mym letter Volume 30, Number 2 Indianapolis Zoological Society 1200 W.Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317)638-8072

BOARD OF TRUSTEES John T. Neighbours, Chairman IN THIS ISSUE:

Kathryn G. Betley, Vice Chairman Dr. Robert B. Hirschman, Secretary Special Events Calendar 3 James D. Keckley, Treasurer Roy A. Shea, President & CEO Dolphins Arrive at Indy Zoo 4 David R. Bomberger Michael G. Browning Thomas B. Clark A Dream of Africa 6 Larry A. Conrad Herbert P. Crane Don B. Earnhart Wild Wolf, Tame Do 8 Dr. LaForrest D. Garner S Betty D. Givens Earl A. Goode Science for Conservation 9 John T. Hackett Ronald Hicks John R. Hodowal Kids Page: Home With the Dolphins 10 Martha D. Lamkin John L. Larson Michael S. Maurer Dr. Emery P. Miller Donors Corner 11 L. Steven Miller Thomas M. Miller Education Calendar 12 J. D. Pace, II Ronald K. Pearson Dean H. Phillips Zoo Treks Travel Opportunities 14 Thomas E. Reilly, Jr. Rudy S. P. Reyes James M. Rogers Signature 16 Randall D, Rogers Thomas H. Sams Pauline K. Selby Jeffrey H. Smulyan Sidney H. Weedman Dorothy L. White Mrs. Donald E. Wood

ZOO GUILD REPRESENTATIVE Vicki Carson On the Cover: "Dolphins," from the oil painting by N.A. Noel. Read about the arrival Roy A. Shea, President & CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo's seven bottlenosed Travis W. Edenfield, Marketing Director dolphins on page 4. Zoosletter Staff

Nancy Gholson Miller, Editor T. J. Banes, Media Manager Sheila Dull, Publications/Visuals Coordinator 1989 Operating Hours:

Zoo Information: January 1 - March 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (317)630-2030 April 1 - May 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends Membership Information: June 1 - September 4: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (317)630-2050 September 5 - October 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends Group Reservations: November 1 - December 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (317)630-2000 Animal Adoption Information: (317)630-2020 Open 365 days per year, weather permitting

2 "Walk for the Wild" Guilds "Zoo Festival" in Benefits Animal Adoption Sixth Year Program The Indianapolis Zoo Guild's "Zoo Festival Hop into your Rockports for the First '89," benefitting the zoo's winter operating Annual "Walk on the Wild Side," sponsored fund, is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at by Rockport Shoes and WXTZ and 6 p.m. at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. benefitting the New Zoo's animal adoption Themed the "Big Splash," the event will program. The 1.5 mile walk —about 30 offer dinner, dancing to the music of Etc. and minutes —is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, silent and live auctions. at 8 a.m. Syndicate items will include a playhouse/ Entry forms are available at participating storage shed, a tennis bracelet, a spa, a trip Rockport Shoe dealers or may be picked up and a big screen television. The door prize is at the zoo on the day of the race. A $2 entry two roundtrip tickets aboard TWA to any fee will entitle walkers to a ribbon, badge, destination in the continental United States. Amigo souvenir—Amigo is the mascot of the Adopt an Animal program —and a coupon The event is not black tie, but a jacket is offering $2 off zoo admission or a free train recommended. Tickets are $45 per person ride and carousel ride. and include beer, wine and dinner. Seating Limited for Reservations are limited to 650 guests 21 "Breakfast with the Easter So, lace 'em up and join the fun! years of age and older. The registration deadline is April 1. Tickets and programs Bunny" will be mailed in advance. For more information, contact Charlotte Seating for the zoo's first "Breakfast with Members: the Easter Bunny" is limited to the first 700 Campbell at 253-1632 or mail a check, members to respond to this announcement, See FREE PARKING COUPON payable to the Indianapolis Zoo Guild, to so don't delay! on page 15 Zoo Festival '89, Indianapolis Zoo Guild, P.O. Box 40731, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Scheduled for Saturday, March 25, with seatings at 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., the event will feature a breakfast, an Easter sing-along and visits with the Easter Bunny "Country Fair Spring and the Talking Egg. Photos with the Easter Holiday" Celebrates WXiN TO AIR ZOO SPECIAL Bunny will be available for $1.50 each. Hoosier Rural Heritage WXIN-Channel 59 will air a special on the Cost for "Breakfast with the Easter Indianapolis Zoo's bottlenosed dolphins from 8 Bunny" is $3.50 per member (you must "Country Fair Spring Holiday" will make to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13. Plan to bring your membership card as usual) and its New Zoo debut on Saturday, April 22, tune in or tape it! $5.50 per non-member. Youngsters must be from noon to 4 p.m. accompanied by an adult. The event will highlight Indiana's rural Beginning March 1, tickets may be heritage with agricultural and craft purchased at the zoo admission gate or demonstrations, exhibits and activities. MasterCard/Visa reservations may be made by calling Tammy at 264-2264. Among the activities planned are butter churning, sheep herding, sheep shearing, quilting, beekeeping, hay rides and a pie- eating contest. ©© The Indianapolis Zoo Guild's In addition to the above activities, Second Annual "Steak Out" Hoosier artists and entertainers will be is heading your way. So, featured throughout the afternoon. And, mark your calendars for themed foods will be offered. Saturday, July 29, and plan So, if you enjoy arts, crafts, foods or life to join in the fun! on the farm, plan to join us as we celebrate Indiana's rural heritage in a big way! o ^

3 DOLPHINS ARRIVE AT INDY ZOO Following Seven Months in Florida Keys

by T.J. Banes, Public Relations Mananger

"Dedication" is a word that rings loudly in the ears of the Indianapolis Zoo's dolphin trainers. Equally haunting is the word, "persistence." And a constant echo comes in the form of "patience." All three words equal a formula that has brought the zoo's marine mammal trainers one step closer to offering landlocked Hoosiers and their out-of- state visitors a better understanding of the life and habits of the bottlenosed dolphin. No where else in the Midwest can the public have the educational opportunity provided by the Indianapolis Zoo's two-million-gallon whale and dolphin facility — the world's largest totally-enclosed environmentally-controlled pavilion. The formula began taking shape more than a year ago when the Indianapolis Zoo applied for a permit to collect the federally-protected animals. A successful expedition was conducted from June 2-7 and by the zoo's Grand Opening Day (June 11) trainers had already begun planning for the next phase of the zoo's educational offering. The dolphins and their keepers took residence in the southern Florida Keys and began the first stage of training: getting acquainted with each other. Working on a rotation basis, Indianapolis Zoo keepers (a minimum At left: The dolphin's perpetual "smile" of three at all times) remained in makes just being around it an enjoyable Florida during the seven-month Above: Sunset in the Florida Keys is experience for many. especially spectacular when bottlenosed acclimation process. Here, they worked dolphins are in view. The Indianapolis around the clock feeding and caring for Zoo's dolphins and keepers spent seven Far right: Working with marine the dolphins in a remote open water months in Florida, awaiting the mammals such as bottlenosed dolphins facility. completion of the Whale and Dolphin means actually getting into the water with Pavilion. the animals, as demonstrated here by "When we first collected the dolphins, Marine Mammal Keeper Jacey Courneen. they'd scatter to the far corners of their holding area," says Jacey Courneen, one of the When visitors come to the New Indianapolis Zoo's trainers who remained with the dolphins during the Whale and Dolphin Pavilion, they will meet: entire seven months. "They've come a long way. Now Kimo—a male dolphin whose name means "friend" in they compete for our attention." While in Florida, Hawaiian, and who is described by his trainers as "low- the dolphins were fed approximately 18 pounds of keyed" with a gentle personality; herring and capelin four times a day. "They reached a point where they didn't come out just for the food, Nova—a female who is thought to be the oldest of the they came out to be touched. They're a lot like little group and is nicknamed " the princess" because of her kids. They're leery at first of what is different but dominance; once that becomes familiar, they're more at ease with the situation," Courneen says. Ripley—a female named because her dorsal fin is rippled, was the first dolphin to eat from the trainers' One of the first lessons taught to the dolphins is hands; that of stationing, staying in one place during feeding and training. "What they learn isn't as Sundance—a male who was at first thought to be clumsy important as getting them to respond to you. That's but received his name because of his love of basking at where the training really begins, through the surface of the water; communication," says Peter Noah, senior keeper. China—a female with a distinctive underjaw that makes The transport to Indianapolis was accomplished her look as though she is always smiling; by having the keepers, the marine mammal curator Shiloh—a female who although she is nearly the largest and a veterinarian accompany the dolphins. The of the group was also the most shy when she was first animals were placed in specially designed soft introduced to the keepers; stretchers which were suspended in fiberglas boxes. Phoenix—who recovered from a serious bacterial The key to transporting dolphins is to insure that infection, thus following the Egyptian myth of "all the creature comforts are in place," says Julian "Phoenix", a bird which lived for 500 years, consumed Duval, director of zoological and botanical itself in fire and arose renewed from the ashes. collections. "Everything was done to make sure they were as comfortable as they could be," he continued. With the dolphins living in the safety of their new "We even use shaved ice rather than cubes to cool Indianapolis home, the training continues. Zoo them down, because shaved ice melts more evenly visitors will at first see educational demonstrations and doesn't cause the discomfort that ice cubes which include such dolphin responses as might cause," adds Noah. vocalization, flipper shaking and organized play with the trainers. With a familiar formula always in the The dolphins' personalities vary as greatly as the forefront — dedication, persistence and patience — sounds they make — everything from a "quack" to a in time, the trainers and the dolphins will offer full "squeal." They all weigh about 300 pounds, measure public performances showcasing the intelligence of between 6- and 7 Vi-feet long and range in age from these marine mammals. three to five years. A DREAM OF f**m ••-• •r\

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*; Views such as this shot of African elephants, are typical of Kenya. Unfortunately, the illegal slaughter of elephants for their ivory may soo lead to the extermination of this majestic species.

