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The Minnesota Zoo is an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Photo by Rick Hawley Fiscal Year 2008 Highlights July 1, 2007– June 30, 2008

Three fisher kits were born at the

Minnesota Zoo—the first since The Minnesota Zoo received gifts and pledges totaling more 1999. The Zoo is one of only four than $2.7 million in support of the Zoo’s 2005 Strategic Plan. The Cargill Foundation and the AZA-accredited zoos to exhibit Medtronic Foundation both made pledges of $1 million fishers and the only one to produce each—the largest corporate gifts given to the Minnesota Zoo offspring in the last three years. since 1997. The Minnesota Zoo supported More than 1.1 million guests visited the conservation efforts in the Minnesota Zoo in 2008, the Zoo’s best including year since 1999. Monthly attendance in projects for Amur leopards, June, with the opening of Russia’s Amur tigers, Blakiston’s fish owls, Grizzly Coast, was the second highest and brown bears. in the Zoo’s history. A new evening event, Fish First, Minnesota Zoo memberships are at featured local executive chefs and an all-time high of 36,538 households, raised consumer awareness about the representing more than 150,000 importance of buying seafood from individuals. sustainable sources.

Our new exhibit, Russia’s Grizzly The Minnesota Zoo welcomed two Coast, features a state-of-the-art litters of Asian small-clawed otters— Education Event Center—the Zoo’s the first otters born at the Zoo in 13 first “green” building. years.

Our long-standing and popular The International Association of Zoomobile outreach program Amusement Parks and Attractions delivered 585 programs in Minnesota, (IAAPA) awarded the Minnesota Zoo Iowa, and Wisconsin, reaching 48,820 two Brass Ring Awards for its people. marketing efforts in seasonal event marketing and radio advertising. More than 600 guests attended the 2008 Beastly Ball “The Great Bear A leader in tiger conservation, the Affair.” The event raised more than Zoo has coordinated the Tiger $500,000 in support of the Minnesota Species Survival Plan (SSP) since 1987. Zoo and wildlife around the world. During the past year, 13 Amur, three Sumatran, and six Malayan tiger cubs The Minnesota Zoo obtained were born in SSP-participating zoos. permission to work with two national nature reserves in China to develop a Zoo Camp saw record attendance in long-term plan to restore habitat, prey 2008. More than 2,700 children, ages 4- species, and eventually South China 18, visited the Minnesota Zoo for this tigers. popular summer camp. Photo by Jean Pieri, Pioneer Press

Multi-sensory exhibits provide guests a direct experience with animals and their habitats—introducing them to exotic species, educating them about conservation issues, and encouraging them to become involved. Amazing animals and meaningful encounters make the Minnesota Zoo one of the top zoos in the country.

4 The Minnesota Zoo inspires, engages, and empowers guests to act on behalf of wildlife and wild lands. In 2008, we created award-winning exhibits that connect guests with the beauty and mystery of the natural world and its inhabitants. Our interpretive naturalists ignited passion in the hearts of children to care about animals and nature. Our conservation efforts made progress toward protecting endangered species and preserving critical ecosystems. We are changing the way people think about their relationships to the natural world.

5 field trips. Our Zoo Safari program continued to provide an all-expenses paid day at the Zoo for thousands of public school students from a growing number of Minnesota school districts, all supported by generous corporate and individual donors. Directors’ Message Empowering the next generation to care for our world’s wildlife and wild places is critical to our mission—and to the world! This past year, thanks to a Dear Friends: $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, the Minnesota Zoo developed WolfQuest, a free, on- The Minnesota Zoo’s mission to connect people, line interactive inviting players to assume animals and the natural world was fulfilled as never the role of a living in Yellowstone National Park. before when we opened Russia’s Grizzly Coast in June Since its launch in December 2007, more than 440,000 2008. This $24 million state-of-the-art exhibit people from 232 countries have learned about wolf immerses Zoo guests in the landscapes of the Russian ecology by playing the game. Hands-on learning Far East and introduces them to some of the world’s creates connections and inspires people of all ages to most charismatic wild animals. It’s that kind of multi- take action on behalf of our world’s wildlife. sensory experience that helps foster a strong connection to wildlife and wild places. Working to achieve our mission takes the dedication of Zoo staff, many of whom are national and The opening of Russia’s Grizzly Coast, coupled with international leaders in animal programs and the July 2007 debut of the completely renovated conservation. In fiscal year 2008, our director of Medtronic Minnesota Trail, helped make fiscal year conservation was assured by the Chinese government 2008 one of the Zoo’s most successful ever. We that the ecological restoration of two adjacent nature experienced our highest attendance in nine years, a preserves in southern China was now one of their record-breaking number of memberships, and a 90% highest conservation priorities, and that the ultimate increase in contributed income over the previous year. goal of reintroducing critically-endangered South We are particularly grateful for two $1 million gifts: China tigers to those wilderness areas can begin soon. from Medtronic Foundation for the Medtronic The Zoo also funded 15 other grant-supported Minnesota Trail and from Cargill Foundation for a new conservation projects in 10 countries this past year. Environmental Learning Center, a major component of We thank our donors and members, our Zoo a new Zoo entry and Visitor Center complex, volunteers and staff, trustees of the Minnesota Zoo scheduled to open in 2012. And, of course, we thank Board and Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board, the State the State of Minnesota for the capital funding which of Minnesota, and our growing number of guests for made both Russia’s Grizzly Coast and the Medtronic their numerous contributions in 2008. You make our Minnesota Trail possible. It’s an investment with high work possible, and we are honored to have you as returns: a 2008 study revealed that the Zoo now has a partners in our continuing efforts to connect people, state-wide economic impact of more than $95 million animals and the natural world. annually. We continued our commitment to serving a diverse Harry Haynsworth Lee Ehmke constituency, thanks in part to the Weesner Yellow Bus Fund. This innovative grant program provides free bus transportation to schools in which at least 25 2008 Chair Director/CEO percent of the student population is eligible for the Minnesota Zoo Board Minnesota Zoo free and reduced school lunch program. In fiscal year 2008, the Fund provided transportation support for 52 John Rowe Melissa Parker Lindsay schools whose students came to the Minnesota Zoo for

2008 Chair Executive Director Minnesota Zoo Foundation Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board 6 Photo by Bob Cole

7 When people are given the opportunity to connect with animals, they are far more likely to care about the conservation of wildlife and wild lands. In 2008, the Minnesota Zoo connected with more than 1.1 million guests.

