TrunklineSPRING 2015

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Ford Motor Company presents NATURE CONNECTS LEGO® BRICK SCULPTURES The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 • 3 CONTENTS

CHILL TOGETHER The Louisville Zoo, a nonprofit organization and the state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing ex- cellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of PROUD PARTNER OF Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Mailing Address: Zoo Hours: photo by Kim Prium P.O. Box 37250 September 29 to March 13, 2015 THE LOUISVILLE Louisville, KY 40233-7250 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.) Delivery Address: March 14 to September 27, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1100 Trevilian Way 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) Message From Leadership...... 4 ZOO Louisville, KY 40213 Twilight Hours Telephone: June and July (Thursday – Saturday) Member News...... 6 Administrative Offices: 502-459-2181 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (stay until 8 p.m.) ZooBucks...... 7 FAX: 502-459-2196 Admission Education: 502-238-5358 Nature Connects: LEGO® Visit the website for seasonal pricing. Brick Sculptures...... 8 Membership Office: 502-459-2287 Children (under 3) receive free May at the Zoo...... 12 Website with Online Store: regular admission. louisvillezoo.org Groups (15 or more), please call June at the Zoo...... 13 502-238-5348 at least 72 hours in advance. Animal Spotlight Poster...... 16 Education: Spring and Summer Classes...... 18 © 2014 PepsiCo, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This ad contains valuable trademarks owned and used by PepsiCo, Inc and its subsidiaries and affiliates to distinguish products and services of outstanding qualities. The Louisville Zoo is an agency of Animals Adoptions...... 20 Louisville Metro, Greg Fischer, Mayor Safari Day Camps...... 21 Metro Council Sponsorship Thanks...... 24 Jessica Green, District 1 Cindi Fowler, District 14 Barbara Shanklin, District 2 Marianne Butler, District 15 Kids For Conservation: Giving to the Zoo Mary C. Woolridge, District 3 Kelly Downard, District 16 Spring Into Wildlife Preservation...... 25 David Tandy, District 4 Glen Stuckel, District 17 is just a Swipe Away with... Cheri Bryant Hamilton, District 5 Marilyn Parker, District 18 Zoofari! 2015: One Wild Night...... 26 David James, District 6 Julie Denton, District 19 Zoo Goodies: Angela Leet, District 7 Stuart Benson, District 20 Burgers, Gifts and Catered Events...... 27 Tom Owen, District 8 Dan Johnson, District 21 Bill Hollander, District 9 Robin Engel, District 22 Remembering Jim King...... 28 KROGER Steve Magre, District 10 James Peden, District 23 Kevin Kramer, District 11 Madonna Flood, District 24 Volunteer News: Youth Board...... 29 Rick Blackwell, District 12 David Yates, District 25 Support Your Zoo: Thank You!...... 30 COMMUNITY Vicki Aubrey Welch, District 13 Brent Ackerson, District 26 Donor Thanks...... 31 REWARDS Zoo Foundation Board Of Directors Kevin Anderson Dr. Heidi Hulon Jan West Editorial Everyone has to shop sometime — but how many stores will give back to the causes that you care Kathryn Arterberry Debbie King Steve Higdon Maureen Horrigan, Robert Kemnitz and Heather Dishon Cleo Battle Maria Ladd about most at no cost to you? Mark Wheeler Contributing Writers Leea Bridgeman Mike Lorch Lisa Yennes Heather Dishon and Kyle Shepherd The Louisville Zoo is now available as a choice in the Kroger Community Rewards program. Kroger Mark Brown Mark Loyd Ex-Officio Members Design aims to give back to the charities, schools, and other nonprofit organizations that matter to you Nick Costides Edgardo Mansilla Christopher Ecken Darryl Metzger Noah Barnes Robert Kemnitz most by letting you choose who they donate to. Wayne Estopinal Becky Phillips Maury Buchart Photographers James Peden All you have to do is go online to enroll at krogercommunityrewards.com. Choose the Louisville Dr. Larry Florman Paula Pottinger Heather Dishon, Robert Kemnitz, Kyle Shepherd Sandra Frazier Annette Schnatter Sara Veeneman and other staff members.

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needed for those building a career. cation. New family initiatives will allow FROM THE One way we can achieve this is to those who are young, or young at heart, WILD MEDICINE increase non-school-based learning. to experience the Zoo through captivat- MAYOR The Louisville Zoo, often referred ing presentations, family classes and Each Sunday from March 15 through Sept. 6, the Louisville Zoo will host Greg Fischer to as a “living classroom,” offers hands-on experiences in the MetaZoo. Metro Mayor discussions with licensed Veterinary Technician Jamie Huber to share what happens this kind of engaging educa- Exciting new topics like “To the Extreme” behind-the-scenes at the Zoo and to answer some of your burning questions. tional experience in a fun place, and “Zooper-Heroes” will provide chil- ducated encouraging children to interact dren a fun and unique learning possibili- Come learn about Zoo animal vaccinations and why you should vaccinate your young with science and nature. ty. The newly expanded Safari Day Camp people cre- animals too. Look at real x-rays and ultrasounds of Zoo animals; see the equipment The Louisville Zoo has been in- program will get parents and children ate a success- we use and hear why regular checkups are important. We’ll discuss the types of spiring young learners through its edu- excited about the world of educational Eful and thriving city; things our Zoo animals eat and the ways nutritional health affects their overall cational programming for over 40 years. opportunities only the Zoo can provide. that’s no secret. It’s one Their award-winning School at the Zoo Creating a culture of lifelong learning health. You’ll have the opportunity for open discussion about the things you want of the reasons we set a goal to increase program has shown over and over that is one of our top priorities. All of us need to know about most — from recent medical cases to questions about our animals. education attainment by 55,000 post- it can dial up enthusiasm for science and to work together to ensure our future secondary degrees by 2020. We quickly positively affect test scores. This year, generations have a solid foundation Every week we will host a different discussion, so make sure you don’t miss out! discovered our work needed to begin they have added a new level of creativity and eagerness to learn. Let’s make sure For more in-depth information, check our website: louisvillezoo.org/events WALLAROO at an earlier level. At-risk kids show WALKABOUT to a variety of programs for toddlers and our children have the tools they need to WALKABOUT up to kindergarten three years behind LORIKEET parents as well as K-12 students. succeed. How can you emphasize the GLACIER RUN CAFE thriving kids. Too many of our youngest LANDING Guanaco This season’s enhancements are importance of education in your own Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, citizens — half in Louisville — fall into designed to support and further engage household? Can you be a mentor to a Seal & Sea Lion Wallaby, this category and rarely catch up. So, we parents and students. New parental con- young person in need or volunteer some ZOO ENHANCEMENTS & Kookaburra created a new Cradle to Career initiative & Emu SOUTH AMERICA veniences like curbside drop-off services, time to read to a child in school? The F to recognize that we cannot think of ALTERED PATHWAY extended program hours and camp time to focus on education is now — for BAND education for our youngest options for every child, every week, will the well-being of wour community, our SHELL as something unrelated From February through the beginning of May 2015, the Zoo will begin creating Snowy allow busy parents more opportunities children and our future. Owl PAPA to high-quality training some new enhancements for our animals and visitors. Expect to see upgrades to to expand their child’s out-of-school edu- JOHN’S the elephant exhibit plus improved viewing areas and amenities. During this early SPLASH PARK Cranes Construction / GROUP SALES RENTAL & spring period, the pathway from the far side of the bongo/addax area to the African Swan (ACA) — headed up by conservation- to treat its gifts in a more sustainable Inaccessible SPECIAL EVENTS FROM THE minded individuals like Patti Linn, fashion. How do our actions here impact Outpost will be temporarily closed to allow crews to create their magic while keeping Steller’s you safely away from construction. Sea-Eagle DIRECTOR Mark Wourms and Sally Newkirk the habitat of the polar bears 4000 miles Classroom Macaw Cats of the OASIS — steer us toward a year focused to the north or the elephants in central Aviary Jaguar FESTIVAL TENT John Walczak on environment and sustainability. Africa? These incredible environments You will be able to see most exhibit areas and access the petting zoo and restaurant Temporary Americas Exhibit Louisville Zoo Director YES! Fest invites us all to take our and species are facing endangerment from an alternate pathway (noted in red below). For this short time, the lion and Route Ibis Flamingo Puma unique disciplines, associate them and possible extinction because of the camel exhibits and the giraffe feeding station will not be accessible. You may & Stork Yard ustainability with global sustainability efforts choices we make in our everyday lives. still have long-distance views of lions and camels across other exhibits. is one of the and help raise awareness about the I hope you are proud that your Zoo Bald HILLSIDE Signage will be on the pathway to help direct you. Eagle deep drivers critical issue of living in a better balance always aims to inspire and improve. We Ocelot GAZEBO of your Zoo. I with the planet. It is a yearlong celebra- continually search for better processes Please bear with us and stay tuned for some nice Snow Struly believe, and I’ve Alice S. Etscorn tion of what we do right — and through and new technology to make your Zoo improvements. LeopardManed been here more than 30 years, that it is the creative use of multimedia, science, more sustainable. Whether it’s addingTIGER TUNDRA Wolf part of our DNA. While the heart of our visual arts, the filming arts and culture, green roofs to new exhibits or recycling METAZOO mission has always been the privilege of an opportunity to learn how we can do cell phones, we’re not going to rest on Education Center providing a place for you to come relax, better for our environment. what we’ve accomplished. We hope to & Classrooms share life, and have fun with those clos- Sustainability cannot be an endgame; improve, innovate and inspire as well as est to you — our soul is the feeling you it must be a lifestyle and a culture. We all support and recognize your efforts to experience seeing a polar bear nose- agree that a sustainable lifestyle leads to help make our Earth a healthier planet. to-nose, the orangutans at play, or the Elephant MetaZoo flamingos nesting. Your Zoo works to a sustainable planet — and by unifying As a member of the ACA board of di- Bomassa BOMA AFRICAN Stage PETTING ZOO inspire that spark of connection: when our efforts, we can bring this incredibly rectors and a past chair, I look forwardDIPPIN' to Monkey DOTS we all realize there are other forms of important issue to the forefront. the opportunities Earth Month and the Island Addax life on our planet, and they have claims I hope you will join your Zoo during entire year provide to collaborate with Camel Black to their habitat and lives just as we do. April’s Earth Month and throughout the our partners and be a stage for other HISTORIC Swan ISLANDS PAVILION year to celebrate and inspire others to participants in YES! Fest. I invite you to Meerkat But how do we accomplish a balance so CEMETERY GHEENS ROOM all creatures thrive? think more about our planet. How can come share ideas and be inspired to help ROPES HERPAQUARIUM We are headed into a pivotal year for you use your unique talents and passions our planet — and I congratulate our ETSCORN Amphibians, DAY ROOM Naked AFRICAN Zebra Giraffe Bongo GARDEN COURSE environmental awareness as Louisville’s to inspire others to live in better balance ACA members and our community for Pygmy MoleRat OUTPOST Feeding Crane Fish, Reptiles Komodo Dragon, Arts and Cultural Attractions Council with the earth? We owe it to our planet pulling together to make this happen. Lion Station & Vampire Bats Penguin, Fruit Bat Hippo & Aviary Gorilla ZOOVISION White Forest Trail TRAM GROUP RENTAL SPACE Alligator F LOADING ISLANDS GORILLA Vultures EXHIBIT FOREST Banjar House Lemur GORILLA GIRAFFE Orangutan, Gorilla SANCTUARY Tiger, Siamang, Babirusa & Tapir Patas Monkey Rhino Stork Kebyar House GIRAFFE TRAIN HOUSE STATION Tortoise RIDE TICKETS Crane PARKING Stroller & F WartHog Wheelchair GUEST Lactation Rental SERVICES Station MEMBERSHIP ATM MACHINE PICNIC AREA TRAIN ROUTE CAROUSEL ADMINISTRATION TICKETS CONCESSIONS PLAYGROUND TRAM ROUTE ZOO ENTRANCE FIRST AID RESTROOMS GET HEALTHY WALKING CLUB TARC Bus Service GIFT SHOP WATER FOUNTAIN TRAM STOP LOST CHILDREN SMOKING ZONE PEPSI PRODUCTS PARKING PARKING FAMILY BATHROOM PHOTOS F Butterfly Garden ZooBucks Member News

