Denise Shadwick Mey and Steve Sell Jennifer and Greg Pat Sackett and Paul Rugg Koblas Stephanie Scott and Lisa Rollin Roland Kathy and Randy Rogers Brandi Greg and Marian and L. Randal Rippy Richter Marcia and Gary Shannon Rhatigan and Resong Matthew Marissa and Andre Barte Charles and Melanie Barry Katie Barrett Kramer and William Ballard Kathleen and Corey Balfanz Bakken Kathy and Gary Bailey Susan and Thomas Bachhuber Mary and John Bach Kay and Ronald Lyle and Babcock Mary Foss Barbara Ayers and Joel Arneson Ruth Ann Armstrong Argall/Hibbs Foundation Angen Allan and Sheri Sandvik Sue and Anderson Bill Amdahl Darlene and Brian Ambur Jen and Sum Allocco Brooke and Dominic Vernon Sarah Allen, Matthew Albrecht Jessica and Nathaniel P. Albrecht Dennis Reyes Jaqueline and Aguirre Jose Agan Jeff and Jennifer Adams M. Deanne and Abel Brigetta (5) Anonymous $250–$499 Raina Young-McGowan and Young Gordon Young Anupama and Darren Yee Carol Walter and Wright Laurel and Kevin Wohlford Julie and James C. Eleanor and Frederick and Legge Wendy Willson J. Willis Kelly and B. Kevin Wheelock A. Pamela Way A. Eugenia Becker Carey and Walker Jeffrey VonBill Bank Voigt A. Mavis and S. Robert Tremmel Donna Jon and Foundation Infinity Theisen Danny, Gracie, Gordon, Therese, Tatarek Naomi and Tim Sweeney Jean Charitable Fund Palkova Marketa Matt Kramer and Family Burglechner Scott McGowan George Winston Legge E. Gordon Weil Tennessen Josh and

Stefan Burns and Burke Lisa and Timothy and Bundy Kerry Budd Steven and Deborah Wendy Buche and David Buboltz Christine and John William and Kathy Brummond Bruder Kristin and Diane Brown Mindy and Chris Brown MaryAnn and William Gerlach Liz and Brown Brian Brooks Joan and John Brittenham Jane Betty Linda Briles Brigham Kelly and Jeffrey Brewer Katelyn Peter and Charles and Alice Bresnahan Breeden Erica and Dennis Breck School Braun Claudia and Tim Brack Diane and Roger Bowman Patty V.Carol Bossman and Bosshart Robin D. Boss Wolfgang and A. Linda King Steve and Boren Susan Daniel and Barbara Bonsteel and Bolin Christopher Boles George and Susan Bohnsack Paul and Susan Bloch Ann and Kenneth Bloberger Suzanne and Clifford Binger Sandra Vernon and Binder Robert and Rebecca Bienapfl Ted Heather and Beutel Bruce and Arline Lindsay and Scott Beuning Beumer Janet and Dale Bertino Marlene and Colleen Bergen Rita and John Bentz Michele and Scott Benson Anne Vern and Bennett Pamela Michael and Ellen Bendel- Ellie Bayrd Judy Bawek and Rick Battenfeld Scott and Debra Basil Karen and Nick Danyetta Chea and Veasna Keat Veasna and Chea Danyetta Chavez Gail and Ivan Chase Andy and Monica Nathaniel and Alexandra Andrew and Johanna Carrane Thomas and Marilyn Carman W. Carlson and Joan Hane Heather and Andrew Capistrant Campeau Lynnelle and Mathew Campbell Talia and Christopher Ronald and Martha Caldwell Cade Mary Cabot Michael and Jennifer and Butek Russell Burton April and Sean Burstein Sharon and Michael Jan Burry and Richard Garcia Joe Schwartzbauer Joe JoDell Bendickson Dixon Jonathon Stenzel Caucutt Altenhofen Lucy Quesada Rachel

Nancy Dickerson and and Dickerson Nancy Deters Travis and Lori Dercks Lisa and Michael DeMaster Pamela and Eric and Long-Onak De Sylvia Dayhoff Aimee and David Wiche Pamela Dayand Tamara Davis Jodi and Steven Davis Shelley and Robert Davis R. Ellis Davis Mary and Bruce D’Avignon Pamela and Edward Davidson and Joanne Jeffrey David Karen and Mark and Daugs Matt Michael and Veronica Dammeyer Cecilia Dalby David and Joanne Dahl Karen and Jim Dahl David Mr. and Laurie Mrs. Czerniak Kathleen and Paul and Crudden L. Kevin Crothers Nancy and Timothy Cross Eva and John Cross Kara and Jason Crosby Lesley and Stewart and Crone M. Robert Crist Brandon and Heidi Craig Denise and John Craig Roberta and James M.D. Crabb, Kenneth and Gwen Councilman Robin and David and Couillard Thomas Cosgrove James and Gwen Cortese Angela Cords Jennifer and Matthew James and Barbara Corcoran Cooper Scott and Rex Todd and Martha Constant Connelly Charles and Debra Conley Erin and Shelly Cohen Susanne and Warren Cohen Burt and Rusty Closser Patty and Greg and W.James Clifford Foundation Cliff The Clauson Cathleen ClaudeChris Clarkin Bradley and Anne and G. Susanne and Christopher Church Caroline and Chris Stephen Christenson L. Christenson Alice and Scott Christenson Sheri and Howie Bradford and Phyllis John and Sandra Dimond Sandra and John DiFrischia Julie and Brett Thomas Knickelbine and and Knickelbine Thomas Morgan Onak Morgan Gullickson Alyssa Dammeyer Segreto Louise Cameron-Crone Mary Higbee Jeanne Foundation Terri D. Barreiro Clark A. Leonard Katharine Clark Christensen Chen Heidi Duane Goetsch Duane

