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FRESNO CHAFFEE 2013 Annu al R epor t From the Director’s Desk HISTORICAL TIMELINE THE FIRST 100

C o n t e n t s Fresno Chaffee Zoo 1903 3-19 Historical Timeline Mission Frederick Roeding, 3 From the Director’s Desk pictured below To inspire wonder of our with grandchild, 4 Collection natural world, provide donates 75 acres 7 Measure Z of land to City an engaging learning of Fresno for 8 Education environment, and create a creation of a park 10 Global Conservation passion for conservation. 12 Veterinary Report 13 African Adventure 14 Events 16 Financial Report was another We also opened our King Cobra remarkable and exhibits, 17 Membership/Attendance 2013 for continuing the improvements to 18 Major Donors Fresno Chaffee Zoo, and we have our Building. our great community to thank for it. With help from the County Board 19 Board of Directors / The Zoo saw a record 691,320 guests of Supervisors, , visiting, up from the previous record Senior Management Fresno County Zoo Authority, (2012) by over 110,000! While most of Zoo Corporation Board, Mayor our guests were from Fresno County, Swearengin and Congressman Costa, Published by Fresno Chaffee Zoo that number included visitors from 47 we achieved a major accomplishment 894 West Belmont Avenue states and Washington DC, as well as for the future of Fresno Chaffee Fresno, CA 93728 15 countries. Visitors from Germany, Zoo, opening the way for the Zoo’s Telephone: 559-498-5910 UK, Japan, , Argentina, 1908 expansion and the beginning of www.fresnochaffeezoo.org and many others were among our African Adventure. In the next few As per F. Roeding, a small guests. Even more importantly, we Graphic Design: Sandra M. Halvorsen years the Zoo will double in size, with zoo opens on 5 acres with had 50,000 students visit with the 13 acre African Adventure as the 2 and 50 On the Cover: their schools. first phase of this new area. Photo of Komodo dragon, Varanus In 2013, we completed the design komodoensis, by Ryan Gruber, Fresno We’re proud of our community, and of African Adventure that will bring Chaffee Zoo Reptile Keeper proud to serve our community. We’re , , , , very grateful for the support we This page: wildebeest, African , and receive through friends and families many other African to our Photo of Common , Struthio visiting, our Zoo members, and the Zoo. In partnership with the Gar and camelus, by Franz Emerson, 2013 ZOOm remarkable support we receive Esther Tootelian Foundation and Photo Contest, first prize winner in through Measure Z. We’ll continue to State University, Fresno, the category, Humorous strive to be the best stewards of the we opened Valley ; recognizing trust and resources our community the importance of to our has given us. Cleaning hail from community and teaching children enclosures after storm more about how their food is grown. - Scott Barton, CEO/Zoo Director 1926

2 | 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt | 3 1929 The official opening A n i m a l C o l l e c t i o n of Roeding Park Zoo, nationally recognized as a zoo by AZA, Association Our animal care team of and Aquariums was busy this year with many (formerly AAZPA) hatchings and births. Significant reproduction highlights include two 1932 keel-billed toucan chicks, three blue- Dedication Ceremony crowned motmot chicks, a blue duiker for African calf, one female Eastern black and exhibit presented by white colobus baby, and the Zoo’s 21st Fresno Lions Club (background image) reticulated birth. We have added to our diverse animal population through the acquisition 1936 of a new male sloth to be Cat Barn exhibit is joined by a female in 2014, a constructed with young harbor seal, two new WPA (Work Projects Administration) red wolves, tentacled water T h e r e n o v a t i o n and funds for $4,000 , a male , a improvements in our new Valley Farm young , two (formerly Small Wonders) were made Colobus female with infant born April 14, 2013 female eland, and finally, possible through the generous support of a female Malayan Mrs. Musson and the Gar & Esther ANIMAL COLLECTION , who came Tootelian Foundation. Bennett & Bennett 2013 TOTALS BIRTHS to us from San Irrigation, Fresno State Plant Science Club, 1947 Diego Zoo. and Fresno County Farm Bureau donated Eldon “Curley” Blocker Fish Cownose ray 0.0.1 Species: 9 Individuals: 117 time, irrigation, manpower, crops and becomes first Zoo Foreman Southern red stingray 1.3.0 - hired from Zoo Midas cichlid 0.0.50 fruit . Reedley 4-H and Golden State Green & black poison dart 0.2.4 Buildings built & donated the coop. Species: 3 Individuals: 64 Kaiser spotted 0.0.3 These relationships brought together Pacific pond 0.0.1 Amphibians Baker's spiny-tailed 0.0.4 many different facets of the Fresno County Species: 16 Individuals: 107 Prehensile-tailed skink 0.0.1 agricultural community to make Valley Cape thick-knee 0.0.2 Farm more indicative of agriculture Species: 66 Individuals: 179 Blue-crowned motmot 2.1.0 in the Central Valley. Along with Keel-billed toucan 0.2.0 , our mule, Twyla, was added Mammals Sun conure 1.1.0 in 2014, and Fresno State University Prehensile-tailed 0.1.0 “Curley” Blocker and “Nosey” 1949 Species: 47 Individuals: 118 students developed and maintain a Eastern black & white colobus 0.0.1 Asian “Nosey” Blue duiker 0.1.0 demonstration garden of crops important purchased with money Birds Reticulated giraffe born Oct. 30, 2013 Species: 75 Individuals: 227 Reticulated giraffe 1.0.0 to Fresno County agriculture. collected by the children of the Central Valley

