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Memphis Zoological Society Board of Directors as of February 2015

Officers Calendar JOSEPH C. DEWANE, M.D., Chair DOROTHY KIRSCH, Secretary 7 RUSSELL T. WIGGINTON, JR., Treasurer LARRY ROESEL, Vice Chair Education GENE HOLCOMB, Past Chair DIANE SMITH, Past Chair 3

Directors W. LYNN CARSON Kids Page THOMAS C. FARNSWORTH III DAVID HOPKINS 9 HENRY A. HUTTON SCOTT MCCORMICK JOYCE A. MOLLERUP Creature Feature BRANDON GARROTT MORRISON CAROL W. PRENTISS 4 KARL SCHLEDWITZ JENNA SHAW JERRY A. SHORE Contributions KELLY TRUITT MARIO L. WALKER 10 Honorary Lifetime Directors DONNA K. FISHER ROGER T. KNOX, President Emeritus SCOTT P. LEDBETTER SENATOR JAMES R. SASSER REBECCA WEBB WILSON

Ex Officio DR. CHUCK BRADY, Zoo President & CEO BILL MORRISON, City Council Representative

Credits LAURA DOTY Editor / Writer

ANGIE WHITFIELD Writer

COMBUSTION Art Director

LAURA HORN Creative Advisor

JENNIFER COLEMAN Copy Editor

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ZOOperheroes! Leader of the Pack SUMMER Uncover animal superpowers and learn how Prides, packs, parliaments and parades all some animal ZOOperheroes use these powers have a leader to follow. Examine the social 2015 ZOO CAMP to help save their species. structures of these groups and learn what it Send your wild child to the wildest camp around: ZOO CAMP. Campers will WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3 takes to be the top banana in the animal world. explore the fascinating world of animals WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, JULY 27 Storybook Safari while participating in fun games, crafts, 6th–8th Grade tours, keeper chats, live animal visits Storybook animals leap off the pages at the Memphis Zoo U ’15 and more. Parents must provide a non- Memphis Zoo. Discover habitats, features At Zoo University, experience the Zoo like never refrigerated, non-microwavable lunch. and more of your favorite storybook characters. WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, JULY 27 before. Participate in behind-the-scenes tours, create animal enrichment, perform hands-on (Weeks inside a GRAY BOX are sold out.) 1st–2nd Grade experiments, meet live animal ambassadors,

NOW–AUGUST 7 Nocturnal Adventures and see how animals inspire scientists to new MONDAY–FRIDAY / 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. What do bats, owls, and opossums have heights in technology and research. COST PER WEEK: in common? When we go to bed, they’re just WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3 $170/MEMBERS; $199/NONMEMBERS waking up! Find out how they survive their PK-JK COST PER WEEK: nocturnal adventures and explore the Beforecare 7:45 A.M. TO 9 A.M. $85/MEMBERS; $99/NONMEMBERS adaptations of the animals of the night. If you need early drop-off for your camper(s), REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THE MONDAY WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3 beforecare is available for all ages. BEFORECARE BEFORE REGISTERED CAMP WEEK. COST: $25/MEMBERS; $28/NONMEMBERS What a Watery Life Aftercare 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.: If 3 p.m. PK–JK (This camp is ONLY half day: 9 a.m. Dive into the watery homes of aquatic animals is too early for your schedule, we offer aftercare. to 12 p.m. Aftercare will NOT be available for to explore their amazing habitat. From stingrays Aftercare consists of educational videos, exciting activities these campers. To attend, child must be 3 years to sharks, sea lions to penguins, fish to turtles, and fun games for your child to unwind after a full day old and potty-trained by May 1.) your child will learn what animals need to live of camp. AFTERCARE COST: $85/MEMBERS Animal ABCs in their watery home. $99/NONMEMBERS From aardvarks to zebras, campers will go WEEKS OFFERED: wild learning their ABCs with the animals JULY 13, JULY 27 at the Memphis Zoo. FALL HOMESCHOOL Frozen Safari WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 27 Explore the unique animals that brave the ACADEMY frozen fractals of the tundra. Campers will This weeklong educational program will provide JK–K (To attend, child must be 4 years old and potty-trained by May 1.) uncover the adaptations of these cool animals exciting and interactive ways for students Zoo Chefs and how the cold never bothers them anyway. to learn about science. Each class includes Become a master zoo chef and cater to WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, JULY 27 animal visits, tours of exhibits, chats with the wildest eaters around. Campers will enjoy keepers, special projects, and more. Students 3rd–5th Grade learning about animal eating habits as well bring a non-refrigerated, non-microwavable as the secret recipes of the zookeepers. Engineered for Flight lunch. Registration begins August 3. Break down the inner mechanics of animals WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, AUG. 3 that can defy gravity. Your child will enjoy SEPTEMBER 21–25 discovering more about flighted (as well as Animals on the Move MONDAY–FRIDAY / 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. flightless) animals. This camp will feature TH Get up and get moving with the animals at K–8 GRADE COST PER WEEK: the new Steve Martin Bird Show. the Memphis Zoo. Campers will actively explore $120/MEMBERS; $135/NONMEMBERS WEEKS OFFERED: the movements of different animals. JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17 nd WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20 K–2 Grade Energetic Eaters 3rd–5th Grade Science of Saving Animals 6th–8th Grade Biomes