Jack and Melinda Fribley Melinda Jack and Freeman Gretchen and Robert Frank Joan and John Fountain Rachael and Jason Foster Lawrence and Anita Foss M. Ann Christina and Aaron Forsythe Foreman and Rebecca Foley Sean Foley Devin and Nicole Tom and Flavin Elizabeth Flack Susan and Steve Swedberg Beth and Fine Caryn Ben Findley and Sarah Houle Field Rebecca and Benjamin P. Elizabeth and R. The David Feller Travis and Alexandra William and Kathleen Farley Patricia R. Fairbanks Wiita Lori and Estabrook Eric Erickson Adam and Jessica Erickson Ashley and Dan William and Sally Ericksen Kristin Erdall Epp Michael and Jessica Engelhardt Jeffery and Kimberly Emerson Robert and Laura William H. and Carmelita W. Ellis Marly Ellis Ellis R. Marlene and C. John Ellis Lynda and John Eliason Lorraine Cajacob Mary and Eisenberg Peter Eid Sharon and Behrnt Eickhoff Brian and Kari Ehmke Mary and David Ehlen Katy and Paul Edgerton G. Virginia and B. John Eaton Ann Ruth Dulas Cheryl and Daniel Dudley Vickey and Matthew Ducept Ross Vera and Dressler Jennifer and Brian Dow Rick and Laurine Doty Alex and John Dorsey Richard and Nicole Timothy and Barbara Donnegan Donnay Gloria Dominguez Annette and Cesar The Doepner-Hoves Dobos Mike Teri and Doane Sharon and Robert Dischinger Stephen and Sally Tim Grady and Catherine Allan Catherine and Grady Tim Pat Goter and Richard Gorman Elizabeth and Michael Goodale Leslie and Robert Goldsmith Bonnie and Steven Glick E. Marcia Gilman Stephanie and Jerry J. Garvin Karen Garrison-Marlow Renee Meghan and Benjamin Gardner Gambach Jeffrey and Elizabeth Jeremiah and Karen Gallivan Gallagher R. Michael Gallagher Jerry and Ellen Gage Edward and Christine Fust Alison and Evan Furst Ann and Robert Friedrichs Colette and Joshua page 32 Fund Fesler ∫ ∫ 2013 Donors looking forward Richard and Meredith Howell Meredith and Richard Horne Beatrice Hooper Jane and Stanley Holtz Denise and Corey Klein Peter Holt and Dana Holst Adriana and John Randall and Julie Holmes Hoheisel Laura and Patti Hofer Darwin and Becky Hoeppner Martha and Cory and Hinrichsen Benjamin Hinck Julieanna Teresa Hillson and Randall Bill Hilliard Higgins Carrie and Richard Higgins Jeff and Diane Kathryn and James Herman and Herlofsky Susan Herlofsky Georgene and Peter Herfurth Sally F. and Peter Heppner Ted Paula and P. Henkel Annette Hendrickson LeeAnn Heinze Katrina and Harold Heintz Michele and Mark Heile Matthew David and Barbara Hegewald Hegenbarth David and Heidi John and Jean Hedberg Heaton Beth and Keith The Head Family Foundation Hilstrom Brian and Hays Paige Hays Charles and Andrea Tony Nusser Monica and Hayden Hauschild Stephanie and Nick Hastings Ann and Larry Hasling Ashley and Joseph Kelly Harris Harris Emily Jed and Harlow Valorie and Jerry Harens Darlene and Stephen Richard and Sharon Hanson Nathan and Rachel Hanson Hanson M. Diane Hansen Loren and Laura Hansen Andrea and Anders Stan and Deb Hamann Carole and Gerald Hagstrom Haertzen Cynthia and Mark Haeflinger Regina and Kurt Gustafson Kyle Angela and and Gupta Sameer Gunderson Derek and Jessica Gullickson Jenny and Steve Guidera Aimee and Bill Guerino Nancy and James Elizabeth and Nathan Grzybek Gronewold Katy Sarah Griffiths Griffin Melissa and Nathan Grey Jason and Michelle Greene Family Foundation Green Cynthia and Robert Green Bob Pat and Barbara Green Grant C. Robert and M. Susan Grant Ginny and Alan Andrew and Monica Graham Graff Jenn Rob and Angela Cook Angela Geoff Isaacman Rebecca Ameduri

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visit andenjoytheMinnesotaZoo. with theirchildrenandgrandchildren,continueto Lieutenant Colonel.Warren andJeannine, along for 26yearsintheNational Guard,retiringasa is Vice PresidentofK.A.H.R.Foundation. He served retired andnowconsults,isanangelinvestor, and Group andserves onnumerousboards.Warren is Jeannine isexecutive vicepresidentofUnitedHealth community serviceintheTwin Citiesandbeyond. of The couplesharesadistinguishedhistory importance ofgivingback. always accompanythemtothisgalalearnthe chairs fortheZoo’s BeastlyBall.Theirgrandchildren Jeannine andWarren alsohave served ashonorary from theirleadership.” an importantprogramthatisgrowingsubstantially school fieldtripstothe Zoo, isjustoneexampleof Our Zoo Safariprogram,whichsponsorselementary reach morestudentsandengagenewcommunities. enhance and expand the Zoo’s education programs to education, Jeannine andWarren have helpedto Ehmke. “As believers intheimportanceofSTEM leaders,” saidMinnesotaZoo Director/CEO Lee are generous,effective andinspiringcommunity 2012 Stewardship Award. “Jeannine andWarren Warren werehonoredinNovember withtheZoo’s Safari, andmanyotherZoo programs,Jeannine and In gratitudefortheirgenerouscontributionstoZoo Standards. and helpschoolsmeetMinnesotaScienceAcademic equip studentsforcareersinscience-relatedfields passion forSTEM education, asitisdesignedtohelp school groups.Zoo Safariwasaperfectfitwiththeir transportation, zooadmission,andprogrammingfor exhibits bysponsoringZoo Safari,whichprovides children toexperiencetheZoo’s funandeducational They decidedtohelpmakeitpossibleformore their grandchildrenfeltwhilevisitingtheZoo. Warren Herreid whentheysawthejoyandwonder The MinnesotaZoo inspiredJeannine Rivet and donor profile donor Warren Herreid II Jeannine Rivet &