BY DEBBIE OLSON, PLAINS CURATOR

t wasn't until I went through customs in Amsterdam that it really hit me. I was i going to Africa! Visiting Africa had long been a dream of mine. I longed to see the animals that I cared for on a daily basis in their natural habitat, observing natural behaviors I had only read about, looking out over large expanses of land and seeing hundreds or thousands of wild animals. Because Africa is a rapidly changing continent, changing to meet the intense demands of its increasing population, I wanted to see it soon, before it changed too much. I was sent to Kenya by the Indianapolis Zoo to learn the ins and outs of being a tour leader. The zoo offers both its members and the general public the opportunity to visit Africa and many other exciting areas through the Zoo Treks travel program. My tour group consisted of 13 Pittsburgh, Perm, residents and Pittsburgh Zoo Society members. Our leader was Pittsburgh Zoo Director Charles Wikenhauser, a four-time veteran and an avid bird watcher. We traveled in mid-October, at the end of the dry season and just before the arrival of the short rains. Kenya is located on the east coast of Africa and is bisected by the equator. The terrain includes dense forests, deserts, plains and high mountains. Kenya has two seasons, both dependent on the availability or lack of rainfall. Major rains in April

6 to June are followed by a dry season, James stayed with us the entire trip, exhibit with the Indianapolis skyline in November short rains and another dry driving us to our various lodges, taking the background.) season. Temperatures range from the us on safari and locating and Herds of zebra surrounded the vans 50's (Fahrenheit) in the evenings to identifying the birds, mammals and while they grazed. Thomson and the very pleasant 80's during the day. reptiles which we encountered. In Grant's gazelle dotted the landscape. Since we were practically on the groups of six, including the driver, we This was the Africa of my dreams! equator, the sun was very direct. traveled in white vans with pop-up Plenty of sunscreen and a hat were roofs. Soon, a small herd of eland ran into necessary! view only to be frightened away when Before traveling, the rules of the they spotted us. The eland, considered I was told to pack light for the trip. game were explained. We were to stay by zoo professionals to be the calmest A pair of comfortable walking shoes, a in the vehicles while driving through and easiest to work with of all couple of pairs of shorts, jeans, t-shirts the game reserves. We were not antelopes, were the only animals who and a sweater or jacket for the allowed to photograph any truly seemed frightened by us. Our evenings were to be enough. I was also government-owned buildings guide explained that the fear probably advised to make sure I had plenty of (including airports). We were required stemmed from illegal hunting of the room left after packing for souvenirs! to ask native Kenyans for permission eland, whose meat is said to be of to take pictures of them and we were Somehow, I also managed to excellent flavor. Here we faced the required to ask permission to squeeze in a camera, 40 rolls of film new and troubling face of Africa, the photograph the Msai' livestock as well. (it's very expensive in Kenya) a pair of slaughter of wildlife by poachers. binoculars and two good animal With the rules behind us, we loaded All too soon our first safari into the identification field guides. The zoo's into our vans for our first safari to the wilds of Kenya ended. But, I had two trip coordinator, Molly Lawrence, gave Nairobi National Park, just outside the more weeks of safari to enjoy. I hope me my most valued item: a small city. What an interesting sight it was to you will look forward to exploring both journal to keep track of animal see giraffes and zebra with the skyline the beauty and challenges of Kenya sightings, places visited and the of Nairobi as a backdrop. (A similar further with me in upcoming issues of exciting events that occurred! Believe view can be seen in certain areas of the Zoosletter. me, on my way home, I wished I had the Indianapolis Zoo's African Plains brought a luggage stroller to carry all of my bundles! After a seven-hour flight to Amsterdam, a 12-hour layover and another seven hours in the air, we arrived in Nairobi, a city bustling with Spring Members' Dinner activity. Toyotas and Nissans crammed the narrow streets, vendors Planned for April surrounded us with their wares, shops were filled with souvenirs. Join us as we raise the roof during p.m. in the Kroger Party Pavilion. (In Surprisingly, communication was not a another exciting members' dinner the event of inclement weather, we'll problem. Although Swahili and the party, the Indianapolis Zoo's "Official raise the roof in Neptune's Gallery!) tribal dialects are the country's major Tent Raising Party!" languages, English is taught as a Reservations are required and are second language in grade schools. Barbecued ribs, grilled chicken, limited to Indianapolis Zoo members grilled hamburgers, baked potatoes, and their guests. Seating is limited, so Our first stop was at a bank to corn on the cob, fried biscuits and phone 630-2058 to place your exchange our American currency. It assorted desserts will be featured at reservations now! was fascinating to watch a bank being $15.00 per adult and $8 per child operated without computers or adding Check the upcoming issue of the (ages 3-12). Coffee, soft drinks and machines. Employees sat at desks and Zoosletter for our special members' beer (two per adult) are also included wrote out the day's transactions in party schedule. in the ticket price. Entertainment and large ledger books. Figures were dancing will follow the meal. calculated on scratch pads. We later found out that different banks in The "Official Tent Raising Party" is Kenya operate at different levels of scheduled for Friday, April 7, at 6:30 modernization, but that computers are still a part of the future. Oops! In the January/February issue of the Contributing memberships. Behind-the- Zoosletter, we erroneously listed a behind- scenes tours of the facility are available to Patron and Fellow members only. Back at the hotel, we met our three the-scenes tour of the zoo as a benefit of Kenyan guides. John, Mohammed and WILD WOLF, TAME DOG The Domestication of Man's "Best Friend"

By John Tobias, Encounters Curator, and Laurie Hilarides, Animal Keeper

he dog has long been considered the first animal to have been domesticated by man. Although the "where," T"when," "how" and "why" of this domestication were lost in prehistory, scientists have been able to piece together a sketch of the evolution of the dog from a wild wolf to man's best friend. And, what they have discovered may help explain why "Rover" fits in so well with human families. The first direct ancestor of the dog appeared 20 to 40 million years ago, in what scientists call the Oligocene Epoch. A small animal similar to the modern day meerkat, it has been dubbed Hesperocyon or "western dog." This name is appropriate because the canidae family first developed in what is now the western hemisphere and eventually spread across the North American-Asian land bridge to populate Asia, Africa and Europe. The various subspecies of wolves which evolved in Asia, Europe and North America were the forerunners of the domestic dog.

Wolves have developed one of the most social lifestyles of any canid, or canine. Some scientists speculate that early humans had a very similar social life to the wolf and that these similarities in lifestyles may have brought the two species in contact.

Early humans, Like wolves, may have hunted in packs where the combined efforts of the group produced more than a single hunter. Early human Top: The Indianapolis Zoo's dogs and Above: Much like early man, wolves live family groups provided security for their keepers pose for a publicity shot. The in groups or packs. Some scientists children as wolf packs did for cubs. dogs appear regularly in training believe that similarities in lifestyle More individuals in the group meant demonstrations and in the "living room" brought wolves and early man into more protection for the members of exhibit in the Encounters area. contact on a regular basis, leading to the the clan or pack. domestication of the wild dog.

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< _JO cc Q CX) n ^ CO" o CO Q 3 m C\J II 4 UJ h- CM >LU- 7" CM C'J co^ Lj 3> LU _l cog St O u o Uj XL" LUrr CQ Q -J o cr CX O - 1 < "X 111 CXI ^ z U ~1 U| ( ) h- X O (5 n O E hi ^ X /• in m co n < DC u o X CL m u LX U Wolves may have been camp Today, at least 12,000 years after the followers of early humans, stealing first domestic dog appeared, humans from man's kills or scavenging around are still breeding "domestic wolves." In his camps. In turn, early humans may recent times, however, more emphasis have utilized the kills of wolves, has been placed on dogs as chasing them away from their prey so companions rather than as working that they, the human hunters, could animals. scavenge from wolf kills. The Encounters area at the New Then, at some point, wolves and Indianapolis Zoo is home to four dogs: early man began to live together. Wolf two mixed breeds and two pure pups were probably taken back to the breeds, a Labrador retriever and a camps of early humans where they border collie. (The mixed breeds were were kept as companions or possibly obtained from the Indianapolis as food items, as was the case with Humane Society, which has many early Pacific islanders. more mixed breeds as well as some pure breeds—both puppies and older Once early man began to selectively dogs—available for adoption.) All of breed wolves and possibly other wild the Encounters area.dogs are used in canids—taking advantage of certain arena programs or in the "living room" wild instincts to improve hunting, exhibit in the Encounters interpretive herding and guarding abilities—the center. interrelationsliip between man and The first direct ancestor of the dog, the dog flourished. "western dog," was a small animal similar to this creature, the modern day meerkat.