4 | 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt | 5 1949 2013 Acquisitions Fresno Armenian viper 1.0.0 M e a s u r e Z is formed to create interest Black-spine-necked swamp turtle 1.0.0 To kick off our spring at Fresno In 2004, our community believed in the Zoo in development of the Zoo Boer (domestic) 1.0.0 Chaffee Zoo, the first project Colorado desert sidewinder 0.0.1 and boldly supported Measure Z with 73% of the year, supported through The 1950’s Domestic chicken 0.6.0 of the vote. - Scott Barton, CEO/Zoo Director East African eland 0.2.0 Measure Z, was the renovation Expansion Plan for “10 of our old sea lion exhibit into In 2004, Fresno County voters The passing of Measure Z in 2004 exhibits in 10 years” opens: Eastern indigo 2.1.0 , sea lion, monkey, European Ferret 0.1.0 an engaging for a pair of overwhelmingly approved Measure allowed for the following new (Monkey Island), giraffe, 1.0.0 young African spotted-necked Z to repair animal exhibits and exhibits and improvements: , , Giant anteater 0.1.0 otters. The exhibit, which opened aging Zoo facilities, and bring , , bear Goeldi's monkey 0.1.0 in March, was given a complete back more large animal exhibits • Stingray Bay (3 species) and rhinoceros exhibits through the Golden conure 0.0.1 facelift and planted areas were Green crested basilisk 0.0.5 to Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Over the • Dino Dig 1950’s and early 60’s added which the otters enjoy Harbor seal 0.1.0 past ten years, with Fresno County • Sea Lion Cove Hooded merganser 0.1.0 rolling around in after a dip on a donating just 0.1% of its sales tax 1954 hot summer day. • African River Otter Exhibit Indochinese box turtle 1.1.0 to “Save Our Zoo,” Measure Z has Sea lion exhibit opens Jersey calf 0.2.0 generated $110 million. • Horticultural improvements King cobra 0.1.0 August 17th, was the debut of • Walkway improvements Komodo dragon 1.0.0 our King Cobra, Komodo Dragon, One-third, or about $33 million, of 0.1.0 and other state-of-the art Asian Measure Z revenue is being used • Reptile House renovation spiny-tailed 1.1.0 exhibits in the Reptile House. to support Zoo operations and Mangrove snake 0.1.0 • Tropical Treasures renovation This second Measure Z supported two-thirds, about $66 million, is Matamata turtle 0.1.0 • renovation project utilizes large spaces that dedicated to capital improvement Pacific pond turtle 1.1.5 projects. Those improvements have Panamanian golden frog 3.2.1 transport guests to a Cambodian • Tiger Exhibit renovation included the renovation of older Philippine viper 2.2.0 temple that has succumbed • Upcoming African Adventure 1955 Pygmy goat (domestic) 2.0.0 to the jungle. Our eleven foot animal exhibits for new Bear exhibit opens Red wolf 1.0.0 king cobra, and our six year like the African spotted-neck otters Six-banded armadillo 0.1.0 old Komodo dragon, have and the creation of spectacular new Sloth bear 1.0.0 delighted our guests through exhibits like Sea Lion Cove. Southern screamer 1.1.0 Speke's gazelle 2.0.0 their naturally curious behavior General enhancements have included Sun conure 2.1.0 and their tendency to interact landscaping, the giraffe pathway, and Tentacled snake 0.0.15 with people through the exhibit the front entrance to the Zoo. Measure African Adventure will be the most Troupial 1.1.0 windows. Z funding also helps keep Fresno significant project completed with Twist-necked turtle 0.1.0 - Dan Subaitis, General Curator Chaffee Zoo affordable for families the funds from the first ten years 1957 Vogel's pitviper 2.0.0 and all County residents, providing of Measure Z. Currently under Warthog 1.0.0 Roeding Park Zoo educational and conservation construction, this world-class, becomes an Institutional 1 Male Animal = 1.0.0 opportunities for children and adults multi-species exhibit is scheduled Member of American 1 Female Animal = 0.1.0 throughout Fresno County. to open in 2015. Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums 1 Animal of Unknown Sex = 0.0.1

