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ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 The June 2017 opening of Lost Kingdom serves as a testament of your ’s ability to deliver on the promise of the public-private partnership and the 3,958 ANIMALS resulting master plan. Lost Kingdom, a $21 million exhibit complex, shows our community exactly 332 what we mean by world class. From habitat design, Reptiles 489 to back-of-house care and off-exhibit spaces, to 394 Amphibians providing year-round viewing, Lost Kingdom improves the experience for our guests, our staff and, most HE PRESIDENT HE importantly, for the animals in our care. T The fiscal year also ushered in record attendance, 338 Mammals with 705,332 visitors, shattering the previous record of 669,928 set in 1997-98 with the opening of the Tropical American Rainforest exhibit. Additionally, we achieved our highest attendance month, with 1,476 929 TULSA ZOO AT A GLANCE TULSA AT ZOO Invertebrates 112,445 in June 2017, and reached 20,737 Fish membership households, from 16,111 the year prior. 404 SPECIES The record-breaking year can be attributed LETTER FROM FROM LETTER 60 ARE THREATENED SPECIES to increased attendance at zoo events like HallowZOOeen, strong performance of the Mathis Brothers membership promotion, expanded 6,560 POUNDS educational programming, and an increase in private events such as weddings and corporate picnics. OF PRODUCE Consumed by Animals Each Month We reaffirmed our commitment to supporting families with the completion of the St. John Family Den. The 900-square-foot facility provides a space for nursing mothers, family restrooms, an adult changing area and quiet space for families affected 705,332 by autism or other sensory processing disorders. As ZOO VISITORS we rebuild the zoo we will continue to offer new and unique experiences. 20,737 MEMBER I want to recognize our Tulsa Zoo staff, volunteers and HOUSEHOLDS board of directors for such a successful year. From those who take care of the animals, to those who take care of our guests and facilities, to those that volunteer their time and treasure, each is dedicated to supporting the Tulsa Zoo’s conservation mission The Tulsa Zoo enters its 90th year poised to continue our successful rebuilding, including an expanded giraffe barn and formalization of plans for our new $24 million African Wilds complex, which includes a 1 NEW EXHIBIT COMPLEX new and re-imagined playground. This growth is only possible due to the ongoing support and generosity of 8 NEW ANIMAL HABITATS our donors and our community. I want to thank you for sharing our dream of building a bigger, better zoo. $25,000,000 ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

Terrie Correll President and CEO

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc.

1 ANIMAL CONSERVATION & SCIENCE success ofthisSSP. penguins since2003andhas beenintegral to the Plan.TulsaSpecies Survival Zoohas hatched36 Zoo to pairwithourfemale oftheAZA Keppie aspart received malepenguinRogue from theLittleRock So itisappropriate 2017, thatinFebruary we for asambassadors serves thisendangeredspecies. The Tulsa Zoo’scolony of24 SouthAfricanpenguins provided funding for these improvements. in the elephant barn.YOT Full Circle Foundation the bull elephant yard, aswell asnew, flooring softer Our elephant habitat boasts anew shade structure in Hotel GiraffeBarnwillopenin2018. both young andadultgiraffes. TheOsageCasino feeders willallow thebarnto better accommodate no matter the weather. andadjustable Widerdoors new viewing areato allow guestsayear-round view new stallsandalargecommunityspace,aswell a The expanded 2,000-square-foot facility willfeature thanks to from agenerous OsageCasino Hotel. gift has begunthatwilldoubletheexisting barnfootprint will benefitfrom a$1millionbarnrenovation that Our giraffe herd, andthekeepers whoprovide care, BIRDS MAMMALS a handfulofzoos world-wide house thisspecies. on theIsland of Roti isnearlyimpenetrable andonly sincetheirnatural habitat known abouttheseturtles in incubationtechniques for thisspecies.Little is to to fora goodopportunity gainexperience staff were determined to however, beinfertile; itwas sexual maturityandunfortunately theseeggs eggs thisyear. arejustnow reaching Ourturtles A female Roti laidseven Island snakeneck turtle into theircollections. a resource for other institutionsto acquire piranha success meanstheTulsa Zooultimately willbecome excited aboutwatching thebabiesgrow. Continued areaandare inareserve caring for ahandfuloffry the breedingofred-belliedpiranha.We arecurrently The Rainforest made ahugeadvancement on staff with other . humidity levels duringincubationthatcanbeshared information abouttemperaturesimportant and chuckwalla incubation, soourkeeper collected staff emerged inNovember 2016. Littleisknown about Our secondandthird commonchuckwalla hatchlings reverse Center. cycle light inthe Conservation our zoo.Thehatchlingmoved to anexhibit witha an endangeredHenkel’s leaftailedgecko, afirst for continues to achieve milestones. Theteam hatched The Tulsa Zoo’sHerpetology andAquatics team HERPETOLOGY AND AQUATICS 2 VETERINARY HEALTH enrichment by painting these new balls, which were Our cubs were born with eyelid stuffed with edible greens, challenging giraffes to abnormalities requiring reconstructive surgery. use their long tongues to obtain food. These procedures were performed by our veterinary Our Asian elephants had an egg-citing spring with ophthalmologist consultant and required that elephant-sized, edible papier-mache eggs made by each cub be removed one at a time from the litter the Behavioral Husbandry team. The herd seemed to temporarily and hospitalized. Each cub had daily enjoy flattening the eggs with their foot then pulling play time with its siblings until the incisions healed them apart to eat the fun diet items hidden inside. and the sutures were removed. All three cubs now have functional eyelids. IN MEMORIAM The zoo mourned the Several months later our female snow leopard loss of Wheezy the Cape cub, Zara, and our geriatric crested seriema, Ward, buffalo, who at the age were both diagnosed with cataracts. Our veterinary of 34 was the oldest ophthalmologist returned and performed successful documented African cataract removal on both Zara and Ward. Cape buffalo in human care. Wheezy was often Our Veterinary Health department received a referred to as Mama, as she was known for being $10,000 grant from the International Elephant a fiercely protective mother in her younger days. Foundation for a collaborative research project with While she lived in retirement, she would sometimes Ringling Brothers Center for Elephant Conservation, choose to explore the public portion of her home in the Endangered Ark Foundation, and the North the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve. Carolina State University Clinical Pharmacology We also said goodbye to meerkat Nomble, ANIMAL CONSERVATION & SCIENCE & CONSERVATION ANIMAL department. The research will help determine blood who was just shy of 13 years old. levels achieved after a single dose of antibiotic levofloxacin. The data collected from this study will be extremely important in determining dosage CONTINUED CONTINUED amounts and intervals of this important antibiotic used in elephants.