Science for Conservation Honors Wildlife Scientists

The Indianapolis Zoo will honor the instructional materials for World Wildlife Fund and The achievements of five scientists through participating schools and a series of Conservation Foundation, noted that the second annual "Science for feature articles about the scientists by Science for Conservation is "an Conservation" event on April 26 at 7 the Indianapolis Star and the important concept in motivating p.m. in the Circle Theatre. This year's Indianapolis News. students to pursue studies and careers honorees include Dr. Curtis Freese, in the sciences, while publicizing the Latin American conservation "Science for environmental and ecological programs; Chris Iverson, Indiana bald challenges facing our world." eagle reintroduction; Dr. Bruce Mate, Conservation is the type "Science for Conservation is the whale research; Dr. Rolf Peterson, wolf of event that more zoos type of event that more zoos should be ecology; and, Dr. Mark Plotkin, should be developing to developing to support the cause of ethnobotany. support the cause of conservation and emphasize the Science for Conservation is conservation and importance of science education in designed to increase upper emphasize the our schools," Train added. elementary and secondary students' importance of science The evening lecture on April 26 is interest in the sciences by focusing on education in our open to the general public. Tickets are the achievements of scientists actively schools." available at $3.00 per person through involved in wildlife conservation. A the zoo's Education Center, the Circle cooperative program of the zoo, the Russell E. Train, Theatre box office, or by sending a World Wildlife Fund and the Chairman, World check with a self-addressed stamped Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis Wildlife Fund and The envelope to: News, the program is offered in Conservation Foundation conjunction with National Science and Science for Conservation Technology Week. Over 10,000 students participated in Indianapolis Zoo In addition to the evening lecture, the Science for Conservation program 1200 W Washington St. the program includes classroom in 1988. Russell E. Train, chairman, Indianapolis, IN 46222.

9 HOME WITH THE DOLPHINS

The Whale and Dolphin Pavilion at the New Indianapolis Zoo is home to the zoo's dolphins. The animals live in the pavilion's pools all day and all night—not just during shows.

The pavilion has four pools. (During shows, the water is so high that the walls dividing the pools do not show. It looks like one big pool.) The largest pool is the performance pool. It holds one million gallons of water. Two of the smaller pools are holding pools, where the animals stay when they are not performing. The smallest pool is where the animals stay when they have their checkups. The water in the pools is man-made salt water, much like the water in the oceans. Whales and dolphins come from the oceans.

10 Charter Membership Leads to Lifelong Service to the Zoo

Charter Member Susan Thomas and daughter, Monica, encounter a sea turtle during a recent visit to the Indianapolis Zoo's Waters building.

regarding opportunities to assist the zoo through volunteer work. She served on the zoo's Finance Committee in 1977 and 1978. During 1983, Susan was a volunteer for the fundraising effort in the initial capital campaign. She also serves on the Marketing Committee and enjoyed helping with the grand opening preparation and events. Currently Susan is helping as a volunteer seeking donors to the present capital campaign. "The zoo is an excellent community resource and needs donor support to complete paying for construction and animal purchases," explains Susan. "The zoo receives no public support through government and depends Campaign Manager's Note: A t the Indi­ from the steel, glass, and concrete of upon its members and donors to anapolis Zoo, our donors have been most the city," she says. generous in their support of our capital support the fine programs and campaign as well as our annual operating Susan and her husband, Mack, exhibits." budget There are many reasons why sup­ believe the zoo provides a good porters give to the zoo, and we hope to focus learning facility for young people as Donors like Susan Thomas help on a variety of "typical" donors in this and form the base of support which is so subsequent issues of the Zoosletter. well as adults. "Our son, Brian, participated in Jungle Juniors four important for the success of the New Indianapolis Zoo. Her support, as well usan Thomas is a charter years ago when he was three years as the support of our thousands of member of the Indianapolis Zoo. old," she says. 'And, I am hopeful that other donors, is most appreciated. Her parents purchased a the Read-the-Zoo program will be membership for her in 1964 offered to more elementary schools as Swhen the zoo opened in Washington increased program funding becomes available." Park. Membership Definitions Change Susan has always had a special Education articles in the Zoosletter, interest in zoos and visits them when such as the 1986-87 series discussing The following membership she travels. She believes that with the tropical rain forests, have category definitions have been "short notice and no packing," a trip to encouraged Susan and Mack to changed to read as follows: the zoo allows you to imagine animals understand just how limited our Grandparents: Two adults sharing a as they would be in native environment is and how it is ever household and their unmarried changing. Their family, including grandchildren under the age of 21 or environments. "I find visits to the zoo mentally or physically handicapped very relaxing," she adds. daughter Monica (age two), has been dependents over 21. to the New Indianapolis Zoo Susan believes that the New Family: Two adults sharing a household innumerable times since the grand and their children under 21 living at Indianapolis Zoo's urban location opening. home or mentally or physically provides good access for people and handicapped dependents over 21. Susan's interest in zoos prompted raises the profile of the zoo. "In its Please be aware of these changes. new site, it provides a unique oasis her to contact Zoo Director Roy Shea

11 EDUCATION DDEPARTMEN T SUBSCRIPTION N PROGRAMS MAY/JUNE 1989 CALENDAR

2 YEAR OLDS Animal Crackers (9:30 -10:30 a.m.) Members: $15.00 Non-members: $18.00 Minimum: 7 Maximum: 10 (Each child must be accompanied by an adult) Designed for family interaction, this program allows parents to share in a child's discovery of the natural world. Programs include hands-on contact with animals, art experiences, activities and, of course, animal crackers. Sessions meet one day a week for four consecutive weeks. Session 13 Wednesdays, May 3 - 24 Session 14 Thursdays, May 4-25 Session 15 Saturdays, May 6-27 Session 16 Wednesdays, June 7-28 Session 17 Thursdays, June 8-29

3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS Jungle Juniors (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.) Members: $30.00 Non-members: $35.00 Minimum: 7 Maximum: 10 (Each child must be accompanied by an adult) Specifically designed for preschoolers, these programs include hands-on contact with animals, stories, activities and walks on the zoo grounds. A fresh fruit snack is provided. Sessions meet one day a week for four consecutive weeks. Three variations are available: "Animal Wrappers" — focuses on animal coverings "Zoo Moves" — focuses on the ways animals move "Whaf s Cookin" — focuses on foods animals eat Session 13 (Whaf s Cookin'?): Wednesdays, May 3 - 24 Session 14 (Animal Wrappers): Thursdays, May 4-25 Session 15 (Zoo Moves): Saturdays, May 6-27 Session 16 (Zoo Moves): Wednesdays, June 7 - 28 Session 17 (Whafs Cookin'?): Thursdays, June 8 - 29

5 AND 6 YEAR OLDS Zoo Works (9:00 -11:00 a.m.) Members: $8.00 Non-members: $10.00 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10 A passport to fun and adventure allowing children "on-the-job" experiences at the zoo. Role-playing activities and behind-the-scenes visits are included: Session 3: Pygmy Goat Keeper Friday, June 2 Session 4: Commissary Keeper Tuesday, June 6 Session 5: Barnyard Keeper Wednesday, June 7 Session 6: Elephant Keeper Thursday, June 8 Session 7: Elephant Keeper Wednesday, June 14 Session 8: Whale/Dolphin Keeper Thursday, June 15 Session 9: Companion Animals Keeper Monday, June 19 Session 10: Pygmy Goat Keeper Tuesday, June 20 Session 11 • Commissary Keeper Wednesday, June 21 Session 12: Barnyard Keeper Thursday, June 22 Session 13: Elephant Keeper Friday, June 2 3 Session 14: Barnyard Keeper Monday, June 26 Session 15. Whale/Dolphin Keeper Tuesday, June 27 Session 16: Companion Animals Keeper Wednesday, June 28 Session 17: Pygmy Goat Keeper Thursday, June 29

12 7 AND 8 YEAR OLDS Zoo Tales (9:00 -11:00 a.m.) Members: $8.00 Non-members: $10.00 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10 Explore the unique world of zoo animals. Each program includes a behind-the-scenes visit and a chance to meet an animal keeper. Session Polar Bear Tuesday, lune 13 Session Shark Friday, June 16 Session Giraffe Monday, June 19 Session Elephant Tuesday, June 20 Session Whale/Dolphin Friday, June 23 Session 8 Sea Lion Monday, June 26 Session 9 Polar Bear Tuesday, June 27

9 -12 YEAR OLDS Zoo Photography BEGINNER: (Session 6) Thursday, June 1 9:00- 11:00 a.m. A basic introduction to photography. Cameras and film are provided. Members: $25.00 Non-members: $28.00 Minimum: 5 Maximum: 10 INTERMEDIATE: Friday, June 16 (Session 8) 9:00- 11:00 a.m. An introduction to 35mm photography. Participants must supply their own cameras and film. Members: $ 15.00 Non-members: $ 18.00 Minimum: 3 Maximum: 10 ADVANCED: (Session 9) Friday, June 30 9:00- 12:00 Designed for those with a basic knowledge of 35mm photography. Program will focus on some special situations in a zoo setting. Participants must supply their own equipment and film. Members: $20.00 Non-members: $23.00 Minimum: 4 Maximum: 10

13 -17 YEAR OLDS Zoo Photography Members: $20.00 Non-members: $23.00 Minimum: 4 Maximum: 10 Session 5: Saturday, May 6 9:00- 12:00 Session 7: Friday, June 9 9:00- 12:00 Designed for those with a basic knowledge of 35mm photography. Program will focus on some special situations in a zoo setting. Participants must supply their own equipment and film.