Britt and Jodi Hubler Katie and Steve Lind John and Charlene Mueller Susan M. and Andrew Pieper William and Darlene Schneider Doyle and Dana Trankel James and Judith Huddleston Ruth Lindeman and Molly Feterl Susan Muench James and Verle Polglase Doug and MaryKay Pewowaruk Susanne and Arvid Trone Worth L. Hudspeth Jared A. Linsly and Ken and Patty Mulcahy Ryan and Andrea Poppinga Michael and Lisa Schwie Andrew S. and Corinna Troth Deanna Iesh Marisa Cuneo-Linsly Rani Murdoch Zappa and Kenneth Preimesberger Melissa and Travis Scoles Tim and Anne Trujillo Bart and Jodi Ikens M. Rebecca Loader and James Zappa Jacqueline Prince Shawn and Kathy Scovill, Thomas Tunberg Stephen and Laura Inglis Michael Ritchie Dave and Patty Murphy Randall Propp and KS Copyrighting & Marketing Mr. Thomas N. and Rex and Monica Ingram Robert and Lynne Lorenzen Mary M. Murphy Randy Nelson Services Mrs. Virginia Turba Troy and Jenna Iverson Frank Lucchesi Ray and Melissa Murray Dawn and Bud Pruitt Anah and Paul Sellers David and Constance Tyler Raymond and Judy Jackson Rodney and Pam Ludwig Karla and Peter B. Myers Sarah and Doug Psick Mark O. and Suzanne Senn Paul and Carissa Tyler Brian and Susan Jaskowiak Andrew Luk Patty and Dale Nachman Anna Pullerits Monty and Marla Seper Hugh A. Tyndall David and Cinda Jensen Troy and Dawn Lund Patrice Nadeau and Al and Paula Putirskis Amber and Brian Sevald Michele Vaillancourt and Ralph Jenson and Joan and Donald Lynch Stephen Trudeau Tina and Alex Rabideau Thomas and Margaret Shannon Brent Wennberg Catherine Wolfe-Jenson Andrew and Amy Maas Larry and Krysia Nagel Shawn and Chelsea Radke Kelly L. and Pete D. Shelquist Gerhardt and Stephanie Christopher Johnson and Audre MacAdam Brandon and Karen Nathan Sigrid Rea and Sami Shingu and VanDerBeek Amber Winter Michael and Gayle MacBride Christine and James Naylor Benjamin Speakman Joshua O’Donnell Joseph and Karen Vandermark Edna Johnson Bob and Pam MacDonald Andrea and Benjamin Nelson Amy and Peter Reichert Sonja Short and Mike Vraa Mary W. Vaughan donor profile Gary Johnson Niall and Cynthia MacLeod Dennis G. Nelson and Jon Reissner and Ann Ferreira Roger and Michele Sit Roman Verostko Harold and Cheryl Johnson Robert and Rebecca Maddock Barbara A. Franta Family Fund Melissa Remick Doug and Dana Sitzman James and Katherine Vetter Bill & Carol Lahti Jeff and Danyel Johnson Brent and Mitzi Magid Ed Nelson H. Cris and Linda Remucal Stephen and Cynthia Slocum James and Cheryl Viera and Michelle & Jim and Nancy Johnson Tasslyn and Dan Magnusson Shannon and Tim Nelson Paul and Molly Reppenhagen Catherine and Dave Smisek Ann and Ansis Viksnins Peggy A. Johnson Claus T. and Susan L. Mahler Vonnie Nelson Jim Rettew and Alicia Hare Arthur Smith and Marcia Thoen Manny and Elizabeth Villafana Michael Colbert Richard and Bonnie Johnson Shari Majeski and Martin and Barbara Nergaard Jack and Marilyn Rhatigan Dale L. and Janice Smith Carissa and Bryan Vincent Thad and Suzanne Johnson Randy Harriman Kelly and Cindy Ness Nancy and Kevin Rhein James and Joanne Smith David Vogt Bill and Carol Lahti lived near the Minnesota Zoo Heather Johnston and Jason Koch Richard and Hanae Mansfield Christie and Win Neuger Kathy Rice and Chuck Strinz Michele and Tom Smith Emily Wacker when it opened in 1978, and were among the first Joy and Tatsushi Kamano Steven and Carla Marich Laura and David Newinski Willis and Jo Ann Rich Robert Smolen and Pat Lapekas Carla and David Wagner families to get a Zoo membership. They brought Tamara and Kevin Kampfe Susan and David Marsh Richard and Joan Newmark Donald and Dorothy Richardson Alex and Ann Sneiders Andrew and Anne Sophie Wahl their son David and daughter Michelle, who Elizabeth Kane and Nick Klebs Chandra and Lee Marshall Alison and Anthony Nicoli Jim and Suzy Riesterer Michalene and Martin Souhrada Thomas and Rose Wahl remembers admiring the beluga whales, watching Elaine Kaney Jordan and Cari Martell Mark E. Niznik Timothy and Carol Risdal Jane J. Sparks Melanie and Charlie Wahlquist the koala munch eucalyptus, and exploring Greg and Karen Karpenko Rick and Jennifer Mattox Scott and Victoria Nordeen Karen and Douglas Ritsema Stephen Spencer and Dennis and Joyce Wahr the ZooLab. Daniel and Robin Kartes Patrick and Christy McCain Angela Norell Kelly and Rocky Robbert Stephanie Sommer Michael J. Walker Cheryl Kedrowski and Matthew and Sandra McCarthy David and Billie Novy Jeff and Mary Jo Roberg Sharon M. Spernick David and Andrea Walkosz Michelle never “grew out of” the Zoo: in high school Victor Barocas Peter McCloud and Amy Irvin Michael T. and Marie Nygard Mary Beth Robinson Darlene and Len Spiegelberg Christopher and Serene Warren she watched Amur tiger cubs playing in fresh Daniel and Dana Keeley McCormick Hadley Family Fund Barbara and Jon Nygren Robert Roediger and Helga Stambaugh Ann and David Wasson snow, as a young adult she maintained her own Cisa and Andrew Keller McDonald-Watschke Family Timothy O. O’Connor and Cheryl Nelson Roediger Emily Anne Staples Tuttle Fund Marian A. Watson membership, and now she brings her own children, Julia Kelley and Charles Sharratt Doug and Lori McDougal Charlene Goeman Jolene and Gene Roehlkepartain Tamara and Robert Starkey Anne Weber-Smith and Jonathan and Lauren. Justin and Susan Kelly Luke McGregor and James and Sonja Odland Kati and Jason Romanowski Natalie Stephens Steve Smith Brad Kennedy Alyssa Goldberg Kathleen Olona Paul and Judith Romans Martin and Mary Sterner Mary and Greg Weinand Michelle and her husband Michael Colbert made Will R. and Linda S. Kenny Paul McGuire Denise Olsen and Mike and Toni Rosen Michael and Shirley Stickle Diana and William P. Weller a year-end gift in 2007, without realizing it would Lakmini Kidder and Ruth and Iain McIntyre Michaela Ohman Family Fund Rebecca and Guy Stinson The Jeffrey and Mary make them Friends of the Zoo. Bill and Carol joined Henry Mettananda James and Diane McLaughlin Arden Olson and Sheri Rosen and Jeremie Kass Nancy and Denis Stoddard Werbalowsky Philanthropic with their own donation in 2008, and both families Kristen King and Gustavo Pinto Megan McMurray Jennifer Oberstar Robert Rosenbaum and Joe and Carol Stoebner Fund have been stalwart supporters ever since. Bradley and Berkis Kirscher Harry G. McNeely, Jr. Kevin and Dana Olson Maggie Gilbert Cammie Story and Kevin Green Gary and Mary Wernersbach Jeff and Ruth Klepfer McNeill Family Jeremy and Rachel Olson Michael Rosow and Mona Robert and Judith Straub Cynthia West-Gramith and The adults love being able to bring Jonathan and Steve and Barb Knapp Grant and Ame McRandall Thomas and Meredith Olson Peterson Rosow Evelyn T. Struthers Rebekah West Lauren whenever they like, and being able to Joseph and Nancy Knollenberg Chad and Robin Mead John and Heather Olufson Claire and Scott Ross Bryan and Michele Stumpf Mark and Nick Westlund leave whenever the children get tired. Michelle is Rebekah Koch and Kia Lynn Koch Matthew and Jillian Means Brian and Amanda Oman Jerome and Anne Rossi Alice Suchomel Olson and Elizabeth White and surprised anyone would come to the Zoo without Ted and Marjorie Kolderie Karin and Michael Meloch Sandra A. and Kevin R. Kimberlee and Dale Rosten Matthew Olson Mary Lefko getting a membership! Richard and Susan Kopher Byron W. and Beverly A. Meyer Ondracek Charles and Priscilla Ruemping Tony and Kristin Sundgaard Michelle and Scott Wiethoff David Korus Dale and LeAnn Meyer Ahmad and Ruth Orandi Jason Ruhland and Heidi and Jacob Sundquist Eric and Jodi Wiggin The whole family enjoys Zoo donor events— Kristen and Robert Kowalski Jim and Judy Meyer John G.,III and Marla B. Ordway Brenna Sonke Duncan and Molly Susee Christine Wilhelm Jonathan and Lauren have a blast at Friends Farm Armond and Stacey Krech Mark and Sara Migliori Charitable Lead Trust Tim and Nicole Russell Amy and John Sutton Charles and Vicky Willcox Babies, Michelle and Michael loved the Friends Mark and Juleen Krings Alison Miller and Pamela Klossner Angie and Dan Oster James W. Rustad Randy Swanson Anita and Mark Williams tour on the brown bears and sea otters, and Bill and Robert Kulzer Linda Miller Matt Otto and Margaret Mark and Nancy Rustad The Alfred E. and Annette M. Williams Carol like to hear the latest updates at the annual David and Wendy Kunz Robert and Carrie Miller Vogel-Otto Edwin and Jennifer Ryan Margaret I. Syring Fund Rusty and Kim Williams Director’s Dinner. Shelley Kurzeka-Jung and Christopher and Carolyn Milos Phillip and Robin Pagel Tricia and Thomas Ryan Michael and Paula Szczygiel Brenda and Roy Wirth Tom Jung Richard and Susan Milteer Jay and Jodi Palda Dennis and Melva Saliny Brian and Carolyn Taylor Laura Wisen “The main reason we donate is we think the Zoo is Ryan and Gretchen Lake Phillip and Gail Minerich David and Nicole Palmieri Pamela and Lynn Salmi Saul Taylor Jeff and Natalie Wobbema a great place to bring our kids …. for not only the Anne Lambert and Jessica Viestenz Theresa Mish Bill and Anne Parker Pauline and Norris Samb Mark S. and Brenda J. Teats Michael and Michelle Wood ability to get them to run around and have fun, but Tom and Virginia Lang Raymond and Amy Mitchell Gregg Parmentier Nancy Sand Louise Teeter and Sharon L. Wood to hear a little something about animals and the Greg and Victoria Langer Naomi and Mark Moeller Joseph B. and Dardra Nick and Maribeth Sandager Derick Schuetz Richard Wren and Tamara Hillis environment too,” says Michelle. In another 35 Curtis and Marilyn Larsen Daniel Moen and Diane Bastyr Pawlikowski Asitha and Natasha Kara and David Therkelsen Caylee Wuebker years, she hopes that Jonathan and Lauren also will Jane Larson Emison Angela and Benam Moita Stephen and Cheryl Pearson Sandanayake Paul and Cathleen Thom Arno Wuenschmann have many happy memories of their childhood at Laura Larson Dale and Carol Molback Richard and Mary Ann Pedtke Wayne and Bonnie Sandbulte Adam and Jenny Thomas Susie and Mike Wuollett the Zoo. Thomas and Sara Laughlin James and Carol Moller Charitable Foundation Craig and Becky Sandbulte Kim Thomas