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MEMBER NEWS Questions about your membership? Contact the More Renewing Hints! Hours Members-Only Membership Dept. at • Renew early! Your new member- The Zoo will be open an hour later Prowl & Play 502-459-CATS (2287) ship becomes active once your cur- starting March 14. This April 26, June 14 and Aug. 2, rent membership expires, so you Or visit us online for Frequently September – March 13 the Education Department will be DON’T lose any time by renewing Asked Questions at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.) offering an exclusive program just for louisvillezoo.org/member/FAQ.htm early. Louisville Zoo members. Enjoy hands- March 14 – Sept. 27 • Until you have a photograph on on experiences, walks and activities 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) file, you’ll need your current mem- for children Pre K – 6th grade. Prices bership card and a photo I.D. for Summer Twilight Hours and more information on page 20. any adult members named on the Thursday – Saturdays in June & July card. All guests covered on your 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (stay until 8 p.m.) membership card must be accom- panied by an adult named on the New Virtual Get Healthy Walking Club card. Membership App Keep your New Year’s Resolution • Additional guests accompanied Our new app lets you store and walk your way to better health! by a member can purchase a your Louisville Zoo membership March 1 kicks off the Norton discounted admission ticket at the card electronically on your iPhone Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Club cashier window. Member or Android device. If you have a at the Zoo! Members can walk the • Dependent children ages 3–18 are cards are current membership, go to the Zoo daily from March 1 – Oct. 31, covered on your membership card. Apple or App Store or Google from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and during no longer The number of children depends Play Store and download the free Twilight hours in June and July from embers can enjoy all • DISCOUNT admission to Important mailed upon your membership level. Louisville Zoo membership app. On 6 to 8 p.m. (Excludes June 6 for our the new adventures of 125 reciprocal zoos and • Children age 2 and under receive Membership your next visit to the Zoo, check annual fundraiser, Zoofari!) (Friendly the Zoo this spring with aquariums. See full list at free admission during regular Reminders in at the Membership Office to reminder: animal exhibits open at UNLIMITED admission Louisvillezoo.org/reciprocal hours. If you choose to renew online or receive your verification code. Once 10 a.m. and members may enter until Mduring regular hours. Members can • SPECIAL OFFERS to Newport • Zoo memberships are not valid by phone, be sure to stop by the activated, we scan the barcode on 7:30 p.m. during Twilight Hours with also take advantage of discounts on Aquarium and other partner attrac- for school group visits, corporate Membership Office on your next visit your mobile device to validate your non-member tickets sold until 7 p.m.) camps, classes, gift shop purchases, tions (visit louisvillezoo.org/mem- picnics or meetings. to the Zoo to have your photo taken membership. See more details at rides and attractions. ber/specials) To register, or for more information (all named adults) and pick up your louisvillezoo.org/virtualapp. Members receive the following • E-NEWSLETTERS with information on Norton Healthcare Get Healthy membership cards. Avoid the peak benefits: and events plus SPECIAL OFFERS Club activities, call 502-629-1234. times and lines by taking advantage • UNLIMITED FREE admission for • Memberships are of those surprisingly sunny winter 12 full months from purchase date TAX-DEDUCTIBLE to the extent days to update your card and take a including Papa John’s Splash Park provided by law walk through your Zoo! There’s never (seasonal attraction) every time you • NEW Virtual Membership Card/ a better time to visit. visit during regular hours App ZOOBUCKS • PARKING during regular Zoo hours Spring Break is Almost Here The Louisville Zoo is pleased to offer members quarterly coupons for various Zoo offers like guest admission is included in all membership levels and activities. We hope you enjoy the following limited-time promotional offers. (excludes select after-hours special — Renew Early This Year! Please check the expiration dates and restrictions on the coupons. events) Spring break for students this year • SPECIAL discounts on education ranges from March 21 – April 12 with classes and camps JCPS dates falling April 4 – 12. It’s FREE PURCHASE A BUY ONE ADULT BUY ONE • DISCOUNTS on regular general just around the corner! Spring break HOT TIP MINI WOODEN WHOLE PIZZA GENERAL CAROUSEL RIDE, admission for extra guests, ride/ is always an extremely busy time for WINDCHIME WITH AT THE AFRICAN ADMISSION, GET ONE CAROUSEL attraction packages, and gift shop Zoo membership staff which means Times to Avoid $25 PURCHASE IN OUTPOST AND GET ONE ADULT RIDE FREE and concession purchases slower response times to calls and MAIN GIFT SHOP RECIEVE 2 SMALL ADMISSION FREE Valid Louisville Zoo membership • SPECIAL PRICING to select events longer lines at the Zoo. So get a jump Valid Louisville Zoo membership FOUNTAIN Valid Louisville Zoo membership card and photo ID required. We encourage you to stop by BEVERAGES including “The World’s Largest on spring and renew now. card and photo ID required. card and photo ID required. Not valid with other offers or for on our less busy days: during school groups. Halloween Party!” presented by There are three ways you can Not valid with other offers or for Valid Louisville Zoo Membership Not valid with other offers or for the week or on weekends school groups. and a photo ID required. school groups. Meijer and Santa’s Safari (limited renew: when the temperature is Please present this coupon at the Not valid with any other offers or tickets available per day) • Visit the Zoo and purchase in under 50 degrees. Main Gift Shop. school groups. • ZOOBUCK COUPONS in Trunkline person. (While supplies last) Please present this coupon at the magazine valid for discounts on • Order online at louisvillezoo.org Try to steer clear of our African Outpost. admission, concessions, and select • Call the membership office at Spring Break period rides and attractions as well as 502-459-CATS (2287) to charge for area schools community activities by phone with Visa, MasterCard, (March 21 – April 12). Discover or American Express. Expires 5/31/2015 Expires 5/31/2015 Expires 5/31/2015 Expires 5/31/2015 Nature Connects: LEGO® Brick Sculptures

