2ANNUAL01 REPORT5 Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Inc.

2015 Annual Report Page 1 2015 Dear Zoo Friends, Nearly 50 years ago, A. H. Blank donated $150,000 The AZA, our governing to build a children’s zoo. The Des Moines Children’s authority with our support, BOARD OF Zoo opened on May 8, 1966. In 1981, a group of civic and believes that we must use business owners formed the Blank Park Zoo Foundation our collections, our edu- DIRECTORS resulting in a very successful private-public partnership cational expertise, and our that included a voter approved bond referendum and a family based recreation to community wide capital campaign, providing funds to help the people of our com- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIRECTORS EMERITUS build a professional zoological park. munities become educated Ray Hansen David Allen about what is happening Toby Joseph Judy Blank You are part of the stories of inspiration included in this to the wildlife of the world Richard Hoffmann Suzy Burns report! In 2015, Blank Park Zoo continued to grow as a and force positive change. Rusty Goode Robert Burnett statewide asset in conservation, education, and recreation. Cathy Lacy Kaye Condon As we look to a new half Mark Vukovich, President Paul Easter In the last five years, all buildings have been replaced or century at Blank Park Zoo, and Chief Executive Officer Jo Ghrist MEMBERS AT LARGE rehabilitated. We have opened an Australian walk-through, the acronym SAFE will be James Fleming Mary Jean Paschen John Peterson seal and sea lion pool with underwater heated viewing, the most important tenet Matt Fryar a cassowary exhibit, a multi-species African themed area Pat Henson Kevin Prust of our mission statement… James Hourigan Billie Ray with indoor heated rhino viewing, and a tortoise/penguin Saving Animals From Michael C. Hubbell Terry Rich building with indoor viewing of both species. In addition, Extinction. How we are Loretta Sieman David Stark the gibbon and snow monkey areas have been redone. accredited in the future Dotty Thurston Tim Urban David Wallace The quarantine center is a new state-of-the-art facility. will depend on how we Dean Whitaker The Discovery Center has been entirely refurbished with Jonathan Wilson as a zoo and a community IN MEMORIAM siding, roof, and mechanicals. The spectacular entrance contribute to saving wildlife BOARD MEMBERS Helen Hubbell includes year round viewing of the Bactrian Camel and locally and around the world. Peg Armstrong-Gustafson Elizabeth Kruidenier Sarus crane along with a public park and picnic area. David Brick Gloria Burnett These stories of connections Russell Cross This year, we set an all time audience and continuing the dream Joe Gatto record of over 480,000, educated almost that began many years Devin Fuhrman ago have all been possible James Hagenbucher 60,000 school children—half on site— Ray Hansen, Board Chair Matt Haney the other half in over 80 counties around because of the dedication Jacob Jaacks and support of our donors, Aaron Kennedy the state. We visited 225 libraries for volunteers, corporate partners, and staff. We hope you will Lisa Kruidenier Learn To Read programs. join us during our anniversary celebration of 50 years for the Daniel McCabe Zoo’s goal of being a nationally known resource for restoring Lisa Nolan The National Geographic shared, “As the wild shrinks, zoos the natural world. Ben Page are looked at as modern-day arks, the last refuge against Dustin Petersen Brian Rickert the rising tide of extinction,” and is more relevant than Dan Schwarz ever. Wildlife from the elephant and black rhinoceros to Thank you for supporting Iowa’s only Zoo! Chris Seiberling pollinators like the monarch butterfly are being driven David Stark toward extinction by poaching, habitat loss, climate MARK VUKOVICH Jamie Stephens change, and pollution. Blank Park Zoo’s ongoing mission President and Chief Executive Officer Julie Stewart Jolene Veach is to help reverse this through education, volunteerism, and involvement. The Zoo’s goal is to be a nationally known resource for restoring the natural world. Page 2 2015 Annual Report New Species

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a Over the past year, Blank Park Zoo is deeply saddened over the b l the Zoo was proud passing of our dear friend Goldy. e o to welcome the f following new C friends to the family. o Letter n New species (never exhibited 2 t from CEO e at Blank Park Zoo): two Sarus 3 New Species n Crane; two Girdle-tailed Lizard; and Significant t one Salmon Tarantula Births s 4 2015 Honors and Goldy Tiger Awards 18 years old 6 By the Numbers 8 Significant Happenings 2015 BIRTHS, HATCHINGS AND ACQUISITIONS Conservation Welcome to Blank Park Zoo (2015 births, hatchings, and acquisitions from other zoos): 10 12 Education 1 Addax 2 Domestic Rat 1 Silver-eared Mesia 2 Bleeding Heart Dove Events 1 Reticulated Giraffe 3 Domestic Ferret 1 Green-naped 2 Girdle-tailed Lizard 14 1 Bactrian Camel 2 Domestic Rabbit Pheasant Pigeon 1 Iguana 16 Volunteers 4 Nigerian Dwarf Goat 1 Virginia Opossum 6 Grey-capped 2 Tomato Frog You Can Make a Difference Emerald Dove 18 2 Bennett’s Wallaby 1 Golden-headed 1 Salmon Tarantula 1 Trumpeter Swan Thank You Donor/Plans to Grow 1 Prehensile-tailed Lion Tamarin 3 Emperor Scorpion 19 Porcupine 4 Chilean Flamingo 2 Sarus Crane 26 Financials 2 Blue-faced Honeyeater 2 Hedgehog 3 Taveta Golden Weaver 11.1.14 – 10.31.15 2015 Annual Report Page 3 2015 HONORS AND AWARDS

Governor Volunteer Awards Carlin Peer Fred Scott The Governor’s Volunteer Awards is a program that provides all Iowa nonprofit, charitable, and government organizations with a non-competitive way to honor local volunteers with a prestigious state-level recognition award. Carlin Peer and Fred Scott were selected by the Governor’s office and presented their award in June.

Carlin Peer had volunteered for Blank Park Zoo since 2004, has volunteered over 500 hours, and was the recipient of the 2014 Good Egg Award. Carlin volunteers for special events, garden projects, and promotes the mission of the Zoo.

Fred Scott has volunteered for Blank Park Zoo since 2001, has volunteered over 1,758.40 hours, and was the recipient of Good Egg Award in 2002. Fred volunteered for special events and promoted Zoo memberships and the Zoo’s mission.

Thank You 75 Hour Plus Volunteers

“ROAR” Award Remarkable Outstanding Achievement Recognition Award

Blank Park Zoo presented the “ROAR” Volunteer Award to recognize community partners for their volunteering efforts. This award was given to volunteer groups who contribute through strength in num- bers and dedication of time and energy to our mission. This year’s ROAR award was presented to Wells Fargo.

Wells Fargo has provided over 4,474 hours of service to the Zoo since 2012. Wells Fargo has done a variety of projects around the Zoo. Some of which include setup of events like Night Eyes and Zoo Brew, hauling gravel for animal areas, keeping Zoo grounds clean, and many others.

Page 4 2015 Annual Report Association’s Quarter Century Award The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the primary Mission: accrediting body for top zoos and aquariums in the United To inspire an appreciation of the natural world through States since 1974, awarded the Association’s Quarter Century Award to Blank Park Zoo. conservation, education, and recreation.

Established in 2015, this new award acknowledges facilities that have maintained AZA accreditation continuously for 25 Vision: years or more, highlighting their commitment to animal care, welfare, conservation, education, and more. The inaugural To be respected internationally and treasured locally for group of 119 awardees includes many facilities that have leadership in animal exhibition, conservation practices, successfully achieved AZA accreditation well beyond the and education opportunities. twenty-five year mark.