Mark and Sarah Yamaguchi Joshua V. Le Deborah and Michael Monasco Katharine and Michael Pelican Karey and Eric Sargent Michael and Allison Thompson Peter and Susanna Young Thank you to Bill and Carol Lahti and Michael Don and Joann Leavenworth Miguel and Tonya Montesinos Andrea and Rick Pelletier Elizabeth Sathers and Benjiman and Jennifer Robert and Lorene Youngquist and Michelle Colbert for your support—we hope Daniel and Elizabeth Lee Thomas and Christine Moore Debra Perry and Lou Riebe Rebecca Hanson Thompson David and Christine Yussen Jonathan and Lauren will continue the family Zoo Katie and Chris Lee James and Elizabeth Moore Frank and Patricia Pesta Jim and Georgie Saumweber Lowell Thornber Helen and Michael Zauha tradition for another 35 years. William and Sharol Lehnertz Ian and Beth Moorhead Tricia Peterson Frisk Stacey Scarcella and Richard and Kerry Thorne Robert Zelada and Nancy A. Leitch, M.D. Scott, Sarah, and Axel Morgan Lori A. Peterson Donna Laurence William and Deborah Tomczyk Lindsay Schwab Vanda A. Lennon William H. Morgan Susan and Roland Peterson Bradley and Peggy Schafer Dania Toscano Miwa and Peter and Kathleen Zeleny David and Mary Jo Lenzen Susan H. and Inar Morics Ruth Petran and Roger Olsen Mark A. Schmidt Noah Miwa Glenn and Laura Leonberger R. Kathleen Morris John and Stephanie Levy Linda Moser * Deceased Janet Lillie and Richard Zeitler Jon and Stacy Mrozek ∫2013 Donors∫looking forward looking back page 34page Point Defiance Zoo & McGrann Shea Carnival San Diego Zoo and Safari Park Corporations, Aquarium Straughn & Lamb, Chartered Employees Organizations, The Toro Giving Program Overland Gallery St. MinneSomePlace in Travelers Foundation Piper Jaffray Companies Paradise ParrotHead Club and Government Treasure Island Resort & Casino RBC Foundation - USA Toyota 100 Cars for Good $100,000+ The Margaret Rivers Fund Zoological Society of N.J., Inc. San Francisco Zoological Society 3M Company and 3M $5,000–$9,999 Eric Edwin Hayes Memorial Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Foundation Andersen Corporate Gifts In-Kind Endowment Fund Community Matching Gift Target Foundation 3M Foundation Kay L. Kamps Endowment Fund Chobani Tennant Foundation Companies Advanced Comfort William David Romans Memorial Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet Tulsa Zoo $50,000–$99,999 Accredited Investors, Inc. Technology, Inc. Endowment Fund Construction Cost Consultants United Health Group Cargill Inc. Allstate Giving Campaign August Schell Brewing Company Volunteer Endowment Fund Dickerson Park Zoo Virginia Zoo Think Mutual Bank Ally Banfield Pet Hospital Zoomobile Endowment Fund The Dorsey & Whitney Winthrop & Weinstine Ameriprise Financial Barry Berg Group Foundation $25,000–$49,999 Employee Gift Matching Belleson’s Mens, Inc. Dougherty & Company LLC Circle of Life Society General Mills Foundation $1,000–$2,499 Program Vern and Anne Benson Ecolab, Inc. Animals, Science and Hormel Foods Corporation Bank of America Matching Gifts Bluepearl Veterinary Partners Estate Gifts and Ernst & Young LLP Environment - Walt Disney KAYTEE Products, Inc. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Carol V. Bossman John Deere Foundation Parks and Resorts U.S. Medtronic Foundation Minnesota Cargill Inc. Commitments Kohl’s Arizona Zoological Society/ Minnesota Pork Producers Boston Scientific Foundation CR AVE Anonymous (1) KPMG LLP Phoenix Zoo Association Ecolab Foundation Damon Farber Associates Dennis P. Albrecht Mayo Clinic Brandywine Zoo MOM Brands Farm Credit Foundations Delta Air Lines Marilyn C. Benson* Messerli & Kramer, P.A. Brookfield Zoo Service Systems Associates General Mills Foundation Sharon and Chester Debbie Biddick Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Dakota County Employee U.S. Bancorp Foundation Home Depot Ellingson, III Kimberly J. Bowman Mortenson Construction Relations The Valspar Foundation IBM Corporation Matching donor profile Event Lab, LLC Robert and Sandy Claussen MPC Denver Zoological Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation Grants Program Cargill Jonathan and Lee Herum Ellie and Tom* Crosby Naples Zoo Inc. Minnesota and Wells Fargo Illinois Tool Works Foundation Leone Hinzman Ken Darling PSD, LLC Emergency Physicians Bank Minnesota The McKnight Foundation Hormel Foods Corporation Arline B. Dimond Trust RMC Project Management, Inc. Professional Association Cargill’s charitable giving efforts reached Microsoft Giving Campaign JB Hudson Jewelers Jennifer L. Engh* Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Fort Wayne Zoological Society $69.9 million for fiscal 2012 and for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Bruce E. and Terry L. Hutchins Harold D. and Mary Ann Feldman $10,000–$24,999 Ciresi LLP GiveMN nearly 25 years, the Minnesota Zoo has Polaris Industries Inc. Joke Joint Comedy Club Rodney H. Forristall Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Securian Foundation Henry Vilas Park Zoological been extremely fortunate to receive Red Wing Shoe Company Kathleen Interiors Kathryn and James Green Aveda Corporation Sedgwick County Zoological Society, Inc. steadfast and generous support for our Foundation Ross E. Kramer, Messerli Sheldon I. Greenberg* Banfield Pet Hospital Society Houston Zoo shared commitment to STEM education C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. & Kramer Margaret H. Gruver* Best Buy Co., Inc. Sterling State Bank Hubbard Broadcasting and environmental stewardship. By way Securian Foundation Lakes Area Gallery and Frame Donald H. Hageman and BMO Harris Bank Whole Foods Foundation of grants, in-kind gifts and thousands Sit Investment Associates Shoppe Ruth A. Hageman Trust The Cities 97 Sampler John Wiley & Sons, Inc. of volunteer hours, Cargill and the Foundation Lancer Food Service, Inc. Rae Nan Harmon Dakota Electric Association Kopp Family Foundation Minnesota Zoo have formed a powerful $2,500–$4,999 TCF Foundation Greg and Victoria Langer Roberta W. Hedge Ecolab Foundation Lee Richardson Zoo partnership in pursuit of building a Associated Bank Thomson Reuters Lone Oak Companies, Inc. Joyce L. Huff Emerson Process Management Leonard, Street & Deinard community of conservation leaders and Connecticut Zoological Society Thrivent Financial for Peter Maritz Bruce E. and Terry L. Hutchins - Rosemount, Inc. Foundation advocates who are motivated to save Dorsey & Whitney LLP Lutherans Minnesota Monthly The Estate of Kay Kamps Henry Doorly Zoo Metropolitan Library Service wild animals and wild lands, both here at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP The Toro Giving Program Minnesota Wild Mary L. Kolderie Land O’Lakes Foundation Agency home and around the world. The Fredrikson & Byron Travelers Companies, Inc. Chris and Lynne Nelson Pat Koors Macy’s Peoria Zoo Foundation U.S. Bancorp Foundation Dr. Dennis K. Olivero Eric and Christine Martick Minneapolis Portfolio Rahr Foundation “Cargill has been a proud supporter of Hammel, Green and United Technologies Park Tavern Dick and Joyce H. McFarland Management Group Sacramento Zoological Society the Minnesota Zoo for many years,” says Nashville Zoo Abrahamson, Inc. Xcel Energy Foundation The Polaris Foundation Mary Ann McNeil and Ling Family Dentistry Saint Louis Zoo - University of Mark Murphy, AVP Corporate Affairs, Pool and Yacht Club The Pentair Foundation Director of Corporate Responsibility David Higgins Missouri “Mizzou Tigers for Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. Susan Morisato and Tom Remec Tigers” and Cargill Foundation Director. “As Jack and Pam Safar a global company, we are committed Paul F. Olson Target Karl-Thomas Opem* to improving access to educational Treasure Island Resort & Casino resources and increasing awareness Phyllis S. Poehler* Twin Cities Toyota Dealers Helen Pohl* around environmental stewardship and Veterinary Imaging Consulting, Inc. innovation. The Cargill Environmental Laurie Pumper donor profile Visions, Inc. The Estate of Dr. R. H. Reimer Education Center illustrates our Wells Fargo Foundation Wells Fargo As one of the Zoo’s original founding partners in 1978, Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation dedication to these commitments and Ellis B. Rittmaster* Minnesota Alison E. Roberts have long supported the Minnesota Zoo’s mission to connect people, animals and the natural serves as a place where children of all Wyland Foundation world. The Wells Fargo Family Farm was the very first privately funded project to be built at the backgrounds can come and learn to Mendon F. Schutt Family Fund of Minnesota Zoo and would not have happened without significant financial support and advocacy appreciate the environment and animals. The Minneapolis Foundation from Wells Fargo. We look forward to the great innovation Endowment Funds Sue Schwartz* and educational opportunities that the Jane J. Sparks Candace Beaulieu Memorial Since that time, Wells Fargo has provided a steady stream of volunteer and philanthropic Minnesota Zoo brings to the Twin Cities Estate of Margaret M. Theisen Endowment Fund investments in the work of the Minnesota Zoo. “Wells Fargo is proud to be partners with the community.” Christopher and Jeralyn Thelen Bradley C. Boardman Memorial Minnesota Zoo, an outstanding organization that connects families and children with the natural John E. Tilton Trust Endowment Fund world and animals through experiential learning,” says Pam Meixell, Wells Fargo Sr. VP Marketing Maude A. Trask Fund Matthew James Boenigk Memorial Manager and Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board Member. “Our support over 20 years has included Hugh A. Tyndall Endowment Fund board leadership, volunteerism and financial resources for the Wells Fargo Family Farm as well as Caroline L. Vernon General Endowment Fund many other Minnesota Zoo initiatives.” Donald Weesner Charitable Trust Bernard and Fern Granum Exhibit Karel M. Weigel Endowment Fund George Weiss* Sheldon I. Greenberg Endowment Joseph and Pat Yenkosky Fund Steven J. Zellmer Estate