8 The Year in Numbers

July 1, 2007– June 30, 2008 Guests: 1,162,163

Member households: 36,538

Total number of Web sessions: 1,592,693

Education program participants: 326,279

Zoomobile participants: 48,820

Volunteers: 878

Volunteer hours: 86,197

Animal species: 449

Individual animals: 2,707*

Births at the Zoo: 247

Species Survival Plans: 23

Acreage: 485

Permanent employees: 237

Total operating expense: $19.1 million

Contributed Income: $7.7 million

* Does not include insect colonies Photo by Ryan Clausen

9 Photo by Sue Gergen

Bringing Russia to Minnesota

Journey to Russia’s Far East, one of the last true Russia's Grizzly Coast is the most ambitious project in wilderness areas of the world. Experience the the history of the Zoo, and it is the first of its kind sounds of crashing waves, a cacophony of sea featuring the region, landscapes, and animal birds, and playful sea otters along a rugged combinations of the Russian Far East. The $24 million exhibit offers an amazing replication of Russia’s coastline. Visit a vast land where massive grizzly distinctive coastal habitat and geological formations. It bears roam among steaming geysers and bubbling provides guests with an incredible view of sea otters at mud-pots. This little-known but extraordinary place is play above and below water, bears foraging for food the inspiration for the Minnesota Zoo's new exhibit, and catching trout in a pool, and rare Amur leopards Russia's Grizzly Coast. in close (yet safe) proximity to wild boars.

10 To recreate the rocky and rugged land of Russia’s Far East, designers and artisans built artificial rockwork throughout the exhibit. Materials used include 49,000 pounds of rebar, more than 2,000 cubic yards of concrete, and 300 gallons of paint.

The making of a zoo exhibit is a wonderful blend of plantings all transport guests to the Russian Far East art, science, and engineering. Nearly 4,000 cubic yards wilderness. of concrete were poured to create the foundations, large pools, and buildings, but most of the facilities The Minnesota Zoo’s innovative Russia's Grizzly Coast and structures are concealed from the public eye. exhibit delights and surprises, as it immerses guests in Instead, guests experience the incredible vision and a land halfway around the world. Nowhere else can talent of designers and artists who recreated the people experience the fascinating animal species of dramatic volcanic landscape of Russia's Kamchatka Russia’s Pacific coast in a cutting-edge replication of Peninsula. Elaborate rock formations, an eroded their habitat, complete with its own amazing sandstone sea cave, a room-sized lava tube, and lush geological and horticultural features.

11 The Animals of Russia’s Pacific Coast

The Minnesota Zoo’s Russia’s Grizzly Coast exhibit is home to some of the world’s most charismatic—and threatened—wild animals: energetic sea otters, massive grizzly bears, sturdy wild boars, and sleek Amur leopards. Immersive exhibits and hands-on learning opportunities provide an experience like no other.

The journey begins with the rugged beauty of the north Pacific where playful sea otters swim among dramatic rock formations. Guests are amazed at their adept ability to manipulate objects for food and for play, and can view the antics of these endangered marine mammals from above and below water.

Next is a stunning volcanic area where steam vents, geysers, and mud- pots set the scene along a rocky hillside. Grizzly bears play and forage in a seemingly barrier-free landscape, perhaps even fishing for live trout in a deep pool. With only glass separating them, guests can get face-to-face with the great brown bears and learn about where they live, what they eat, and the threats to their survival in nature.

Emerging from the geysers, guests enter a place that is reminiscent of the forests of Minnesota. Heavily wooded, this southern tip of Russia is home to wild boars, the original ancestors of all . A family of wild boars can be viewed from several vantages including an authentic Russian log cabin.

The dense woods also are home to two of the world’s largest and most endangered cats: the and the Amur tiger. These cats are as rare as they are beautiful. The Amur region is at the same latitude as Minnesota, so these large felines are right at home in the snow and cold of winter.

The incredible animals of Russia’s Grizzly Coast connect people with a vast and biologically-rich region of the world, providing one of the most engaging and memorable experiences the Zoo has ever offered.

12 Photo by Mike Baird

The Minnesota Zoo coordinated with wildlife officials and conservation organizations in Alaska to rescue orphaned sea otters and grizzly bears for Russia’s Grizzly Coast. Young animals that would have perished in the wild have found a new home at the Minnesota Zoo.

13 Conservation Connections

The plight of the Amur leopard, the world’s most endangered wild cat, is very real, but there is hope. More than 300 Amur leopards live in zoos. Captive breeding and reintroduction programs offer the possibility of a successful future for these magnificent cats. The Minnesota Zoo is actively involved in efforts to save the Amur leopard and many other species of the Russian Far East.

In 2008, the Minnesota Zoo contributed $23,000 to the Amur Leopard Conservation Support Programme (ALTA; amur-leopard.org), which works to save wild Amur leopards using a combination of anti-poaching efforts, fire control, education and media projects, population monitoring, and scientific research. The Zoo also received a genetically valuable female Amur leopard from Europe and is planning to find a mate for her. It is hoped that any resulting cubs will be candidates for reintroduction to the wild.