EXZOOBERANCE 3 NILENILE CROCODILECROCODILE

Editor’s note: Over the past few months, we’ve featured a different animal in our new Zambezi River Hippo Camp, opening Spring 2016. To learn more about Zambezi, visit memphiszoo.org/Zambezi

4 MEMPHISZOO.ORG NILENILE CROCODILECROCODILE

hen Zambezi River Hippo There are 23 species of crocodile-like an alligator has its mouth shut, almost all Camp opens in 2016, the Nile animals. There are eight alligator species, of its teeth are hidden, because the large crocodile will be introduced one gharial species and 14 crocodile species. upper jaw covers them. Crocodiles, however, W have a “toothy grin,” meaning the fourth to the Memphis Zoo family for the first Alligators, which include caimans, are tooth on each side is visible when the time. The Nile crocodile is the largest distinct from crocodiles; both the snout mouth is shut. The gharial is distinct from crocodile species in Africa and the shape and the “toothy grin” are different. both alligators and crocodiles. The biggest second largest in the world. Crocodiles have V-shaped snouts, while difference between crocodiles and gharials alligators have U-shaped snouts. When is the long, thin snout of the latter. (continued)

EXZOOBERANCE 5 hatched — sometimes staying with their young for six weeks. The Nile crocodile is the When Nile crocodiles are young, they eat largest crocodile species small insects. As they grow, their appetite increases — along with the size of their prey. While fish are everyday staples to in Africa and the second their diets, adult Nile crocodiles have been known to take down extremely largest in the world. large animals, including warthogs, cape buffaloes, hippos and giraffes. They are even known as man-eaters in some parts These reptiles are known for their extreme They dig holes along sandy riverbanks, of their territory. size. On average, Nile crocodiles range and the female deposits 20-80 eggs at from 10-14 feet, and weigh around 500 a time. The incubation period is about No need to worry about that when you pounds. They have been known, however, 90 days, and the mother never strays far come to the Memphis Zoo, though. The to get up to 20 feet and reach weights from her nest. Unlike other reptiles, however, all-new Zambezi River Hippo Camp will of around 1,600 pounds. Nile crocodile parents are extremely hands- feature an underwater viewing area for the (or mouth) on. Mother Nile crocodiles gently crocodiles. To learn more about Zambezi, It’s hard to believe that such massive pick up and roll eggs into their mouths, including other animals that will be on creatures start so small. Nile crocs, helping their young break free from the eggs. exhibit and how you can get involved, like many other reptiles, lay eggs. They also stick around after the babies have visit memphiszoo.org/Zambezi.