ADDITIONS TO THE ZOO BEHAVIORAL HUSBANDRY In June of 2017, seven zoo keepers completed an 1 animal training class led by our Curator of Behavioral Diana Monkey Husbandry. The course provides keepers with an understanding of how animal training improves animal welfare in their daily interactions. Training 2 2 using operant conditioning techniques encourages Dexter Red-fronted a safer interaction with the animals and their Cows Macaws caretakers. Our two male California sea , Cisco and Reyes, 2 1 have learned more behaviors to add to their daily Binturongs Red Panda repertoire for our sea chats given to the public. These young sea lions are growing in confidence and 2 1 skills on a daily basis. Through the guidance of their 2 Forsten’s Mt. Apo 1 keepers they have learned behaviors such as a flipper Bali Myna Lorikeets Lorikeet Nyala stand that shows the strength of their pectoral flippers Antelope and enjoy some exercise by using their pectoral flipper to hit a soccer ball back to their keeper. Another behavior, toy retrieval, has the sea lions learning to 1 Village maneuver floating toys back to the keeper. Indigobird The giraffe herd received new puzzle balls with updated attachment hardware utilizing aircraft cable 76 Birds of 1 and stainless steel attachment fixtures. Zoo guests 16 species Malayan attending Breakfast with Bunny supported giraffe Archer Fish hatched Tiger 3 EDUCATION

Education is core to our Tulsa Zoo mission, specifically EDUCATION AT A GLANCE to become a leading wildlife education resource in . The Education team continues to achieve 1,788 EDUCATIONAL 31 ZOO TEENS record levels of success in reaching students and PROGRAMS AND visitors, through creative on-grounds and outreach PRESENTATIONS 696 programming for toddlers to grandparents. SCHOOL GROUPS The Zoo Teen program provides opportunities for teens 104,382 to learn from hands-on experiences in the zoo field. CLASS PARTICIPANTS Returning participants are given the opportunity to learn leadership skills as Zoo Teen supervisors and expand their knowledge in special areas of interest, 5,050 ZOO TEEN including veterinary medicine, behavioral husbandry, VOLUNTEER HOURS and animal nutrition. Nature’s Grand Adventures joins the nature’s course ADULT VOLUNTEERS lineup, offering an opportunity for each generation to 167 learn from the other as they discover exciting things about the natural world during the themed three-part 11,488 HOURS series. VOLUNTEERED Zoo Insider, a program designed especially for teens, was a popular addition to our programming this year. COX NATURE EXCHANGE Each month, teens get an inside look at what it’s like VISITORS to work in a zoo. 20,092 763 TRADERS A 2,400-square-foot building was added providing new spaces for our ambassador animals used in our education programs. These interior enclosures allow for the growth and needs of our ambassador animals while also providing state-of-the-art animal care and at the same time promotes the safety of both the animals, staff and volunteers.