6 | 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt | 7 1958 The long term impact on our youth... E d u c a t i o n Hippopotamus exhibit opens otals Our Zoo Camp program has been a part Inspired by my work in education at 2013 T of Fresno Chaffee Zoo for many years. Fresno Chaffee Zoo, I spent spring break ON-SITE PROGRAMS Each year participant evaluations help in the Dominican Republic participating After Hours improve the experience. Pre and post in an educational service project through Ask Me Cart program drawings also have provided my university. Our team spent a week Chats Non-fee-based insights into camper learning and teaching English to children at a local visits program impact. As an organization we elementary school. And, though I promise visits 134,278 wonder what the long term impact of by coincidence, our curriculum for the week Keeper C.K. “Smitty” Smith gives Raptors Encounters our programs might be. was to teach English language lessons “VIP” tour with “Bulgy,” c. 1970 Story Tellers about animals. I definitely had some Jared Price, pictured below in 2011, Teen LEADERS experience under my belt on that subject, so attended many of our camp programs teaching was natural. I surely have Fresno and went on to assist with our Teen Tours Chaffee Zoo to thank for that preparation. 1960 Fee-based LEADER, teen volunteer interpreter Zoo Previews All in all, the week was incredible; full of l Walk through opens school programs program. This last year he headed off Zoo Tours amazing experiences, new friendships, and l exhibit opens to college. In his writings he offers a Teacher Workshops 10,382 a beautiful culture. glimpse of our organization’s impact: Lab Programs Sustainability plays a large role in the Dominican Republic, from necessity, as The Education Department not only provides programs for school groups, NEW Behind the Scenes resources there are not plentiful. Water is children and families, it also works with a large group of volunteers who help Backstage Tours Zoo Adventures precious and never to be wasted, food scraps us present activities, animal encounters and deliver programs to all ages. Last Birthday Encounters always go to good use (our organization year, volunteers assisted with school programs, fundraising events, animal care, Twilight Safaris 2,071 donated theirs to a local pig rancher for exhibit interpretation and community events for a total of over 29,000 hours. Overnights pig food), and reusable water bottles were Community members also volunteered their dramatically in 2013 was our Behind the Scenes typical for everyone to use. I enjoyed being Tot Time time and shared their expertise to help us make Encounters. Historically, school groups and other part of a culture that embraced stewardship Zoo Academy some changes in the petting zoo. The result was organizations have had the opportunity to go Zoo Camp in such a wholesome way. 1963 Cubby Camp Adventures the creation of Valley Farm. Formerly known as “Behind the Scenes” and catch a glimpse of the Roeding Park Zoo Zoo Adventure Camp Small Wonders, it went from being just a petting life of a zoo keeper. Taking tours of the elephant 2,778 enclosed with fencing Shadow a Keeper Often I am asked why I continue to zoo to a full agricultural experience. Thanks barn and reptile facility enabled students to and begins charging Young Naturalist Classes carry around my old tarnished metal to our generous sponsors and the support of gain a deeper understanding of animal care 25¢ admission the agricultural community, we were able to and even training. Last summer, this program bottle instead of ditching it for a new incorporate areas to display seasonal crops and expanded its boundaries to allow guests to get OFF-SITE PROGRAMS one. But for me, my Fresno Chaffee citrus trees. A chicken coop was added and 4-H a lot closer to the animals. Exciting small group Zoo bottle stands for something 1965 members volunteer their time in the area to encounters now include hand feeding an Asian Zoomobile Fee-based greater than its material essence. educate our guests about . The perimeter elephant, petting a kangaroo and scratching Zoo Talks 15,278 It reminds me of a commitment Dr. Paul Chaffee, seen fence was updated to have a farm appeal and the neck of an enormous Galapagos tortoise! to live sustainably, a long list of below with tiger cub, is a new entrance created to welcome guests into Imagine spending some time in the lagoon of amazing adventures we have gone hired as the first Director Beach Clean-up Non-fee-based the area. The growth will continue into 2014 Sea Lion Cove with one of our California sea Outreach on together, and, most of all, an of the Roeding Park Zoo and 2015 with the addition of more , a lions. Some of these encounters even include Community Events 13,964 organization that grew me into the mule, and turkeys. More interactive taking away a one-of-a-kind piece of animal person I am today. opportunities for children to learn about the artwork. An elephant painting or a sea lion nose - Jared Price importance of agriculture here in the valley, will print provides the opportunity to take home G r a n d T o t a l also be added. more than the memory and helps forge a deeper 1 7 8 , 7 5 1 connection with wildlife and wild places. An education program which changed P articipants Photo: Escuela Basica John F. Kennedy, Dominican Republic, Jared Price