2008 ULYSSES S. SEAL CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM PROJECTS 1. White shark research and monitoring, U.S. 2. Brown bear greater Yellowstone ecosystem, Wyoming, U.S. 3. disease screening, Canada 4. Canadian lynx field research, Great Lakes, U.S. 5. Bobcat tracking, Minnesota, U.S. 6. Peregrine falcon monitoring, Midwest, U.S. 7. Malayan Tapir International Symposium, Mexico 8. Cloud forest birds, Ecuador 9. Blue-throated macaw conservation, Bolivia 10. Environmental education, Ivory Coast 11. Giraffe research in the Serengeti, Tanzania 12. Hairy-nosed otter conservation, Vietnam 13. Japanese macaque field research, Japan 14. Blakiston’s fish owl habitat research, Russian Far East 15. Brown bear ecology, Russian Far East Photo by Bob Cole

14 The Ulysses S. Seal Conservation Grant Program empowers Zoo staff to directly participate in the conservation of endangered or threatened species around the world. In 2008, the Zoo funded 15 projects in 10 countries. Since this program began in 2002, there have been more than 80 projects located in 29 countries.

15 Field trips offer unique opportunities to spark interest in learning and promote academic achievement. In 2008, more than 6,700 students from 90 schools participated in Minnesota Zoo Safari. Photo by Jonette Novak

16 Minnesota Zoo Safari

The Minnesota Zoo is a valuable education resource for teachers and students, providing a wide range of programs that connect classrooms to the living world. Minnesota Zoo Safari is a unique partnership between the Zoo, several Minnesota School Districts and community donors—allowing an individual or corporation to sponsor an entire grade of students from a school district to visit the Minnesota Zoo on a field trip.

Through the Minnesota Zoo Safari program, all participating students receive transportation to and from the Zoo, admission, a monorail tour of the Northern Trail led by an interpretive naturalist, and the choice of a Zoo naturalist-led conservation education class or guided tour—all free of charge to the students and the school district.

The program was initiated in 1999 by Bill and Nadine McGuire. The McGuires believe every child should have the opportunity to visit the Zoo and have encouraged companies and individuals to contribute to this effort. Other donors who have joined the McGuires over the years include The Confer Family, Flint Hills Resources, General Mills, Hormel Foods Corporation, and Malt-O-Meal. Now, nearly 10 years after it began, the program has grown to include students in St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, Northfield, Austin, Faribault, and District 196 (Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley). In 2008, more than 6,700 students from 90 schools participated in Minnesota Zoo Safari.

Programming is designed to align with third or fifth grade science curriculum, including investigation of how living systems work together, basic needs to sustain life, variables that affect food chains, and habitat requirements. Trips to the Minnesota Zoo provide valuable and unique learning experiences that connect directly to classroom learning and provide lifelong memories.

17 WolfQuest: A New Breed of Video Game

As electronic media increasingly influences the way we experience the world, the Minnesota Zoo is exploring new methods to engage technically-savvy students. The Zoo developed WolfQuest, a new interactive game that inspires people to learn, to connect, and to care about animals.

The Zoo partnered with eduweb, a leading developer of online learning games, to develop an online program that merges the natural mystery and charisma of with the compelling drama and action of video games. Funded by the National Science Foundation, Best Buy, and others, WolfQuest teaches wolf behavior and ecology through exciting 3D game-play and intense social interactions.

By carefully balancing fun and realism in the design of the game, the Minnesota Zoo has attracted an audience of increasingly sophisticated game-playing youth. Since the project launched on December 20, 2007, the WolfQuest website has had more than 440,000 unique visitors, including people from all 50 states and more than 200 countries.

One of the more exciting aspects of the project is the vibrant and thriving online forum. Along with helping players find solutions to technical problems, the forum is WolfQuest’s most direct educational tool, allowing people to ask questions about wolves and to dialogue with other forum users about wolf issues.

The WolfQuest game and website represent a new model for informal science learning, creating a safe and engaging arena where youth can dialogue directly with researchers. Removing the formal barriers typically found between scientists and students, it allows youth to see science as approachable and interesting and provides direct role models for them to emulate.

18 Photo by Tambako the Jaguar

Our education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, online, and in schools and community centers throughout the region. In 2008, more than 95,000 students and teachers participated in school programs, using the Zoo as a major resource for environmental learning.

19 Building Green

As an organization dedicated to conservation, the Minnesota Zoo has a special obligation to continually examine our operational activities to align with our educational messages about conservation. Best practices in environmental management allow us to invest more in animal care, conservation programs, and improving the guest’s experience. Going “green” just makes sense.

One of the most visible examples of this commitment is the new, state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly Education Event Center. It is the Zoo’s first truly green building. The Center provides a dynamic and elegant space for education programs, meetings, and events with direct connections to parking areas and to the amazing animal experiences of Russia’s Grizzly Coast. But more than this, the new facility utilizes many sustainable design strategies and operational principles to reduce energy use and minimize environmental impact.

A vegetated “green roof” and earth berms capture rainfall runoff and reduce heating and cooling requirements. A geothermal heat system allows the Zoo to harness the Earth’s energy for temperature regulation. Skylights and operable windows reduce lighting requirements. Recycled products used throughout the building includee wood, carpet, steel, paneling, glass, porcelain tiles, and non-toxic paints. Most products for the Center were manufactured within 500 miles of the project site to reduce transportation costs and fuel emissions.

The Russia’s Grizzly Coast Education Event Center is a highly-visible demonstration of the Zoo’s commitment to finding more environmentally-sound ways to keep guests and inhabitants comfortable. It sets a new standard for future Zoo buildings. As Minnesota’s largest environmental education provider, we think this is essential.

20 The Minnesota Zoo's Education Event Center demonstrates commitment to sustainable building strategies and green design. These efforts can substantially reduce the negative impacts associated with development and the built environment. Photo by Karina Carlson

21 The Central Plaza features one-of-a-kind stainless steel sculptures created by artist Heath Satow. A special coating was adhered to the sculptures to give them a bronze look. All of the sculptures represent animals found on the Zoo’s Northern Trail.