AZA-accredited facilities have completed a thorough review to ensure that they meet and will continue to meet rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and 2015 Governor’s safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully Iowa Environmental complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years in order to be members of the Association. Excellence Award for Outstanding Leadership The accreditation process includes a and Innovation presented detailed application and a meticulous onsite inspection by a team of trained to Blank Park Zoo zoo and aquarium professionals. The vision and actions of staff and volunteers at the chemical fertilizers. Old but wearable uniforms, Blank Park Zoo extend well beyond what most people boots and tools were provided to the Pan African The inspecting team observes all aspects of the institution’s think of a zoo. With a commitment to sustainability and Sanctuary Alliance, which cares for orphaned and operation, including animal care; keeper training; safety wildlife conservation, the Blank Park Zoo established a endangered primates. Other sustainability actions for visitors, staff, and animals; educational programs; number of conservation alliance teams whose actions incorporated into the Zoo’s daily operations include conservation efforts; veterinary programs; financial are felt locally and globally. One of the activities under- providing recycling stations for visitors and staff as stability; risk management; visitor services; and other taken by the Zoo’s Conservation Alliance Teams involved well as properly managing and recycling hazardous areas. Finally, top officials are interviewed at a formal assisting with removal of invasive species from local chemicals, batteries and ballasts. Standard light bulbs hearing of AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission, parks to promote water quality and the health of native were replaced with LEDs and motion sensors lights after which accreditation is granted, tabled, or denied. plants. Removed invasive species are taken back to the were installed where appropriate. Rain barrels are Any institution that is denied may reapply one year after Zoo and fed to the giraffes and rhinos. Organic waste installed throughout the Zoo and used to water gardens. the Commission’s decision is made. is diverted to the vermicomposting program where Upgraded water filtration systems were installed in red wiggler worms consume the material and provide many of the exhibits, ponds, and aquariums to reduce Blank Park Zoo received accreditation in 1987 and has a nutrient rich compost that is used onsite in place of fresh water consumption. maintained this distinction ever since.

2015 Annual Report Page 5 2015 WAS ANOTHER BIG YEAR FOR BLANK PARK ZOO, WITH NEW RECORDS ACROSS EVERY DEPARTMENT.

ZOO BREW TOTAL PROGRAMS 21,826 ATTENDEES COMPLETED BY THE ZOO’S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 1,232 FULL 317,645 MINUTES OF 87%TIME BLANK PARK ZOO ZOO EMPLOYEES VIDEOS WATCHED PARTICIPATED IN ABOVE ON YOUTUBE & BEYOND EMPLOYEE GIVING ANNUAL CAMPAIGN GIRAFFE 481,314 AND TIGER LIVES TOUCHED ARE MOST POPULAR “ADOPT AN 123,062 ANIMALS” TRAIN RIDERS 6,782 PEOPLE FED THE OSTRICHES

Page 6 2015 Annual Report 31,285 25 YEARS 8 TEACHER PARTICIPATED IN OF NIGHT EYES WORKSHOPS HELD THE KIDS FIELD TRIPS TO THE ZOO ANNIVERSARY ACROSS IOWA DIRECTLY KINGDOM FEED IMPACTING ABOUT SHACK SOLD 9,500 61,524 CUPS AND DID YOU KNOW STUDENTS BUCKETS 25 CENTS OF FEED FOR EVERY ADMISSION TICKET SOLD 1,043 AND $1 OF VOLUNTEERS EVERY MEMBERSHIP SOLD BENEFITS HELPED AT 79,936 CREATED CONSERVATION NIGHT EYES GUESTS LEARNED MORE ABOUT VIEWING SAVING ANIMALS DECK IN THROUGH KEEPERS CHATS, CAMEL TRAINING AND DEMONSTRATION EXHIBIT SHOWS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND THE CRITTER CORNER 525 REGISTERED GARDENS THROUGH 22,318 PLANT.GROW.FLY. CHILDREN AND ADULTS POLLINATOR PROJECT REACHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS 29,443 AND KEEPER CHATS HOURS ST ANNUAL SERVED BY BLANK PARK ZOO ART FOR WILD VOLUNTEERS CONSERVATION 1FUNDRAISING EVENT WEDDINGS TOOK PLACE 22 AT THE ZOO

2015 Annual Report Page 7 Significant Happenings

Partnerships and SSP The Zoo has over 2,100 animals in its collection, representing over 195 different species. Through partnerships at home and abroad, the Zoo works to advance the protection of wildlife species and habitats at-risk. This includes participating in the Species Survival Plan (SSP), a cooperative breeding program for rare and endangered animals.

Page 8 2015 Annual Report Blank Park Zoo One-of-a-Kind currently participates in 43 SSPs and 10 are for endangered species. Animals at Blank Park Zoo that are part of an SSP program include: EXPERIENCE • Addax Antelope • Amur Tiger Flamingo Success at Blank Park Zoo • Eastern Black Rhinoceros With the total renovation of the Des Moines Children’s the new building, which is adjacent to their exhibit. • Golden Headed Tamarin Zoo between 1982 and 1986, modern animal collection The exhibit is designed to give visitors a nearly planning led to the decision to add the Chilean Flamingo barrier-less view yet protect the birds with modern • Grey Crowned Crane (phoenicopterus chilensis) to the all-new Blank Park Zoo. day exhibit practices. • Mauritius Pink Pigeon The Chilean is a medium height flamingo species found • Panamanian Golden Frog in South America from Central Peru to Tierra del Fuego. Surprisingly, the first egg and chick hatched in 2000 before the birds were even transferred to their new • Ring-tailed Lemur At the time of the Zoo’s reopening, the only birds specially designed exhibit! However, it was not until • Snow Leopard available were wild-caught, imported birds because 2004 that the group settled into their new exhibit • White-headed of the lack of reproduction in zoos. Fifteen unsexed and hatched a chick. Gibbon birds were obtained from Charles Chase Co. and the 29-year relationship began. With export restrictions Since the first hatching in 2004, in the 1980s the need for zoos to be able to develop there have been 44 chicks produced a sustainable captive population became apparent. with 27 of those still in our flock. We have produced eight chicks Five years after they were acquired, DNA sexing from second generation hatches. determined the original birds were all males. Five males were traded for five wild-caught females with Our goal of 20 breeding pairs has been realized and the Phoenix Zoo in 1991. In 1999, the Zoo began we now are able to be a producer to the entire captive planning for a new exhibit that included a new holding population and contribute to sustainability through facility, display yard, nesting area, and pool specifically the Species Survival Plan. Due to Blank Park Zoo’s designed for Chilean Flamingos. Additional birds were successes and challenges, we have been a resource purchased from Southern Exposure Wildlife Park at to many other facilities attempting to improve their that time. flamingo husbandry and reproductive plans.