FAMILIES Breakfast with the Beasts Saturday June 10, 8:00 -10:00 a.m. Members: $6.00 per person 12 and older Non-members: $8.00 per person 12 $4.00 per person under 12 and older $6.00 per person under 12 Minimum: 7 families Maximum: 10 families The early bird gets the worm and Breakfast with the Beasts participants get a close-up look at some select areas in the Zoo. Also included are a continental breakfast and introductions to some very special Zoo staff, (children must be accompanied by adults) *Please turn to page 15 for registration instructions and registration form. 13 KENYA Zoo Treks M IGRATION Join us on this most rewarding safari to Kenya to see a sight known by all, but viewed only by a few. "The Great Migration" should be in full movement and we will view this from the east and west side of the Masai Mara. This safari will also take us to many other areas such as Amboseli, Samburu and Aberdare National Parks. July 21 -August 5, 1989 Cost: $3930.00 per person from Indianapolis Escorted by: Rick France AMAZON Operations Director NATURE'S GREATEST SPECTACLE

Its sheer immensity, unrivaled diversity of fauna and flora, its beauty and tranquility make the Amazon a paradise for nature lovers. Although totally safe, you will feel excitement and adventure while witnessing nature's greatest spectacle on her mightiest river — the AMAZON. Optional six day extension to Cusco, Machu Picchu is $598.00. September 9 — September 16, 1989 ALASKA Cost: $1598.00 per person from Indianapolis Join us for a 13-day adventure in Alaska's wilderness. Our Escorted by: Julian Duval accommodations are rustic cabin or tent camps. Enjoy white- Director of Zoological and Botanical Collections water rafting on the Kenai River. A boat tour of the Kenai Fjords National Park brings the possibility of sighting sea otters, sea lions and perhaps dolphins and whales. Look for moose, Dall sheep, caribou and grizzlies in Denali National For more information on any of the Park. The train brings us back to Anchorage to see the city Zoo Treks adventures, contact: before departure to Indianapolis. Molly Lawrence, Education Department July 21 -August 2, 1989 Indianapolis Zoo 1200 W. Washington St. Cost: $3125.00 per person from Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 630-2040 Escorted by: Bill Christie Curator of Forests, Deserts and Commons

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(Please mail this slip to Indianapolis Zoo, Membership Department, 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222) 15 Senior Marine Mammal Keeper facey Courneen works with Sundance (front) and China, two of the Indianapolis Zoo's bottlenosed dolphins, before their transport to Indianapolis. With a variety of marine mammal care in her background, Courneen is really happy to be part of the opening of the Indianapolis Zoo's new facility. She started her career with marine mammals at Marine World Africa- U.S.A. in California, where she worked with all aspects of marine mammal life for five years. After leaving California, she worked for four months at the New England Aquarium in Boston. The process of acclimating dolphins to a new type of facility, and on such a grand scale, is what drew her to Indianapolis. "I want to be a part of the opening of this facility and the whole process of training. I want to show the city what to look for, so they by Esther Pinker, Marketing Intern can appreciate it," says Courneen. veterinarian does. "It is teamwork or a "It's the little things that are partnership with animals. It is a Courneen was attracted to marine exciting," says Senior Marine Mammal guiding process as compared to mammals because they are trained in Keeper Jacey Courneen of her work training." a positive way. "If they don't want to experiences. "You can tell when that do something — they won't," says Training people to care for animals little light comes on and you know an Courneen. "But, they can be has also been an exciting part of her animal understands what you mean. encouraged to do many things." She job, as has being stationed in Florida, It's the same way with people." summarizes by saying "The approach where while diving in the dolphin pens to training marine mammals is laid- Courneen has been a marine she came face-to-face with a back. It is passive and definitely mammal keeper for six years, eight barracuda! "Seeing the dolphins positive." months at the Indianapolis Zoo. She soliciting human contact rather than has always wanted to work with being fearful was really exciting," says animals, rather than "on" them as a Courneen. /f £—-

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Zoosletter Volume 30, Number 3 Indianapolis Zoological Society 1200 W.Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317)638-8072 IN THIS ISSUE: Hamburgers: A Conservation Concern? 3

BOARD OF TRUSTEES On the Road in Africa 4 John T. Neighbours, Chairman Good Bugs, Bad Bugs 6 Kathryn G. Betley, Vice Chairman Dr. Robert B, Hirschman, Secretary James D. Keckley, Treasurer Generosity of Tigers Benefactress Will Live for All Time. . 7 Roy A. Shea, President & CEO David R. Bomberger Special Events Calendar 8 Michael G. Browning Thomas B. Clark Larry A. Conrad Whales Arrive at New Zoo 10 Herbert P. Crane Don B. Earnhart Dr. LaForrest D. Garner Education Calendar 12 Betty D. Givens Earl A. Goode John T. Hackett Zoo Treks Travel Opportunities Ronald Hicks John R. Hodowal Martha D. Lamkin Adopt-an-Animal Father s Day Promotion 14 John L. Larson Michael S. Maurer Dr. Emery P. Miller Registration/Change of Address Forms 15 L. Steven Miller Thomas M. Miller J. D. Pace, II Signature: Holly Woods, Entertainment Manager 16 Ronald K. Pearson Dean H. Phillips Thomas E. Reilly, Jr. Rudy S. P. Reyes James M. Rogers Randall D. Rogers On the Cover: Two false killer whales Whale & Dolphin Show Up Thomas H. Sams arrived at the New Indianapolis Zoo in early Pauline K. Selby Because seating is limited in the zoo's Jeffrey H. Smulyan April. For the story of their arrival, turn to Whale and Dolphin Pavilion, zoo Sidney H. Weedman page 11. Dorothy L. White members are encouraged to attend Mrs. Donald E. Wood the early or late demonstrations to ZOO GUILD REPRESENTATIVE ensure seating. At press time, early and late shows were scheduled for Vicki Carson The Indianapolis Zoo would like to offer a hearty 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. As the show schedule is subject to change, be sure Roy A. Shea, President & CEO "thanks" to the following people for their contribution Travis W. Edenfield, Marketing Director of photography and video tape coverage of zoo activities: to check your in-park map for show William J. Wills, Lee Nassau, DL Images; Mike times on the day of your visit. Then Zoosletter Staff Fender, The Indianapolis News. Your continued sit back and enjoy the show! Nancy Gholson Miller, Editor support is greatly appreciated. T.J. Banes, Public Relations Manager Sheila Dull, Publications/Visuals Coordinator

Zoo Information: (317)630-2030 1989 Operating Hours: Membership Information: (317) 630-2050 January 1 - March 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily April 1 - May 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Group Reservations: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends (317)630-2000 June 1 - September 4: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily September 5 - October 31: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Animal Adoption Information: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends (317)630-2020 November 1 - December 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Contributions Information (317)630-2026 Open 365 days per year, weather permitting JUc^\ I ) iJ?BY PAUL GRAYSON, EDUCATION CURATOR