A Gathering Place

While parents watch from shaded benches and The redesigned Central Plaza is a lively, colorful, and tables, children cool off under life-sized animal fun outdoor meeting and activity area complete with sculptures at the Zoo’s new Splash Pad interactive shelter and shade structures, restrooms, and food water fountain. The tall trees spray a gentle mist from service. Beautiful terraced gardens, interspersed with above as water squirts up from under playful toes. The animal sculptures and intimate seating areas, slope fountain is just one of the new amenities, providing a gently towards the Main Lake. The Grizzly Coast Café unique gathering place for families and guests during offers a taste of Russia with ethnic dishes, and the Gift their visit to the Zoo. Shop features fun and unique souvenirs as well as seasonal necessities.

22 Photo by Ryan Clausen

The Lakeside Terrace, a multi-use stage area, facilitates Our new commons area provides a fun place for informal animal demonstrations, musical and dance families to gather or take a break before exploring the performances, and program opportunities. Powerful rest of the Zoo. The Splash Pad seems to be a highlight sculptural gateways locate and frame the major for our younger guests—as many children arrive at the pathways for exploring the rest of the Zoo’s outdoor Zoo already dressed in their bathing suits. The Plaza is adventures: Russia’s Grizzly Coast, the Northern Trail, an example of how the Minnesota Zoo is committed to and the Wells Fargo Family Farm. providing guests with the experiences and amenities they expect and deserve.

23 Considered national treasures by the Chinese, Sichuan are rare in North American zoos with only 50 found in 12 zoos throughout the U.S. The Minnesota Zoo has exhibited takin since 1992 and has been instrumental in breeding this endangered species.

24 Arrivals and Births

Every arrival is a cause for celebration—an inspiring reason to further the cause of conservation and a magical way to connect with the animals at the Minnesota Zoo. Here are just a few of the significant arrivals from this past year. Two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins* Two American woodland caribou** Three Amur leopards* Three Bactrian ** Eleven black-necked stilts** Five bleeding heart pigeons** Two blue-crowned motmots* One cotton-top tamarin* Fifteen crested wood partridges** Six cuttlefish* Seven fairy bluebirds** Three fishers** Two Japanese macaques** Three lake sturgeon* One Linne’s two-toed sloth* Eight meerkats** Two * Two musk oxen** One orange clownfish* Eight Oriental small-clawed otters** Two painted turtles* Six Persian goitered ** One pudu* Two ** One Przewalski's wild horse** Two reticulated giraffes* One takin** One three-banded armadillo** Five Victoria crowned pigeons** Eight weedy seadragons* Two wild boars* Eight wild boars** Six yellow tangs* *acquisition **birth Photo by Ryan Clausen

25 Fiscal Year 2008 Donors. We extend our sincere thanks to the following individuals, foundations, corporations and organizations that made gifts to the Minnesota Zoo Foundation in FY2008 (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008). Due to space limitations, we are unable to list the more than 2,800 additional donors who made gifts to the Foundation in 2008. Your gifts make our work possible. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our records. If our report contains errors or omissions, please contact us at 952.431.9237 so that we may extend our apologies and correct our records.

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Cross Fund of The Saint Deborah and Michael Monasco Louise and Renee Vai Edwin and Susan McCarthy Paul Foundation R. Kathleen Morris Thomas and Rose Wahl Mary Ann McNeil and David Higgins Nancy Cuno-Schmitz and Jeffery A. William Mullin and Chouhei Min Britta H. Walker and Adam Taylor Linda K. Miller Schmitz Mullin Nancy and David Warner Timothy and Deborah Moore Darlene E. Davis Robert and Heather Newman Diana and William P. Weller Thomas and Jeanne Mueller Fund of Martha Dayton and Thomas Nelson Suzanne and Gregory Niemi Lorraine Westley the Minneapolis Foundation Emil and Roy Dika John and Joan Nolan Michael and Michelle Wood Elizabeth B. Myers John and Alex Doty Gerald Brown and Jane Nolting- Dean and Bambi Wuebker John and Jodi Naylor Vera and Ross Ducept Brown Arno Wuenschmann Kathleen and David Newman John B. and Virginia G. Edgerton David and Billie Novy Dorothy A. Wulf Nicholson Family Foundation John C. and Marlene R. Ellis Timothy and Gayle Ober Christine Wyman Lisa and Rick Noel Gregg and Mary Jo Emfield Deb Olson Stephen and Adrienne Oesterle William and Sally Ericksen