With Blank Park Zoo staff’s experience with the spe- We are proud of our progress with this unique species. cies and research, a unique and reproductive-friendly We hope the next time you visit, you stop and see the exhibit was designed. Considering the Zoo’s moderate success in action. climate, their holding was added to the lower level of

2015 Annual Report Page 9 Conservation

Conservation remains an essential component of the Zoo’s mission and Blank Park Zoo is fortunate to have staff and Coins for Conservation partners committed to leaving a lasting impression on the world. The Zoo continues to donate 25 cents of every admission, and $1 of every membership, to conservation efforts locally, nationally, and internationally through our Coins for Conser- Conservation Alliance $59,344.60 vation program. After stopping by the admission entrance of the Zoo, guests drop a 25 cent gold token into the slot of the The Conservation Alliance formed in 2013 to organize and bolster the Zoo’s commitment to total dollars given machine for the program in which they support. conservation. Several interdepartmental teams were designed, being made up of both staff in support of conser- vation projects and volunteers, to accomplish set goals. around the world In addition to concentrated efforts onsite, the Zoo also partners with 16 local, national, and international animal conservation The Conservation Alliance is made up of six smaller teams: in 2015 by Blank Park Zoo initiatives in support of wildlife and habitat conservation. Regional Conservation Team Green Team • Design and implementation of pollinator • Work to reduce the impact that the Zoo’s AZA SAFE conservation project, Plant.Grow.Fly., daily operations have on our environment Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust which encourages our community to • Educate and inspire guests to be greater Conservation Fusion plant specialized butterfly gardens to stewards of the Earth Elephant Conservation Through Bee Keeping (Uganda) support or native pollinators Giraffe Conservation Foundation* Local Outreach Team Partnerships Team • Develop partnerships with local Health in Harmony (Indonesia) • Develop criteria, solicit, review, and fund conservation organizations Hornbill Research Foundation in-situ (in the wild) conservation projects • Serve as a leader in taking action International Rhino Foundation* • Maintain Blank Park Zoo’s conservation in the local community Iowa DNR Wildlife Diversity Program portfolio (Greater Prairie Chicken Translocation)* • Research new projects to incorporate Education and Kinabatangan River Spirit Initiative (Malaysia) into current and future Zoo projects Communications Team Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Young Rhino Guardianship Program • Organizes animal-themed days throughout Marine Mammal Center Events and Fundraising Team the year at the Zoo. These events educate Save the Tigers • Plan and implement conservation friend- and inspire guests about species and Seafood Watch raising and fund-raising events and provides information on what can be done Snow Leopard Trust activities while raising awareness of to save them in the wild Wildlife Conservation Society Blank Park Zoo’s conservation efforts and • Develop messages that effectively efforts supported by the Zoo’s initiatives communicate the Zoo’s green and *Coins for Conservation program conservation efforts to all audiences

Page 10 2015 Annual Report Why is removing invasive species from our parks important? Native species Improving our Woodlands through Upcycle in the woodlands are competing with invasive species. The invasive species shade out our natives and dominate the floor. Removing invasive species UPCYCLE is a partnership between Blank Park Zoo, the City helps to bring back the native plants and diversify of our woodlands. Native of Des Moines, Trees Forever, and Polk County Conservation, species do a better job of holding the soils together and keeping them in which was formed to improve the health of our woodlands. place, which prevents run off into our creeks and streams. Invasive plant species, such as Honeysuckle, Mulberry, and Ash were removed from Greenwood Park in Des Moines. Forty volunteers participated in the program between June and September, These plants were then upcycled and given to the Zoo. This donating 160 hours of service. The volunteers removed truckloads of program benefits the giraffe, rhino, and other animals by giving invasive species and helped both Des Moines and the Zoo. This project them additional enrichment and fiber options in their diet. would not have been possible without these volunteers!

2015 has been a great year for our pollinator conservation project, Plant.Grow.Fly.! PGF was designed to encourage our community to take action to conserve our native pollinators (like butterflies and bees) by inspiring the planting of butterfly gardens throughout the Midwest and beyond. To date, over 525 gardens have been registered with the project. Iowa is an important breeding ground for a very special pollinator, the monarch butterfly.

Blank Park Zoo held its first annual Monarch Festival in September, giving this icon of the prairie a proper send-off on its amazing migration to Mexico. Thank you to all of our Plant.Grow.Fly partners and participants! Go to plantgrowfly.com to learn about how you can help our pollinators today!

Art for the Wild Art for the Wild was held on October 1. This fundraising art show and auction benefits endangered animals. Showcasing local and international artists, this event brought together art enthusiasts and wildlife conservationists for a common goal—to save species. Proceeds will benefit from Blank Park Zoo’s Wildlife and the Zoo’s conservation efforts

2015 Annual Report Page 11 Did you know? Our education staff educated 10,889 students in school programs and 48,190 non- Education school programs statewide. ? 2015 Education Highlights • 51,618 people reached through education • The third annual Family STEM night featured programs 16 STEM activities of different careers with 873 people attending the evening • The Zoo traveled over 71,000 miles across the state educating Iowans about the environment • Education staff started a new program called and animals (9,000 more miles over last year) Ruby the Reading Red Panda, which features a different children’s story each week on social • 706 programs were conducted around the state media and programming for daycares and libraries for 43,739 participants at libraries, daycares, in the winter community churches, and senior centers • Hosted 243 library programs from June-August • School programs to 299 classrooms reached 10,889 students across the state • Hosted and conducted 8 teacher workshops throughout the year • During the 2014-2015 school year, 31,285 participants attended a field trip at the Zoo • 2,742 children and adults attended early childhood classes at the Zoo • Educators reached and visited 248 Iowa ZIP codes and 82 counties • Staff implemented nature play concepts into programming including a new childhood • 313 homeschool children participated in class called Polliwogs and started a Zoo programming designed specifically for family Nature Club that meets each homeschool families month for an outdoor experience • Over 800 children, ages 3 years through 7th grade, participated in Summer Safari Camp

Page 12 2015 Annual Report Education continues to be one of Blank Park Zoo’s most highly held forces to carry Ruby the out its mission of inspiring an ? appreciation of the natural world through conservation, Reading education, and recreation. It is through educational outreach that Blank Park Zoo Red Panda serves over 73,000 people of all ages throughout Iowa each year. From preschool Meet Ruby – the Zoo’s Reading Red Panda! Ruby has her own programs to college students book club and has visited libraries throughout the state in the fall preparing for a career in and winter as part of the Zoo’s outreach program. Each Monday veterinary or marine science, Ruby gives a review of the most recent book she’s read and some the Zoo is undeniably a key fun animal facts about her friends at Blank Park Zoo! player in the education of Iowa’s future generations.

Family Nature Club Polk County Conservation and Blank Park Zoo are joining forces to create family activities that will get people back into nature on the second Sunday of each month. The Family Nature Club features free monthly nature activities located at either Blank Park Zoo (admission rates apply) or Polk County Parks and will include some experiences such as nature hikes, water exploration, and stargazing.

2015 Annual Report Page 13 Events

Throughout the year, Blank Park Zoo r t s provides a variety of special events d u n u s a that benefit the community by provid- da in un, ul ing entertainment for kids and adults of all ages. This year over 64,000 Zoo Brew people attended these events, made Lions, tigers, and beers, oh my! The Zoo had over 21,800 visitors possible through the generous support between the 13 evenings. Each Zoo Brew offered live music, a variety of brews, and of course all of our animal friends! We rounded off the of community sponsors and our devot- summer event with proceeds of $250,000, which would have not ed volunteers! Attendance and funds been possible without the support of all of our guests who attended raised broke records again in the Zoo’s the midweek event in June, July, and August. largest events of the year.

Eggstravaganza A spring tradition for Des Moines, Eggstravaganza gathered 4,900 guests to Blank Park Zoo. Guests enjoyed photos with the Easter Bunny, searching for the golden eggs, and hopping around the Zoo to see what the animals were up to.

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Page 14 2015 Annual Report Night Eyes If you don’t think the Zoo can get any sweeter…think again! Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo has become the sweetest Halloween fun in Central Iowa, and this year’s annual event was more than a success! The Zoo had nearly 37,500 guests and raised more than $140,000 for Zoo support! This tradition allows guests of all ages to visit with magical characters, take rides on the happy haunted train, and gather many sweet treats! All of the special events at Blank Park Zoo support the many programs and opportunities that are brought to our community by the Zoo and ensure quality care for our many animal friends.