\V/Vou know the feeling. The day withdrawal of U.S. fast food contracts result would be $100 million in local \ / has been rushed. The kids are has resulted in a 40 percent decline in currency for conservation projects. U screaming. It's definitely a night beef exports from his country. This The plight of the Latin American to eat out. So, you stop off at your decline in exports has drastically rain forest is not hopeless; favorite fast food outlet for none other affected government revenues which however, it cannot be swiftly or than an ail-American hamburger. fund many of Costa Rica's easily resolved. Significant changes Could you have just contributed to the conservation programs. in agricultural policies, such as those demise of the world's tropical rain of Costa Rica, are making some forests? "You can have your hamburgers and forests too," Dr. Umana headway. Foreign-debt-for- The rate at which these forests are insists. The Costa Rican government, conservation programs are another disappearing is hard to comprehend. at any rate, is working with cattlemen method by which Latin American In the Latin American rain forest, the to concentrate their herds on governments are struggling to annual rate of deforestation is equal in appropriate land and use modern conserve their resources. Through area to the state of Indiana! Over intensive pasturing rather than these programs, foreign investors 20,000 square kilometers of the forests extensive pasturing methods. This purchase Latin American foreign debt are cleared completely by cutting then aggressive government plan also calls at a fraction of the cost. Then, in burning in order to establish pasture for low producing lands to be returned cooperation with the debtor nation, land. to forests by tree-planting, as well as the debts are converted into persuading banks not to give farming conservation projects. Conservation You might wonder how your loans for inappropriate sites. efforts are boosted, while external consumption of hamburgers could debt burdens are eased. stimulate Latin American Dr. Janzen is urging U.S. fast deforestation. The answer is simple. food groups to obtain beef from However, real benefits will not be Although it is the world's largest ranches that use intensive evident until the economies of the producer of beef, the United States pasturing methods. He is also region are boosted. As long as Latin consumes more beef than it produces, encouraging environmental groups American countries must struggle to so we import about 10 percent of our to lobby the fast food industry to feed, clothe and house their citizens, annual supply. About 17 percent of invest in conservation. their wildlife will suffer. Economic these imports comes from tropical growth will benefit all. Latin America, from Central America The annual Costa Rican national in particular. The cattle industry is the parks budget was 10 per cent of It is the goal of the Indianapolis Zoo leading cause of Latin American rain Burger King's annual advertising and other conservation organizations forest destruction. budget. If this money—$1.3 million— to inform their patrons of the were put into Costa Rica's foreign- complexities of such conservation What's being done to reduce this debt-for-conservation scheme, the net issues. deforestation? In July of 1987, Burger King, a major U.S. fast-food chain announced that it would buy no more beef from Costa Rica, bowing to boycott pressure from environmental groups alarmed at the impact of cattle ranching on Latin American rain forests. It now seems that boycotts are not necessarily the answer. Dr. Daniel Janzen, of the University of Pennsylvania, and Costa Rican Natural Resources Minister Dr. Alvaro Umana termed the boycott as "cutting the throat of conservation." Dr. Umana noted that the decline of Costa Rica's rain forests is the result of previous government policies and that the On the R /*\d^*I "IIT"! BY DEBBIE OLSON, PLAINS CURATOR

Right: Millions of flamingos use Kenya's Lake Nakuru, providing an astounding sight.

Opposite Page: Msai dancers chat between performances. Traditional Msai culture is threatened by outside pressures to modernize.

veryone who visits Kenya dwindled to a few privately owned cars feet from a pride of lions lying beneath mentions the roads. Immediately and tour company vans. And then, we a group of bushes. Unconcerned with Eupon leaving Nairobi for the saw them. Giraffes! What a beautiful our intrusion into their private lives, Msai Mara we knew we were on sight to see them grazing on the the adults chewed on bits of an animal safari. Our guide would laugh and then horizon, some watching us pass as carcass, stretched and yawned while apologize when the vehicle fell into a they picked leaves off the acacia trees. the cubs played in a half-hearted rut. With a shrug of his shoulders he A few ran in front of the van, much as manner. would say "that's safari." white-tailed deers do in our own country. We spotted a single black rhino in Kenya is a country trying to improve the distance and got close enough to its standard of living and deal with We did not spot elephants until we take a few quick photos before it social issues while modernizing. entered the boundary of the Msai hurried on its way. We also witnessed a Unfortunately, the money to cure all of Mara National Reserve. This park is cheetah stalking a herd of topi, river's these problems is not available. located on the southern border of edge boulders that turned out to be Kenya's roads are symbolic of her Kenya and flows into Tanzania's hippos and juvenile Msai giraffes being problems. Serengeti National Park. Although our guarded by a large female as their visit was near the end of the dry mothers foraged. The first stretch of road to Msai season, the grass was still lush. Mara is an asphalt highway built by Thanks to the expertise of our Italian prisoners of war in the 1940's. The elephants we spotted were in guides, our sightings continued at an Unrepaired since that time, it has small groups of five to 10 individuals. I incredible pace. They knew to watch degenerated to one deeply-rutted lane. had expected to see much larger for movements in the distance and Along the road, wild animals grazed groups with more adult animals and shadows under the trees. And, they very close to the herds of cattle and adults with much larger tusks. I had to knew from experience where certain goats kept by the Msai people. Grant's wonder if illegal poaching of these animals could be found and the best zebra and Thomson gazelle were by animals for their ivory could be time of day to observe them. Most far the most numerous. They grazed blamed for the small numbers. importantly, they knew their animals within yards of the highway, much like species and the annuals' habits. We spent three days in the Msai cows in Indiana's roadside pastures. Mara. Game drives were scheduled While on the Msai Mara, we visited a As the road became worse, finally daily for 6 a.m, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Msai village. The Msai people are turning into a dirt path, the animals each lasting for two or three hours. On struggling to keep their culture intact became more numerous. Traffic one of these drives, we passed a few in the face of pressure from the outside world. Herders of cattle and Though surrounded by human single male surrounded our van one goats, the Msai follow the grass just as habitation, the Lake Nakuru area is day. A cheetah on a kill was spotted the wildebeest and zebra do. While alive with wildlife. Baboons and the first day of our visit and another they co-exist with native animals waterbuck dot the landscape by the cheetah, this one with cubs, was instead of hunting them, their herds lake as well as live in the nearby observed on the second day. A lone do compete with wild herbivores for forest. Birds and toads also are lioness with cubs appeared to begin food in dry areas. abundant. stalking a small group of impala on one of our drives. She either was not The Kenyan government is trying to I learned three things while staying serious in her intentions or, more encourage education among the Msai overnight at a very comfortable lodge likely, we accidentally disturbed her in children, but the effort meets at Lake Nakuru. My exhaustion and our excitement, because she soon resistance. While education would lack of breath were due to the altitude; abandoned the hunt. provide many benefits it would require the mosquito netting that hung over a total change in lifestyle for the the beds was to be used; and, open Throughout Samburu, termite people. While schools are traditionally suitcases should always be checked mounds resembling giant orange stationary, the Masi are not. In for freeloaders! castles dotted the landscape. While addition, young people who leave the Only a few hundred miles down the termites build these often five-foot-tall tribe for school are often lured away road from the Msai Mara, but a world mounds, many animals make use of for good by the bright lights of the apart, is Sambura National Reserve. them. Zebras use the turreted mounds city. Dry and dusty with sparse vegetation to scratch areas they can't reach with their teeth, while monitor lizards nest The village was built in the form of a when we arrived, the area looked and lay their eggs inside of the circle with individual huts forming the incapable of supporting animal life. structures. perimeter. A six-foot high fence made But looks can be deceiving. The short of tree trunks and limbs ran from hut rains were just beginning. In fact, it Elephant manure also dotted the to hut to complete the circle. At night rained briefly both days we were landscape, but we did not spot a single the villagers herd their goats and there. By the second day, grass shoots elephant in Samburu. Our driver cattle into the circular confines of the could be seen erupting from the soil. thought that the heat and drought had huts for protection against predators. driven the elephants higher into the Animal life at Samburu also differed Newborn calves are taken inside the mountains. But, our limited sightings greatly from the Msai Mara. Only in huts at night for additional protection. of elephants continued to bother me. this park did we spot beisa oryx, Msai life revolves around the herds. Grevy's zebra, gerenuk and reticulated The sad fact is that the conditions The people use cow manure and water giraffe (the type of giraffe we exhibit of many species of wildlife in Africa to form a cement used in the at the Indianapolis Zoo). have deteriorated along with Kenya's construction of their huts. The men roads. And, once again, the Samburu also shelters many species eat beef, while the women and government does not have the funds to which are found in Kenya's other children consume goat meat. The Msai solve her problems. parks. Impala females herded by a also "milk" their cattle for blood, which is used in soup or mixed with grains. Proud of their possessions, the villagers we met gave us a tour of their huts. They sang songs and offered homemade jewelry—made of tiny, brightly-colored beads—for sale or barter. I enjoyed meeting the people and wished I could have communicated more effectively. A "pink lake" is how I'll always remember Lake Nakuru National Park, our next stop along the roads of Kenya. Flamingos by the millions use this and other nearby lakes to feed, providing an astounding sight. A disturbance will set the birds in flight simultaneously, turning the sky pink with flapping and squawking birds. taken into consideration when GOOD BUGS, selecting a proper insect predator. Now the real work begins: locating an insectory — a bug fram — which raises the chosen predator. Once a BY RICHARD PARKS PIFER BAD BUGS supplier — with sufficient numbers on hand — has been located, the insects nough water — too much Insects which feed on plants are are shipped. The mode of water? Enough sunlight — too often very small in size. An accurate transportation chosen for this very E much sunlight? Fertilizer — no identification usually requires close perishable item depends upon weather fertilizer? Clay pot — plastic? Bugs — inspection with a magnifying glass or conditions, season and the length of no bugs? microscope. Identification is made the trip. Costs of shipping sometimes even more difficult by the fact that exceed the costs of the insects! Success in keeping and caring for most insects go through three plants requires attention to an Providing the "good" bugs survived separate and distinct stages in their assortment of factors. But of all the the trip and arrived safely, they are life cycle — egg, larva and adult. This variables which determine success or ready to be introduced into their new triples the margin of error in failure, insect control is without a home. Some are scattered over the identification! doubt the most troublesome. If left area while in the egg stage. Many are unmanaged, insects can literally kill Once a positive identification has simply sprinkled onto infested plants, plants. been made a suitable predator can be while others are released as flying adults. selected. Even this is not without Today's growers, suppliers and After the releases are made, the complications! Unfortunately, just homeowners have access to a plants are closely monitored to knowing what insects prey — or feed multitude of chemicals developed to determine the balance between the — upon the pests is not enough. wage war on plant-damaging insects. "good" bugs and the "bad" bugs. The Insect predators tend to be very Unfortunately, even the use of these micro-environment is also evaluated to choosy about their environment. They chemicals will not guarantee lasting determine the success of the release may not like the temperature or freedom from insects. Of even greater and determine the need for future humidity, or, perhaps they do not get concern to Indianapolis Zoo staff are releases. along well with other insect predators the possible harmful effects of in the area. As in nature, insects will always chemicals on our animals and inhabit the zoo's exhibits. The employees. For example, ladybugs, praying biological insect control program mantis and lace-wing will eat almost This concern has led the zoo to limit attempts only to control, not eliminate, anything that moves, both intended its use of insecticides in interior insects. Hopefully, for the health of prey and other predators. Thus, they exhibits to Safer's Insecticidal Soap. As both the zoo's plants and animals, we should be used in a biological insect its name implies, it is proven safe to can all learn to live with and maintain control program only as a last resort! use among animals and people. an acceptable level of "good" bugs and All of the above variables must be "bad" bugs in our exhibits. The other major weapon in the war against bugs is one provided by nature herself, other bugs! The zoo's Biological Insect Control Program relies on natural prey-predator relationships to control unwanted insect populations. This program is used in the Amazon, Indiana Pond and Mangrove exhibits, as well as the zoo's greenhouse. In order to develop a successful biological insect control program, micro-environments must be developed which duplicate as closely as possible real life environments. The first step in doing so is to properly identify the problem insects and the extent of the infestation. Here the problems begin.