27 DONOR HIGHLIGHTS 2008 Corporations, Organizations, and Government

Qwest $100,000+ Red Wing Shoe Company Cargill Foundation Foundation Flint Hills Resources Sit Investment Associates General Mills Foundation Foundation Hormel Foods Corporation Target Corporation Medtronic Foundation Tiffany & Co. National Science Foundation Treasure Island Resort & Casino U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service $50,000–$99,999 The Valspar Foundation Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Company $2,500–$4,999 Midwest Dairy Association Andersen Corporate Foundation Piper Jaffray Companies Associated Bank Burson-Marsteller Ecolab Inver Grove Heights Animal $25,000–$49,999 Hospital Since their first gift in June of 1983, Ecolab has Aveda Corporation Kerker & Associates Inc. Ecolab Foundation contributed more than $500,000 to the Minnesota Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota Ltd. Zoo. Their latest commitment provides major and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota McGrann Shea Anderson Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered support for the new Russia’s Grizzly Coast Ecolab $10,000–$24,999 Messerli & Kramer P.A. Northwest Airlines Conservation Science Cabin as well as ongoing Best Buy Children's Foundation Emerson Process Management, OCI Companies support for the Zoo’s education programs. Rosemount, Inc. PCL Construction Services Faegre & Benson LLP Right Management Consultants John Deere Company Securian Financial Group Medtronic Foundation KPMG LLP Solutran Malt-O-Meal Company Travelers An outstanding commitment from Medtronic Mayo Clinic UnitedHealth Group Minneapolis Portfolio Management Foundation in 2008 provides major support for the Group (MPMG) $1,000–$2,499 significantly renovated and updated Medtronic M. A. Mortenson Company Audubon Commission Ryland Homes Blank Park Zoo Minnesota Trail, celebrating the state’s animals Service Systems Associates Buffalo Zoo TCF Bank Classic Escapes and their environment. Said David Etzwiler, U.S. Bancorp Dallas Zoo Waste Management Damon Farber Associates Executive Director of the Medtronic Foundation, Farmington Eagles - Fraternal “the Minnesota Zoo is not only a great place to $5,000–$9,999 Order of Eagles Acton Marketing Land O'Lakes Inc. experience wildlife from all around the world, it’s a Advantage Rent A Car Leonard, Street & Deinard Allianz Life Insurance Co. Foundation living, breathing, educational resource for families Briggs and Morgan, P.A. Luther Westside Volkswagen North Heron Lake Game Producers and schools from all over the state. By supporting Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet Dakota Electric Association Association Inc. programs that help provide access to all students, Dorsey & Whitney LLP Park Nicollet Dougherty & Company LLC Piragis Northwoods Company we hope to introduce young Minnesotans to the The Fredrikson & Byron St. Minnesomeplace Parrot Head Foundation Club science of living things.” Gray Plant Mooty Foundation Wal-Mart Stores, Inc Great Clips IMAX Theatre The Wine Market, LLC Japs Olson Company Xcel Energy Foundation Larson Family Chris, Angie, Hannah, and Leo Larson love the Zoo. They have been members since 2003, joined the Friends of the Minnesota Zoo giving society in 2005, and have steadily increased their commitment. Chris says, “it’s my favorite place to bring the kids!” Annual Fund donors, like the Larson Family, are vital to the Zoo and its mission.

28 Memorial and Honorary Gifts

In honor of Peter Maritz and Charlene Claudia Kroeck In memory of William Lammers Gifts in Honor Jundt In memory of Bob Dymit Caroline Lammers In honor of Zachary Bahar's 5th Gerald and Sarah Caruso Henry and Diane Benz In memory of Mary Lang birthday In honor of A.J. Mazzucchi's 6th birth- In memory of Frances P. Farnham Fred and Joan Rogers Paul, Kristina and Lauryn Bloom day Mary Butler-Levine Howard and Gail Wold Lauren Kaplan Steve Gherke Thomas and Michelle Carroll In memory of Bruce Larson DeeDee Long Brian and Kristie Kiecker Andrea Childers and Logan Mary Larson Jessica Paul Matt and Heidi Mazzucchi Farnham In memory of Florence Lewellen Joanie and Stephen Thompson Darren and Angela Pickit Christopher Childers Floyd Lewellen Sherryl Volkert Scott and Lisa Reiland Roger and Dorothy Childers In memory of Doodles David and Pamela Weinstein James and Kimberly Shabaz Donald and Rose Crannell Christine M. McKnight In honor of Julianne Bawek Kimberly Sperling Jeffrey and Paula Dobos In memory of Elaine Sanderson William and Carol Sweasy Dean and Michelle Zimmel Betty L. Goodman Kelly Deasy In honor of Bob and Betty Brantly In honor of Leni and David Moore, Jr. Rae N. Harmon Julia Hose Frank and Jen Jirik David D. and Vanessa J. Dayton Karen A. Humber Richard Larch Frank and Sharon Jirik Abe Gurjal John and Marga Jaros Luther Westside Volkswagen Keith E. Maxwell Charlene Jundt Claudette M. Johnson Marilyn McFarlane In honor of Heather Chorzempa Alfred Moore Delmar and Deanna Klover Mark Sverkerson Martin and Janet Chorzempa Jane C. and Géza Simon John and Marilyn Lading Kenneth and Kimberly Toering In honor of Gabe Cohn's birthday To celebrate the marriage of Leni and William and Carole Malevich In memory of Arden Sperry Marc and Susan Cohn David Moore, Jr. Nancy Mate Richard and Nancy Nicholson Bruce and Elena Cooperman Timothy and Deborah Moore Joseph and Judith Maurelli In memory of Bernie Stark Doug Fluke and Susan Hitchner New York Community Trust Richard Meierotto Anonymous Dominic and Elizabeth Juelich In honor of The Murphy Family Grahame Murray John and Elsie Dahlstrom David and Amy Klaiman Scott and Debra Pajor Ken and Marcia Nelson Steve and Susie Jedlund Lindsay and Jerome Merkel In honor of Mitch Reierson Richard and Marcia Reinhart Karl-Thomas Opem Dale and Linda McGarvy Donetta Johnson and Devonna Scott W. Stevenson and Margot In memory of James Streater In honor of Micah Cohn’s birthday Tombers A. Stevenson Christine M. McKnight Marc and Susan Cohn In honor of The Webb Family Twin Cities Scottish Club Harold S. and Louise G. Streater Ellen Israel Fadil Santosa and Jan Kleinman University of Minnesota In memory of Bob Stubbs Peter Lee and Jennifer Service To celebrate the marriage of Sonja Veterinary Medical Center Pat Koors Dale and Linda McGary Wickstrom and Eric Kilberg Thursday Volunteers In memory of Josh Tennessen Weil Daniel and Rachel Pelc Dale and Jeri Peterson In memory of Dr. Robert Gorlin Bob and Susan Tennessen In honor of Ellie Crosby Richard Pike and Barbara Conti Marilyn A. Gorlin In memory of Bart and Helen Trombley David and Nancy Bergerson In honor of The Wilson Children and In memory of Richard Hill Anonymous (multiple) In honor of Grace, Gunnar, and Tor Grandchildren Ronald and Patricia Lang Henry and Diane Benz Evenstad George and Catherine Wilson In memory of Robert “Papa Bear” and Bryon and Linda Botz Mark and Shannon Evenstad In honor of Alex Young's 7th Lucille “Mama Bear” Scmidt Randy and Deborah Buntjer In honor of Betty Goodman birthday Ann Burchardt Alf and Fern Eidsvoog Shirley M. Rockwell David and Ramona Aguilera Kristina Clark and Bradley John and Julie Eidsvoog In honor of Andrew Haertzen Tye and Kathryn Lewis Rinsem Frances P. Farnham Mark and Cynthia Haertzen Thomas and Nadine Ottoson Dennis and Jean Fox Deb Gisselquist In honor of Orris Haraldson's 82nd David Young and Kimberly E.A. Ihns and P. Ihns Jane Ellen Gisselquist birthday Russell Glenn Patricia Iverson Mary Jo Hayward Joy Alizadeh Steve Iverson Karen A. Humber In honor of Lorraine Henjum Gifts in Memory Steve and Susie Jedlund John and Marga Jaros Mindy M. Henjum In memory of William Berger C.D. and Edith Knudson Andrea Langworthy In honor of Katie Jundt's 12th Jay and Bette Alferness Gary and Janice Schmidt Ken Nelson birthday In memory of Matthew James Boenigk William and Wendy Schmidt Normann and Myrtle Storeygard Manny and Elizabeth Villafana David, Patricia, and Nicholas Franklin Sidell Robert and Dorthy Storeygard In honor of Sara Klasky and Dave Boenigk Tim and Connie Skinner In memory of Lowell Turner Schmidt Matthew James Boenigk Thomas Tuttle David and Michelle Wayne Kathleen McQuade Foundation In memory of Bill and Garnett Kirchner In honor of Dana Lindsay In memory of Kevin Brooks Pomeroy Family Foundation Hod Irvine III Family Fredric and Jeanne Johnson