- Sandy Pitts, C.I.T., Education Curator

8 | 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt | 9 1965 GLOBAL CONSERVATION Animal Nursery opens

This year the Fresno Chaffee Zoo Conservation Committee selected eight projects that Fresno Chaffee Zoo is committed to funding for five years. In 2013, 66 grant applications were received from dedicated researchers and organizations in the conservation field around Hornbill Nest Adoption Program Grevy’s Trust the world. After careful consideration, a total Located in Thailand, this project uses the help This project is based in which is home of 25 conservation projects in 17 countries of local villagers to collect data on the species to 37% of the Grevy’s zebra population. They were selected to receive our support. and educate locals about the importance of Kibale Fuel Wood Project and Eco-Char Initiative employ local men and women to collect data on their conservation. There are seven species the population, inspire positive behavior towards Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) institu- The Zoo designated $50,000 for the Fresno Chaffee This project is based at the Kibale Forest in western that they study, four of which are endangered. the species and engage local school children. tions now provide $170 million in support for field Zoo Conservation Fund. The Raven Fund, from . They plant rapidly growing trees This program invites anyone to adopt a hornbill The Grevy’s zebra scout program is having a conservation. This funding affects 635 species Ross Laird’s Winged Wonders Bird Show, raised (15 feet of growth in one year) to be harvested for family for $150 and receive details of the adopted positive effect on the communities that employ wood fuel to protect the surrounding forest and in 200 countries, including , , a total of $16,610 for a grand total of $66,610 hornbills, location of the nest, plus photographs scouts. You can see and zebra it’s many endangered species from the effects of rhinoceros, elephants, and many more. donated to conservation projects in 2013. of the in which the nest is located. Travel to next to each other and sharing resources and deforestation. They also teach locals how to build - Scott Barton, CEO/Zoo Director Thailand, and they will take you to see the nest! the attitudes of the locals is becoming more energy efficient wood burning stoves like the accepting of zebra sharing the land. ones seen in the image above, of a family cooking on a wood stove (background) and briquette The following projects were The Fresno Chaffee Zoo Wildlife stove (foreground). The most recent project they supported for a one year term: Conservation Fund was established are working on is creating briquettes which are in 2006 to promote understanding produced using readily available agricultural and 1971 Tiger SSP - Malayan Tiger Initiative and enjoyment of rare, threatened industrial waste. This allows for cooking without and endangered animals and their Zoolynx, the Zoo education Reticulated Giraffe Project - Kenya wood, charcoal or propane. They also do outreach and to support zoological programs in the local village schools to engage docent program, is formed Ruaha Carnivore Project - research that will directly benefit the children in protecting the forest and all of the captive animal management. Pantanal Giant Armadillo Project - Brazil species that live there. Project Directors Michael Stern and Rebecca Goldstone visited Fresno The Ape Taxon Advisory Group Munchique Wood-Wren Project - Colombia Chaffee Zoo in 2013 to give a presentation and The APE TAG was awarded a grant to be used for Carnivore Conservation - Argentina exciting stove-building demonstration at Zoo Camp. all of the projects they have recommended for support in 2013. They will be making new recom- Aframomum Project - Republic of Tarangire Elephant Project mendations for which great ape projects will be Blue-eyed Black Project - endorsed by AZA and we will send funding based The Tarangire Elephant Project began in 1993 and is lead by Dr. Charles Foley. It is located in the Frog Populations of Rice Fields in Chitwan - Nepal on those recommendations this year. The projects “Nosey” with docent class, 1979 are for orangutans, chimps, and gibbons. Tarangire National Park in Tanzania where they Chinese and Indian Pangolins Project - Nepal have identified over 1,000 individual elephants, creating the largest elephant database. Their Adaptations Project - Kenya work is focused on identifying and protecting 1976 Otters as Iconic and Indicator species - India wildlife migration corridors and dispersal areas outside the wildlife parks where the animals live. (background image) Bushmaster Survey Methods - Panama & Costa Rica and Tule elk exhibit opens Hicatee Turtle Project - Belize in commemoration of the Friends of the Island Fox Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative Solitary Fruit-Eating Bat Project - Panama Bicentennial This organization supports island fox conservation This project is lead by Patricia Medici, the Jane Geoffroy’s Spider Monkey Project - El Salvador across all of California’s Channel Islands. On four Goodall of the tapir world. The Lowland Tapir African Cavity Nesters - . of those islands, island fox remain a Conservation Initiative was established in 1996 in U.S. federally-listed endangered species. In 2013, the Atlantic Forest on the coast of Brazil to build 1978 a scientific basis for tapir conservation through Conservation Fund The eight long term projects funded for five our funding helped replace aging live traps used Park Zoo Trust Fund research and strategies designed to protect their This organization has several projects that they years are highlighted with photographs. in capture and release research. Our funding also WIlDlIFE CONSERVAtION FuND established - revenue went to the testing of blood samples for evidence remaining habitat. Outreach programs and are working on and our funds were distributed received from concession of canine diseases. awareness initiatives are used to spread the to be used on any of these. Their conservation - Nannette Driver-Ruiz / Sandra M. Halvorsen word on conservation using tapirs as a flagship efforts focus on reintroductions, oryx, stand to be used for Zoo species. They provide hands-on field experience ostrich, carnivores, and Pan-Sahara wildlife surveys improvements to the general public through scientific tourism. in , , , and . 