6 Generosity of Tiger's Benefactress Will live For All Time

Dr. Frances Brown with Director of Collections Julian Duval in 1984.

* ranees Brown, M.D. is one of those In 1932, after teaching for a year, Dr. She was among a handful of celebrities exceptional individuals who loves Brown opened a practice at 2126 N. to have lunch—complete with linen, Flife and all its living forms. She Talbot Street, Indianapolis, in a building china, crystal and silver—with the big loved her patients and they loved her. owned by her uncle. (The area was not cat. She loves animals and her generosity to zoned for business until 15 years later.) Dr. Brown's generosity to the zoo did the Indianapolis Zoo attests to that fact. Dr Brown retired from active practice not begin or end with the gift of airfare in 1984, after 52 years in the same Dr. Brown's interest in animals goes for Astra. In 1981, she asked that her location. back to the year 1900, when as a four- first contribution be placed into the year-old she learned to ride horses on That same year, Dr Brown's interest zoos Endowment Fund where it would the family farm. To this day, she in the Indianapolis Zoo was sparked by provide a "steady yearly income for an remembers the ponies, Dewey and Sly, a local newspaper article. A Siberian mdefinite period." who belonged to her aunt. A year later, tiger named 'Astra" had been given to And, she has been most generous in Frances contracted the chicken pox the zoo by the Moscow Zoo, which paid her support of the Campaign to and promptly fell in love with her her fare to Canada. The zoo was looking Complete the Master Plan for the New doctor, charting the course of her for someone to pay the additional $700 Indianapolis Zoo. A three-time traveler professional life. needed to transport the big cat to to Africa, Dr. Brown is pleased with the Indianapolis. Dr. Frances Brown made A 1918 graduate of Oberlin College, New Zoo and its efforts to exhibit that contribution. Dr. Brown served as a nurse in World animals in simulated natural habitats. War I. She worked in hospitals in "When I read that the zoo had no one She is also fascinated with the zoo's Stanton Island, Chicago and to underwrite the tiger's airfare, I called education program, which she feels is Indianapolis to earn money to attend (Zoo Director) Roy Shea and told him helping to teach the next generation Indiana University Medical School. that I'd do it," says Dr. Brown. about animals and conservation. (Tuition was $150 per semester!) In 1931, Frances Brown was one of eight The ensuing publicity provided an Donors such as Frances T Brown, women in a class of 311 to earn a interesting experience for Dr. Brown. M.D., form the cornerstone on which medical degree. the zoo's donor program is built. Her generosity will live for all time. HEY KIDS: ENTER THE "KEEPER FOR A DAY" CONTEST! MAY 21—"GREAT STRIDES The New Zoo, Marsh Supermarkets and WRTV-Channel WALK-A-THON" BENEFITS CYSTIC 6 are joining forces to offer kids ages 6 to 14 the chance to FIBROSIS FOUNDATION be a keeper for a day. To enter, children must draw and The Indianapolis Zoo will be the site of the first annual color their favorite zoo animal and write in 25 words or "Great Strides Walk-A-Thon" benefitting the Cystic less just why they would like to be keepers for a day. Fibrosis Foundation. Sponsored by Ocean Spray Ten children will be selected to spend a working Cranberries, Inc., the 10K (6.2 mile) walk is scheduled for session with an Indianapolis Zoo keeper, during which Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. time they will make a guest appearance on the WRTV "At Cystic fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of the Zoo" show. Each winner also will receive a Marsh/"At children, but new research discoveries now offer hope for the Zoo" Crew T-shirt and a certificate of participation a cure. The goal of the Indiana Chapter of the CFF is to from the New Zoo. raise $100,000 (approximately 1000 walkers) locally to aid All entrants will receive a free membership in the research. Marsh Supermarket Cookie Club. For more information, contact the CFF at 2511 E, 46th To enter, pick up an offical entry blank at a Central Street, Suite V-6, Indianapolis, IN 46205 or by calling Indiana Marsh Supermarket. Entries must be postmarked 545-5218. by May 13, 1989.

MAY 5—"ZOOPOLIS 500:" A NEW CHAPTER IN ZOO RACING A.J. and J.R. Tortoise will hit the pavement for their first race on the New Zoo grounds, Friday, May 5, at 11 a:m. during the "Zoopolis 500." The 500-pound-plus Aldabra tortoises, the only remaining original residents of the Indianapolis Zoo, will compete in the New Zoo's Commons Plaza. Seven-time veterans of racing, the duo thrill to the sounds of a crowd. So, plan to join us for the first tortoise race at the New Zoo, the "Zoopolis 500!" JUNE 4-11—MEMBER'S RECOGNITION WEEK OFFERS RIDE SPECIAL Indianapolis Zoo Membership Recognition Week, June 4-11, is our way of expressing our appreciation for all that our members do for the zoo just by joining our membership program. As a small token of our appreciation, the zoo will offer members 2-for-1 ride coupons during Membership Recognition Week. Be sure to pick up your 2-for-1 ride coupons at the membership booth, just outside of the zoo's admission gates, from June 4-11!

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JUNE 10 & 11—"THE BOY WHO TALKED TO WHALES:" A JULY 29—GUILD'S "STEAK OUT" PLAY FOR CHILDREN HEADS FOR THE BEACH A young boy's friendship with a whale and how they learn to communicate is the subject of a free children's Sharpen your steak knives and polish your surf boards! play to be presented at the Indianapolis Zoo twice during It's nearly time for a "Surfin' Safari," the Indianapolis Zoo the zoo's First Anniversary Celebration. Ultimately, the Guild's "Steak Out '89," sponsored by Cub Foods. boy saves the whale's life and, in the process, enriches the This year's version of the annual fundraiser, which lives of the adults around him. benefits the zoo, will incorporate a beach party theme into Performances will be offered at 10 a.m, and 4 p.m. on an evening of fun, food and dancing. Scheduled—rain or both Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, in the shine—for Saturday, July 29, on the zoo grounds, the fun amphitheatre. "The Boy Who Talked To Whales" is offered will begin at 6 p.m. with gourmet hors d'oeuvres and a in conjunction with the Theatre on the Square. chance to privately explore the New Zoo grounds at dusk. A grilled-to-order steak dinner will follow. (Pig out!) Then, in their second Indianapolis appearance, Phil Dirt and the Dozers will take guests groovin' through the '50's and '60's from 9 p.m. until midnight. (Hang ten on the dance floor!) Tickets for "Steak Out" are $30 per person and include hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert. A cash bar will be JUNE 11—ENJOY A NEW ZOO available. Patron tickets are available at $50 per person. ANNIVERSARY CUPCAKE Reservations are limited and guests must be 21 and On the New Zoo's first anniversary, Sunday, June 11, V older to attend. To request tickets for you and your free anniversary cupcakes will be served at 3 p.m. on the boardhead buddies, please use the form on page 15. For zoo grounds courtesy of Marsh Supermarkets, official more information, contact Steak Out Chairperson Jeannie sponsor of the New Zoo's Grand Opening and the First V 2 ^Roberts at 462-5059- Remember, the surf's up! Anniversary Celebration. IK XJTl . . ,-• ••. x'x .,.;. .• .. ..:••;. .. . •;• •