4 CONSERVATION & RESEARCH & CONSERVATION

ANIMAL CONSERVATION surveys is being used to establish programs to Giraffes in Tanzania. Chinchillas in Chile. Primates in ensure these vulnerable big cats avoid extinction. West Africa. Ground hornbills in South Africa. Scarlet As an accredited zoo, we support SAFE, Saving macaws in Guatemala. Snow Leopards in Mongolia. Animals From Extinction. SAFE leverages the American burying beetles and monarch butterflies collective expertise and resources of Association right here in Oklahoma. Species locally and globally of Zoos and Aquariums members to maximize the need our collective help, and your zoo is leading by wildlife conservation impact for species. example, by supporting the protection of wildlife, critical habitats and community conservation. Tulsa Zoo has been a longtime supporter of the South African penguin, one of the species supported Our priority is preserving ecosystems through through SAFE. Results so far include construction of support of long-standing conservation programs a new seabird hospital through The Southern African and organizations that focus on environmental Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, or stewardship and creating conservation awareness SANCCOB; as well as needed manpower and funding for many important species throughout the world. for rescue, rehabilitation and veterinary services. Accredited zoos and aquariums, local government and non-profit agencies are among our partners in We joined the World Association of Zoos and conservation. Aquariums’ fight against the illegal wildlife trade in South East Asia. TRAFFIC is an initiative to eradicate We support anti-poaching units charged with trafficking of critically endangered pangolins, as well protecting rhinos, elephants and tigers in Africa and as tortoises and songbirds. Asia, through the International Rhino Foundation’s Stop Poaching Now Campaign, International Our support of the Wild Nature Institute in Northern Elephant Foundation, Berdiri Foundation and Tiger Tanzania resulted in a teacher workshop, Juma Conservation Campaign. Patrol units reduce human/ the Giraffe books, lesson plans and supplies for wildlife conflicts and foster a better understanding of thousands of children. The Tulsa Zoo was recognized the movement of wildlife. for its contributions in a paper published in the Ecology and journal. By supporting the longest-ever study of snow leopards in the wild, through The Snow Leopard The Tulsa Zoo has again taken the lead in Monarch Trust, your zoo is helping conservationists estimate butterfly conservation by supporting the Monarch home range sizes and habitat requirements. Initiative of Tulsa and the statewide Oklahoma Information gathered through motion-sensor Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative. cameras, GPS radio collars and socio-economic

5 RESEARCH GREEN PRACTICES The Tulsa Zoo is committed to supporting, facilitating Our new Green Practices Strategic Plan serves as and conducting scientific research in the life sciences the guide to reduce our impact on the environment by extending invitations to staff, university students by embracing green practices in our everyday and interested parties to initiate joint projects. Key operations. Our ultimate goal is environmentally research partners include Oklahoma State University, neutral operations. Oral Roberts University, Ohio State University, Missouri We are leaders in a communitywide effort to guide State University, Antioch University, Cornell University, local businesses toward improved stewardship of Oregon Health and Science University, Mississippi our planet. Our Conservation and Research Manager State University, and many more. was asked to participate as a coach in Sustainable Our research milestones include being recognized Tulsa’s pilot ScoreCard Program, which is Tulsa’s for research with the first ever published first business sustainability assessment tracking pharmacokinetic study with American flamingos. The tool. Tulsa Zoo achieved the highest score among findings were published in the Journal of Zoo and 22 other participating businesses, corporations and Wildlife Medicine. This research project provided universities. valuable information in allowing us to provide optimal Choices we make each day directly impact the care to our large colony of American flamingos. conditions threatening wildlife, from sea lions and Discoveries made with this research will improve the marine life, to orangutans and other land mammals. veterinary care of the species as a whole by providing Because of this, we are a partner in programs such species-specific information in an area that has so as the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch far lacked research. Program and Sustainable Palm Oil Initiative, which Tulsa Zoo continued research collaborations to build promote responsible production and sourcing while an osteohistology thin section database through the maintaining healthy ecosystems. Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Tulsa Zoo was the honored recipient of the 2016 A study of our Diana monkeys investigated whether Henry Bellmon Sustainability Award, (pictured above) hormones can accurately reflect physiological which promotes a commitment to factoring the changes based on levels of corticosterone and impact to people and the planet along with profits, or progesterone. The levels of these two hormones will the triple bottom line. The Bellmon award recognizes be used to assess stress and reproductive cycling achievements in quality of life, responsible economic with Dianas in zoos compared with similar data growth and environmental stewardship. We were collected from Diana monkeys in Taï National Park, selected for this award because of our wildlife Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. conservation efforts and green practices programs.