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1 2 3 4 July 11 Bowling for Rhinos 6 – 9 P.M. Military Join Memphis American Association of Appreciation Day Zookeepers for the annual Bowling JULYZOO CAMP for Rhinos fundraiser! For $20, enjoy two 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 hours of bowling and free shoe rental at Bowling Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes in Memphis. for Rhinos ZOO CAMP Taking a break between games? 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Check out our silent auction which will Members include items such as animal prints and Night paintings done by animals at the Memphis ZOO CAMP Zoo and much more. All of the funds raised from this national 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 fundraiser go directly to saving rhinos in the wild. It could not be easier or more fun to help save endangered animals! Visit memphiszoo.org to purchase your tickets. ZOO CAMP 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 July 12 Members Night 6 – 9 P.M. INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMPHIS ZOO MEMBERSHIP ZOO CAMP AUGUST One of the exclusive perks of your Memphis Zoo membership 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 is the Members Nights. Join us Sunday, July 12 for the second Members Night of the year. This fun-filled evening includes entertainment in the Courtyard, a sea lion show at 7 p.m., ZOO CAMP the Budgie House until 7 p.m. and free rides. Stingray Bay will 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 also be open for $2 a person, the Giraffe Feeding Adventure will be open at 6 p.m. for $5 a bundle, and camel rides, available for $5 a person, are open until dusk.

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 September 4 Macy’s Zoo Brew 7 – 10 P.M. VIP LOUNGE 6 – 8 P.M. • AGES 21+ $40/MEMBERS; $45/NONMEMBERS 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 VIP: $60/MEMBERS; $70/NONMEMBERS Tap into your wild side at Macy’s Zoo Brew. Join the Memphis Zoo for Memphis’ largest beer tasting event, featuring Party Planet and Dingo 30 31 Entertainment! This year’s VIP Lounge features special VIP-only tastings, including beer, wine and a moonshine cocktail bar, appetizers by Fascinating Catering and Moe’s Southwest Grill, and entertainment by Kathryn Stallins Band. Visit memphiszoo.org to purchase tickets, or call 901.333.6572.

September 12 Zoo Rendezvous AGES 21 AND UP • TICKETS ARE $200 • SPONSORSHIPS START AT $750 Mark your calendars for this year’s hottest ticket in town: Viva la Zoo! The Zoo’s largest fundraiser of the year, Zoo Rendezvous will have fare from more than 80 restaurants and bars, as well as entertainment on four stages. Call 901.333.6757 to purchase your tickets today.

September 26–27 Harvest Fest 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. This fall event celebrates the simple life as we welcome the harvest season. Bring the entire family to learn from local craftsmen, hear folk music and even churn your own butter at the Once Upon A Farm exhibit. Join us Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, for a down-home good time! Included with General Zoo Admission.

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8 MEMPHISZOO.ORG CLOTHESPIN Make a batch of clothespin CROCODILES crocodiles to hang artwork or your laundry!

You’ll need: Step 3 2 With a black marker, draw eyes 1 Clothespins on the crocodile between the nostrils and the spring. The eyes 2 Paint can all be different; some open, some shut, some looking to the 3 Markers side, some looking straight ahead. If you have a white marker you 4 Paintbrush 1 can even give your crocodiles 4 a row of white teeth along each side of the snout. Once dry, these crocs can keep their eyes on all Step 1 Step 2 sorts of things around your house! Paint each clothespin inside Once dry, use green marker and out with your paint. to draw scales on the top length Let wet side dry before turning of the clothespin and nostrils over to paint the other side. at the “pinning” end.

Can you unscramble these words? Why did the IACRAF ______crocodile go on a diet? ODECLOCIR ______HE WEIGHED TOO LREIETP ______MUCH FOR HIS SCALES. VRERI ______Where do crocodiles

CASLSE ______keep their money? IN A RIVER BANK.