JUNE 24—CHILDREN'S CONCERT RICH IN AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE Australian poetry and history will form the basis of a free children's concert at the New Zoo, scheduled for Saturday, June 24, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Australian singer/songwriter Seona McDowell will draw on her own colorful and extensive travels, as well as a wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs, to ' L-X entertain both adults and children. Don't miss this chance to share the folklore and rich heritage of the "Land Down Under" with your favorite children! PC WHALE OF A TALE For the Indianapolis Zoo's two false killer whales and several staff members, April 1, 1989, will without a doubt be the longest April Fool's Day on record. Thirty-two of the nearly 40 hours spent transporting the whales from Osaka, Japan, to the New Zoo were logged on the calendar date of April 1. The whales, both females, were collected in mid-December along the Above: The costs associated with acquiring the Opposite Page: Transporting two false killer coastal waters of the Japanese fishing dolphins and whales and transporting them to whales from Japan to Indianapolis was a Indianapolis currently exceed $240,000. The major effort, requiring nearly 40 hours of air village of Taiji. Working with a marine acquisition of one of the whales was made and land travel. mammal veterinarian, the zoo housed possible through a generous donation from the the whales in Japan for several Kroger Company. months, where they were conditioned for the eventual trip to Indianapolis. TRAVEL TO THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO &III'S CHOCOLATE WITH mi All CANDIES BUY1 Zoo Ride Package GET 1 FREE with 2 proofs of purchase from IMIfc PLAIN OR PEANUT CHOCOLATE CANDIES 1 POUND PACKAGES $5.75 VALUE ZOO RIDE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Carousel, Train, Camel, Elephant and Pony rides REDEEM AT ANY ZOO RIDE TICKET BOOTH Otter Good Any Day-June/July 1989

10 Julian Duval, Indianapolis Zoo director of drain the dirty water out through the roller bed. collections, and David Merritt, marine mammal This caused an unusual problem for the driver. curator, flew to Japan to accompany the mammals Seeing the 500 gallons of water draining from the on their journey to Indianapolis. They were joined vehicle, other truckers were concerned that his load by marine mammal veterinary consultant Jay was leaking. He finally turned off his C.B. to avoid Sweeney. the calls," he adds. "We loaded the whales into their carriers at 6 a.m. "When we arrived at the New Zoo," says Duval, (Japan time) for a IVi hour journey back to Osaka "Pace had a flat bed roller truck placed under the airport," says Duval. "We rode in the back of a permanent crane on the Whale and Dolphin Pavilion. flatbed truck, much of the way along windy, coastal All we had to do was move the pallets from one mountain roads." truck to another." At Osaka, three hours were spent attending to The whales made it into their holding pool around customs paperwork, changing water in the carriers 4 a.m. "Their muscles were stiff and sore after the and loading the carriers onto pallets, so the whales long trip," says Duvall, "so they had to be held and could be shipped in the cargo hold of a 747 jumbo walked by keepers until their muscles lossened." jet. The zoo's whales weigh about 1,200 pounds each A stop outside of Tokyo brought unfortunate and measure between 12 and 13 feet long. All black news. The whales and zoo staff would have to except for a blaze of gray on their bellies between change planes. To make matters worse, the airport their flippers, false killer whales are characterized was scheduled to close within the hour. by their elongated bodies and small, roundish heads. They have 8 to 11 pairs of large, conical teeth in "We just missed having to spend the night in the each jaw. airport," says Duval. "That would have been a real disaster! The airline personnel rushed to help us The whales will be named in a statewide, Kroger- make it out that night. I have a feeling we taxied sponsored "Name the Whale Contest." Unlike the down the runway a little faster than is usual!" he zoo's dolphins, the whales received no training adds. before coming to Indianapolis. Therefore, it will take several weeks for them to become accustomed to During the flights, Duvall, Merritt and Dr. Sweeney their keepers. The whales will eventually join the took turns attending to the whales. "We had to move zoo's seven bottlenosed dolphins in programs that their stretchers around, moisten the sheets that will highlight the education and conservation of the covered their backs and apply zinc oxide to their zoo's marine mammals. The zoo plans to acquire fins to keep them moist and comfortable," explains additional false killer whales, along with beluga Duval. whales, in the future. The staff hoped to make a water change during a layover in Anchorage—a water truck was on site— but hit a snag. 'Although we were on the ground for over an hour, we couldn't get the pallets off the plane in time because of a problem with the rollers," says Duval. After another 6V2 hours in the air aboard the Flying Tigers cargo airliner, the whales arrived at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Still, there were more technicalities to face before boarding a truck for Indianapolis. "The people in our group cleared customs in Anchorage," explains Duval, "but the whales had to be cleared in Chicago." Fortunately, loading the whales into the next vehicle was simple. Pace, a Central Indiana freight company, had driven a brand new semi with a roller bed to Chicago to pick up the cargo. Not only a truck awaited the tired group in Chcago. Four of the zoo's marine mammal keepers were on hand to relieve their supervisors for the rest of the trip. "They brought 600 gallons of water with them in order to make a water change en route to Indianapolis," says Duval. "They found it was easy to EDLC/OION DERVRTMENT SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAMS JULY/AUGUST1989 CALENDAR

2 YEAR OLDS Session 13 Whale/Dolphin Tuesday, July 18 Session 14 Sea Lion Monday, July 24 Animal Crackers (9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 15 Polar Bear Friday, July 28 Session 16 Shark Monday, July 31 Members: $15.00 Non-members: $18.00 Session 17 Giraffe Tuesday, August 1 Minimum: 7 Maximum: 10 Session 18 Elephant Friday, August 4 Session 19 Whale/Dolphin Tuesday, August 8 (Each child must be accompanied by an adult.) Session 20 Sea Lion Friday, August 11 Designed for family interaction, this program allows parents to share in a child's discovery of the natural world. Programs include hands-on contact with animals, 9-12 YEAR OLDS art experiences, activities and, of course, animal crackers. Sessions meet one day a week for four consecutive weeks. Zoo Photography Session 18: Wednesdays, July 5-26 Session 20: Wednesdays, August 2-23 BEGINNER: Session 19: Thursdays, July 6-27 Session 21: Thursdays, August 3-24 Thursday, July 13 (Session 10) 9:00-11:00 a.m.

A basic introduction to photography. Cameras and film are provided. 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS Members: $25.00 Non-members: $28.00 Jungle Juniors (9:30-11:30 a.m. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 10 Members: $30.00 Non-members: $35.00 Minimum: 7 Maximum: 10 INTERMEDIATE: Friday, July 28

(Each child must be accompanied by an adult.) (Session 12) 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Specifically designed for preschoolers, these programs include hands-on contact An introduction to 35mm photography. Participants must supply their own with animals, stories, activities and walks on the zoo grounds. A fresh fruit snack cameras and film. is provided. Sessions meet one day a week for four consecutive weeks. Three Members: $15.00 Non-members: $18.00 variations are available: Minimum: 3 Maximum: 10 "Animal Wrappers" — focuses on animal coverings "Zoo Moves" — focuses on the ways animals move "What's Cookin' " — focuses on foods animals eat ADVANCED: Friday, August 11 (Session 13) 9:00 - 12:00 Session 18 (Animal Wrappers): Wednesdays, July 5-26 Session 19 (Zoo Moves): Thursdays, July 6-27 Designed for those with a basic knowledge of 35mm photography. Program will Session 20 (What's Cookin'?): Wednesdays, August 2-23 focus on some special situations in a zoo setting. Participants must supply their Session 21 (Animal Wrappers): Thursdays, August 3-24 own equipment and film.