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∫2013 Donors∫looking forward looking back In honorofMichelleBiros,on In thenameofCindyBartels In honorofEmmaand In honorofMatthias Baese In honorofVerlon Anderson In honorofSydney, Sasha, In thenameofAbby ofHonor Gifts and Memorial In honorofJonas Geere In honorofBettieFarace In honorofMartha Erickson In honorofKathy Drazen In honorofMickeyDeLaCruz In honorofChadDayton In honorofendangeredanimals In honorofRichardand In honorofRobin Budd In honorofAndersBrent,afine In honorofgranddaughters In honorofBlue her birthday Olivia Balisco and Jace Gifts Honorary Happy 50thBirthday! all over theworld Charlotte Buratto man wholoves rhinos Reilly, Megan &Caitlin Anna Soderbergand Karen Knapp Gail andStev Wallace Alexander Minnesota Zoo V Sandra Scherb Terris Teale Mark andHolly Albright Anonymous Edna Johnson Rachel andHarvey Dahl Chizek Family F Francis Buesgens Susan Harrison Gordon Boldt Anonymous Deborah Zv Thomas Loddengaardand William andKristyn Anonymous Anonymous Charles andAliceBresnahan Brian andMolly Snyder Elizabeth andDavidPage Thomas Easthouse Anne Conklin Andrew andJennifer Baese Jordan AshandHaidee Michelle Morgan Richard andSharonHanson Mary Scott Rachel Druker Heegaard Zobenica osec e Arnold oundation olunteers In honorofIsabella andAva In honorofKramer! In honorofOwenCaruth In honorofDevanJohnson’s 3rd In honorofJohn inZoo security In honorofDickJeans, onhis In honorofBaylenRose Higgins In thenameofHarper Hemsley In honorofSabrina Hart In honorofmydog,Hanna, L.Green In honorofBryan InhonorofBettyGoodman In honorofRaz, myhousecat, In honorofNoah Randgaard In thenameofNoah Peterson InhonorofCassyOrdway In honorofCharlesand In honorofBradenNelson In honorofDaniaMiwa In honorofMajor thepolicedog, In honorofChristineMcKnight In honorofRyan Mathews In honorofSaraMascari, whose In honorofFrank Loth In honorofmydaughter, In honorofKT andAubrey, my Kruger birthday birthday Happy birthday! and cat,Clifford who hasthebravadoofatiger Susan Oberstar a c Liza Lee little monkeys Zoo amazing ontributions makethe Department nd theMinneapolisPolice Deborah andRobert S Anonymous Brent andMitziMagid Arden Olsonand Anonymous James andSharonToscano Anonymous Lynn Kirk Gail Beckley Catherine Mascari LeRoy Buck Maria Bales Jerome andAnneRossi Patti Kruger Kelly Lessard Kelly Caruth Carol Johnson Nancy Marah Sandra andJames H Lisa Higgins John andMolly Dusek Jolene Hart Lorraine C.Babey Carol Green Shirley Rockwell Jennifer Oberstar Jon Skilbeck olcomb