DID YOU KNOW Crocodiles can go through 8,000 teeth in their lifetime? SCRAMBLE ANSWERS: 1. AFRICA 2. CROCODILE 3. REPTILE 4. RIVER 5. SCALES 5. RIVER 4. REPTILE 3. CROCODILE 2. AFRICA 1. ANSWERS: SCRAMBLE Kristiana Jorgenson Alex Napier Jodie Jowers Bettie Neal Gail Karr Mike and Elise Nelson CONTRIBUTIONS Jennifer Kelley Laurel Niday Doug and Nancy Kelso Joyce Noda The following friends are gratefully acknowledged Andrea and Robert Kerlan Jerica Nolte for their thoughtful gifts made June 1, 2014 Ken and Lois Ketcham Tracy O’Connor Susan Kitsinger Orgill Inc. through May 31, 2015. Felicia Knightly, DVM Brandon Osbahr Jim and Liz Knitis Max B. Ostner, Jr. NEW CAPITAL GIFTS Muffin Dixon Roger and Ann Knox Bethany Ruth Overman ($250 and above) Laura Doty Paul and Jenny Koltnow Robyn Pallera Anonymous Billy and Tommie Dunavant William and Carol Kutteh Michael Parham Marty Alberg Kathy Dunn Barbara and George Lapides Chris and Annette Parish Kristen Archbold Barbara and Ian Edward Scott Laster Anir Patel Will Armstrong Les Edwards and John Lawrence Dr. and Mrs. David Peeler Mr. and Mrs. T. Darren Arnoult Emily Trenholm Jo Learned Deedee and Ron Perel Mr. and Mrs. David Arrington Corey and Michelle Epps Barney and Jan Lee Rebecca Perry Lauren Baird Rye Estepp Kelley Lee Charisse Peters Lindsey Morgan Baker First Tennessee Foundation Renee Lentile Jean Phebus Donna and Michael Baldridge Blakely Fletcher Suzana Lightman John and Donna Pineau Joe and Debra Banker Karen and Joe Ford Robert Loeb Jarred Pittman Jim and Pam Barrasso Fred’s Inc. Kenny and Teri Logan Jennifer Poleski Carol and Steve Baucum Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Freiden Casey Long Dr. and Mrs. Morris Ray Allison Beck Ishmael P. Ganame Dr. Josephine Low Elinor F. Reed Scott Bendure John Gardner Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Lowe, Jr. Anton Reiner and Bettye and Neal Berlin Claire Gerling Magdovitz Family Foundation Marcia Honig Rick and Kandy Bernskoetter Dr. Carolyn Perkins Gibson Gary and Denise Maidment Marilyn and Richard Gail and Eric Berntson Jane and Earl Gillespie Jessica Mann Reinhardt Ralph and Sarah Beth Mr. and Mrs. James S. Gilliland Julia and Van Manning Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Reves Lacey Bishop Drs. Amanda and David and Tara Martin John Richardson Michael Bishop Jennifer Gillion Jane Martin Ashley Boggs Robilio Erika Michelle Boswell Garry Glass and Jean-Claude Martin Emily and Bryan Robinson Barry and Donna Bouchillon Alicia Keebaugh Julie and Rawleigh Martin Amber D. Roland Thomas Boulden Halle Hirsh Goodman Jeanette and Stevens J. Sherry L. 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10 MEMPHISZOO.ORG Alex and Tara Todd Sharon Taylor Gifts Received Honoring the Gift Received in Memory of John and Kierstein Toth Kelly amd Sharon Truitt Birthday of Jimmy Jalenak Frances Renn Henson Pat and Pam Turman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Uiberall Judith Royal Deedee and Ron Perel Marilyn Y. Turpin Dr. Benton M. Wheeler Diane Sachs and Carol and David Van Hoozer Bob Vidulich Gifts Received in Memory of Rebecca VanVoorhis HONORARIUMS Frances Maury Antheunis and Gift Received in Honor of Gifts Received Honoring the Robert and Virginia Bartlett Daranee Versluis Lillian and Calvin Bass 50th Wedding Anniversary of Debbie Burford Craig Vinall Rob Palmer Natalie and Jimmy Jalenak Michelle English Steven Voyles Harry and Jeanne Danziger Nora Fernandez Chris and Brandy Walker Gift Received in Honor of Kitty Goldman Mr. and Mrs. Warick Garner Ann and Jim Warner Chuck Brady Gift Received Honoring Van Harris Joseph and Kimberly Weekly Roger and Ann Knox Jimmy Jalenak and Family Mr. and Mrs. John Hidinger Richard Wertz Roger and Ann Knox Gail Karr Lynda Lipscomb Wexler Gifts Received Honoring the Jane Koch Jim and Annette Wheless 60th Wedding Anniversary of