Dreamnight Dreamnight is an event that is held worldwide. These two evenings the Zoo opens up to children with special health care needs. Every June families come to the Zoo for a cost-free evening of fun! 2015 was the eleventh year Blank Park Zoo has hosted the event with 2,665 guests!

Santa at the Zoo Santa and his reindeer stopped by the Zoo in December! Over 3,100 guests enjoyed two days of holiday cheer! Children were given the opportunity to share their wish list with Santa, enjoy some special treats, and see some animal friends open gifts.

2015 Annual Report Page 15 Volunteers

Blank Park Zoo volunteers give their time and talents Volunteer Highlights: for many reasons, but primarily among them are a • Volunteers gave their time in every department of the love for the institution and respect for its mission. Zoo, including animal care, events, and office administration We at Blank Park Zoo treasure our volunteers for • Over 5,264 volunteer shifts were filled in 2015 • Night Eyes volunteers dedicated 4,153 hours and their above and beyond commitment and service. 1,043 volunteers • Five more gardens were adopted by volunteers, totaling 12 in 2015 • 2,416 volunteers participated in volunteering in 2015 • 29,443 volunteer hours logged

Top Corporate Group Volunteers During 2015, 88 volunteer groups came to the Zoo to participate in service project days. All together these groups provided the Zoo with over 3,039 hours of service. Thank you to the following groups for their hard work and support: Corporate Volunteer Groups American Republic Insurance Mircosoft Cataman Rx Nationwide IMT Sageti ITA VOYA Mercer Wellmark Merchant’s Bonding Wells Fargo Civic and College Groups Ankeny Parks & Recreation Iowa State University Central College Roosters Club Des Moines Rugby Club The Downtown Church Drake APO Walnut Creek Church Grinnell College’ Western Illinois University Page 16 2015 Annual Report Zoo Crew A Good Egg Among Many The Zoo Crew program is a volunteer program Every year the Zoo honors a volunteer with the Good Egg Award, for teens 13-17 years old. In 2015, 82 teens our Volunteer of the Year recognition. This year’s Good Egg Award participated in this program. Zoo Crew volunteers was presented to Rachel Amundson for her service to the Zoo receive hands on experience and learn about during 2015. different areas of the Zoo. Opportunities include working with Guest Services, Education, and Rachel began volunteering for the Zoo in January 2003 and during Animal Care. During 2015, Zoo Crew volunteers the last 13 years has volunteered over 950+ hours! Rachel has put in over 4,558 hours. a passion for the Zoo and works hard to promote the mission: to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, and recreation. During the last year Rachel could be found volunteering during a variety of special events—her favorite is Dreamnight—educating guests on the importance of wildlife Rachel Amundson conservation and assisting guests at the Giraffe feeding area.

WILD at Heart Award Animal Care volunteers are an essential part of the Zoo. These volunteers come in routinely to help keepers on the Aquatics, Avian/Reptile, Large Mammal, and Small Mammal teams with their daily routines. Cleaning stalls, hosing mats, disinfecting, and preparing diets are just some of the jobs volunteers help with. The WILD at Heart award is given to a volunteer who has made a commitment to assist the keepers with this rewarding and dirty job! Adopt-a-Garden The Adopt-a-Garden program was started in The 2015 WILD at Heart Award was presented to Nick Major. Nick started 2012 to give volunteers with a “green thumb” volunteering during the 2015 summer as an Animal Care Intern. After his the opportunity to beautify the Zoo! Volunteers internship was over, Nick continued to volunteer with the Zoo working adopt a garden spot and are then given information with the Avian/Reptile team. During the last year Nick has volunteered about color schemes and acceptable plants. over 560+ hours, cleaning bird holding areas, creating a variety of diets, Nick Major Volunteers design, plant, and maintain their and designing feeding stations for the birds in the Discovery Center! gardens throughout the year. All adopt-a-garden areas are marked with a yellow sign indicating who their gardeners are. During 2015, 12 volunteers worked on gardens around the Zoo!

2015 Annual Report Page 17 You Can Make a Difference

The Zoo received over 1,300 gifts, totaling $667,407 for operating funds. The Zoo’s membership continues to flourish with nearly 10,000 households, generating $859,297 for programs and operations.

Zoo Membership: There are many ways to Do the Zoo, but the best way is as a member! Blank Park Zoo members live in 94 of Iowa’s 99 counties!

Purchase a Zoo Membership Volunteer Our annual Zoo pass allows members to come and go as often as they like. Your time and talents are valuable! Volunteers are essential to the operation of Members receive exclusive discounts including free or discounted admission Blank Park Zoo. Volunteers support special events, animal care, education, and to special events, conservation and education organizations, and invitations service projects. to special member-only events. Attend a Fundraiser Adopt an Animal Proceeds from Zoo events support animal care, education programs, and conserva- This is a fun and unique way to support the Zoo’s conservation efforts and create tion efforts. From Zoo Brews to Night Eyes to Zoobilation, we are certain to have an a special bond with one of your favorite Zoo animals. As part of the adoption pro- event you will love. gram you will receive a certificate of adoption, special photo and fact sheet about your animal, and your name displayed by the animal exhibit for a whole year. Support the Zoo Today By participating as a corporate sponsor, naming the Zoo in your estate or making Host an Event an immediate impact to animal care, education, and conservation through a gift The Zoo offers a natural serene escape for special gatherings, and is a great to the Annual Fund, you can make a difference. Your charitable gift helps Blank place for private and corporate outings, and even weddings. Our staff will assist Park Zoo care for more than 2,400 animals, offer education programs to more you in making your day, dinner, meeting, or outing spectacular and memorable. than 120,000 people, and take part in conservation efforts worldwide.

Page 18 2015 Annual Report Thank You Donor/Plans to Grow

As we reflect on the year and see how far we have come, we also look ahead and see there is still so much we can do. We look forward to your IMPACT and working together with our partners and friends for another strong and vibrant year. With deep appreciation, Blank Park Zoo Foundation acknowledges the extraordinary support of all of our donors. Supporters of the Zoo enable us to inspire and entertain visitors, offer quality educational programming, save animals in the wild, and provide the best possible care for our animals. Blank Park Zoo thanks our donors sincerely for making it all possible.

TOP CORPORATE TOP MEDIA PARTNERS WILD ABOUT ANIMALS DONORS ABC 5 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Archer Daniels Midland Company Clear Channel Outdoor Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Toby Joseph III and Becky Joseph Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Des Moines Radio Group Darren and Jennifer Barker Kruidenier Charitable Foundation, Inc Bankers Trust Des Moines Register Ted and Jane Brackett Neumann Brothers Inc Belin McCormick PC KCCI-TV Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc. Dakota Olson Bob Brown Chevrolet KCWI-TV John and Colleen Burgeson Plumb Supply Bravo Greater DSM Cumulus Media Brian and Debbie Burr Polk County Board of Supervisors Charles Gabus Dealerships Mediacom Cole-Belin Education Foundation Prairie Meadows City of Des Moines Jeremy Cook Robert and Billie Ray Community State Bank ALDABRA SOCIETY Patty and Jim Cownie Charitable Fund David and Lori Ringgenberg DEX Media William and Cheryl Cox Lou and Pat Schneider DuPont Pioneer Myron and Jacqueline Blank JP Denstrom Beverly Shelton EMC Insurance Companies John Stoddard* Joanne Deyoe Robert and Loretta Sieman Heart of America Group Bruce Boyle DMACC Vet Tech Club Michael Simpson Hibu Zach and Azure Christensen Edwin T Meredith Foundation South Des Moines Lions Club Hy-Vee Holmes* and Marjorie Foster Bill and Jean Fajen Jake and Jessie Sramek John Deere Des Moines Operations Matt and Bridget Fryar HI Foundation, Inc. UnityPoint Health Meredith Corporation Lori and Steve Fuqua Richard and Linda Hoffmann Tim and Toni Urban MidAmerican Energy Ray and Stacie Hansen Scott Houghtaling Bob and Carole Vipond Nationwide Pat Henson Iowa State Bank George Work and Dawn Work-Makinne Neumann Brothers Inc Elizabeth Kruidenier* ITA Group Foundation Prairie Meadows Janice Kupfer Davis Principal Financial Group Dianna Miller Unity Point Health Mary Jean Paschen Wells Fargo Marilyn and William F. Vernon* Lisa Williams 2015 Annual Report Page 19 Annual Fund Donors November 1, 2014-October 31, 2015