8 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 • 9 FREE with Zoo admission or Zoo membership. Connects exhibit, designed and built by the first-ever certified LEGO artist in the world, Sean Kenney. ”The toy immediately connects with so many people on such a personal level,” states Kenney in his artist statement. “Each sculpture touches people as both a reflection from their childhood and as a sculpture piece of art.” In nature, all things connect to create life and intricate design. Nothing demonstrates the power of connection like a colorful 7-foot dragonfly, a stunning 6-foot hummingbird hovering over a trumpet flower or a pixelated life-size peacock — all made with thousands of LEGO bricks. Signage at each installation will help visitors learn more about the construction of the sculptures as well as the wildlife scenarios they depict. Most of these sculptures have never been seen before — be among the first to enjoy them! Our Brick Sculptures • Monarch butterfly on milkweed • Hummingbird on trumpet flower • Life-size gardener with grandchild Presented by • Bonsai trees • Deer family NATURE • Corn spider on a wire • Peacock • Sea turtle with bird • Life-size birdbath with birds, bees CONNECTS and a squirrel • Roseate skimmer dragonfly ® LEGO Brick Sculptures • Violet-colored pansy bloom • Life-size wheelbarrow with Your Turn to Play! April 10 – July 5 garden tools Stay tuned for more details: • Mosaic with two face cutouts so • A LEGO Brick Bash: May 30 – 31 ou likely have fond memories of building your own you can snap a family photo! • LEGO Brick Building Challenge for families ® masterpieces with LEGO bricks when you • Stay and play in our LEGO Brick Yard were a child. You may even have built a • LEGO brick-themed summer camps on page 22 new masterpiece with your own skilled • Be sure to visit our website at louisvillezoo.org and follow youngY builder during the recent holidays. LEGO bricks are us on Facebook and Twitter for details. everyone’s favorite toy — timeless and just as popular now as ever before! Can You Guess? We invite you to revisit childhood, challenge your master builder aspirations and find 1. How many LEGO bricks do you think it takes to make a giant sea fresh connections with nature this spring. Come see the Zoo playfully decorated with whimsical turtle sculpture that is 36” X 30” X 24”? LEGO brick sculptures inspired by nature and wildlife — created using over a quarter of a million 2. How many LEGO bricks do you think it takes to make a peacock LEGO® bricks. Thirty sculptures, set within over a dozen nature scenes, are part of the Nature sculpture that is 18” X 48” X 60”? Answers Below

louisvillezoo.org/lego Answers: 1) 9,868 bricks 2) 19,735 bricks 19,735 2) bricks 9,868 1) Answers: 10 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 • 11

TRASH FORMATION PARTY FOR THE PLANET: A MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE EARTH A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest for Students additional support by Powered by “Recycle Man” — a green superhero made completely from plastic trash; an orange recycle bin like our Metro bins made from cardboard; and a snail made from old musical instrument parts. These are just three of the entries that won the ne day isn’t enough to Saturday, April 4 Saturday, April 11 inaugural 2013 Trashformation: Trash-to- celebrate the wonder of Eco-Partner: Bernheim Forest Eco-Partner: KY Herp Society Treasure art contest as part of our Party our Planet and promote 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the Planet: A Month-long Celebration the need to protect it Join our MetaZoo Education Stop by the Zoo’s front plaza and of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU. O— so the Louisville Zoo is hosting a Department along with the Children visit with the Kentucky Herp Society Now we are looking for month-long party. During the month at Play Initiative at Bernheim Forest as and some of their amazing creatures. creative entries for our of April, enjoy weekend activities and they offer a Free-Play Day with Zoo The KHS promotes conservation 2015 Trashformation contest. cool displays by our Eco-Partners to admission. and quality care of all wildlife, learn how you can do your part to herpetofauna in particular, in every Trashformation is open to students help our planet. Plus, there will be possible way. from pre-school to grade 12. Students Sunday, April 19 ZooPoopyDoo compost and mulch can submit individual entries or sales, special appearances by the Sunday, April 12 Earth Day Celebration submit as a group. Download the Easter Bunny, fun contests and more. Arctic Ambassadors Day $8 Admission Trashformation registration form at Here is a look at Earth Month events: Featuring Tundra & Griswald 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. louisvilleZoo.org/trashformation. Entry (Stay until 6 p.m.) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. deadline is March 20, 2015. Eco-Partner Displays: Monday, April 13, 20, and 27 We can “bearly” contain our 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. excitement as Zoo mascots, Tundra Fun Day Mondays Celebrate Earth Day featuring special keeper and Griswald, return to make Enjoy $5 general admission on Fun talks, Trashformation student art contest winning appearances throughout the day in Day Mondays in April with special zoo displays and half price Zoo admission all day Sunday, April 5 Glacier Run. Staff members from keeper talks and appearances by LG&E courtesy of Louisville Gas and Electric and EGGstravaganza the MetaZoo Education Department and KU’s “Louie the Lightening Bug.” Kentucky Utilities Company. Plus FREE parking! 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. will share fun bear biofacts and Saturday, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 This is one EGGciting day! Come learn information. Be sure to bring a ZooPoopyDoo Compost about the Zoo’s wonderful egg-laying camera! Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 and Mulch Sale animals and then find some eggs of Eco-Partner: Kentucky Science Center your own in the Zoo’s Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday, April 18 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Remind your little chicks to bring their Get your garden ready for spring Eco-Partner: Kentucky Science Center staff will be on hand to help you Easter baskets — eggs are redeemable with our unique, high-quality Louisville Zoo Docents learn how to do your part to help our planet. for a prize following the hunt. The ZooPoopyDoo compost and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Easter Bunny will be hopping in so Sunday, April 26 hardwood bark mulch. Compost is Louisville Zoo educators will be on keep your camera handy! $40 per scoop. Mulch is $19.50 per hand to help you learn how to do World Penguin Day scoop, which covers 17.8 cubic feet. your part to help our planet. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Winners will be notified by April 16 and Purchase instructions and options at Waddle in and learn all about the Zoo’s lively penguins. MUST be present at a press conference on louisvillezoo.org/zoopoopydoo Visit hands-on interactive stations where you can discover April 19 for the Zoo’s Earth Day celebration! more about penguins and what you can do to preserve Remember, before you toss it: what could For more information on Earth Day Events, visit their wild habitats. Keep your camera nearby; the Zoo’s you create with a little imagination? louisvilleZoo.org/earth. Keep up to date by following newest mascot will make his debut and have appearances us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram throughout the day. May at the Zoo June at the Zoo

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presented by MAY at the ZOO presented by McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana JUNE at the ZOO

2015 FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE SERIES Field opens at 6 p.m.; movie starts at sundown Enjoy a movie under the stars at the wildest theater in town. Watch your favorite movies on our giant inflatable screen. The Zoo Crew will provide free entertainment before the show. Snacks and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Don’t forget to pack your blanket or lawn chairs. Movie nights are FREE to Zoo members and only $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members.

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May 9, 2015 at 8 a.m. Presented by THROO THE ZOO 5K RUN/WALK June 12 July 17 Dash on over to the Zoo to take part in Louisville’s only road race that doesn’t just go around the Zoo but actually “Throo” the Zoo. Enjoy an early morning adventure where you watch as the Zoo wakes up! All of the proceeds from the Throo the Zoo 5K help to fund Zoo operations.

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Advance Registration: $30 CMYK Race fee includes a commemorative t-shirt, post-race refreshments, door prizes Aug. 14 and FREE Zoo admission for the day. Additional Support PEPSI_S1_NB_MEDIUM_4C (FOR USE 1.5" TO 4") Costume Contest CMYK Let your imagination run wild and dress in your favorite animal costume! Saturday, June 20 Runners with the most creative costume will receive a prize pack from our WAKY ROCK N’ ROLL generous sponsors. REUNION CONCERT Team Registration Concerts begin at 1 p.m.

PEPSI_S1_NB_LARGE_4C (4" AND LARGER) Take a trip back in time at the WAKY Rock N’ Roll Gather all your friends, family and coworkers to compete as a team. Receive CMYK awards in various categories. Reunion concert. Enjoy the best of 60s and 70s local bands when they get together for one huge concert. Online registration and additional details at The concert is FREE with Zoo admission or Louisville LouisvilleZoo.org/throozoo Zoo membership. Visit louisvillezoo.org/waky for details and concert lineup.