DONOR HIGHLIGHT 2008

Steve Kirchner Steve Kirchner’s father was instrumental in securing legislative approval for the creation of the Minnesota Zoo in 1977, and Steve and his wife Jan continue the “family tradition” through dedicated service on the Zoo Board and generous contributions. In addition to his strong personal commitment, Steve has recruited his family. Instead of exchanging gifts each Christmas, Steve’s siblings take turns choosing a charity to support. This year, it was Steve’s turn to choose. Naturally, he chose the Minnesota Zoo Foundation.

29 DONOR HIGHLIGHTS 2008

The Great Bear Affair! More than 600 guests joined Honorary Chairs Ray and Gifts In Kind Susan Johnson and Beastly Ball Chairs Charlene Jundt The Minnesota Zoo would like to and Peter Maritz for the 2008 thank and acknowledge the following individuals, businesses, Beastly Ball “The Great Bear and groups for special contributions Affair.” The gala celebrated in the form of extraordinary time and the 30th anniversary of the expertise, or an extraordinary tangible gift. Zoo, the 20th anniversary of 3M Company the Beastly Ball, and the Best Buy Company, Inc. The Bibelot Shop opening of Russia’s Grizzly Peter M. Boosalis Coast. The event raised more Cargill Salt Division Dale Studios than $500,000 in support of Lars and Molly Erdahl Rolf Erdahl and Carrie Vecchione the Minnesota Zoo and Great Clips IMAX Theatre Hotel Ivy wildlife around the world. Joffe MediCenter John Deere Company Ross E. Kramer, Messerli and Kramer Highlights of this year’s Ball include The Great Bear Affair Raffle for a Melissa and Lynn Lindsay Lone Oak Companies, Inc. Toyota Prius, donated by Twin Cities Toyota Dealers; the Tiffany Mine, Maserati of Minneapolis Minnesota Twins where guests “dug” for diamonds and other precious jewels, courtesy of R.F. Moeller Jeweler The Museum of Russian Art Tiffany & Co.; Fund-A-Need which supported conservation efforts for the Northwest Airlines Amur leopard; and the Russia’s Grizzly Coast private label red and white Party America REO Speedwagon wines, courtesy of The Wine Market. Janet A. Schumacher Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community TCF Bank The Dobrzynskis Tiffany & Co. Twin Cities Toyota Dealers Before celebrating Christmas with their family, the Dobrzynskis celebrate Veterinary Imaging Consulting, Inc. The Wine Market with the Minnesota Zoo’s animals each Christmas Eve. Because Philip and Donna believe in connecting their children Rachel and Ryan with animals Matching Gifts and the natural world, they enroll their children in Zoo Camp each summer, contribute to the Friends of the Minnesota Zoo program, and attend special ADC Telecommunications donor events. Adobe Systems Incorporated Ameriprise Financial Bank of America Foundation Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Cargill Foundation Faegre & Benson Foundation The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation has been a loyal donor General Mills Foundation IBM Corporation to the Minnesota Zoo’s Annual Fund since 1991. The Annual Fund is a vital Kaplan Inc. source of support that enables the Zoo to meet some of its most critical Piper Jaffray Companies Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation needs and touches virtually every aspect of the Zoo’s operations. Securian Financial Group Sensor Systems, Goodrich Corporation Sit Investment Associates Foundation Symantec TCF Foundation Thomson West Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Tiffany & Co. The Toro Giving Program Travelers U.S. Bancorp Foundation United Defense Xcel Energy Foundation