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In memory ofMargueriteIn memory ofJennyIn memory Engh ofRobertIn memory F. Eaton ofFrancisIn memory Duerr ofThomas In memory ofLillianCornwell In memory ofGeraldCohen In memory ofDorisand In memory ofGeraldClark In memory ofBradley In memory ofIoneIn memory Carlson ofWilliamIn memory T. ofPhilanCapen In memory J. ofBryce In memory Cameron, ofRobertIn memory Buker ofDonaldBourne In memory ofMatthewIn memory ofJillBlankTiedeIn memory Crosby Sr. Sherrill Closner Cayan-Boardman Carberry beloved nephew James Boenigk Scott andCynthia Lam Ruth AnnEaton Bob Duerr Judy andMalcolm W. Charles andNancy Cornwell Karen Cohen Janet Lynn Agustin Patricia Clark Glenn S.Haller Joan andW. Hane Carlson Carol Carberry Daymon Worldwide Linda A.Cameron Tracy Roeker Barbara Bourne Matthew James Boenigk Ray andSusan Johnson Foundation coad Family McDonald Charitable Account

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ofmyloving In memory ofMichaelJohnsonIn memory ofBrandonJarboeIn memory ofJohnIn memory Huppler ofJamesIn memory Huber ofBobHoweIn memory ofCaitlinHomanIn memory ofThomasKermitIn memory ofEricHayesIn memory ofDaniel In memory brother, Steve Kelly Holloway Leon Hayes Sheila M.Will Kenny andDeloresVettel Marie EllenSwenson Smiths Medical Chere Seado Alvin andWilma Kracke Nicholas andKatherine Sonia andJerr Margaret Hartze Janet Hamre Donna andBernieFossand Marlene Baatz Darlene Adkins Richard andWendy Brand Kay Eberman Julie andBernardMaegi Jennifer Howe Peter andThereseBravo Opal Prochnow Chris andCherieWyatt Edwin andLoriSchultz Chris andCherieWyatt Edwin andLoriSchultz James andLaurieHayes Eric Schieferdecker David andEstherMussoni Albert andJanet H Nancy Herring Michael andPatricia H Joan Eichhorst Kirchoff y Hovet off atch In memory of John J. Koblas, Kristen and Mark Larson father, grandfather Mary Mcguire Stephanie Koblas Rugg Marcia C. Nelson In memory of Kari Ann Betty and Thomas Olson Koskinen Ingeborg Roken Luanne Koskinen Shirley Simmons In memory of George Lee Joanne Sletten and Martha Balbinot Rose Arbor In memory of Rosalyn Judith Tamanaha Lindberg-Lakso Minnesota Zoo Volunteers Donna Lindberg David Jarzyna and Susan and Del Gerdes White-Jarzyna In memory of Andrew Lisette Wright “Andy” J. Litvany, Jr. In memory of John G. Ordway Anonymous Jon and Julz Schwingler Rita Duret In memory of Robert Pansch James and Penny Ebel Virginia Pansch John C. and Marlene R. Ellis In memory of William David Addie Evans Romans Suzanne and Salah Fattah Anonymous Deborah Gensmer Sum and Jen Ambur Rose Ann Gensmer Robert Anderson Michael and Erin Florin Lundquist & Lujan Jean and Wendell German Donald and Jayne Rachel Frechette Dean and Melissa Macal Rene and Lynn Griswold Archibeque Fridley Children’s and Kristin Mack Brad and Melanie Haugen Andrew and Katherine Teenagers’ Medical John Kirchner and Katy Frederick and Winifred Bachman Center Marvin Kirchner Johnson Mark and Anne Bacigalupo Stuart Fritz Scott McDaniel Gary and Marcia Richter Chris and Wendy Alan Fuller Justin and Stephanie Geraldine Schams Baumgardt Chad and Jennifer McNeilus In memory of Lucky Jennifer Berger Gednalske Maisie Mok and Starlite Kenneth and Sandra Berger Susan Hafferman Ian and Beth Moorhead Mark F. Meisinger Marc Bjorklund Chris and Lisa Hardinger Jason and Stacy Nugent In memory of Bernard Donald and Barbara Brandt Jeff and Kiersten Hathaway Phil and Cassy Ordway - Marschall Connie Braziel Benjamin Hinrichsen and Nushka Fund Kaye and Mike Fischer Buffalo Wild Wings Angela Cook Frank and Jennifer Petronis In memory of Doris McConnell Matthew and Jennifer Holly Hokkanen Shannon Pionk Rebecca Bernauer Calnan Mark and Lisa Hovde Jason Proell Patricia Soulen David Canfield Steven and Katherine Donna Rendle In memory of Michael Paul Muldoon and Ignagni Peter and Debbi Restad O’Connor Samantha Capen Chad and Erin Igo Chad and Lindsay Reuter Mary Beth Smith Petersen Muldoon Ray and Susan Johnson Jamie and Jennifer and Ted DeMattier Jim Cleary Tim Johnson Riesterer In memory of Sherman Olsen Gary Coon William and Kathi Keig Jeff and Mary Jo Roberg Dorothy Olsen Matthew and Jennifer Kristy Kmit-Hagen Michael and Ellen Rock looking back