10 | 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt | 11 Late in 2013, ultrasound and digital radiographs were successfully or restraint. Blood collection, vaccinations and complete physical 1979 performed on the female Malayan tiger using the Vetel Diagnostics examinations can now be performed on the Malayan tapirs by having Digital Radiography unit purchased with Measure Z funds in 2012. them lay down in a completely relaxed position. Not only is this less The Edward A. Kane These procedures are routinely performed for the animals in the stressful for the animals but the biological data collected from the Reptile House opening collection, but this time it was accomplished without the use of any blood samples is much more accurately representative as they are ceremony with actress, anesthetic or chemical restraint. The ability to accomplish these unaltered by anesthetics and stress hormones. Betty White and Fresno procedures successfully on a completely awake tiger is extremely Mayor Dan Whitehurst Dr. Scott Weber and his fish medicine class from UC Davis came to rare. Keepers utilized training techniques to “station” her in specific participate in our Annual Stingray Bay Roundup. The entire collection postures so the procedures could be completed. The greatest impact of Southern stingrays, nurse sharks was that we were able to positively confirm her pregnancy and and sharks were anesthetized appropriately plan for the arrival of tiger cubs in 2014. for examinations, ultrasound, venipuncture, A Sub-Zero freezer was purchased for the hospital utilizing funds skin scrapings and measurements. The blood values we were able raised from Measure Z. This freezer maintains a constant temperature to obtain will be combined with other collections and housed in a of -80°F, allowing for proper biopreservation. With this new addition worldwide data base to assist with the advancement of elasmobranch we are now able to properly store breast milk and colostrum, blood medicine and husbandry. and serum samples. These samples will be banked for use in future studies, medical treatments, biological data collection and vaccine production. H o s p i ta l F i g u r e s f o r 2013 A strong collaborative effort between keeper staff and the veterinary • 41 animal quarantines • 452 fecal exams Graphic rendering of African elephant and white rhino exhibit staff have helped make great advances in training animals to • 73 clinical pathology studies • 65 (approx.) hospital tours voluntarily participate in veterinary procedures. This year, veterinary • 96 microbiology studies • 36 pre-ship exams Fresno Chaffee Zoo inspires wonder of our natural Even before the design of African Adventure was staff were able to perform venipuncture for blood collection from • 94 (approx.) digital radiographs • 139 blood chemistries world, provides an engaging learning environment, shaped, the Animal Department team sat down the jugular vein of the giraffes without the use of any anesthetic and creates a passion for conservation. and determined the species best suited to African This is our mission and it drove us to face and Adventure. Criteria such as population sustainability, conquer each challenge that our upcoming African conservation messaging, or popularity helped Adventure exhibit faced in 2013. Before any determine which species were selected. The hot, dry fences could be raised, before that first shovel was Fresno climate was taken into consideration, with Veterinary Report pushed into the earth, there were court challenges its similarity to the African savannah. Species such 1982 as white rhino, cheetah, and African lion are ideally to be won and permits to be applied for. There Exhibit S ay i n g G o o d b y e were approvals required from the U.S. National suited for this environment. opens - Nosey is walked One of the challenges faced by the Parks Service, California Department of Parks After the specimens are located, permits need to to her new home which Veterinary Department is maintaining and Recreation and from the Fresno County Zoo be approved before any animals are obtained. she shared with three the wellbeing and quality of life for Authority. But bringing this exhibit to the central Regulatory agencies such as United States Fish and other elephants (above) some of the geriatric animals in San Joaquin Valley is a long developmental process Wildlife Service require permits for endangered that includes much more than seemingly countless species such as African elephants. California the collection. When that level meetings and approvals. Department of Fish and Wildlife requires permits for of comfort and dignity can no A 13 acre exhibit that enables us to actively restricted species such as meerkats. And United States 1984 longer be maintained, the Department of Agriculture has strict requirements for option of euthanasia becomes participate in African wildlife conservation, research Doris & Karl Falk Wildlife and education, requires a carefully considered the housing, care, and the welfare of all species. valid and necessary. Some Education Center opens exhibit and animal management plan. Three basic As 2013 drew to a close, all was finally in of the aged animals we said components must be met for excellent exhibit for our groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for goodbye to this year are Buck, design. Does the exhibit meet the physical and January 6, 2014. In our Zoo Director, Scott Barton’s the male Harbor Seal; Margaret, psychological needs of the animal? Do its details words, “The excitement here at the Zoo is palpable, 1985 the Bateleur Eagle; and Betsy, the satisfy the safety and work needs of the keeper as we anxiously await the moment when we can The Zoo’s name is . Both Margaret and Betsy staff? Does the exhibit inspire a positive educational cut that ribbon and welcome all of Fresno to truly changed from Roeding held the records for being the oldest animals and conservation message for the visitor? experience the wonder that is .” Park Zoo to Fresno Zoo of their species to be housed in zoos. - Linda Cover / Sandra M. Halvorsen - Denise Oberg, R.V.T., Hospital Manager Enjoy a virtual “walk-through” of Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s “African Adventure.” Visit the Zoo’s YouTube page at www..com/fchzoo/videos.