30 DONOR HIGHLIGHTS 2008

2005 Strategic Plan Donors

The 2005 Strategic Plan articulates a set of goals to renovate existing exhibits and build new ones; create a new entryway and Visitor Center; launch innovative education programs in new and improved facilities; and expand our wildlife conservation activities both here at home and around the world. We are honored to recognize the following individuals, foundations The Toro Company and corporations for their generous commitments in support of the Toro strengthened their commitment to the Zoo in 2005 Strategic Plan. 2008 with an amazing in-kind gift of nearly Gary and JoAnn Fink $150,000 in services to design and install a $1 Million + Jean and Woody Fountain Cargill Foundation Ashish Gadnis/Forward Edward Dayton Family Fund complex irrigation system for Russia’s Grizzly Hindsight Inc. Medtronic Foundation Eric and Tammy Galler Coast. Toro employees also volunteered their time John and Suzanne Gappa $500,000–$999,999 Mark and Pam Greiner to help renovate Replay Park and remove General Mills Foundation Bruce E. and Terry L. Hutchins Peter Maritz Susie and Steve Jedlund buckthorn (an invasive species) from Zoo grounds. Joe and Cathy Kalkman Toro’s corporate goal “to beautify and preserve $250,000–$499,999 William and Sarah Kling Ellie and Tom Crosby Dana Lindsay and Tim Pabst outdoor environments” carries through in their Ecolab Michael and Lisa McGinn John and Susan Palombo philanthropic support of organizations like the Chris Roberts and Ric Larson $100,000–$249,999 Bruce and Patricia Schadow Fund of Minnesota Zoo. Faegre & Benson LLP The Minneapolis Foundation Harry and Patricia Haynsworth George and Linda Steiner Steve and Jan Kirchner Joe C. and Amy Swedberg Cargill Foundation KPMG LLP Diane Tapper and Linda Botz Michael M. Parish Cargill Foudation’s strong and ongoing Jon and Donna Tremmel Piper Jaffray Companies Karel M. Weigel TCF Bank commitment to the Zoo continued this year with a The Toro Company Jim and Jan Zicarelli $5,000–$9,999 gift in support of the new Cargill Environmental David, Patricia, and Nicholas Boenigk Learning Center, a major component of a planned Jim and Michelle Boushee $50,000–$99,999 Rick Brimacomb Renee and Forrest Burke new entry and visitor center. Mark Murphy, David M. and Bridgette Davis Theodore J. and Alexandra S. Christianson Doug and Tricia Dirks Ken and Linda Cutler Executive Director of Cargill Foundation, states Bill and Aimee Guidera Lee C. Ehmke Scott Lambert “we believe the Zoo's new Environmental Learning Candace Hunter Lex Jody and Mike Larimore Leni and David Moore, Jr. Susan and David Leckey Center will be a valuable resource for students, Roger and Michele Sit Laura McCarten The Watchmaker Family teachers, and families throughout the state…the Haity and Jim McNerney Rick and Jill Smith Zoo's strong conservation programs also make this $25,000–$49,999 Eric and Susan Walcher Barbara and Joe Ali Therese, Gordon, Gracie, and gift a good fit for Cargill's longstanding Matt and Stacy Bogart Josh Tennessen Weil Kathleen Buchanan commitment to environmental stewardship.” Bill Busch Kevin L. Crudden and Louise Segreto $2,500–$4,999 Rick Bawek Charlene Massey Jundt Marilyn Benson Will and Judy Branning Ross E. Kramer, Messerli & Kramer Jenny Engh James P. Mayer Marilyn Benson’s commitment to the Zoo began Piragis Northwoods Company Greg and DeLonne Miller when it opened 30 years ago, prompted by her love Susan Morisato and Tom Remec Peter and Karla Myers $1,000–$2,499 for animals and, as a teacher for 31 years, by her Phil and Cassy Ordway Roxanne Givens Jeff and Mary Jo Pflaum Lois M. Mack commitment to education. She has been involved John and Julie Rowe Sarah and Doug Psick Willard C. Shull III on several levels: as an active member, a dedicated $10,000–$24,999 volunteer, and a generous donor. She has even Judee Arnstein and Michael Lindsay $500–$999 Nicholas Burke and Susan Sherry and Gerald Broecker included the Zoo in her will. Slattery Burke Robert M. Moore, Jr. Bruce and Karen Cords Willis and Jo Ann Rich Mike and Lisa Doyle 31 2008 Minnesota Zoological Garden Financials Statement of Revenue and Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008, unaudited

Revenue REVENUE State Appropriation ...... $7,137,000 Gift Store Admissions ...... 4,024,810 Parking Fee Membership ...... 3,065,129 Food Service Contributions ...... 1,719,676 Other Education ...... 1,118,892 Other ...... 827,486 Food Service ...... 732,070 Education Parking ...... 591,562 Gift Store ...... 328,919 $19,545,544 Contributions State Appropriation

Membership

Admissions

Operating Expenses EXPENSES Salaries & Fringe Benefits . .$13,117,240 Supplies and Materials ...... 1,539,235 Utilities Utilities ...... 1,389,759 Purchased Purchased Services ...... 879,728 Services Other ...... 1,867,034 Supplies & $18,792,996 Materials Capital Disbursements Funded from Operations Equipment Purchases ...... $182,397 Equipment Lease Purchase .....69,236 Energy Improvement Debt .....47,616 Other Roof Repair Debt Service ...... 42,682 Salaries & Fringe Benefits Building Improvements ...... 8,713 $350,643 Total Operating Expenses and Capital Funded from Operations $19,143,639 Net Cash $401,905 32 2008 Minnesota Zoo Foundation Financials Statement of Income and Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008, unaudited

Income INCOME Other Foundations Individuals ...... $3,219,873 Events Corporations ...... 3,739,780 Foundations ...... 100,101 Individuals Events ...... 566,740 Other ...... 111,947 $7,738,441 Corporations

Operating Expenses OPERATING Grants to the Zoo* ...... $2,301,418 EXPENSES Other Grants ...... 115,735 Program Expenses ...... 259,525 General Operations ...... 880,022 $3,556,700 General Operations *includes in-kind donations