In memory of Joyce Olson Cords Mike and Megan Knudson Dawn and Andrew Rolling Ray and Susan Johnson Angela Cortese Keith and Heidi Koland David and Jaimi Romans In memory of Nancy Olson, Luke and Molly Dandelet Robert and Dana Kolb Paul and Judith Romans 25 year Volunteer Chad and Maggie Dayton Michael and Megan Matt Sarcone Margaret Alexander and Mike and Lisa Doyle Kowalski Jon and Julz Schwingler Barbara Dykema Elijah Edwards Dylan and Wendy Laine Sterling State Bank Steven and Nancy Aronson Sean Egginton Mike Leavengood Jim and Sarah Stowell looking forward Carol Berfeldt Craig and Carol Else Charles and Jennifer Lick Susan Substad Patricia and Mike Eckstein Emergency Physicians Travis Lien Sean Switzer and Christa Margaret Glattly Professional Association Brynn Ligas Brown-Switzer Suzanne M. Haas Kacia Engel and Troy Fiesel Dana Lindsay and Andrew J. Thomas John and Marga Jaros The Estacio Family Tim Pabst Adam and Jenny Thomas Dorothy Keprios The Fautsch Family Ling Family Dentistry Craig and Mary Thomka 2013 Donors ∫ ∫ page 39 ∫2013 Donors∫looking forward looking back page 40 page page 41

∫Fiscal Year Results∫looking forward looking back Fund Balance June 30, 2011 June Fund Balance YearPrior Fund Balance Cash Net Operations from Funded Capital and Operating Expenses TOTAL Expenses Legacy TOTAL RepairRoof Service Debt ImprovementEnergy Debt Purchase Equipment Lease Equipment Purchases Purchase Lease Generator New Operations from Funded Disbursements Capital TOTAL Other Purchased Services Utilities and Materials Supplies &Fringe Salaries Benefits Expenses TOTAL Contributions Appropriation Legacy Appropriation State Revenue Earned Revenue

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Statement ofRevenueStatement andExpenses fortheFiscal Year Ending June30, 2013,Unaudited $22,063,060 $23,682,244 $2 $15 $1 $3 $2 $1 4,291,282 1,5 1,3 2, $422,643 5,016,090 1, 1 $6 5, 1 ,693,735 ,302,773 ,196,541 ,435,887 ,241,594 ,972,688 988,924 313,805 577,000 10 21 09,038 00,000 08,354 43 15 47 0,312 6,070 ,275 ,370 ,616