Sunday, June 21 Sunday, May 10 Saturday, May 30 – 31 FORD’S FATHER’S DAY MCDONALD’S® LEGO® BRICK BASH AT THE ZOO Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. MOTHER’S DAY Celebrate Father’s Day with free Zoo admission Join us in our new temporary Celebrate Mother’s Day for dads courtesy of Ford. Check out zoo keeper exhibit, Nature Connects: LEGO with free Zoo admission talks featuring our pygmy hippo dad Maji and his ® Brick Sculptures, to discover how for moms courtesy of McDonald’s daughter Jahari. Restaurants of Kentuckiana. Enjoy art, design and the world around (Animal activities subject to temperature requirements.) zoo keeper talks featuring our animal us inspire creativity! Learn about our moms, like Thelma, a reticulate python favorite animal builders in the MetaZoo. Learn that is Mom as well as Dad! Find out how LEGO bricks are used as the foundation for engineering practices what human and animal moms have with the science experts from the Kentucky Science Center. Music, games, LEGO contests and more make this the place to kick off Summer! This in common and participate in a fun For more information on all events, vist louisvilleZoo.org/events. event is FREE with Zoo admission and perfect for families! scavenger hunt. Keep up to date by following us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram Feature Article: A Patron of Penguins: Dana Prior

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A Patron of Penguins: Dana Prior Article and photos by Heather Dishon

hen most people hear Her penguin charges range from interactions and then aggressive “he tasks: thawing fish and adding upon entering the Penguin Coast, you before,” Prior says. “If you look at the word “island,” 30 years of age (Pinky and Audrey) to stepped too close to me” pokes. vitamins, ensuring each individual can see a sign supporting Monterey the numbers it’s startling to see the they think of a tropical only 4 years old (Clementine, hatched They love to collect, whether it’s new penguin receives its “vitamin fish,” Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch — a decline in some species. Polar bears paradise with palm right here at the Zoo). Listed as one rocks for nests or stealing lettuce out two feedings daily, monitoring the program that encourages people to are the endangered cold-weather treesW and sandy beaches. However, of the smallest penguin species, of the duck’s diet, and they like to number of fish each bird consumes, consume fish only from sources that icons of the north but penguins are in travel past the shady walks of our averaging about 20 inches in height, take showers from the hose while observing individuals for health issues, rely on responsible fishing practices. just as much trouble to the south. We bamboo garden and through the rockhoppers can be identified from we clean. Sometimes they do what’s detecting social issues, and lots and “Penguins need fish available in the need to educate as many people as soothing balm of our award-winning other penguin species by their red called an “ecstatic display” but we lots of cleaning. “My, they are messy, areas where they nest,” Prior says. possible and get them to care about Islands Exhibit and you’ll find a eyes, pink feet and the spiky yellow call it the happy dance. It always messy birds!” Prior says. “They have to find fish and get back the status of these penguins.” much frostier part of the Islands — feathers that adorn their heads. makes me smile. My most memorable “We hand feed our penguins Prior says some of her most Penguin Coast — a wintry paradise “Each and every one is an moment was seeing a penguin chase which is a time investment for such rewarding moments are seeing people for the Louisville Zoo’s 17 rockhopper individual, from the proper elderly her own tail and catch it.” a busy department but worth every respond proactively to her keeper penguins. These penguins hail from a lady to the troublesome teen,” Prior It’s not all fun and games however. minute. I can observe so much presentations — and knowing she was different sort of island: the chilly and says. “It’s a different soap opera Caring for this bustling penguin in that time.” It’s a labor of love able to pass on her knowledge and mountainous Falkland Islands located every day. You see pair-bonding colony makes for a full day of many for the longtime zoo keeper who passion about penguins. You can learn near the bottom tip of doesn’t seem to mind the hard work. how to help penguins too! Be sure South America. “Building relationships and trust with to visit the rockhopper penguins and Dana Prior is the my animals is what I enjoy most,” she learn about penguin conservation on primary keeper of says earnestly. “I show up every day your next visit to the Louisville Zoo. the Louisville Zoo’s for them.” penguins. Though she’s The Louisville Zoo colony is one been in the position of only five colonies of rockhopper since 2003, her career penguins that remain in American with the Zoo began zoos today. Rockhopper penguin in 1998. Like most numbers are in rapid decline. The keepers, a love for IUCN has placed them on the Red List animals blossomed into of Threatened Species as “vulnerable” a career path. “I have due to the loss of 30 percent of WANT TO HELP always, always loved their population over the past 30 OUR PENGUIN PALS? animals,” she says. years. The Falkland Island colonies in to feed their chick in a limited amount Consider a donation for “How many people particular have lost 90 percent of their of time. They won’t be successful in animal enrichment. The in the world get to be numbers due to commercial fishing, raising their offspring if they have Louisville Zoo is looking penguin keepers?” pollution and other factors. to swim too far out for food. It is a for penguin enrichment “There’s been a call for more good idea to look for the Seafood items such as mirrors, wind marine-protected areas to keep Watch cards to individually support chimes, dive sticks, sprinklers Dana Prior habitats from being degraded and to responsible fishing as a consumer.” and CDs of bird calls. Visit makes sure each properly manage marine resources,” “More penguin species are penguin receives our full online wish list at its vitamin fish. Prior says. Even at the Louisville Zoo, listed as being in trouble than ever louisvillezoo.org/wishlist Animal Spotlight Poster

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Penguins like Clementine need us to protect the oceans for their food sources. The oceans supply us with food, help regulate our climate and provide a livelihood for millions of people. But the bounty of our seas is not endless. Today, no part of the ocean remains unaffected by human activities. Through better practices, we can create healthy abundant oceans for all. SEAFOODWATCH.ORG Education: Spring and Summer Classes

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Education programs Wild Service Day! Survivor — Zoo Style! pring is in bloom and we’re gearing up for an exciting season in the MetaZoo with TEEN TUESDAYS presented by Weekly, concurrent Tuesdays, June 16 or July 14 June 30 or July 28 more amazing opportunities for children of all ages! We’re going wild with new beginning June 9. Here is your chance to participate in Did you know that certain lizards hands-on experiences for families, more up-close encounters with our favorite Audience: 7th – 8th Grade some hands-on projects that benefit squirt blood at their predators, and animal ambassadors, an expanded Safari Day Camp program with new conveniences Hours: your Zoo and give you some service one species of goose can flap to Sfor caregivers and exciting new themes for your little ones. Whether your child enjoys Drop Off: 8 – 9 a.m. learning hours as well! Possible heights higher than the Himalayas as learning about the planet’s most extreme animals, investigating what’s great about animal Program: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. projects include planting, making they migrate? Join us to learn about “grossology,” discovering how LEGO® brick building can help them “connect” to their Pick Up: 4 – 5 p.m. enrichment items for animals, some of the weird and wacky ways natural world, or exploring the science of animal health & wellness — we have a program Pricing: $43 Members / $55 Non- cleaning, and becoming biofact animals have to survive. You will also for you! Members ambassadors to guests. We will also see that the Louisville Zoo plays a key All MetaZoo programs are designed to develop awareness about the natural world, and see some education animals up close, role in assisting the survival of many Veterinary Visions are designed to enrich, engage and entertain. We hope to see you this spring and summer! AND even include a behind-the- rare, exotic species. We’ll include a June 9 or July 7 scenes tour to thank you for your couple of friendly team challenges, Can tigers get an X-ray? How do you SPRING CLASSES HOMESCHOOL PRIDE PROGRAMS hard work! Rain or shine, we will be contact with a few education animals medicate a snake? A career in the busy. Please dress for dirt! and a behind-the-scenes tour! Spring Break Camp 2015 Animal Puzzles field of veterinary medicine is always Eco-Avengers Ages 6 – 12 Ages K – 5 fascinating and challenging! From June 23 or July 21 Register for individual days of Spring Break Camp or all The Louisville Zoo is offering education programs designed preventative care to dental exams to Can recycling help save gorillas five days. Every day brings a fun and educational program specifically to meet the needs of local families that are surgery, you will learn about caring and their forests? Could carpooling with a different theme. Each theme will include Zoo walks, taking the responsibility for educating their children at for the health of endangered species protect polar bears and the tundra? REGISTER ONLINE AT close-up contact with educational animals, crafts and home by using resources in the home and community. A at our Zoo and what it takes to Find the answers to these and LOUISVILLEZOO.ORG activities. Bring a sack lunch with a drink. series of science-based classes are being offered once a become a Veterinarian or Vet Tech. other questions and become a true Pricing — Individual day: month with curriculum based on the new Next Generation Get a behind-the-scenes tour of our superhero for the planet! Everyday $45 Members; $55 Non-Members Science Standards. Students will be encouraged to look on-site animal hospital, meet one of actions big and small will help us all Pricing — Five Days: at patterns and formulate answers to questions about our veterinary staff members, and to save endangered species and their $215 Members; $275 Non-Members the world around them. The “Animal Puzzles” series will touch some of our small education ecosystems. Let’s explore conservation make connections to different body parts and how these animals! Animal Senses together through activities, contact physical features help them survive. Monday, April 6: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with education animals, and a Pricing: (one child & one adult) behind-the-scenes tour. Get ready to Zoo Careers $15 Members; $20 Non-Members Tuesday, April 7: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. go green! Speed Wild Water Wednesday Tuesday, March 31: 2 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beaks Let’s Dig Ants on a Picnic Animal Grossology Tuesday, April 28: 2 – 4 p.m. CURIOUS KIDS Thursday, April 9: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. First Saturday of every month April 4 July 11 (Second Saturday) Bring your spade & bucket and wear Oh no! Ants! Observe these small & Animal Conservation Audience: 2 to 5-year-olds with adult your old clothes because we’ll be mighty insects up close as we discover Friday, April 10: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Pricing: getting dirty exploring the wonders of their importance to our ecosystem. Adults: $5 Members / dirt, the life that is connected to soil Brilliant Bees $10 Non-Members and what lives in it! Aug. 1 FAMILY PROGRAMS Children: $15 Members / Mothers & Babies Explore the wonders of buzzy, busy $20 Non-Members May 9 (Second Saturday) bees to discover how these little Join us for this special program A special Mother’s Day edition! creatures are vital to the MetaZoo-Ventures Family Night Safari specifically designed for young minds! Join us as we investigate animal world we live in. Every Saturday, June – August June 5, 2015 Each month, we’ll explore a new mothers and learn about the hard Audience: General Public Audience: Families topic and participate in activity-based work of caring for little ones in Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hours: Friday, 6 p.m. – Saturday, 8 a.m. learning to discover how little learners the wild. Pricing: FREE with Zoo Admission Pricing: $35 per person can make a big impact on our world! Every Saturday this summer, we’re Have you ever wanted to wake up next to a Dedicated Dads Each program will include circle time, going wild in the MetaZoo! Stay for Polar Bear? Join us for a family night like none other as we give you and June 6 a live animal presentation, and a short an hour or all afternoon for drop-in your family a special behind-the-scenes look at what happens when the We know some dads who can walk. Participants must register for activities, animal presentations and Zoo closes. Participate in animal encounters, take a night walk through do it all! Join us as we explore this program in advance. up-close encounters with our favorite the Zoo, and sleep in one of our most famed exhibits, Glacier Run. our favorite animal dads and animal ambassadors. investigate how they care for Sponsored by their young. Animals Adoptions Safari Day Camps