6 7 LOST KINGDOM Tulsa Zoo proudly opened the Lost Kingdom Exhibit Lynn Owens Snow Leopard Demonstration area Complex in June 2017. Lost Kingdom allows guests give guests an opportunity to watch zookeepers to roam through lush landscapes and settings work with the animals, demonstrating the positive inspired by ancient Asian cultures, such as the city at reinforcement training necessary for the best in Angkor-Wat. More than four-acres, this multi-species animal care. complex is the new home for ambassadors of some Lost Kingdom was designed to provide immersive, of Asia’s rarest and most elusive species, including year-round viewing opportunities where zoo guests Malayan tigers, snow leopards, Chinese alligators, can feel like they have walked into a forgotten land. siamangs, binturongs and Komodo dragons. Exploring among the ruins teeming with wildlife, The large, interactive spaces of the Helmerich Tiger zoo visitors will feel a mixture of curiosity and Exhibit, the Hardesty Snow Leopard Habitat, the engagement; curiosity about the animals they are Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Siamang Habitat, viewing, and a desire to engage in conservation and the H.A. and Mary K. Chapman action to save species in the wild. exhibit showcases the animals in naturalistic habitats. The complex features two dining options – an upscale The new Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation seasonal pizza restaurant at George Kaiser Family Foundation exhibit for binturongs and red panda showcases these Rajan’s, allowing guests to dine up close with tigers, two new-to-the-zoo species year-round; binturong in and an outdoor snack shop. The Ann and Jack spring and summer, red panda in fall and winter. Graves Komodo Canteen offers seating areas where guests can relax with a sweet or salty treat, and enjoy The Hille Foundation Tiger Bridge allows the Malayan fantastic views of the wildlife around them. tigers to walk above zoo visitors to travel between outdoor spaces. As with the Helmerich Sea Lion Cove and Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve, the Lost Kingdom Exhibit Training areas are an integral part of the exhibit. Complex is an immersive exhibit offering new Both the Suzanne and Jim Kneale Family Foundation opportunities to inspire passion for wildlife in every Tiger Demonstration Area and the Barbara and guest, every day. 8 LOST KINGDOM LOST CONTINUED CONTINUED

THANK YOU Tulsa Zoo appreciates the generous gifts that made Lost Kingdom a reality. The Helmerich Trust City of Tulsa Taxpayers through the Improve our Tulsa Initiative Hardesty Family Foundation Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Anne and Jack Graves Foundation Suzanne and Jim Kneale Family Foundation Additional donors include: E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Lynn and Barbara Owens Foundation; Frank and Gayle Eby; Williams; Hannah and Joe Robson; Bailey Family; Great Plains Coca-Cola; Founders of Doctors’ Hospital, Inc. Alma and Nick Robson Foundation; Stuart Family Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Foundation; Harold and Edna White Foundation; George Kaiser Family Foundation The Mervin Bovaird Foundation; William S. Smith; and The Oxley Foundation. H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust Thank you to Kathy Taylor and the Lobeck Taylor The Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation Family Foundation for their support of the Master Bank of Oklahoma Plan and making these dreams a reality. Hille Foundation

9 TULSA ZOO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2016-17 REVENUE John Dale, Chair Jeff James Mike Miers, Vice Chair Jamey Ory $4,552,441 Earned Revenue 36.1%* Frank Billings, Hannah Robson Treasurer Chad Smith $1,683,466 Membership 13.4% Doug May, Secretary John Stava $5,938,832 Management Fee 47.1% Steve Cortright Mike Tedford Shane Fernandez Jason Van Valkenburg $280,720 Contributions/Education/ Mike Harrell Special Events/Temporary Exhibits 2.2% **

TULSA ZOO MISSION $152,704 General 1.2%*** Inspiring passion for wildlife in every guest, every day. 36.1% TULSA ZOO VISION BOARD AND MISSION AND BOARD

To be the premier family recreation destination and SUMMARY FINANCIAL the leading wildlife education and conservation resource in Oklahoma. 13.4% 1.2% TULSA ZOO VALUES Excellence – We have a passion for excellence and 2.2% continuous improvement. We are encouraged to 47.1% take initiative to improve the guest experience. We reject the status quo because we value creativity and diversity. We constantly challenge and stretch * Admissions, Concessions, Gift Shop, Attractions, Private Events, ourselves to learn new things and to grow both Membership personally and professionally. ** Contributions/Education/Special Events include Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve, Lost Kingdom Complex, Education Programs, HallowZOOeen, Zoorassic Park Integrity – We act with integrity in everything we do. Honesty, ethics, accountability and social ***Investment Income, Grants and Other Revenues responsibility are fundamental to success. Our behavior must consistently reflect the zoo’s core EXPENDITURES values during both good and bad times. $3,108,138 Administration 24.7% Conservation – We believe in a proactive approach to the preservation of the natural world. Animal care $1,943,711 Guest Services 15.4% and conservation are the heart of our organization. $2,226,885 Facilities & Grounds 17.7% Teamwork – We are an organization that expects collaboration from and within the team in order $499,080 Education/Special Events/ to achieve the zoo mission and the growth and Temporary Exhibits 4% development of staff and facilities. We approach $3,840,332 Animal Conservation & Science 30.5% situations, challenges and new ideas with an open mind. We go above and beyond, together, for every $964,410 Zoo Improvements 7.7% guest every time.