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∫Staff Listing∫looking forward looking back Allan Maguire Allan Lucht Ashley Janet Long Liukonen Janis LaRock Heather Kusick Melissa Koslowski Sandra KokkelerLaurie Michaela Kluever Kline Christopher Adam Keniger Julie Keenan Timothy Judy Humber Karen Hubred Ben HolzerGerald Hill Timothy Heller Rebecca Hayes Melissa Ryan Hassler Haen Robert Terah Grace Goedel Carey Kelli Gabrielson Fusco Diane FunfarWhitney Fisher Anthony Estebo Steven Endert Emily DunawayAmber DuchildRebecca Jennifer Drinen David Cruz Collins Christine Delaina Clemetson Campbell Jessica Bloemke Shannon Bjork-Groebner Cynthia Jennifer Beem Kromann Beach Lindsey Backman Kathryn Debora Arndt Karla Anderson Willis Kevin Biological Programs Johnson Deborah Ehmke Lee Director’s Office foundation & zoo Sarah Amidon Sarah Erikka Anderson Beth Burns Relations External TalbottKatherine Runquist Erik Muntifering Jeffrey McCann Nicholas Kate Jenks Tara Harris Conservation Tiffany Wolf Weinhardt Diana Walker Dawn Vorwerk Lawrence TrechselLaura Treangen Dean Rachel Thompson Frederick Swengel Benjamin Sutton Mary St. Mary Smith Bridget Sigmund Robyn Schoeberl Deborah Wesley Schmidt Schlegel Catherine Schaefer Rebecca Sanford James Jamie Ries Reedstrom Maria Rasmussen James Jennifer Prom Predmore Robert Pierce Mark Peterson Dan Pederson Mary Melanie Oerter Nordmeyer Cale Noetzli Christoph Niemer Megan Ness Thomas Molitor Kristi Laurel Mochinski Benjamin Minerich Miller Steven Matthew McLaughlin Christine McKnight Alexandria Tasa Tait Cheryl Strecker Carol Melanie Sorensen Eve Skindelien Silvester David Melton Sheeley Molly Schultz Jennifer Heidi Rickert Reelfs Jessica Rand Laura Quam Kimberly Jane Prohaska Cristina Palmisano Paider Megan Nord Kristie Christine Ness Mikelson Debra Rebecca McIntyre McDonough Alyssa Madole Jessica Anita Litwitz Kelly Lessard Le Josh Letitia Laske Julie Lanz-Gonsoski Tristi Kringle Kramer Amanda Knaresboro James Ketterling Julie Henning Megan Richard Hawley Erik Gulsvig Gina Goralski Gonsalez Lisa Michelle Giildenzopf Dodge Jessica Dawn Devens Darst Leah Donald Crook Connolly Bruce Commers White Sheri Clark Patricia Robin Budd Bleichner Susan Ann Benusa Belcher Jessica Armstrong Judy Anderson Kristy staff

page 44 Budd Deborah Roger Broz Brodigan Kevin Tara Breckheimer Richard Bold Blaha Francis Biesinger James Bernier Jean Belden Sandra Trent Beard Barthel Benjamin Richard Andres Braziel Connie Operations TraynorBradley Meemken John Josh McCabe Gerber Bryce Duvio Jeffrey Services MN.IT Speiker Julie Sharon Snyder Raymond Patty Perron Crystal Northagen Lisa Magnon Judith Higgins Jeff Dolejs Sarah Kim Chmielewski Buhl Kay Robison Mary Services Administration and Finance Wolf Sara Willis Kelly Kevin Wier Ami Weisbrich Warg Jennifer Bill Von Bank Vaughn Lindsay Jill Tiede Douglas Thompson Judy ∫ Staff Staff Listing∫ looking forward Thomas Leitch Thomas Langeslag Courtney Lacey Jennifer LaBelle Kristina Krause Erin Kothari Kalpana Michael Koslowski Ken Kornack Michael Karich Julie Jones Kirk Johnson Jeffries Marvin Timothy Ingram Hilsgen Anthony Kenneth Henne Henderson Rose Kevin Henderson Hemish Thomas Heinz Randy Heinrich Wilfred Eunice Heimann Hayley Heidelberg Hauser Heather Hand Stacey Angela Guggisberg Grovenburg Melvin Goodman Katherine Glenz William Gervais Rebecca Anna Genich Michael Gardner FreemanScot FrederickJason Feil Matthew Tresa Fasnacht Evarts Susan Evans Oran EdwardsLucinda Kenneth Donovan Dionne Matthew Dilly Ace Jonathan Darsow Damian Carlos Nemetz Couming Hannah Neil Cole Carlson Jolene Carlson Christopher Wendy Buser

looking back Ann Zimmermann-Hohn Ann Wuchko Pamela Jennifer Westland Richard Weiss Ken Weisenburger Warhol Melissa VanDoreen Uden Kim Thomas Thieding Matthew Stender Doug Steiner Judy Michele Smith Sewich Vicki Seigler Stephen Schwichtenberg Joel Schrader Mary Ruud Jeff Roth Roger Ross John Ross Claire Reed Charles Ready Steven Raymond Robert Rausch Patrick Pohlen Douglas Pieper Sally Andrew Payne Otten Derik Ernie Opheim Richard Oestreich Montalbano Rebecca Ray Messier McElmury Bill Donald McCalvy Mascari Sara Lindell William Randy Lembrick Anne Weber-Smith Anne TeatsBrenda Shannon Rhatigan Amy Olsen Shannon Mattson Hard Megan Haar Matt Drazen Kathy Melinda Conness Parker Lindsay Melissa Foundation Zoo Right∫National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore is “on a mission to document endangered species and landscapes in order to show a world worth saving.” Joel recently photographed sea otter “Capers,” who was just two weeks old when he was found as an orphan in Kachemak Bay, Alaska, in 2006. Capers now lives at the Minnesota Zoo where he serves as an ambassador for this endangered species that was almost extinct from overhunting by 1911. Today, there are about 100,000 in the wild. James R. Campbell honorary Edward N. Dayton Trustees Ross Kramer Michael M. Parish

zoo foundation board board of Trustees of Trustees chair chair Julie Kunkel Cassy Ordway vice chair vice chair Joe Swedberg Barbara Aiken-Ali 2013 annual report production members secretary editors Cynthia A. Arnold Jim Mayer Melissa Parker Lindsay Theodore “Derek” Benz treasurer Laura Bordelon Bill Von Bank Ted Christianson Willis E. Branning graphic design Robert Burch members Kim Quam William R. Busch Renee Burke Eleanor R. Crosby Samantha Capen Muldoon photographers Kenneth L. Cutler Janis Clay Sara Braman Aimee D. Dayhoff Bruce Cords * Ryan Eggen Bruce E. Hutchins Andy Dahl* Chris Fischbeck Scott Lambert Chad Dayton Chris Forslin Gregory S. Lea Tricia Dirks ** Tara Harris David Leckey John Erickson, IV Shawn Orton Lois Mack Eric Galler David Perez Peter Maritz Mike Happe* ** Scott Roemhildt Howell “Mac” McCullough Susan Johnson Joel Sartore Justin McNeilus Joe Kalkman The Carney Group Mark Mortenson Katy Marvin Kirchner Universal Soul Photography Sarah Psick Gaetan Lambiase Richard L. Smith Tom Lindell Doug Stang Dana Lindsay Mark Utz Pam Meixell Richard S. Vogel Greg Miller Todd A. Watchmaker Timothy Mulcahy Karel M. Weigel* Chris Parish Betsy Weyerhaeuser** Paul Reppenhagen Ex-officio David Romans Paul Runice Lee C. Ehmke Ex-officio Lee C. Ehmke

* Term expired June 30, 2013 ** Resigned

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