Gift Received in Honor of Dr. Aaron Lesher Tyler White Jim and Janet Branson Courtney Janney The Levy Family John Whybrew Kay and Carl Edney Leslie Wilkes and Jessica Mann LeighAnn Wicinski Eileen Edney Marzanne Claiborne Shirley Mann Dawn Wilburn-Goo Maxine and Bob Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Myers Ginny and Phillip Wilcox Millie Katzen Gift Received in Honor of Mariane Olson Jessie and Chris Wiley Deedee and Ron Perel Rebecca and Jacob Phelps Paragon National Bank Amanda Williams Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rosen Deedee and Ron Perel John and Amanda Williams Gift Received in Honor of Sherrie Sims Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Caroline Bridge Gift Received in Honor of Alice Stevenson J. Williams Jack Thatcher Jane Rojas Verna Stevenson Bev and Scott Williams Sarah Pietrangelo Mr. and Mrs. Rush Stuart Phillip and Cookie Willis Gift Received in Honor of Judy and Lou Werner Jeremy Wilson Amelia Brown and Huxley Brown Gift Received in Honor of Scott and Celia Whisnant Gretchen and Dr. George A. Coors Emily Smith June Wilcox Houston Winbigler Irrevocable Charitable Craig and Martha Schultz Houston and Gretchen Amanda Winter Remainder Trust Winbigler John and Jaime Winton Gift Received in Honor of Jared Woodard Gift Received Honoring the Jack Thatcher Gift Received in Memory of Bryna Woodman 30th Wedding Anniversary of Robert Hazlett Charlotte Mooney Milnor Tim and Cathy Dalfiume Edwina Thomas ANNUAL FUND GIFTS Jerry and Judy Shore Gift Received in Honor of ($250 and above) Gretchen and Houston Winbigler Gift Received in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Austin Gift Received in Honor of Dr. Judith Soberman Charles Moody Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. Barber Becky Brown Derych Kierstein and John Toth Brian Bendersky and Drs. Joe and Jane Brown Gift Received in Honor of Anne Wulff Betsy Young Gift Received in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Browne Gifts Received in Honor of Kimberly Moore James H. Prentiss Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dawson Jaxon DeWane Carol Wandling Martin Donnelly Brenda Brown MEMORIALS Tara and Jeff Engelberg Lori Denton Gift Received in Memory of Gift Received in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Traci Hale Les Ballou Mary Pruett C. Farnsworth III Christy Hart Paige Wright Tim and Cathy Dalfiume Scott Forman Mr. and Mrs. David Garson Gifts Received in Honor of Gift Received in Memory of Gifts Received in Memory of Frank and Susan Inman Joseph C. DeWane, M.D. John Alvin Buckler Phillip Russell International Paper Brenda and Robert Brown Gail Karr Mark Layton Inventory Locator Service, LLC Donna Miles Marci Russell and Kemmons Wilson Family Gift Received in Memory of Gary Mosley Foundation Gift Received in Honor of Max Burdette The Knapp Foundation, Inc. Marian and Bill Himmelreich Anonymous Gift Received in Memory of Gregg and Lynn Landau Katherine Pina Chris Schadrack Scott McCormick Gifts Received in Memory of The Schadrack Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. McEniry Gifts Received in Honor of Nancy Mitchell Dold Randolph McKamey Gene and Nancy Holcomb Anonymous Gift Received in Memory of Sylvia G. Marks Dr. and Mrs. T. Kyle Creson Greg Luttrell David Williams Art and Trina Matthews Dr. Laura Holcomb Gary Noffke, Nancy Lloyd Amanda Williams The Page & Otto Marx, Jr. Larry and Janeal Humber and Sydney Noffke Foundation Max B. Ostner, Jr. Gifts Received in Memory of James H. Prentiss, Jr. Gift Received in Memory of Mel Woodman Mr. and Mrs. William R. Reed, Jr. Gifts Received in Honor of Jim Frazier Debbie Burford Anne Roane Friends and Clients with Tim and Cathy Dalfiume Joel and Gina Cook Michelle Rogers Iberiabank Mortgage Nancy W. Smith Marci Russell Mr. and Mrs. William H. Smythe III Sternberg Foundation