$50,000 and Above $5,000-$9,999 Mercy Children’s Hospital & Clinics Fleming Family Charitable Fund Robert W Baird & Company Inc Henry G and Norma A Peterson Jim and Allison Fleming Charlie and Lana Shafer Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc. Archer Daniels Midland Company Charitable Trust Marjorie Foster Schwab Charitable Fund City of Des Moines Bankers Trust John Ruan Foundation Trust Matt and Bridget Fryar Shear Madness Haircuts For Kids DuPont Pioneer Charles Gabus Dealerships Salon Spa W Susan Glazer Tim and Anne Shimerdla Easter Family Fund UnityPoint Health Rusty Goode Michael Simpson Paul and Sandy Easter Upper Iowa University Greater Des Moines Convention and Gordon J. Smith $20,000-$49,999 Jo Ghrist Tim and Toni Urban Visitors Bureau Spectrum Financial Services Inc Burk Foundation Inc Lisa Kruidenier Mark and Char Vukovich Grinnell College David and Becky Stark City of Altoona Lauridsen Family Endowment David Wallace Pat Henson Michael and Simma Stein City of Ankeny Nationwide Mutual Insurance The Wellmark Foundation Richard and Linda Hoffmann Story Construction City of Clive Company Holmes Murphy & Associates LLC Taco John’s of Iowa Inc City of Johnston Principal Charity Classic Iowa Select Farms Taylor Family Farms LLC City of Urbandale University of Iowa Childrens Hospital $1,000-$2,499 Jackson National Life Insurance Brian and Jolene Veach City of West Des Moines Mediacom David Allen Company Dennis and Kim Weis City of Windsor Heights American Century Investments John Hancock West Bank Hy-Vee Inc American Equity Investment Life Chuck and Jaina Johnson Jonathan Wilson Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs $2,500-$4,999 Ins Co Josephs Jewelers Wolin & Associates Inc Nationwide Brad and Sally Austin Anonymous KCWI Wayne Woodworth Principal Financial Group BKD, LLP Baker Electric Inc Aaron and Karen Kennedy Thurston Family Charitable Fund Don and Margo Blumenthal Bankers Trust LMC Insurance Wells Fargo Suzy and John Burns Beaulieu of America Longenecker Financial Services $500-$999 ChildServe Adam Blank and Denise Kohn Mass Mutual Retirement David and Jeanne Allbaugh Joel and Lori Doyle Beverly Blank-Perry Dan and Donna McCabe Laurie Allbaugh $10,000-$19,999 Electrical Engineering and Equipment Broadlawns Medical Center Merchants Bonding Company Grace Ambrose Association of Zoos and Aquariums Fareway Food Stores Casey’s General Stores Inc Foundation Leo and Monica Armatis Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Peg Armstrong-Gustafson and Central Bank Meredith Corporation Casey and Kelly Bassett Company Gregg Gustafson Jeff and Melissa Clayton MidAmerican Energy Clark and Christine Bening Bob Burnett Jim and Pam Hagenbucher Costco Wholesale Nationwide Life Insurance Company Bonnie’s Barricades Inc Daniel L Cosgriff Trust Ray and Stacie Hansen Davis Life and Annuity NCMIC Group Inc Brick Gentry PC John Deere Des Moines Operations Jim and Sheila Hourigan Department of Natural Resources Neumann Brothers Inc Capital Sanitary Supply RL Maddox Sr and Mary Maddox Mike and Debbie Hubbell Dewey Automotive Group Optimum Chiropractic Capital View Wealth Management Meredith Corporation Foundation Dr. James and Mary Ellen Kimball Draught House Peoples Trust & Savings Bank LLC Prairie Meadows John and Penny Krantz Eaton Vance Robert and Billie Ray Confluence Brewing Company Variety The Childrens Charity Mike and Kimberly Krantz Dave Newman Jack and Cynthia Rehm Brent and Valerie Culp of Iowa Lacy Family Fund Fidelity Investments Resource Development Consultants Stacie Daily Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter/Smart of First Trust Portfolios Terry and Kim Rich DMACC Des Moines

We make every effort to acknowledge our donors appropriately. If we have made an error, Page 20 2015 Annual Report please contact the Development Office at515.974.2593 or [email protected]. Door to Door Organics Iowa Department of Administrative Deborah Miller Community State Bank NA Beverly Richardson Edencrest at Riverwoods Services Mike and Megan Milligan Kaye C Condon Scheels All Sports Dennis and Candy Elwell Jerry and Julie Jaksich Paul Moran and Karen Pearston Terry and Amy Crane John Schmidt and Deb Wiley EMC Insurance Companies Steve Jayne and Karen Shaff Lisa Nolan Devin Delavaux Lou and Pat Schneider Essex Meadows Inc Indrajit Jhala and Archana Verma Terry and Gwen Parks Chance and Chris Eckles Carl and Margaret Schwab Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Kidder Benefits Consultants Inc Dustin and Nicole Petersen Roland and Jean Farley Senior College of Greater Company of Iowa Tim and Nancy Kintner Quality Service Corporation Richard and Elaine Felice Des Moines General Mills Kenton Klein Sr Ray Family Fund First National Bank Kent Smith and Madelaine Norman and Cindy Griese Cathy and Steve Lacy Riley Family Fund Brent and Colette Friest Jerousek-Smith Ted and Corinne Hanke Legg Mason Inc John Ruan III and Janis Ruan Andrew Gangle and Katrina Guest John and Kay Thomson Roger and Mary Hansen Pam Levine Donald C and Mary Ryckman Mike and Tracey Gasperi United Services Community Jon and Emily Harris Richard and Jeanne Levitt Rob Sand Brian Gentry and Tammy Credit Union Rob and Angela Hilbert William and Dorothy McGinnis Elana Schneider Westhoff-Gentry Vernon Sales Promotion Skip Hills Kathy McKee and Gary Morris Fred and Nancy Scott Calvin and Kathleen Hansen John Walker Shirley Houghtaling Ray and Shirley Michel Shive Hattery Inc Happy Medium Wells Fargo Community Sigler Companies Ben and Karen Heathcote Support Campaign John and Randi Stern Ruth Henson Diana and Sarah Whitmore TMG Management Scott Houghtaling David Yepsen and Mary Stuart Blank Park Zoo Transamerica Fred and Charlotte Hubbell Supports Chimpanzee Brent and Sue Uzzo Foundation Dean and Lisa Whitaker Krause Gentle Foundation $100-$249 Conservation in Uganda Williams Wilbert Vault Works Beverly Krumm Tim and Sue Allyn Blank Park Zoo is proud to partner with a team of 26 Ugandan Wits End Gardens Dana Leahy Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Theta Eta Conservation Ambassadors. This team is part of the Chimpanzee Bert and Michelle Zimmerman Jim and Pat Luhrs Chapter Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT) that works tirelessly Rose Lyle Susan Anderson Mark and Jeanne Lyle Ryan and Rachel Anderson to protect chimpanzees and other rare animals in the African rainforest. $250-$499 They also educate the local communities about preservation of this Richard and LaDonna Matthes Colleen Armstrong precious habitat and reforestation techniques. Blank Park Zoo provides L.J. Thomas and Charlene Ahlers Jim and Alison Matthes James R Austin donations of needed gear and equipment to ensure success of this Scott and Betsy Akin Brian and Kristen McKibban Darren and Jennifer Barker program on an annual basis. Email [email protected] Rachel Admundson Merial Daniel Bartlett if you would like to contribute to this program. Luann Armstrong Jason and Jessica Merk Barton Solvents Inc Johnny and Nancy Austin Donald and Janet Metcalf Robert and Nicole Beaman Ryan and Tammy Bickel Ed and Wendy Miranda Nathan Beattie William Blair Roy and N Christine Molina Jeff and Julia Bebensee Melva Bucksbaum Polly Moore Adrianna Bell Children’s Eye Clinic PC Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Benson Family Foundation Christian Opportunity Center Jeff Obrecht and Becky Parrish Tod Bertram and Diane McDonald Ed and Christine Collinet Clayton and Rochelle Osburn Matt and Ellie Bishop Glen and Laurel Colton Kevin and Debbie Prust Greg and Jeri Blanchard Connie Comfort Mark Putney Judy Blank Community Foundation of Greater Dr. Brian Randall and Blue Marble Journeys LLC Des Moines Dr. Mary Kemen Brett Bosworth