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PAJAMA PARTIES MEMBERS-ONLY PROGRAM Last Saturday of every April 26, June 14 & Aug. 2 month Audience: Pre K – 6th Grade Audience: 2 to 5-year-olds Drop Off: 12 – 1 p.m. with adult Program: 1 – 4 p.m. Hours: 9 – 10 a.m. Pick Up: 4 p.m. Pricing: Pricing: $25 Members Adults: $5 Members / $10 Prowl & Play Non-Members This special drop- Children: $15 Members / off program is HOURS $20 Non-Members exclusive for Zoo Wear your jammies for members! Take Full-Day Programs an early morning stroll the afternoon off Drop Off: 8 – 9 a.m. around the Zoo. See some while your children Camp: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. of our animals as they’re rising for the day; then join us for enjoy hands-on SAFARI DAY CAMPS Pick Up: 4 – 5 p.m. activities, coffee and a light breakfast! Participants must Weekly, beginning June 8 experiences, Zoo Half-Day Morning Programs register for this program in advance. Strollers welcome. walks and activities Sign up early and save! Enroll before March 30 and enter the (Pre K – K only) Arise with the Petting Zoo in the care of Zoo Promo Code EARLYBIRD online to save $10 on your registration! Drop Off: 8 – 9 a.m. Orangutans July 25 educators. This program is for children in Pre K – 6th Safari Day Camps are back and we’re gearing up for an exciting summer! Camp: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. grade. Students will be grouped based on their age. April 25 Wake up with the Join us as we explore the wild side of animals large & small, discover the Pick Up: Noon Limit 30 students per program. Go Go Gorillas Wallabiess big, wide world of our own backyards, and investigate the science & art Half-Day Afternoon Programs May 30 Aug. 29 of LEGO® bricks! All camps include Zoo walks, large animal presentations, (Pre K – K only) March of the Bears attraction rides and up-close encounters with live Zoo ambassadors! Drop Off: Noon – 1 p.m. June 27 This year, we’re excited to offer extended hours for parents and a Camp: 1 – 4 p.m. new convenient curbside drop-off service to take your Safari Day Camp Pick Up: 4 – 5 p.m. experience to the next level! PRICING Choose an option below based on what grade level your child will be entering in the fall or the last grade they completed. All programs are Full-Day Programs weeklong; parents should provide a lunch and snack for their child each $215 Members A.D.O.P.T.S. day. Pre K – K programs are half day and can be combined to create a $245 Non-Members Animals Depend On People To Survive full-day option (programs must occur in the same week). Only a snack is Half-Day Programs needed for half day programs. $115 Members Winter is rapidly disappearing and warmer weather signals the coming Want to know more? Join us for our Camp Showcase on Friday, $130 Non-Members of spring. We invite you to help us celebrate by adopting an animal at the March 13, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Meet our staff, try activities, and Louisville Zoo. learn more about the program. This event is free for families. To See our website for specific When you participate in the ADOPTS program, you become a partner in the sign up, email us at [email protected] to receive your reduced pricing June 29 – July 2 Zoo’s mission: “to better the bond between people and our planet.” Adopting entry code. animals for the special people in your life presents an opportunity for everyone to feel good knowing they are helping provide for the welfare of our special animal ambassadors throughout the coming year. The adoptive parent will receive a personalized gift packet and SAFARI DAY CAMPS AT A GLANCE their name listed on our website. Funds received through the ADOPTS program go directly toward feeding and caring for Pre K – KINDERGARTEN K – 2ND 2ND – 3RD 3RD – 4TH 4TH – 6TH the animals here at the Zoo. (A.M. and P.M. OPTIONS) GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE Check our website for special upcoming adoption offers! June 8 – 12 AM: Once Upon a Zoo/ PM: Show & Tell Dino Mite Nature Connects Jaws & Claws Zoo-Mazing Race LEGO® Brick June 15 – 19 AM: Backyard Biologist/ PM: Farm to Feast Zooper Heroes Art Safari To the Extreme Name on Picture / Photo Adventures Animal Levels Certificate Website Info Card Button Plush June 22 – 26 AM: Whether it’s Weather/ PM: Wonder of it All That’s Gross! Insectigations Polar Opposites Mythbusters $35 • • • June 29 – July 2 AM: Animal Homes/ PM: From A to Zebra Sprouts Dr. Zoolittle Jaws & Claws Zoo Exhibit Design $50 • • • • July 6 – 10 AM: Once Upon a Zoo/ PM: Show & Tell Dino Mite Nature Connects Art Safari Zoo-Mazing Race LEGO® Brick July 13 – 17 AM: Backyard Biologist/ PM: Farm to Feast Zooper Heroes Animal Giants To the Extreme $75 • • • • • Adventures Animal July 20 – 24 AM: Whether it’s Weather/ PM: Wonder of it All That’s Gross! Insectigations Polar Opposites Mythbusters To adopt an animal, visit us online at or call louisvillezoo.org/adopts 502-459-2287 July 27 – 31 AM: Animal Homes/ PM: From A to Zebra Sprouts Dr. Zoolittle Animal Giants Zoo Exhibit Design 22 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 • 23