12 | 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt Photo of Grizzly Bear, Betsy 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt | 13 leis, enjoyed giraffe feeding, a special presenta- • Grandparent’s Day, sponsored by CBS 47, 1988 tion by Ross Laird’s Winged Wonders Bird Show, featured vendor booths, activities for the children behind-the-scenes adventures and keeper chats and information for grandparents as well. Tropical Rainforest Exhibit EVENTS opens May 14, 1988 held throughout the Zoo. Attendance was 1,399. • Fresno Chaffee Zoo once again partnered with • Zoobiliation, our members-only event, was ValleyPBS to present DinoNite, an event centered attended by 1,085 guests. around the PBS show, Train. Photo ops • Proving there is nothing better than a cold with Buddy, the dinosaur, were the highlight. bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day, our The event included entertainment by Mr. Steve Producers Ice Cream Zoofari drew a crowd of and Mr. Lucero, vendor booths and an episode 4,215. Tempting Tortoise Sundaes, Moose Tracks of Dinosaur Train shown on a large screen in the and Death by Chocolate were amongst the Dining Garden. Attendance was 2,318. favorite flavors. • ZooBoo, our four night Halloween event, was well • Safari Night was, once again, a sold out event. attended and increased our guest count by 11,610 people. Booths were cheerfully decorated by our A beautiful evening with delicious appetizers and food samples in the interior of the Zoo was vendor sponsors who handed out candy to our little followed by a silent auction, entertaining casino trick-or-treaters. Lane and Dracula’s Disco games, photo booth and dancing till midnight. were a favorite of our guests, as they are each year. Our sponsors for this event were Harris Con- • ZooLights continues to increase our struction, Wells Fargo, RBC Wealth Management attendance as guests make this event a and Golden One Credit Union. Group Events Special Events • Festival de los Niños in April drew great family tradition. The snow continued to fall crowds as it customarily does. Univision 21 • Two running events, the California Classic each night of the event, entertainers sang • In 2013 Fresno Chaffee Zoo hosted 47 private • A brand new event, and Fairytales, provided a day of entertainment, vendor Half Marathon and the Zoo Zoom race sponsored and danced to holiday music and the hot events including 5 beautiful weddings. had our guests leaping forward to spring booths and fun, welcoming 11,441 guests to by Saint Agnes Men’s Club, have people running chocolate and cookies were enjoyed. and kicking off the season with over 1,200 the Zoo. Día de la Familia, another Univision through the Zoo and enjoying the sights and • Significant group events this year included a • Our last special event of the season, in attendance. Princes and princesses filled 21 event which is held in August, had a record sounds only a Zoo can provide. dinner for EECU attended by 1,200 guests, an Breakfast with Santa, took place during the Dining Garden offering photo opportu- attendance of 7,699, which was 2,354 over afternoon picnic for Lyons Magnus attended • National Parks Day, also a new event, was well ZooLights. Children and adults were treated by over 700 guests and an annual holiday nities to excited children during the event. the prior year. A delicious snack was served at The Royal attended. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to a scrumptious breakfast and were able to party for Granville Homes attended by over • Dreamnight at the Zoo was enjoyed by provided entertainment including dancers, face spend some one-on-one time with the big 1,000 guests. Court. A beautifully decorated tent held our craft tables, game station, photo booth and families of children with chronic illnesses and painting and park rangers to talk about our guy! Each child received a gift after visiting 1990 • The Zoo hosted dinners highlighting Sea make-over stations. An enchanted time was disabilities. Guests were welcomed to this beautiful national parks. with Santa and Mrs. Claus, created a craft l Dr. Paul Chaffee, seen Lion Cove for several zoos and their staff Hawaiian themed event with brightly colored and decorated a cookie to take home. had by all! • Kidfest and Parent Survival Expo sponsored here in 1974 with baby members interested in visiting our beautiful by KSKS/Kiss Country features vendor booths, Frogs and Fairytales FCZ Board member, Colin Dougherty, - Pam Wheelen, Events Manager orangutan, passes away new exhibit. These included San Francisco games and a photo op with the amazing Thor. Zoo, and participants of the handing out leis at Dreamnight at the Zoo l Zoo’s name is changed Western Regional Conservation Educators • Toucan Dinner, our annual donor appreciation to Chaffee Zoological workshop. event, started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Gardens of Fresno at the Reptile House and a meet-and-greet with • A well-attended ribbon cutting ceremony Knobby, our Galapagos tortoise. With the recent I believe that we are the for the opening of Valley Farm was held. opening of the King Cobra and Komodo Dragon stewards of the Earth Many dignitaries, including Dr. Joseph I. Castro, exhibits, our guests were able to visit the exhibits and stewardship carries President of California State University, Fresno, and get a close up view of the komodo dragon the responsibility for spoke at the event. taking care of the • A total of 2,846 tickets were sold for greeting the group with his trainer. Strolling Earth’s environment, its • Birthday parties continue to flourish in 2013 Breakfast with the Animals, with guests to the opposite end of the Zoo, our guests were creatures and all that with over 100 birthday parties held in the enjoying Party for the Planet booths and thrilled to meet and feed our kangaroos before has been given us. Jungle Bungalow. activities throughout the day. enjoying a delicious dinner at Rainforest Lawn. - Dr. Paul Chaffee