2015 Annual Report Page 21 Paul and Sarah Galeazii William Hornaday Jr and Bill and Gail McCabe Rosalie Gallagher Ann Greenia Matt McCoy Richard and Alene Gates Lance and Amara Huffine Scott and Erin McDonough Kristin Geiger Larry and Karen Hutzell Patrick McGovern and Megan Carol and Amy Geigley Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Heitzman Julia Gentleman Foundation Daniel and Andrea McGuire Mary Ghrist-James Matthew Jessmer Marilynne McKee Olena Gilbert Doug and Bev Johnson Suzanne McKee Haley Gilkey Cindy and Rus Johnson Wayne and Debra McKinney Git N Go Convenience Stores Inc Ashley Jolly John and Renee McPhee Paul and Marlene Glahn Philip and Lynnsay Jones John and Susan McRoberts Colleen Gleason Toby Joseph III and Becky Joseph Petra McVey Goodwill Industries Day Services Sam and Lori Kalainov Medicine Werx Terry and Christine Branstad Renee Dantuono Program Erin Kalkwarf Paul Meginnis and Jo Sloan John and Sue Breed David and Myrlene Darnell Gary Goudelock Jr Bruce and Susy Kelley Merrill Axel & Wheel Service Inc. Brenton Foundation Ryan Day and Jenna Gilmer Ellen Graham Bob and Loral Kirke Mid-Iowa Estate & Financial Brown Winick Law Firm Joseph and Susan DeMarco Leland and Sarah Groves Kirke Financial Planners Andrew Brudos William and Kay Dilks Duffy Gustafson and Vicki Jim and Tana Kirkpatrick Shandy Mikkelsen Linda Bruning DMACC Vet Tech Club Doud-Gustafson Amelia Klatt Deb Miller John Burnett Ron and Francesca Dobson Molly Hagkull Jacob Klein Mark and Amy Miller Dave and Debra Cale Pam Douglas Jody Halsted Guy Koenigsberger Cornelia Montgomery Gabrielle Callistein James and Beverly Dowis Mike and Karen Hamilton Johnathan and Darin Kofron James Moos Jr and Pam Moos Bowen and Jan Campbell Kevin Drees and Tracey Hamilton Juffer & Associates LLP Jonah Kruse Paul and Gloria Morris Dean and Sandra Carlson Dolphin-Drees Shawn and Molly Hancock Melissa Kruse Roxanne Morrow Jolynne Carlson Randy Duncan Jr and Paula Duncan Russ Hansen Michael and Pamela Kulik Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Kristina Carstensen Karen Dyer Jenny Harmeyer Mike and Jane LaMair David Norris Andy and Kelly Chalupa Scott and Sue Edwards Curtis Harper Daniel and Karen Lamb Patrick North Annette Chance Jeff and Janet Elwer Carl and Sally Harris Larash LLC North Side Otters Foundation Lynda Christiansen Nancy Engle Heartland Chapter Order of the Max and Carol Larson Justin Olszewski Clayton and Sue Ellen Claiborne Tim and Jackie Ericson Eastern Star Brianne Laws Stephanie Owen Brian Cleaveland and Susan Love John and Suzanne Farrington Robert and Harriet Hedges Ann Levine Alex Pals Mary Jane Cobb Roger and Theresa Finken Inabelle Heidemann Victoria Lewis John and Mary Pappajohn Diane Collett Steve and Susan Flack Steven Henn Jeff and Patty Link Don Pearson and Lynne Champion Chad and Jolene Comer Jeff Fleming and Carrie Allen and Sara Hentscher Warren and Becky Litchkey Teresa Peterson William and Erin Conger Marshburn-Fleming Sara Hentscher Jenni Losee and Becky Wilson Richard and Nancy Piatt Jeremy Cook Andrew Flynn Matt and Alison Herr Love Your Melon Milt and Rosemarie Piontkowski Nathan Cook Julie Fortin-Klahn Rebecca Herring Kelly Lucas Piper Jaffray Peter and Mary Cownie Bill Friedman Jr and John and Sharon Hines Barry and Dawn Lull James Piros and Ruth Wright-Piros Creative Kids of Ankeny Johnnie Friedman Linda Hinzman Jason and Amy Madden Lee and Susan Pohlmann Jason and Jessica Dagel Devin and Kristine Fuhrman David Hipp Tom and Celia Mahoney Sue Ellen Price Brent Dahlquist Steven and Lori Fuqua Gary and Kathleen Hoard Robert and Jacqueline Major Sheryl Prill Daisy Troop 817 James and Kristin Gage Marianne Hopewell William Malcom and Leslie Glenn and Florence Purnell Sufficool-Malcom Suku and Mary Radia Page 22 2015 Annual Report Nic Reed Richard and Ruth Shemitis Russ and Alana Trimble Michael Bassett Ryan Clutter and Vicki Sehgal Jim Reis Traci Shirkey Todd Trogu and Christie Gordon Michael Becker and Deborah Krum Paula Coffey Reynolds and Reynolds Inc Christine Sidebotham Daniel Valencia Becker Theron and Susan Conrey Karen Rich Elyse Sims Nicholas Van Patten Jolene Beddow William and Suzanne Conyers Terry and Kim Rich Anne Slatterly Tim and Brooke Van Vliet Robert and Lois Beh Mary Cooper Gene Richardson Art Slusark Shirley Van Zante James and Lisa Beltz James and Sue Cornick Brian and Wendy Rickert Sandi Smith Gary and Diane Vasey Arlene Bender James and Deborah Cosgrove Stephen and Dawn Roberts South Des Moines Lions Club Voya Rhiley Binns Fritz and Holly Craiger Harold and Cheryl Rosen Libby Sroka Aimee Wagner Jackie Blanchard Donald and Jana Crawford Mark and Janet Rosenbury Joan Stanley Frank Waite and Rebecca Linhart Marcia Blansha and Courtney Jeffery and Theresa Croonquist Brenton and Laura Rothchild Stu and Lauren Steenhoek Steve and Megan Walker Behrens Kathy Cross Steve Rowley and Sara Scott Ted and Gretchen Stephens Steve Wallace Valerie Boehlje Nancy Cumberland and Linda Ron and Clarice Rubek Paul and Jen Storbeck Waterfront Seafood Market Christopher Borey and Jody Worsley Gathercole Joseph Ryan Jr and Madonna Ryan Mike Stowers and Aijan Ibatova Bev Watts Tyler and Kristine Boyd Sheryl Dales Chuck and Kathy Safris Ted and Kathleen Stuart Jake and Amanda Weaver Randy and Susan Boyd Dorothy Davenport Jacqueline Saunders Jon Sullivan and Sandy Zenk Ruth and Virginia Webb Ron and Jennifer Brennan Traci Davis Jeffrey Saylor Ben and Joyce Swartz Sheila White Laura Briggs Dustin Davis Ellen Schatzke Kristine Sweeney Randy and Judy Wilbourn James and Nancy Briggs Linda Dawe Brandon and Jessica Schellhorn Don and Diane Taylor Lisa Williams Penny Brockelsby Martha De Vries Zachary Schmitt Angela Tetmeyer Shaun Williams Melanie J Broich Barbara Degidio Robert and Carissa Schneider Christina Thompson Emogene Wilson Nicolle Brokaw James Determan K Schnoenbeck Stan and Dotty Thurston Connie Wimer Rebecca Brommel Joanne Deyoe Randy and Sandy Schweiver Martha Tinker Luke and Erin Wittrock Keith and Annette Brooks Marilyn Dillivan Brian and Patricia Scieszinski Charles Tobler Sumner and Karen Worth Katie Broughton and Aaron Plies Donatic Mark and Severino Maggie Trecker Randy and Stacy Zerr Larry Brouillette Dennis and Janet Donnelly Gregory and Stacia Zink Darren and Leyann Brown Amara Dorr Steven and Kathy Zumbach Kevin and Maria Bownell Doster Living Trust James and Kelly Bruhn Randy and Suzanne Downs John and Ellen Burnquist Vernon and Phyllis Drees $99 and below Melissa Butler Molly Driscoll Julia Akins Jan Campbell Marty and Jean Dunn Caitlin Alden Judy Cambpell Janet Dunn and Norma Vandenburg Laree D Allen Cindy and Stephen Campbell Roy and Averyle Ehrle Barbara Amend Matthew Card Walter and Mary Eidbo Christine Anderson Colleen Cassidy Bennett and Leisa Ely Jana Anderson Teresa Celsi Mary Erickson Melissa Anderson Jay Chapman and Karen James and Jillene Ferguson Hannah Andrews Heldt-Chapman Jon and Tiffany Fillion Tifani L Armintrout Kevin Chorniak Thomas and Susan Fisher Joe Atkinson Gene and Kay Clark Stephanie Fox Sharon Baker Anthony Clark and Kellie Hayes Steve and Chris Fraher Cynthia Bass Marjorie Clark Emiko Freund