Stewardship – We will ensure responsible stewardship 7.7% of the human and financial resources entrusted to us. We recognize our responsibility to be active 30.5% participants in our local communities as well as the 24.7% important part our communities play in supporting our efforts in education, conservation and outreach. 4% Fun – We look for humor, fun and fulfillment in 15.4% our daily work. We want our organization to have 17.7%

a positive, unique and memorable impact for our ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTES: guests and employees. We celebrate and embrace Some of the funds included in these lines are reported differently on our our diversity and each person’s individuality. audtied financial statements due to reporting classification. Total Expenditures does not include depreciation expense or in-kind contributions such as utilities paid for by the City of Tulsa. 10 TULSA ZOO FRIENDS MEMBER DONORS ORDER OF THE SNOW LEOPARD PLUS EXPLORER’S CLUB TIGER Kevin Witchey & Marti Ann Bohl-Witchey Lex Anderson & Melanie Anderson Linda Callery & Mike Callery Dale Campbell & Jeanne Campbell ORDER OF THE GRIZZLY BEAR Elbert Dudley & Eva Dudley The Gelvin Foundation Chris Griffin & Amber Griffin Betty Kelsoe & Alyse Grzymala ORDER OF THE TIGER PLUS Emily Hambright & Justin Hambright Vicki Rice & Stephanie Watkins David & Hernandez & Brandon Hernandez Mike Weisz & Susan Weisz Steven Hill & Cindy Hill Tray Siegfried & Jo Siegfried Carrie Wilkinson & Chandra Jimenez Denae Swearingen & Donald Swearingen Randy McPherson & Lacrecia McPherson John Owens & Treena Owens ORDER OF THE TIGER Lisa Macek & Patrick Macek Robert Allen & Marcia Allen Joseph Mathy, Jr. & Laura Mathy TULSA ZOO DONORS TULSAZOO Brett Anderson & Liz Anderson Steve Martin & Brenda Martin Stephanie Windler & Renee Anthony Jeremy & Noland & Christy Pestel-Noland Ryan Constien & Dorothy Constien Lacy Pool & Jade Paschal JW Craft & Mollie Craft Kerrie Reich & Billye Reich Joshua Fischer & Christine Fischer Anita Ross & Tarrah Ross Joyce Bumgardner & John Harkreader Edward Sullivan & Rhiannon Sullivan Kim Hauger & Nancy Hauger Donna Swank & Temberly Swank Terrie Correll & Dennis Hebert Stephanie Vanderslice & Megan Vogel Lindsay Hutchison & Tom Hutchison Dave Yonce & Misty Yonce Chris Howe David Kidd ORDER OF THE SNOW LEOPARD Gary Kuck & Elise Kilpatrick Tara Willitt & Tracy Argo Robert LaFortune Blake Atkins & Mandy Atkins Judy Lawson David Askins & Judy Baker Doug May & Heather May Joe Basks & Katy Basks Diane Allen & Jennifer McMahon Patrick Louis Bell Steven Berlin & Debbie Smith-Berlin Andy Benfield & Cheri Benfield Becca Van Valkenburg & Jason Van Valkenburg Frank Billings & Jennifer Billings Maaike Visser John Brown & Kellye Brown William Watson & Julie Watson Sharon Cairns & Tom Cairns Sarah Campbell & Kenneth Campbell ORDER OF THE CHIMPANZEE PLUS Jennifer Haffer & Jennifer Carl Heidi Hunt & Tracy Lashley James Castleberry & Jennifer Castleberry Brian Roberds & Staci Roberds David McDonough Jennifer Catli Jennifer Gibbens & Tom Clark ORDER OF THE CHIMPANZEE Angela Hayward & Kay Cole Mike Bagby & Rebecca Bagby Douglas Crews & Elizabeth Crews Randall Brodner & Suzanne Brodner John Dale & Katie Dale Stephen Cortright & Staciea Cortright Magan Dale & Benjamin Dale Sandra Jarvis & Mark Dreyer Shawn Busby & Jessica Belle DeWitt Greg Gray Mark Dixon & Amy Dixon Michael Gamble & Rosanne Gamble Cindy Smith & Jackie Dodson Tony Gehres & Shawna Gehres Wes Dunbar & Patti Dunbar Joe Hair & Sarah Hair Jennifer Elder & Justin Elder John R. Hendrix & Kate Hendrix Donna Hoagland & Cassandra Ellis Kathi Baab & Emilee Irby Jamie Evans & John Evans Jenk Jones Jamie Gragg & PageAnn Ewers Hayden Kiser Larry Faulkner & Robin Faulkner Jim Mathewson & Gwen Mathewson Stephen Ferguson & Kristie Ferguson Alexa Maloney & Jason Maloney Shane Fernandez & Marnie Fernandez Anhna Vuong & Brad McNutt