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Measure Z 1 $ 6,382,334 Ralph Waterhouse is Membership hired as Zoo Director Admissions 2,180,254 Investment Income 1,142,649 Membership 779,897 Gift Shop and Concessions 624,929 14,000 1992 Event Income 478,738 13,000 Ross Laird’s Winged Donations & Grants 352,387 Wonders Bird Show opens 12,000 Stingray Bay 272,757 Education 255,487 11,000 Rental Income 240,221 10,000 Giraffe Feeding 167,450 In-Kind Donations 134,071 Financial Report 9,000 Other Income 51,216 8,000 Transfer from related organization 34,300

7,000 Total Revenue $ 13,096,690 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

EXPENSES Highest number of memberships on record with 13,783 membership households

in 2013, almost doubling our numbers since the passing of Measure Z in 2004. Salaries and Benefits $ 4,647,376 Depreciation 759,342 Contracted Services 2 490,193 Utilities 452,819 Animal Services 331,875 Attendance Supplies 320,279 Advertising 310,400 Repairs and Maintenance 285,322 Expansion/Nonoperating 263,343 700,000 Food/Catering 228,313 650,000 Professional Services 3 185,853 Printing/Postage 219,719 600,000 1993 550,000 Insurance 138,967 Fresno’s beloved Asian Equipment 142,466 500,000 elephant, Nosey, passes Service/Bank Fees 117,360 450,000 away at the age of 47 Staff Development 71,964 400,000 Conservation 66,650 Business Expenses 91,646 350,000 1999 Computer/Software 47,008 300,000 Construction of Chaffee Telephone 38,447 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Memorial Zoo Hospital is Specialized Services 36,939 Highest attendance on record with 691,320 visitors in 2013, almost doubling our completed along with the Uniforms 31,311 Safari Trading Co. Gift Shop Fleet 29,848 numbers since the passing of Measure Z in 2004. The 691,320 visitors included 4 1 guests from 47 states, plus Washington DC, and 15 countries including Armenia, Miscellaneous 46,113 Sales tax revenue from Measure Z is available based upon expense reimbursement claim forms that are submitted by the Zoo. During 2013 the Zoo received $6,382,334 in reimbursements. , Bulgaria, France, and . Total Expenses $ 9,353,553 2 Contracted Services include Winged Wonders Bird Show, event entertainment, and contracted IT and custodial services. 2001 3 Professional Services include legal, audit, payroll, and exterminating services. Net Surplus $ 3,743,137 4 Miscellaneous expenses for special events, education grant fulfillment and “Change for Cheetahs” fundraising. Sunda Forest opens

16 | 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o rt | 17 M a o r D o n o r s On behalf of the animals here at Fresno Chaffee Zoo we gratefully thank those who donated $500 or more in 2013