2015 Annual Report Page 23 David and Gerrianne Jordan Kevin McLaughlin and BJ Richard and Irene Reed Jeff and Carol Jungman James-McLaughlin Phyllis Reynolds Lou Keeley Bill and Dian Meek Norma Carole Ridout Shirley Keenan Pat Melkus Rick and Karen Riley Dan and Mona Kirkpatrick Jay and Kim Mentzer Diane Rivers Kelsey Knight Heidi Miller Philip and Nancy Rogers Megan Knight Dianna M Miller Scott and Sandra Rogers Aimee E Kohler Donald and Marcia Miller Bob and Sandra Rondinelli Boonie and Bethany Kohoutek Gary Mishler Katie Roupe Ed and Teresa Kordick Paige Mohr Bryan Sacre Kristin Koth Paul and Brenda Montgomery Robyn Scanlon Paul and Janet Kramme Kelly Mooney Brian and Lindsey Schacherer Kay Kreider Alex Moran Robert and Kay Schertzl John and Kathy Krogmeier Andy and Corinne Nelson Cory and Jessica Schmidt Ginger Laidlaw Chris and Shannon Nesbit Allen and Tammy Schroeder Dana Lain Alicia Nicoletto Tom and Jan Schutte Mark and Kim Frymoyer Rolla and Mary Lou Hermann Gerald and Dorothea Lalonde Tony Niedert Jean Schwendau Toni Frymoyer Susan Heun Jamie Lamb and Jessica Lamb-Van Ryan and Jessica Noble Anne Sciorrotta-Schmitz Donald and Marchelle Gage Anna Hines Hemert Aaron North Katherine Scott Chuck and Nicola Gallagher William Hitsman Angela Langston Northern Lights Combined Federal Jaey and Brenda Sedlacek Angela and Matt Gallagher Michaela and Burt Hixenbaugh Shelley Laracuente Campaign Mark See Walter and Jean Galvin Jason Hochstetler Robert Larsen Nancy O’Connell and Caitlin Darrell Ruth Serig Cloyd and Teresa Gerard Harlan and Dorothy Hockenberg Thomas Larson Jeff and June Olds Cailyn Settelmeyer Betty Gerberich Faith Hougen John Leachman Gail Olson Darcy Shaw Mike and Cheryl Giudicessi William and Michelle Howe Jerilou Leeman Dakota Olson David and Leslie Sheridan Alan and Vivian Givant James and Barbara Humeston David Leigh Mary Jean Paschen Shinning Stars Child Development Charles P Goedken Dan and Joleta Hurless Renee Leonard Amanda Pearce Center II Inc Amanda Gould Andrea Huse Tracy Levine Doug Peckumn and Debra Thomas Jennifer Short Daniela Graham Michelle and Chris Huseman William and Harriet Lewis Anthony and Michelle Penniman Chris and Sarah Siberz Dianne Greenfield Laurie Ihry Robert and Lu Ann Link Beau and Emily Perry Audrey Sidey Bonnie Gusland John and Sally Irving Jordan and Kristi Longtin David and Sandy Perryman Clyde and Harriet Sievers Peg Hammer Katie Jacobson Michael and Leslie Lucente Carol Pollock Michaela Smith Tucker and Michelle Harrison Amanda Jansen Mallory Machir Barb Pomeroy Jeff and Sarah Smith Alan and Val Hautekeete Sandra Jennings-Hammond Emily Maier Thomas Press and Donna Paulsen Beverly Smith Pamela Hearn Douglas Jensen Anthony Manderscheid Kate Pritcherd John and Nancy Smith Bettina Hebert Andrew and Sandra Jensen Cindy Manning Clint and Kristen Pudenz Nicole Smith Megan B Hegwood Eric and Misti Johnson Matt and Jeanna McBain Lauren Pudenz Olivia Smith Jena J Hein Dale and Dawn Johnson Laura McCall Steve Rahn Brenton Soderstrum Alice Helle Riley and Jenna Johnson Julia McCarty Amber Ramirez Stephen and Sheri Spencer Beverly Helsing Geoffrey and Janet Jones Rita McCarville Mark and Megan Rasmussen St. Mark Lutheran Church Diana Henson Paul and Dianna Jones Shannon McKinney Joanne Rasmussen Linda N Steffen Megan Stegmeir