Lisa Copeland & Lindsay Flores Mike Miers & Kristi Miers Maggie Fox & Stacia Fox John Mowry & Kathleen Mowry Jenna Friend & Chris Friend Dennis Powders & Julie Powders James Geurin & Nedean Geurin Carol Schnepper & Sandra Smith Arthur Greeno & Noell Greeno James Monroe & Linda Qualls David Hammond & Bonnie Hammond Richard Teubner Ken Hancock & Leigh Ann Hancock Steve Thomas & Heather Thomas Ed Harris & Holli Harris Dane Tucker & Lisa Tucker Caitlin Haskins & Michael Haskins Cindy Wade & Joe Wade Rickey Hayes & Wendy Hayes 11 Robyn Havener & Jeff Havener Jeff Hensley & Dawn Hensley NON- MEMBER DONORS Curt Holdridge & Margaret Holdridge TULSA ZOO DONORS $20,0000 AND UP Nick Huddleston & Danielle Huddleston Ann Graves Jeff James & Morgan James The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Justin Hornback & Kayla Jodway Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation David Johnson & Louise Johnson George Kaiser Family Foundation Sara Shmalo & Justin Johnson Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation Joel Johnston & Jessica Johnston Hardesty Family Foundation, Inc. Vicki Jordan & Joseph Jordan Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Aaron Kahan & Susie Kahan Barbara & Lynn Owens John Kapura & Marcia Kapura Osage Casino Hotel Bethany Lance & Jeremy Lance Stuart Family Foundation Kenneth Lawrence & Amanda Lawrence Williams Companies Foundation John Lewis & Sandra Lewis Valerie Nash & Tiffany Loftus TULSA ZOO DONORS $10,000-$19,999 Clint Maggard & Laurie Maggard Cemrock Landscapes, Inc. Bruce Magoon & Brenda Magoon Harold & Edna White Foundation Aaron Massey & Erika Massey John Steele Zink Foundation Mark McAdams & Devin McAdams Senior Star Living John Meinders & Lori Meinders St. John Health System/ Ascension Health Ministry Philip Moldenhauer & Susan Moldenhauer Bob Martin & Heather Murray TULSA ZOO DONORS $5,000 - $9,999 Robin Newcomer & Jean Newcomer Megan & Andy Brown John Nickel & Julie Nickel Arrow Construction Resources Adam Nofsinger & Kristy Nofsinger Burger King, locally owned by Rick & Irene Verity Dale Nogar & Gina Nogar Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers Michael Page & Asheley Page Helmerich & Payne Chad Panter & Kristina Panter The Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation Brent Partee & Christy Partee Nabholz Construction Ann Paul & William Paul ONEOK Inc. Ben Phillips & Ashley Phillips The Oxley Foundation Onisha Poindexter& Joshua Poindexter QuikTrip Corporation Paul Dautenhahn & Lauren Porter Radiology Consultants of Tulsa, Inc. Stephen Olner & Latrell Olner US Beef Corporation Lyle O’Rorke & Melanie O’Rorke Patricia Orr-Herron & Kimberly Orr TULSA ZOO DONORS $1,000 - $4,999 Corinne Perkins & Wesley Perkins Bank of Oklahoma Mindi Plumlee & Spencer Plumlee B.D. Watson Joanna Potts Bertie & Adam Lesher Jan Rigney & Gina Rigney BP Pipeline Melanie Rodebush & Isom Rodebush Brock Lindsey Cheyenne Fletcher & Amanda Ruyle Bruce Cone Jim Lloyd & Jamie Simpson Burton Foundation Chad Smith & Lindsey Smith Capital Advisors, Inc. Wendi Stacy & Michael Stacy Cherokee Builders, Inc John Stadler & Audrey Stadler Conner & Winters Sandra Wood & CJ Standifer Cox Communications Tulsa Stephen Stankiewicz & Rose Stankiewicz Curtis Restaurant Supply Gayle Tapp & Bryan Tapp DJM Consulting Company Clifton Taylor & Katie Taylor Duane Phillips Donna Theriac & Michael Theriac First Oklahoma Federal Credit Union Robert Thomas & Laura Thomas Frank Billings Jennifer Thompson & Scott Thompson GableGotwals Chet Thomas & Sarah Von Muller Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood Brian Walker & Diane Walker HILTI, Inc. Jim Webb & Tiffany Webb IHOP Paul Welch & Sarah Welch Jason Van Valkenburg Josephine Winter Jim Nellikunnel Michael Wood & Ellen Wood Justin Hornback Kent Dunbar Lesa Smaligo Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. Matrix Service Company