EXZOOBERANCE 11 Wacky Wednesdays Saturday, July 18 JULY (FREE) 10 AM – 2 PM Come in and cool o every Wednesday Play, create, and connect with art and each other. In celebration this summer with fi lms kids love and art projects that promise to keep them of the exhibition The Art of Video Games, the Brooks’ welcomes engaged. The fun lasts from 10 until noon. kids, families, and everyone in the community to join us for Admission is free but all children must a day of fun—including art-making, music, fi lm, dance, and be accompanied by an adult. games. The Video Game Block Party will include dance demos, Sponsored by art-making, a screening of the 1982 sci-fi classic Tron, the results The Art of Video Games is organized by the Smithson- of The Art of Minecraft Design & Build Contest, an Amurica ian American Art Museum with support from the Entertainment Software Association Foundation; Sheila photo booth, food trucks, and more. Duignan and Mike Wilkins; Shelby and Frederick Gans; Mark Lamia; Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk; Rose Family Foundation; Betty and Lloyd Schermer; and Neil Young. PRESENTED BY The C.F. Foundation in Atlanta supports the museum’s traveling exhibition program, Treasures to Go.

Visit BrooksMuseum.org for times, dates and details on everything happening this summer at the Brooks in Overton Park! Wacky Wednesdays Saturday, July 18 JULY (FREE) 10 AM – 2 PM Come in and cool o every Wednesday Play, create, and connect with art and each other. In celebration this summer with fi lms kids love and art projects that promise to keep them of the exhibition The Art of Video Games, the Brooks’ welcomes engaged. The fun lasts from 10 until noon. kids, families, and everyone in the community to join us for Admission is free but all children must a day of fun—including art-making, music, fi lm, dance, and be accompanied by an adult. games. The Video Game Block Party will include dance demos, Sponsored by art-making, a screening of the 1982 sci-fi classic Tron, the results The Art of Video Games is organized by the Smithson- of The Art of Minecraft Design & Build Contest, an Amurica ian American Art Museum with support from the Entertainment Software Association Foundation; Sheila photo booth, food trucks, and more. Duignan and Mike Wilkins; Shelby and Frederick Gans; Mark Lamia; Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk; Rose Family Foundation; Betty and Lloyd Schermer; and Neil Young. PRESENTED BY The C.F. Foundation in Atlanta supports the museum’s traveling exhibition program, Treasures to Go.

Visit BrooksMuseum.org for times, dates and details on everything happening this summer at the Brooks in Overton Park! ® Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Memphis, TN Permit No. 1124 Requested in-home dates April 21-May 1 2000 Prentiss Place Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 276-WILD