Page 24 2015 Annual Report Stern Finance Company Gifts in Honor James and Sue Cornick Kirke Financial Jacqueline Saunders Beverly Ann Stockton or Memory James and Deborah Cosgrove Jim Kirkpatrick Darcy Shaw Kayla Stokes Fritz and Holly Craiger Guy Koenigsberger Tim and Anne Shimerdla Gary Stone In memory of Meg Allbaugh Nancy Cumberland and Linda Kristin Koth Clyde & Harriet Sievers Shikira Stowers David and Jeanne Allbaugh Gathercole Krause Gentle Foundation John and Nancy Smith Studio Fuzzishu Laurie Allbaugh Joseph and Susan DeMarco Cathy and Steve Lacy Stern Finance Company Les and Linda Sulgrove Marilyn Dillivan Ginger Laidlaw Gary Stone Jayne Sullivan In memory of Anonymous Donatic Mike and Jane LaMair Ted and Kathleen Stuart Gary and Judy Svec South Des Moines Lions Club Dennis and Janet Donnelly Thomas Larson Les and Linda Sulgrove Brian Swanson Doster Living Trust Ann Levine Eric and Lisa Turner Angela Tague In memory of Jeanett Attman Randy Duncan Jr and Paula Duncan Richard and Jeanne Levitt Tim and Toni Urban Nick and Allison TeBockhorst Judy Blank Marty and Jean Dunn Julia McCarty Nicholas Van Patten Howard and Megan Tempero Dennis and Candy Elwell Wayne McKinney Shirley Van Zante Penny Thomsen In memory of Jack Beddow James & Jillene Ferguson Kevin McLaughlin and Vernon Sales Promotion DeVee Trickel Jolene Beddow Thomas and Susan Fisher BJ James-McLaughlin Dale Wakelin Beverly Trytek and Jennifer Sickel Andrew Flynn Bill and Dian Meek David Wallace Eric and Lisa Turner In memory of Karen Bill Friedman Jr and Johnnie Jay and Kim Mentzer Waterfront Seafood Market Eric and Bonnie Van Ellen Burgeson-Pugh Friedman Meredith Corporation Foundation Randy and Judy Wilbourn Mark VanOort and Ruth Sereg John and Colleen Burgeson Rosalie Gallagher Gary Mishler William Blair Ryan Varner Iowa State Bank Betty Gerberich Cornelia Montgomery Connie Wilmer Emily E Vauchn David Ringgenberg Jo Ghrist Polly Moore Wolin & Associates Inc Michael Versackas MD and Diane Mary Ghrist-James Patrick North Sumner and Karen Worth Versackas In memory of Gloria Burnett Susan Glazer John and Mary Pappajohn Steven and Kathy Zumbach Bob and Carole Vipond Barbara Amend Hamilton Juffer & Associates LLP Mary Jean Paschen Elsie Wade Anonymous Ted and Corinne Hanke Doug Peckumn and Debra Thomas In memory of Jay Carstensen Dale and Eneken Wakelin Leo and Monica Armatis Pat Henson Anthony and Michelle Penniman Kristina Carstensen Vera Wanamaker Sharon Baker Susan Heun David and Sandy Perryman Jerry and Joyce Watters Bankers Trust Harlan and Dorothy Hockenberg Sheryl Prill In memory of Cha Cha Patty Weeks Daniel Bartlett Jim and Sheila Hourigan Glenn and Florence Purnell Beverly Helsing Kerry Weig Michael Becker and Debra Mike and Debbie Hubbell Mark Putney Trisha Wheelock and Kristina Sligh Krum-Becker Fred and Charlotte Hubbell Suku and Mary Radia In memory of Richard Gardiner Travis Wickersham Robert and Lois Beh James and Barbara Humeston Jack and Cynthia Rehm Bob and Carole Vipond Derek and Valerie Wilcox Christine Bening Iowa Select Farms Resource Development Consultants Thomas and Marlene Wilkerson Benson Family Foundation John Ruan Foundation Trust Phyllis Reynolds In memory of John Geigley Jason Williams and Katie Smuck Judy Blank Chuck and Jaina Johnson Reynolds and Reynolds Inc Alan and Vivian Givant Montgomery Wilner Christopher Borey and Jody Worsley Philip and Lynnsay Jones Terry and Kim Rich Renee Leonard Kelly and Amy Wilson Terry and Christine Branstad Paul and Dianna Jones Stephen and Dawn Roberts Beverly Smith Thomas and Harriett Woolwine Brenton Foundation David Jordan Philip and Nancy Rogers Joshua and Jessica Young John and Ellen Burnquist Toby Joseph III and Becky Joseph Mark and Janet Rosenbury In memory of David R. Henson Isaac and Martha Young Jan Campbell Sam and Lori Kalainov John and Janis Ruan III Linda Bruning William and Suzanne Conyers Bob and Loral Kirke Joseph Ryan Jr and Madonna Ryan

2015 Annual Report Page 25 In memory of Linda Suzanne Hills In memory of Helen Hubbell In honor of Bob and Gloria Burnett United Way Campaign Skip Hills Bruce and Susy Kelley Polly Moore Anonymous William Hitsman Sumner and Karen Worth Michael Bassett Donatic In memory of Brice Charles Janvrin Ted Brackett Bruce and Diane Janvrin In honor of Bryna Dewein Olena Gilbert In memory of Dennis William Houghtaling Amber Ramirez Jim Hagenbucher Donatic In memory of Wayne McCracken Bettina Herbert Brian and Debbie Burr Isaac and Martha Young In honor of Allison and Jim Fleming Richard Hoffmann William and Cheryl Cox Emogene Wilson Rebecca Howe JP Denstrom In honor of Hayden Akins Anthony Manderscheid Scott Houghtaling Amber Ramirez In honor of Tom Ghrist Todd Messinger Plumb Supply Julia Akins Clark and Christine Bening Heidi Miller Beverly Shelton Jennifer Short George Work and Dawn Work-Makinne In honor of Jo Bailey In honor of Nick Polenakis Rich Willis Donatic Sheryl Dales Jonathan Wilson Shirley Houghtaling The Wellmark Foundation Luke and Erin Wittrock In honor of Juston and Mary Brown In honor of Kit and John Ryan David Ahlberg Hannah Andrews Jaey and Brenda Sedlacek Denise Grant Mary Jack In honor of Ryan Smith Jay Vonderhaar Nicole Smith Sarah Warth

Thank you, MEMBERSHIP Mercedes-Benz $853,297 of Des Moines! Did you see the new Zoo vehicle on the road this year? Mercedes-Benz donated a Sprinter van for the education staff to travel to libraries, classrooms, daycares, and senior centers across the state. Staff bring small animals to engage participants in learning about endangered species and the environment.

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Blank Park Zoo Foundation Profit and Loss Budget Performance Financials FY 11.1.2014 – 10.31.2015

EDUCATION +4157615M PROGRAMS 57 TRAIN RIDES $247,509 $230,554 CONTRIBUTIONS SALARIES UTILITIES GIFT SHOP $2,125,566 $3,448,739 $277,657 $660,175 EDUCATION $32,593 ANIMAL CARE $278,288 CONCESSIONS/ GIFT SHOP MEMBERSHIP $6,172,858 $287,309 $853,297 $5,996,718 REVENUE REPAIRS/ EXPENSES MAINTENANCE $451,774

FUNDRAISING $338,993 RENTAL/OTHER $553,094 ADMISSIONS OTHER 34$1,502,660 +24914114K $881,362

2015 Annual Report Page 27 The Blank Park Zoo is proud to be a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the premier association of zoological institutions in North America with unequal stands for animal care and management. Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Inc. 7401 SW 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50315 515-285-4722

Blank Park Zoo – AZA Accreditation Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) ensures the highest level of excellence in animal care, exceeding professional standards for animal welfare and management, veterinary care, behavioral enrichment, nutrition and staff training. AZA accreditation standards exceed currently established local, state and federal guidelines. AZA continually monitors accredited organizations and every accredited zoo and aquarium must go through the entire process every five years.