A Wish Your Makes CRU Winery Harris Construction Co., Inc. Karen Musson Shanghai Chinese Cuisine AAA Delta Gamma Sorority Charles & Stephanie Hensley Don & Lynn Nelson Jason Sisco & Teresa Espinosa Affordable Appliance Donaghy Sales Amber Herzog-Lyman NVB Equipment SJVD-CPTA Alan Mok Engineering Don Brouwer & Associates Hydrite Chemical Company Old Navy 2 Soul Aon Risk Services Audrey Demirjian iLOVEtoCREATE P*DE*Q Richard F. Spencer Joyce Aston Doug-Out Cookies Independent Order of Foresters Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Starbucks Coffee Company Baker, Manock & Jensen Colin & Patricia Dougherty Infant of Prague Adoption Service Panera Bread State Farm Insurance Bank of the Sierra Dotty & Jim Doyle Maurine & Bill Jones Pardini’s Banquets & Catering Debi Steele Economic Development Kaiser Permanente John R. Paul William Steitz Wallace & Terry Barthuli Corporation Eric Pennestri TAM+CZ Architects, LLP Scott Barton Educational Employees William Kidd The Bitter Family Trust Credit Union Mabel Kroeker Pepsi Beverage Company Texas Roadhouse Oklin Bloodworth Elephant Bar La Tapatia Pet Medical Center + Spa The Hal & Debora Bolen Michael & Dolores Elkins Ruth Lamarsna Piazza Del Pane The Old Spaghetti Factory The Bolton Family Foundation Expo Party Rentals Julie Landers Mark & Lea Pisching The Painted Table Blake Borders Eye-Q Vision Care Landsberg William & Sandra Pitts The Valley Cats Band Richard Thistle Boomer’s First California Federal Aaron Lane & Lara Yakligian Powell Pediatric Credit Union Producers Dairy Pauline Trainer Don & Ruth Bricker Fishman, Larsen, Goldring Joan C. LeRoux Rabobank Truist Bullard High School Class of 1973 & Zeitler Deborah Lucas Raiders of the Central Valley Unique Orthodontics Bush Estate Trust Fresno EOC Head Start Gerald & Nanette Lyles Shari & Greg Rainwater United Way California Classic Half Marathon Fresno Madera Farm Credit Lyons Magnus RBC Wealth Management Valley Urology, Inc California Highway Patrol Fresno Ultimate Martial Arts Ryan McCann Regency Investment Advisors Caroline’s Creations Fresno Yosemite International Marie Callendars-Blackstone Airport Dr. William & Rea Rich Esteban & Sarah Valverde Debi Castro Mary Kay FRIBA Tom Richards & Sue V. McDiarmid Jim & Terri Walls Cattlemens Mental Health Systems, Inc. Gap Incorporated Employees Angel & Joaquin Rivera Jerry & Rosemary Waters 2013 Central California Avian Society Gar & Esther Tootelian Foundation Jesse Merrell & Travis Rockett 2003 Saint Agnes Men’s Club Elizabeth Watson Board of Directors Jean Chaffee MFA Medical Group, Inc. Gateway Ice Center Cruz & Elizabeth Saiz Wedgewood Wedding • 9-year-old Angelica Chevys Fresh Mex Mid Valley Disposal & Banquet Center John Valentino, Board Chair Arnold & Dianne Gazarian Craig Saladino “Angel” Arrellano Chicago Title Company Jerry & Margaret Miller Jon & Cristina Wheless Tom Richards, Board Vice Chair (above) writes letter George & Nancy Goehring Jim & Lorrie Salven 2013 Craig Saladino, Treasurer to Fresno Bee Clovis 4-H Renegades Golden One Credit Union Andrea & Michael Milliorn Whole Foods San Joaquin Valley Children’s Sharon Levy, Secretary Senior Management Con Am Management Grant Merchantile Gerald Mon Pere Health Association Wienerschnitzel • Movement to Save Bruce Campbell Scott Barton, CEO/Zoo Director Linda & James Corrao Granville Homes Incorporated Monterey Ag Resources Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S. Ryan & Elisabeth Wilson Our Zoo results in the Colin Dougherty Brian Goldman, Chief Financial Officer creation and passing Costco Wholesale Rick & Christy Harvey The Morning Star Packing Co. Service Systems Associates Sophia Zumudio-Castro Sieg Fischer Terri Mejorado, Director of Marketing of Tax Measure Z with The first Wednesday of each month continues to be Wells Fargo Wednesday. In partnership with Wells Fargo, all Sheri Manning-Cartwright Sandy Pitts, C.I.T., Education Curator 73% of the vote the children who come to the Zoo with their families on the first Wednesday of each month receive free admission. Wells Fargo George Nokes Dan Subaitis, General Curator following year also sponsors our members by offering 10% off of all memberships purchased on Wells Fargo Wednesdays. Additionally, Shari Rainwater Dr. Lewis Wright, Veterinarian each month, Wells Fargo sponsors a school classroom to come to the Zoo, by covering the cost for both the bus and entrance. Historical facts and scanned images provided by Linda Cover, Registrar / Animal Records

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Fresno Cha ffee Zoo Photo by 2013 ZOOm Photo Contest participant, Nicole McManus Contest Photo 2013 ZOOm by Photo