PRE K – some walk on water, some light up world’s wildest places and the animals reality TV show “The Amazing KINDERGARTEN CAMPS and they’re everywhere! that inspire their artistic expression. Race.” Complete with detours and Dr. Zoolittle Discover different art mediums such roadblocks, campers will race around Half day: programs may be combined June 29 – July 2 & July 27 – 31 as drawing and printmaking and the Zoo! (but must occur in same week.) Does a gorilla brush its teeth? Do our design your own exhibition that will To the Extreme Once Upon A Zoo Zoo animals get medical check-ups be displayed at the Louisville Zoo. This June 15 – 19 & July 13 – 17 June 8 – 12 & July 6 – 10 (A.M. ONLY) just like people? Discover the ins and camp will take place entirely at the Uncover the secrets of the animal Inspired by the beloved children’s outs of animal health and learn how Zoo. kingdom’s most extreme inhabitants. author Eric Carle, this camp will our hospital Zoo Docs take care of Polar Opposites Campers will explore some of the highlight some of his most well- our animals every day! June 22 – 26 & July 20 – 24 most unforgiving places on the known stories and the animals Bundle up for an exploration of the planet — from the deep, deep sea to featured in them. planet’s coldest regions. Discover the the hot, hot desert! How do animals Show & Tell techniques animals use to survive in survive in these habitats? June 8 – 12 & July 6 – 10 (P.M. ONLY) harsh winter conditions, explore the Animal Mythbusters Discover the sounds and signs of differences of the Earth’s poles, and June 22 – 26 & July 20 – 24 animal behavior as we explore animal discover how arctic explorers use The animal world is full of myths, technology, training and patience to communication! REGISTER ONLINE AT legends, and sayings that are often Sprouts journey to these untouched places. not true. Campers will be busting Backyard Biologist LOUISVILLEZOO.ORG June 29 – July 2 & July 27 – 31 Animal Giants myths all week during this fun and June 15 – 19 & July 13 – 17 (A.M. ONLY) Explore the plants, flowers and trees Explore the biology of your own July 13 – 17 & July 27 – 31 interactive program! that make our Zoological Garden a backyard! Get messy with soil 3RD – 4TH GRADE Did you know a newborn giraffe is KINDERGARTEN – 2ND beautiful home for our animals. Get Zoo Exhibit Design investigations, water explorations and larger than an average human or that down and dirty with soil exploration, FULL DAY June 29 – July 2 & July 27 – 31 backyard bugs. GRADE the goliath tarantula is the largest Have you ever wondered how zoo learn about the importance of Zoo Poo, Jaws & Claws spider on Earth (and is about the size Farm to Feast FULL DAY exhibits are designed? During this and discover how animals use plants June 8 – 12 & June 29 – July 2 of a dinner plate)? Think BIG as we June 15 – 19 & July 13 – 17 (P.M. ONLY) Dino-Mite- program, campers will learn all that is every day for food, homes and safety! Explore the world’s most ferocious explore the largest creatures in the Where does food come from? It takes June 8 – 12 & July 6 – 10 required to create a new exhibit and creatures, big and small! Learn how animal kingdom and discover their energy, time and some very special It’s a camp of Jurassic proportions! 2ND – 3RD GRADE the planet’s most deadly predator is design their own! They will meet staff fascinating features for survival. that helped create the Louisville Zoo’s animals for food to grow. Learn about From fossils to footprints, explore the FULL DAY closer than you think! these processes and explore how food amazing creatures that once roamed TH TH award winning exhibits like Islands, Art Safari 4 – 6 GRADE comes from the farm. our planet! Gorilla Forest and Glacier Run. Special Nature Connects June 15 – 19 & July 6 – 10 FULL DAY tours are planned so campers will Whether it’s Weather ® June 8 – 12 & July 6 – 10 The Louisville Zoo and Speed Art LEGO Brick Adventures Zoo Mazing Race understand the complexity of zoo June 22 – 26 & July 20 – 24 (A.M. ONLY) We’ll “connect” you to nature Museum are joining forces again to June 15 – 19 & June 8 – 12 & July 6 – 10 design. What makes the sky blue? Explore the in a whole new way! July 13 – 17 offer this unique camp experience! This camp will include Zoo related science of shadows, wind, water and Explore our one-of-a-kind Discover the art of Explore the culture of some of the clues and tasks based on the sunlight. LEGO® brick building while new temporary exhibit, Wonder of it All experiencing our one-of-a-kind Nature Connects: LEGO Bricks June 22 – 26 & July 20 – 24 (P.M. ONLY) new exhibit, Nature Connects: Sculptures, to learn the art of LEGO brick building and explore Channel your inner scientist and LEGO Brick Sculptures. Campers PNC recognizes that learning in a child’s early years is ZOO: Use math words to play a game of “bigger or smaller.” your inner artist using nature as explore the WONDERful world of will build their own LEGO brick essential for their long-term success. That is why we are Ask your child, “What animal do you see that is bigger than learning in this camp that investigates sculptures and discover nature has your inspiration! pleased to support the Louisville Zoo and the opportunities it you? What do you see that's smaller?” Comparing words like “bigger or smaller” are math ideas, and you'll be giving your nature’s boldest colors, what’s wild some builders of its own! presents for the region’s children and their families to experience child math practice by using them. about water, and the world around us. Zooper Heroes the wonders of nature and the animal world. Whether at the zoo or in a neighborhood park, here are a few tips on how everyday HOME: Ask your child to look out the window to find three red June 15 – 19 & July 13 – 17 Animal Homes That’s Gross! moments become learning experiences for young children. objects. Then ask for three objects that are other colors. It’s a June 29 – July 2 & July 27 – 31 June 22 – 26 & July 20 – 24 It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … Zooper fun way to help children learn colors and numbers. (A.M. ONLY) Hold your nose and join us on an ani- Hero! Investigate high flyers, speed HOME: Let your child see that you write shopping lists, “to do” In trees or under the ground, animals racers and some of the strongest lists, phone messages and directions. It lets children know that mal grossology adventure! Explore barf- writing is important in everyday life. live in some unlikely places. Explore ing frogs, stinking wolves and some of animals on Earth in this camp that fo- some favorite habitats and the cuses on animals that are in a league Through PNC Grow Up Great – a 10-year, $100 million initiative the most stomach churning animals on in early childhood education – PNC provides the leadership, animals who call them home. the planet to learn how their seemingly of their own! advocacy, funding, tools, and volunteers to help educate From A to Zebra bad habits are a way of life! Insectigations parents, caregivers, and communities on how to prepare young children for success in school and life. June 29 – July 2 & July 27 – 31 June 22 – 26 & July 20 – 24 For more information, please visit (P.M. ONLY) Mission insect-i-gate! Become an pncgrowupgreat.com. It’s Preschool with a zoo twist; entomologist and discover some of campers will explore the alphabet, our favorite creepy crawlies! They counting and colors. will amaze you with their abilities — ©2010 The PNC Financial Services Group. All rights reserved. CON PDF 0710-022 Sponsorship Thanks Kids For Conservation: Spring Into Wildlife Preservation

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Every day, the Louisville Zoo welcomes visitors, supports conservation projects, creates once in a lifetime memories and cares for endangered wildlife. Just like our animals, corporate partnerships with the Zoo come in many shapes and sizes. Your business or organization can partner with the Zoo through many different opportunities including event or programPEPSI_S1_NB_SM_4C sponsorships, (FOR USE .25" TO 1.5") group events and more! With attendance of over 880,000 this past year, your brand has the Spring into Wildlife potential to reach aCMY K significant number of families in the region. Special thanks to our generous sponsors for these programs: Preservation Official Soft Toyota Backyard Party for the Planet: Trunkline Magazine Wild Winter Days by Kathleen Johnson and Karen Maynard, MetaZoo Educators PEPSI_S1_NB_MEDIUM_4CDrink (FOR USEof 1.5" TO 4") the Action Hero The Month Long & Backyard Action and Dare to Care CMYK Louisville Zoo Guidebook Celebration of the Hero Guidebook Food Drive inter will soon be material. Place materials Earth presented by printed by presented by behind us and warm that blow around in powered by spring days are on small baskets or mesh the way! With the bags and hang them on springW season comes new life and a tree branch. Try small new opportunities to take better twigs, pieces of cloth or care of the wild creatures around us. yarn, pet fur, moss, etc.

PEPSI_S1_NB_LARGE_4C (4" AND LARGER) additional support Animals such as box turtles, snakes, • Provide shelter for some Santa’s SafariCMYK Nature Connects Norton Healthcare Night Safaris presented by presented by Get Healthy sponsored by frogs and chipmunks are all coming winged creatures by Walking Club out of hibernation. Many songbirds building a birdhouse or a are returning from their migration. bat box! Animals such as rabbits, gray squirrels • Plant new flowers or and opossums are having babies and shrubs this spring. Try raising them. planting species that Although we may enjoy seeing provide year-round wildlife up close, there are ways to be shelter or food for our helpful without being unintentionally native wildlife. Trumpet harmful to our native friends. How creeper, serviceberry, viburnum, can you turn your backyard into a red raspberries, and butterfly more wildlife-friendly space? What milkweed are some examples don’t always know how to IDS do you do if you find baby animals? of plants that animals love and properly feed them, veterinary K Should you keep wild animals as they look pretty too! care can be expensive, and EAT pets? It doesn’t take a lot of money or • Many animals that seem to be diseases can be transmitted time to take care of the world around abandoned are not. For birds, from wild animals to people. us. Here are some tips and fun family learning to fly is an experiment Keeping wild animals as pets projects that you can try during this that involves falling/flying out of (without a permit) is often FREE spring season: the nest. White-tailed deer and harmful to the animal and is • Make your own birdfeeder. other animals such as rabbits actually against Kentucky and ALL DAY WEDNESDAY Include an assortment of food leave their young for extended Indiana state laws. It is best to ONE FREE KIDS’ MEAL WITH PURCHASE OF items such as fruit, berries, periods of time each day and ADULT ENTRÉE OF $5 OR MORE. leave wild animals in the wild or nuts, seeds and suet to attract a return to take care of them. DINE-IN ONLY in an accredited AZA facility. variety of birds. Birdfeeders can People have kind hearts and • Unfortunately, our own easily be made from pinecones, want to help but often end up domestic pets can play a role 2-liter bottles and milk cartons. doing more harm than good. in harming small mammals and Be creative! If you find injured or orphaned birds. Domestic cats kill millions • Wildlife needs water. You can wildlife, the best thing to do is of birds, lizards, amphibians, provide water year-round by to leave them alone. You could and small mammals each year. installing a bird bath — just also contact a wildlife rehab Simply keeping your pet cats remember to change the water agency to report an injured indoors can help in a huge way! KIDS often to prevent the growth animal. EACH KIDS’ MEAL COMES WITH A DRINK and reproduction of bacteria • Here at the Zoo, we get a lot of AND A COOKIE + EAT and mosquitoes! phone calls from people who • Give the birds a hand by want advice on how to keep

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The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2015 • 27 ZOO GOODIES “Expand Your 2015 Hamburger Horizons!” Enjoy a classic meal with a new upscale twist. Design your hamburger and watch it being created! The new Wild Burger has been renovated from the Walkabout Café to The lush tropical islands are calling you include an enclosed patio for ordering your meal, a whole new theme and a redesigned kitchen where you can see your food being prepared. to experience One Wild Night Pick your favorite protein including beef, bison or even turkey burger — and top it off with delicious options like Beer Cheese, Green Chili Avocado Spread, Onion Bacon Cocktails - Hors d’oeuvres - Exotic animal encounters - Silent auction Jam or Mushroom & Swiss. Follow it up with crispy golden tater tots. There’s something for everyone. Wild Burger will Music by Steel Away and This, That, & the Other premiere at the Louisville Zoo before expanding to other zoos. Try it here first. Saturday - June 6, 2015 - 7:30p.m. Stop in during spring of 2015! Louisville Zoo - Tickets $75