12 McGraw Realtors Shannon Cypert Attractions Operator Nadel Gussman Energy LLC Celeste Czarniak Zoological Curator New Balance Tulsa Rachel Dearman Attractions & Ride Operators OU Physicians Tulsa Alesha Dodd Veterinary Technician Patricia Galbraith Cameron Dunford Horticulturist PGAV Destinations Wendy Dunlap Attractions & Ride Operators RibCrib BBQ and Grill Jordan Duvall Environmental Services Technician Rich & Cartmill, Inc. Randy Eller Attractions & Ride Operators Robert E. Patterson Monica Ericson Development Director The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation Beth Ferguson Environmental Services Manager Spirit Aerosystems Brittany Findley Zookeeper Staghorn Energy LLC Eric Flossic Zookeeper Steven Dyer Seana Flossic Zookeeper Subway Restaurants Kilangi Forringer Education Instructor Therapy and Beyond Timothy Frayser Attractions & Ride Operators TULSA ZOO DONORS TULSAZOO Triple Crown Energy Sarah Freudenthal Senior Veterinary Technican & Hospital Manager Tulsa Drillers Baseball Jenna Friend Corporate Sponsorship Manager U.S. Cellular Halie Gabbard Environmental Services Technician Valley National Bank Chris Gabbard Zoological Supervisor

CONTINUED CONTINUED World Travel Service, LLC Jennifer Gabbard Zookeeper Williams Companies Foundation Jeremy Garrison Education Instructor Thomas Gibson Guest Services Ambassador Jared Gilbert Exhibits Fabricator Kyle Gillard Environmental Services Technician Alicia Gillean Education Instructor Bryan Girod Horticulturist Miranda Adams Education Specialist Kathleen Girvin Education Manager Elisha Adams Horticulturist Zane Goebel Attractions & Ride Operators Giselle Alverson Registrar Meranda Golbek Education Instructor Roy Ansted Zookeeper Angela Gomez Membership Coordinator

STAFF Jason Anthony Guest Services Ambassador Aaron Goodwin Zookeeper Jennifer Arledge Director of Education Jena Gray Education Specialist Tracy Arvidson Volunteer Manager Micah Green Environmental Services Technician Molly Ash Guest Services Ambassador Anne Grinnan Curator of Education Ellen Averill Marketing and PR Director Karen Guess Zookeeper Kay Backues Director of Animal Health Victor Guess Attractions Manager Jennifer Baker Horticulturist Judith Hager Zookeeper Joseph Barkowski VP of Animal Conservation & Science Emily Hallford Zookeeper Russell Becker Zookeeper Donald Hammons VP of Finance & Administration Roger Bentley Attractions Operator Christofer Hampton Graphic Designer Linda Bougher Assistant Environmental Services Manager Mary Harmon Zookeeper Sarah Bowen Special Events Manager William Harris Operations Technician Frances Boyens Volunteer Manager William Harris Attractions & Ride Operators Cory Brewer Horticulturist Troy Hartje Education Instructor Lena Brook Guest Services, Ambassador Cheyenna Harvey Attractions & Ride Operators Kalle Burgess Community Relations Manager Kristy Hicks Zookeeper Timothy Carroll Guest Services Ambassador James Higgs Security Manager Cameron Case Zookeeper Assistant Joel Higgs Guest Services Ambassador Chelsea Cather Education Specialist Jenny Hiller Attractions & Ride Operators Jason Chamberlain Mechanical Technician Krista Hodge Guest Services Ambassador Jennifer Chikoyak Volunteer Manager Sydney Hoggatt Attractions & Ride Operators Zachary Christopher Attractions Operator Ruth Holland Marketing Design Manager Christina Clum Zookeeper Jacob Holley Guest Services Ambassador Lisa Cobb Volunteer Supervisor Kathryn Holman Attractions & Ride Operators Austin Coburn Attractions & Ride Operators Elizabeth Horton Environmental Services Technician Nancy Shannon Cole Attractions & Ride Operators James Howard Attractions & Ride Operators Michael Connolly Zoological Manager Heidi Hunt Assistant Admissions Membership Alexander Cook Attractions & Ride Operators Lindsay Hutchison VP of Philanthropy & Community Engagement Terrie Correll President/CEO Nickolas James Zookeeper Miranda Craig Attractions & Ride Operators Todd Johnson Assistant Security Manager Gabriel Crouch Human Resources Director Mary Johnston Guest Services Ambassador Sherry Crow Attractions & Ride Operators Benjamin Kabel Zookeeper Karen Cypert Finance Coordinator Stephanie Kain Zoological Manager