5 AND 6 YEAR OLDS Members: $20.00 Non-members, $23.00 Minimum: 4 Maximum: 10 Zoo Works (9:00-11:00 a.m.)

Members: $8.00 Non-Members: $10.00 13-17 YEAR OLDS Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10 Zoo Photography A passport to fun and adventure allowing children "on-the-job" experiences at Session 11: Friday, July 14 the zoo. Role-playing activities and behind-the-scenes visits are included. 9:00 - 12:00 Session 18 Commissary Keeper Thursday, July 6 Session 19 Barnyard Keeper Friday, July 7 Designed for those with a basic knowledge of 35mm photography. Program will Session 20 Elephant Keeper Monday, July 10 focus on some special situations in a zoo setting. Participants must supply their Session 21 Companion Animals Keeper Wednesday, July 12 own equipment and film. Session 22 Whale/Dolphin Keeper Tuesday, July 18 Session 23 Companion Animals Keeper Wednesday, July 19 Members: $20.00 Non-members: $23.00 Session 24 Pygmy Goat Keeper Thursday, July 20 Minimum: 4 Maximum: 10 Session 25 Commissary Keeper Friday, July 21 Session 26 Barnyard Keeper Tuesday, July 25 Session 27 Elephant Keeper Wednesday, July 26 FAMILIES Session 28 Whale/Dolphin Keeper Thursday, July 27 Session 29 Whale/Dolphin Keeper Wednesday, August 2 Breakfast with the Beasts (8:00 -10:00 a.m.) Session 30 Companion Animals Keeper Thursday, August 3 Session 31 Pygmy Goat Keeper Monday, August 7 Saturday, July 11 OR Saturday, August 5 Session 32 Commissary Keeper Tuesday, August 8 Session 33 Barnyard Keeper Wednesday, August 9 Members: $6.00 per person 12 and older Session 34 Elephant Keeper Thursday, August 10 $4.00 per person under 12 Session 35 Pygmy Goat Keeper Tuesday, August 15 Session 36 Whale/Dolphin Keeper Wednesday, August 16 Non-members: $8.00 per person 12 and older Session 37 Companion Animals Thursday, August 17 $6.00 per person under 12

Minimum: 7 families Maximum: 10 families 7 AND 8 YEAR OLDS The early bird gets the worm and Breakfast with the Beasts participants get a Zoo Tales (9:00 - 11:00 a.m. close-up look at some select areas in the Zoo. Also included are a continental breakfast and introductions to some very special Zoo staff. (Children must be Members: $8.00 Non-members: $10.00 accompanied by adults.) Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10

Explore the unique world of zoo animals. Each program includes a behind-the- scenes visit and a chance to meet an animal keeper. A NOTE TO OUR MEMBERS:

Session 10 Shark Friday, July 7 The zoo has received an overwhelming response to its education programs. As a Session 11 Giraffe Tuesday, July 11 result, the zoo will be increasing the number of programs available next year in an Session 12 Elephant Friday, July 14 effort to accommodate more participants.

12 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAMS PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION

1. Please complete a registration form for each participant. If extra forms are needed, please photocopy or transfer information to another piece of paper. 2 Send registration form and a check or money order, along with a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to: Indianapolis Zoo Subscription Programs 1200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 3. Registrations are taken on a first-come basis BY MAIL. Confirmation or returned payment (if program has filled) will be sent in self- addressed envelope. 4. All sessions meet in the Education Center. Programs operate rain or shine. Be sure to wear appropriate outerwear. 5. Refund Policy: Registration fee minus a $5.00 handling fee is refundable with notice 14 days prior to program. The Zoo will make refunds less than 14 days prior to program only if your vacancy is filled. Please turn to page 15 for registration form. Members It's that time of the year when your family and friends start planning zoo visits! The membership application below has been included — at member request — to allow members to share the benefits of Indianapolis Zoo membership with others. Please share this form with someone you know. We would love to have them join our family!

TYPES OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS $ Sign me up for a Membership in the YES • Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc. Individual: $30 One person Family: $45 DATE. Husband, wife and children under the age of 21 living at home. NAME (Please print name as it should appear on your Membership Card) Grandparents: $45 Two adults sharing a household and their NUMBER OF MINOR CHILDREN unmarried grandchildren under the age of 21. Grandchildren may not visit the zoo ADDRESS unless accompanied by a grandparent. Supporting: $65 CITY STATE ZIP Family plus two guests admitted free per visit. PHONE: HOME WORK Contributing: $ 100 Family plus four guests admitted free per TYPE OF ANNUAL visit. MEMBERSHIP Futron: $500 Unlimited guest privileges. * Please make checks payable to the Fellow: $1000 INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Unlimited guest privileges. * Your cancelled check is your receipt *The Indianapolis Zoo membership program is only for individuals and families not businesses. Unlimited guest privileges allow a Patron or Fellow member to bring personal guests to the Zoo. Thank you for your understanding. For more membership information, please call (317) 630-2050. or charge my O MasterCard • Visa

Account MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Expiration Date Free admission year 'round to the Indianapolis Zoo during regular business hours. Free parking while visiting the Zoo. Signature Advance notice of special activities and programs. Reduced prices on activities and programs. Discounts at the gift shop. • Subscription to the bimonthly Zoosletter. Amount $ Opportunity to purchase additional admission tickets for guests at a 20% discount by mail only. 13 PAPA TO A POLAR BEAR 1» ^ *f

This Father's Day, June 18, do something really special Bullfrog: In charge of his kingdsom, makes his presence for your father. ADOPT AN ANIMAL! But, not just any known, a mighty singer who enjoys lifting his voice with animal. Personalize your gift. Adopt the zoo animal that the chorus in spring. A scant $25 won't cause him to reminds you most of "dear old Dad!" croak! In case your creativity has been put to sleep by years The choices are nearly limitless, so if you don't find a of traditional (spelled b-o-r-i-n-g) Father's Day shopping, match in the selections above, call our animal adoption here's a little something to jog your creative processes: staff at 630-2020 for further assistance! They will be happy to help you find an animal that fits both Dad's Kodiak Bear: Curious, affectionate with his friends, a personality and your budget! natural comedian, loves to munch. (Sound familiar?) A great wrestler and a real teddy bear. All yours (well, your As a symbol of his loving support, your father will dad's) at $25 per share, or $1,900 for the whole bear! receive an official animal adoption certificate, an animal adoption decal, his name on the zoo's new Animal Parent White-handed Gibbon: Thinks he's Tarzan—a real Board and an invitation to the autumn Animal Parents' swinger, but tends to stick close to home. Likes to survey Picnic. his kingdom. A mere $25 a share, or $175 for exclusive rights. The Indianapolis Zoo's Adopt-An-Animal program provides food, medical and dental care for the zoo's Gentoo Penguin: Always a gentleman, impeccable and animals, lb adopt an animal, call 630-2020. charming. Only $25 a share or $100 for a whole bird. Peafowl: Perhaps a bit of a show-off, but who wouldn't be with all those fine feathers to display? Underneath it all, a pussycat. At $65, dad will be proud of a peacock.

AMAZON NATURE'S GREATEST SPECTACLE Zoo Ireks Its sheer immensity, unrivaled diversity of fauna and flora, its beauty and tranquility make the Amazon a paradise for nature lovers. Although totally safe, you will feel excitement ALASKA and adventure while witnessing nature's greatest spectacle on her mightiest river — the AMAZON. Optional six day Join us for a 13-day adventure in Alaska's wilderness. Our extension to Cusco, Machu Picchu is $598.00. accommodations are rustic cabin or tent camps. Enjoy white- September 9 — September 16, 1989 water rafting on the Kenai River. A boat tour of the Kenai Fjords National Park brings the possibility of sighting sea Cost: $1598.00 per person from Miami otters, sea lions and perhaps dolphins and whales. Look for Escorted by: Julian Duval moose, Dall sheep, caribou and grizzlies in Denali National Director of Zoological and Botanical Collections Park. The train brings us back to Anchorage to see the city before departure to Indianapolis. KENYA July 21 -August 2, 1989 Cost: $3125.00 per person from Indianapolis MIGRATION Escorted by: Bill Christie Join us on this most rewarding safari to Kenya to see a sight Curator of Forests, Deserts and Commons known by all, but viewed only by a few. "The Great Migration" should be in full movement and we will view this from the east and west side of the Masai Mara. This safari will also take us to many other areas such as Amboseli, For more information on any of the Samburu and Aberdare National Parks. Zoo Treks adventures, contact: Jury 21 -August 5, 1989 Molly Lawrence, Education Department Indianapolis Zoo Cost: $3930.00 per person from Indianapolis 1200 W. Washington St. Escorted by: Rick France Indianapolis, IN 46222 Operations Director (317) 630-2040

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15 eing in charge of shows and special events and seeing the reactions of visitors to these activities are a few of the things that excite Indianapolis Zoo Entertainment and Special Events Manager Holly Woods about her job. "It makes me feel good to do shows and special events for the public. Seeing the enjoyment on their faces gives me instant gratification. It's something that few careers provide," she explains. Woods has been with the Indianapolis Zoo since January of 1988. She is in charge of all in-park entertainment, including two stage shows featuring the Boulder Gang. In addition to supervising 30 part-time Boulder Gang employees, Woods is responsible for directing all entertainment and activities for special events on the zoo grounds and has recently been put in charge of the zoo train narrators. Woods entertainment career began as a summer job at Sea World of Ohio. the New Zoo was looking for an entertainment and special events manager, I was Upon graduation from college, she was thrilled," she says. I knew my experience at Sea World was a perfect match for the New Zoo position." offered a position as the park's stage coordinator and supervisor of the The biggest challenge Woods finds is being accountable for so many activities. entertainment department. She began "I am basically the entire entertainment department of the zoo," she explains. "I collaborating on seal and otter show am in charge of in-park entertainment and eight to ten major special events per scripts and, eventually, gained year. Putting everything together and making sure it gets done is a lot of responsibility for producing and responsibility," she says. directing those shows. Woods is able to get things done because of the freedom she is given by her Woods was looking for a new supervisor. "My bosses at both Sea World and the New Zoo have given me the challenge when her fiance was transferred authority to operate on my own. Consequently, I really like what I do. I'm always to Indianapolis. "When I learned that learning new things and I'm constantly being challenged," she concludes.

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