New Gift Shop and Toys The Gorilla Forest Gift shop is undergoing a major renovation to become the new CONGO TRADING POST! Beginning Saturday, March 14, guests can expect to see some of our Wild Girl Collection in Pink and Purple featuring plush, apparel and accessories as well as our new “Wild Bunch” merchandise line in vibrant colors that include red, purple, green and blue. On the same day, the Glacier Run Gift Shop will be re-opening for those polar- themed souvenirs that are beloved by kids and parents alike. Attire - Casual Island Chic The Main Gift Shop on the Zoo Plaza is open all Zoo hours and admission is not necessary if you are only shopping. This gift shop will feature a new merchandise All proceeds benefit capital projects at the Zoo andthe award-winning School at the Zoo Program. line targeted to ladies called “Dream.” Louisville Zoo custom t-shirts and hats will be available in tranquil pastel/earth colors and other accessories. You can also find great new To purchase tickets visit zoofari.eventbrite.com merchandise to celebrate your infant or toddler’s first visit to the Zoo with our “Leisure Zoo” merchandise line that will include apparel and accessories. For more information, call the Zoo’s Development Office 502-238-5615

ZOOrific Group Events Looking for a great place to have a fun company picnic, banquet, reception or business meeting? Choose from unique indoor and outdoor venues. Enjoy delicious meals prepared by our Executive Chef. Visit louisvillezoo.org/plan/group-adventures or call 502-238-5348 for details. Volunteer News: Youth Board Remembering Jim King

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The Louisville Zoo Says Goodbye SPOTLIGHT ON to Great Friend and Supporter YOUTH BOARD n January 14, 2015 the Halloween festivities. by Heather Dishon, Communications Coordinator Louisville Zoo, along with Support of the Zoo was a King the entire community, family affair. His wife, Debbie his year marks the 22nd year you hear that 96 lost a great friend and currently serves as a Zoo board that the Louisville Zoo Youth elephants are killed Oleader Jim King. member and recently completed Board has been changing every day for their Since 2003, Jim represented the her term as chair of the Louisville the lives of teens 13–18 tusks, you just Louisville Zoo’s Metro Council District, Zoo Foundation Board; and Jim Tyears old. Founded in 1993, it began want to step in District 10. In this role, as well as in was a strong advocate of Debbie’s as a 30-member board to provide and stop it,” said his role as Metro Council President, leadership and support of the Zoo an opportunity for youth to develop Perkins. “I’ve seen Jim was a tireless supporter of the and our many programs and activities. leadership skills and to create a forum how amazing these Jim King Louisville Zoo, which he considered “Jim was an excellent public leader for youth to be actively involved with creatures are and to be one of the community’s crown because he was able to balance the the Louisville Zoo. how devastating jewels. He was a regular fixture here, bigger vision for the entire community Headed by Coordinator of poachers are working to ensure that the Zoo was with the specific needs of his district, Volunteers Diane Taylor since 1997, to their native well-preserved, well-managed and and he and his wife Debbie loved the the Board currently has more than habitats,” Barnes maintained so that the nearly one Louisville Zoo and totally understood 50 members. The volunteers start at said. million visitors annually had memories how valuable it is to the quality of age 13 and depart after their senior However, a love to last a lifetime. place and economic development of year of high school. These dedicated for animals isn’t the Jim’s contributions to the Zoo are the 10th District and all of Louisville,” individuals work long and demanding only thing drawing countless — he was instrumental said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. hours for the Zoo — fundraising with these young people 2014-15 Youth Board Officers (left to right): in securing support for the Glacier Always a friend to the face painting and sand art while also to the Youth Board. Emma Brown, Cassondra Perkins and Noah Barnes Run Capital Campaign, funding the neighborhood, Jim worked closely aiding the Zoo with miscellaneous Board Secretary Emma Brown, Trevilian Way boulevard redesign, with our neighbors and the parks events and activities. an 18-year-old from Christian “I feel like we’ve made a as well as providing $500,000 in department in an effort to bring us Having completed an astounding Academy of Louisville, said the reason difference,” Brown said. funding for the elephant encounter all together for the single purpose of $20,000 pledge for Glacier Run she joined the Youth Board was that To date, the Louisville Zoo Youth renovation, and leading a Metro providing an incredible experience for early in 2012, the Youth Board has she enjoyed volunteering and wanted Board has raised $100,000 for the Council funding drive to renovate our visitors. Zoo. In 2011, they were awarded the Debbie and Jim Kim moved on to a new focus. This year, to make friends. “I was hesitant to several Zoo facilities. He helped Jim saw the real value of a place at the Louisville Zoo’s 2011 Zoofari! the Board voted to raise money for join at first, but when I got there I Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy design innovative capital funding where people could experience the elephant exhibit enhancements. felt so at home. Everyone was so award by the Association of mechanisms to help the Zoo beauty of nature and animals in their Board President Noah Barnes, an welcoming,” she said. Fundraising Professionals, Greater through the recession and he hosted glory — guiding new generations of time you visit the Louisville Zoo, 18-year-old from Frankfort High “It changed my life,” Barnes said. Louisville Chapter. numerous fundraisers for the Zoo school children, families, and out of be sure to remember Jim’s many School, expressed his enthusiasm “It was hard for me to make friends “The Louisville Zoo has a fine group including Roarchestra and Zoofari, town visitors to establish new and contributions. We will be forever about the endeavor. “It’s going to be when I was younger. I came here and of volunteers, past and present, who as well as helping sponsor our memorable experiences here. Next grateful to him. awesome. I’ve seen all the sketches everyone was accepting of me. I’ve have always been and always will be for it,” Barnes said. made lifelong friendships here.” a part of the Zoo’s mission statement Barnes has spent much of his time “You never feel alone,” said ‘To better the bond between people and our planet,’” said Diane Taylor. The Louisville Zoo is incredibly honored and grateful to The King Family for volunteering with the Louisville Zoo Perkins. “I’ve busted out of my “They have proven themselves, and I including us as one of four organizations to which expressions of sympathy elephants — and he’s not the only shyness shell completely. I would tell think of them as the next generation could made in memory of Council President King. one. Board Vice President Cassondra anyone thinking of joining to just do Perkins, a 17-year-old from Dupont it. You’ll make some amazing friends of Zoo leaders.” Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Abramson Dr. and Mrs. Larry Florman Mr. Jeff Kennedy Ms. Beth Stenberg Manual High, has also volunteered in and have great experiences. You’ll Dr. and Mrs. Joe F. Arterberry Ms. Sandra Frazier Kentucky Derby Festival, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Stewart the elephant area. “I’ve volunteered also know that you helped support all Boys & Girls Clubs of Ketuckiana Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gilpin Lady Finger’s Catering Mr. and Mrs. William A. Stone Mrs. Christina Lee Brown Greater Louisville, Inc. Mr. Thomas Lambert The Bankers’ Bank of Kentucky with the elephants for the past three sorts of different exhibits.” Building Industry Association of Kelly Grether Louisville Convention and The Sacramento Deposit Bank years,” she said. “I had a blast. Every “We raise a lot of money and we To become a member of the Greater Louisville Mr. and Mrs. Gordon B. Guess Visitors Bureau Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. Tucker time I walk by the exhibit, I stand do a lot of good,” Barnes said. “You Louisville Zoo Youth Board, you City of Middletown Hancock Bank & Trust Company Mr. Bruce B. McCann and Victory Community Bank Community Trust Bank I.B.E.W. LU #369 Ms. Kay Chambers John and Vicki Walczak there and talk to Mikki and Punch.” realize your full potential and how must be part of the summer Economic Development Secretary Jefferson Co. Circuit Court Judges Mercurio and Associates, Inc. Mr. Michael Webber 96 Elephants (96elephants.org) — much you can accomplish simply by teen program. Recruitment is Larry M. Hayes and Jefferson Co. Democratic Party Mr. and Mrs. Jerry T. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zegart a conservation effort to stop elephant going to a meeting once a month. Jan. 1 through March 1 each Dr. Melissa Leath Executive Committee Mr. Robert K. Ogle First Class Services, Inc Ms. Mary J. Jennings One Stroke Inks poaching and ivory trafficking — is It really is spectacular what we’ve year. Must be 13 years of age by First Harrison Bank Jill and Rob Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Schulz near and dear to them. “When accomplished.” June 1 of the application year. Support Your Zoo: Thanks You! Donor Thanks

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Gifts received Oct. 16 through Dec. 31, 2014 (all gifts of $100 or more are listed in this publication)