13 Aleksandra Kalenak Zookeeper Thelma Rosado-Galindo Benefits Broker Representative Mathew Kee Guest Services Ambassador Jay Ross Horticulture Curator Brandon Keys Attractions & Ride Operators Nikolaus Sauer Assistant Attractions Manager Jennifer Kilburn Associate Veterinarian Jessica Scallan Zookeeper Rebecca King Guest Services Ambassador Robert Schaeffer Attractions Operator Lynne Kline Guest Services Ambassador Jenna Schmidt Zookeeper Andrew Kluesner Zookeeper Katherine Schulze Education Instructor Richard Kotarsky Curator of Conservation and Scientific Advancement Kim Sevier Zookeeper Luke Krider Zookeeper Blake Shearrer Environmental Services Technician Trinity Kuerbitz Attractions & Ride Operators Eldon Shinpoch Operations Supervisor Robert Lay Security Officer Scott Shope VP of Facilities & Construction Josef Lindholm Zoological Curator Ryan Shostack Zookeeper Donald Lomangino Attractions & Ride Operators John Shuman Security Officer Mark Long Attractions Mechanic Melissa Smith Attractions & Ride Operators Paul Louderback Zoological Supervisor Jaclyn Smith Attractions & Ride Operators Greg Lovelace Attractions & Ride Operators Delacy Smith Zookeeper Assistant Chris Maico Zookeeper Carrise Smithwick Assistant Environmental Services Manager Brenton Maille Zoological Supervisor Samantha Soderquist Guest Services Ambassador Lisa Maracic Zookeeper Kayla Stirling Attractions Operator Cathi Mark Backup Vault Manager Nicolas Stolusky Private Events Sales Supervisor Jorel Martin Zookeeper Erik Storjohann Zookeeper Tina Mata Security Officer Katie Story Zookeeper Dawnella Mcanelly Environmental Services Technician Kaylin Strausbaugh Zookeeper Sabrina McBride Attractions Operator Jeremy Stutler Zookeeper Jenneca McCarter Zookeeper Denae Swearingen Guest Services Ambassador Donald Mcclure Operations Supervisor Craig Swenty Attractions & Ride Operators Jenna McMichael Zookeeper Marcie Tarvid Curator of Behavioral Husbandry Charles Merchant Operations Technician Zachary Taylor Attractions & Ride Operators Lisa Miller Zookeeper Peggy Thompson Environmental Services Technician Amber Miller Attractions & Ride Operators Mary Thompson Attractions & Ride Operators Shelby Milton Attractions Operator Morgan Thompson Guest Services Ambassador Jim Misel Horticulture Supervisor Deidre Timms Zookeeper Halle Moore Zookeeper Trevan Torbett Assistant Attractions Manager Karen Morrow Zoological Supervisor Sarah Van Bavel Zookeeper Thomas Mortimer Zoological Supervisor Mikal Velez Attractions & Ride Operators Rhandi Mosco Guest Services Ambassador Trent Veppert Zookeeper Patrick Murphy Zoological Manager Johnna Walker Development Special Projects Brooke Murray Guest Services Ambassador Nick Walters Guest Services Ambassador Carol Myers Guest Services Ambassador Amy Watson Group Sales Manager Gary Nail Operations Technician Elizabeth Wegner Zookeeper Dalton Neeley Environmental Services Team Member Patrick Weisz Guest Services Director Evan Newpher Admissions Membership Manager LJ Wethey Operations Technician Robin Nordby Production Technician Johnny Wheeler Attractions Manager Maureen O’Leary Zookeeper Ronald White Maintenance Mechanic Darrell Oliver Production Technician Megan Whittaker Attractions & Ride Operators Kathryn O’Reilly Zookeeper Heather Willhite Safety Manager Heather Ostenberg Administrative Assistant Christopher Williams Zookeeper Michael Palmer Groundskeeper Karen Williamson Group Sales Coordinator Christina Patterson Attractions & Ride Operators Veda Williamson Guest Services Ambassador Kaylyn Paulsen Education Supervisor Michael Willis Security Officer Christopher Pearce Zookeeper James Wilmott IT Manager Jordan Piha Zoological Curator Jessica Wright Accountant Staci Pinkerton Guest Services Ambassador Jarrod Wyatt Special Projects Manager Brenda Pixley Accounts Receivable Coordinator Madison Wyatt Guest Services Ambassador Dennis Porebski Zookeeper Assistant Matthew Yockey Zookeeper Kristin Powers Zookeeper Jarrett Yoder Zookeeper Assistant James Poyner Security Officer Margarett Zambrano Zookeeper Assistant Shari Putman Guest Services Ambassador Krystal Ramsey Guest Services Ambassador Aaron Reeves Attractions & Ride Operators Kelly Reynolds Horticulturist Barkley Rogers Zookeeper Assistant Bobbi Rolig Guest Services Ambassador

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