$1,000,000 or More Dr. Ann M. Swank Dr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Vinay Puri Harry S. Frazier, Jr. Family* U.S. Bank Mr. Kenneth M. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. James M. Quisenberry Mr. and Ms. David Wise Ms. Deborah Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Raluy $200,000 to $499,999 Congressman and Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Ronald Mr. Jerry R. Randolph and Frazier-Joy Family Foundation* Mrs. John A. Yarmuth Ms. Martha Schroeder and Mrs. Anne M. Ramsey Friends of the Louisville Zoo* Ms. Mary Schroeder Ms. Nancy A. Reavley Stephen and Mary Birch $500 to $999 Mr. and Mrs. Keith P. Scully Regent Investment Management Foundation* Mrs. Julie Atkinson Ms. Michelle Seiffertt Dr. and Mrs. Roland W. Richmond Mrs. Mary J. Beale Mr. and Mrs. Max Shapira River Metals Recycling LLC $25,000 to $49,999 Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Bryan Friends of the Louisville Zoo Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shuffitt Ms. Sandra Sego Ms. Shirley A. Burwinkle Ms. Stephanie Shurts Mr. Fithian M. Shaw, Jr. Irvin F. and Alice S. Etscorn Mr. and Mrs. Nick Costides* Foundation* Ms. Bobbye Simpson Mr. Doug Simcox Dr. and Mrs. Larry Florman Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Singh Mr. and Mrs. Dale B. Skaggs $20,000 to $24,999 Ms. Penny Frazier Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Stewart Ms. Bonnie B. Taylor With Gratitude, Mr. and Mrs. David Daulton* Mr. and Mrs. David E. Garner Ms. Maria E. Sallis Thomas Mr. and Mrs. George A. Thomas The Margaret Ewell Dickins GE United Way Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Vogt Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Underwood Foundation Dr. Amy Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Wall Mr. and Mrs. John T. Walczak Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Halbleib, Jr. From the Louisville Zoo $10,000 to $14,999 Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ward Mr. Joseph D. Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hammer Mr. and Mrs. Aaron P. Watt Dr. Maria R. Schweichler The Calipari Foundation Mr. William S. Heinz Ms. Elizabeth Winkler Mr. Jim Watkins Hilliard Lyons* Ms. Patricia A. Hobbs Ms. Lauren D. Weihe Mr. Harry A. Lipski by Kelly Grether, Director of Development Horseshoe Bend Vineyards $100-$199 Dr. Sally R. Willis-Ryan White Clay Consulting Dr. Heidi Hulon Dr. Tim Allen and Dr. John C. Wright and Thank you for being a donor, mem- was necessary to save the cub. After $5,000 to $9,999 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kantlehner, III Dr. Kathy A. Nieder Ms. Kay T. Roberts Mrs. Deborah C. King Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Bates Ms. Teresa Bailey Hall Mr. and Mrs. James W. Yonts ber, friend, advocate and all-around a brief stay at the Alaska Zoo, she Mr. Bob Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Gary K. Best Independent II LLC Mr. and Mrs. Victor York, Sr. fan of your Zoo. headed to Louisville. Ms. Greta Ratliff Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bohn W. L. Lyons Brown Foundation Mr. William A. Young Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Brown* Your commitment to our mis- The energetic and playful Qannik Marshall Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Julia M. Morris Mr. Brent Bruner Zoo Kids, Inc. Donors Mr. and Mrs. Jerry T. Miller* sion helps maintain award-winning that you see swimming and hiding Mr. and Mrs. Brad K. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Bryant Mr. Charles A. Hardy and PPG Industries Foundation exhibits, sustain education programs toys in Glacier Run developed a lame- The Prudential Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Karl Buechler Ms. Margaret W. Brown Mr. Sheryl G. Snyder and Mr. Sheryl G. Snyder and Mrs. Alice Chambers PPG Industries Foundation and beautify walking paths — and in ness in one of her hind legs in June Ms. Jessica S. Loving* Ms. Jessica S. Loving Ms. Pam Combs* The Uligian Family Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Thomas doing so provides a place for families 2013. Keepers noticed changes in Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Stegner Ms. Renee M. Croket and Honorarium/Memorial Donors Thorntons* to explore, learn and create lifelong her behaviors and eating habits and Dr. and Mrs. Richard Stremel Mr. Harvey J. Venier Mr. and Mrs. Anthony K. Ansert, Yum! Brands Inc. memories. Your support also allows Zoo Veterinary staff placed her on a Ms. Patricia G. Swope and Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Del Negro in honor of Gabe Henderson and With fewer than 25,000 polar $1,000 to 4,999 James R. Van Camp Ms. Linda H. Dickinson Pete Ansert us to provide both the everyday and medical treatment plan. When it was bears remaining in the world and Dr. and Mrs. Joe F. Arterberry Ms. Pattie Dale Tye Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dreier Mr. Richard T. Biddle, the critical specialized care needed to determined she was not healing, the the species listed as threatened since Mr. Robert E. Bast and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Walczak* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Durham in honor of John Walczak thousands of vulnerable, threatened decision was made to place her under Ms. Gwen V. Anderson Prof. and Mrs. Manning G. Warren, III Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Edison Mr. Marcus Davis, 2008, Qannik’s health is vital to the Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Foshee in honor of Oscar Camenisch Mr. and Mrs. James P. Campbell $200-$499 and endangered animals such as the anesthesia to determine the root Mr. and Mrs. Jay Crouse Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Fryrear Dr. and Mrs. Roy Goldman, future of the polar bears. She was Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Arnold rockhopper penguin and polar bear. cause of her problem. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Diebold Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Griggs in honor of Georgia Goldman placed in an accredited, managed zoo Mr. Matt Baumgartle Drs. David and Kelli Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan E. Handmaker Ms. Cara Joynt, We wish to express our gratitude After careful examination, she was Mr. George R. Bergen system to assist with future breed- Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ecken* Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Harlamert in honor of Elizabeth Joynt Mr. Christopher P. Bingaman by sharing a success story with you. diagnosed with a systematic life- Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Estopinal* Mr. Frederick G. Heath and Assumption High School/Elisabeth ing which will help to diversify and Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Blackman Many have fallen head over heels threatening fungal infection, blasto- Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Fox Mrs. Merrily A. Orsini Russo, in honor of strengthen the genetic pool for her Mr. and Mrs. Hewett Brown Ms. Kathy R. Gahm Mr. William F. Heath Hattie Lee Kern for our polar bear “Qannik” since she mycosis. Curator of Mammals, Jane Mr. Maurice J. Buchart, Jr. and species. Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Matt Kamer Ms. Jennifer Knox, in memory of Ms. B. J. Oyler arrived at the Louisville Zoo four years Anne Franklin, who had worked with General Electric Company Mr. and Mrs. John P. Klimchak Rosemary Knox Thank you for caring about your Drs. Denver B. and Jane Cornett ago. When she landed in Glacier Run, Qannik closely from the moment of Mr. Thomas Henrion* Ms. Maria A. Ladd* Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Loeffler, in Zoo, our animals and our planet. You Mr. and Mrs. Nick Costides Dr. George H. Herbener and Dr. and Mrs. Allan Lansing memory of Conner Lee Loeffler she was approximately six months her arrival, was the only person from Mr. and Mrs. Chase Donaldson make it possible for us to work with Dr. Margaret L. Fonda Mrs. Tammie G. Lawrence Ms. Kathleen Nuss, Eco-Cell of age. Before her trip to Louisville, whom Qannik would take medica- Ms. Patricia A. Hobbs* Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Leezer in memory of Jack Pittenger scientists, conservationists, members Endeavor Foundation Qannik had made national headlines tion; and she was picky about how Kentucky Veterinary Medical Ms. Gloria Luber Mr. Jeff Randles and Dr. Sandra of the medical community and Zoo Ms. Barbara C. Ferguson Association Mr. Joseph M. Lyons Patterson-Randles, when she was found underweight on the medication was administered. For Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Goldberg colleagues all across the world to Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Lehman Drs. Maureen E. Marra and in honor of LuLu Mr. and Mrs. William L. Guenthner Alaska’s North Slope, separated from example, she preferred medicine be Ms. Judith L. Lesher Edwin Ray Render Mr. and Mrs. John T. Walczak, ensure that the earth and the animals Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Hagan, Jr. her mother and sibling. After several given to her in spoonfuls of mayon- Lorch Family Foundation* Ms. Julia H. Martin in memory of Helen Walczak that live here — like the polar bears Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Hartstern Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Metzger Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. McCarty days of observation with hopes that naise; she wasn’t interested in her Mr. and Mrs. John V. Hayes In-Kind Donors — will thrive for generations to come. Mr. Thomas P. O’Brien, III Dr. and Mrs. Roy Meckler Ms. Mary Frances Hiemer Bandy, Carroll, Hellige she would reunite with her mother, usual treats. Under close watch and Mr. and Mrs. Brad K. Phillips* Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mees Ms. Courtney Hood Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Brimm the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expert care, her health, behavior and We are extremely grateful Dr. Paula and Mr. Scott M. Pottinger Mr. Robert F. Micou Dr. Heidi Hulon* Mr. and Mrs. Galen Hess Mr. and Mrs. S. Bradford Rives Mr. and Mrs. James E. Miller (USFWS) decided to attempt a rescue eating habits gradually improved. To- for you. Ms. Barbara J. Kalkhof Publishers Printing Company Mr. and Mrs. David B. Russell Mr. Charles T. Miller Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lattis, Jr. Ms. Mona Wilkerson operation. It’s extremely rare for ani- day, we’re happy to say she is free and Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Saunders Mr. and Mrs. David K. Mills Ms. Carol J. Levitch mals to be removed from their native clear of any trace of the infection and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Schnatter Mr. and Mrs. David W. Miracle *Capital Campaign Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Lichtenfels Dr. and Mrs. Roger J. Shott Ms. Joan L. Muir habitat like this, but the USFWS felt it completely back to her normal self. Mr. and Mrs. A. Kyle Lovan Mr. and Mrs. Dale B. Skaggs Ms. Mary Ann Pieper Mr. Christopher Millard Louisville Zoological Garden 1100 Trevilian Way Non-Profit Org. P.O. Box 37250 U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40233-7250 PAID Lebanon Jct., KY Permit No.739 Change Service Requested

In the spring of 2015, we are going to begin working on enhancing some exhibits, adding some new friends, improving your views and making THE LOUISVILLE ZOO even better!