Program Grants to the Zoo* Expenses Other Grants

33 More than 200 employees work diligently to create the Minnesota Zoo experience. Thank you for your dedication and making the Zoo one of the best in the country. Photo by Diane Hagler

34 MINNESOTA ZOO Ken Donovan Tim Ingram Christine Ness Cheryl Tait STAFF Becky Duchild Tom Ness Alex Tasa Amber Dunaway Marvin Jeffries Lisa Northagen Carol Taylor Peg Adelmann Debbie Johnson Matt Thieding Erikka Anderson Lucinda Edwards Kirk Johnson Melanie Oerter Kathy Thom Karla Anderson Lee Ehmke Rebecca Johnson Bob Olbin Kim Thomas Rhonda Andreen Jessica Eide Kelly Josephson Ernie Opheim Judy Thompson Rick Andres Laura Emmer Tim Judy Rachel Thompson Don Appel Lars Erdahl Catherine Parker Cynthia Thurmes Judy Armstrong Steve Estebo Mike Karich Andy Payne Ron Tilson Deb Arndt Oran Evans Adam Keniger Dan Peterson Dean Treangen Julie Ketterling Jimmy Pichner Laurie Trechsel Melissa Babich Mary Jo Fagre Chris Kline Sally Pieper Scott Barrie Matt Feil Michaela Kluever Mark Pierce Doreen Van Uden Gene Barthel Tony Laurie Kokkeler Doug Pohlen Adam Villeneuve Ralph Bauman Sharon Foster Michael Koslowski Jen Pollard Bill Von Bank Lindsey Beach Heidi Franklin Sandy Koslowski Jenny Prom Larry Vorwerk Trent Beard Jason Frederick Kalu Kothari Jenny Beem Scot Freeman Tristi Kringle Kim Quam Mark Wacker Sandy Belden Whitney Funfar Ryan Walesch Ginny Bender Diane Fusco Perry LaBelle Laura Rand Dawn Walker Ann Benusa Jennifer Lacey Jim Rasmussen Jill Wallin Jon Bernier Mike Gardner Jay Lagoon Pat Rausch Jen Warg Jim Biesinger Ray Gehrke Chris Lanphear Patty Raymond Melissa Warhol Becky Bishop Bryce Gerber Julie Lanz-Gonsoski Steven Ready Dustin Weierke Cindy Bjork-Groebner Sue Gergen Heather LaRock Chuck Reed Diana Weinhardt Francis Blaha Becky Gervais Al LeFebvre Maria Reedstrom Ami Weisbrich Justine Bock-Jacobson Bill Glenz Ross Lehne Jessica Reelfs Ken Weisenburger Steve Boyd-Smith Laura Godfrey Randy Lembrick Heidi Rickert Teri Weitz Connie Braziel Josh Golembeck Kelly Lessard David Roberts Ryan Whitcomb Tara Breckheimer Lisa Gonsalez Rosalyn Lindberg- Khaalis Robinson Kevin Wier Shelly Brouwer Gina Goralski Lakso Randy Roehrick Robin Williams Roger Broz Mel Grovenburg Julie Lindenmayer Claire Ross Kelly Willis Robin Budd Laura Gudim Anita Litwitz John Ross Kevin Willis Karen Burdick Erik Gulsvig Janice Liukonen Roger Roth Tiffany Wolf Wendy Buser Kam Livingston Jeff Ruud Pam Wuchko Tara Harris Janet Long Chris Carlson Rick Hawley Doug Ludemann Tom Schiltz Ann Zimmermann- Kim Chmielewski Kristi Heffron Cathy Schlegel Hohn Patti Clark Hayley Heidelberg Lindsay Mackey Barb Schleicher Delaina Clemetson Eunice Heimann Allan Maguire Jolene Schmidt Neil Cole Dick Heinrich Jan Mainz Dee Dee Schoeberl MINNESOTA ZOO Christine Collins Randy Heinz Caitlin Mansfield Joel Schwichtenberg FOUNDATION Sheri White Commers Becky Heller Sara Mascari Vicki Sewich STAFF Beth Conant Tom Hemish Josh McCabe Robyn Sigmund Bruce Connolly Kevin Henderson Bill McElmury David Silvester Melinda Conness Rick Conrad Ken Henne Christine McKnight Sharon Snyder Megan Hard Donnie Crook Jeff Higgins Matt McLaughlin Melanie Sorensen Melissa Parker Lindsay David Cruz Tim Hill Ray Messier Julie Speiker Shannon Mattson Tony Hilsgen Deb Mikelson Grant Spickelmier Missy Remick Carlos Damian Jennifer Holt Ernie Miller Doug Stender Shannon Rhatigan Pam DeCorsey Gerry Holzer Laurel Mochinski Bonnie Suiter Bridgette Rufledt Dawn Devens Michelle Housenga Rebecca Montalbano Ben Sutton Bryan Sanders Ace Dilly Ben Hubred Anne Swanson Brenda Teats Melissa Dobmeier Karen Humber James Nelson Fred Swengel Rebecca Tofte Jessica Dodge Joan Hutter Mark Nelson

35 MINNESOTA ZOO SENIOR STAFF

DIRECTOR/CEO Lee Ehmke

DEPUTY DIRECTOR/COO Connie Braziel

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Peggy Adelmann

DIRECTOR--BIOLOGICAL PROGRAMS Kevin Willis

DIRECTOR—CONSERVATION Ronald Tilson, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR—EDUCATION Lars Erdahl

MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOARD OF FOUNDATION BOARD Melissa Parker Lindsay DIRECTORS OF TRUSTEES

2008 ANNUAL REPORT PRODUCTION CHAIR CHAIR Harry Haynsworth John Rowe EDITOR Sue Gergen MEMBERS MEMBERS Rick Bawek Barbara Aiken-Ali GRAPHIC DESIGN Willis Branning Stacy Bogart Kim Quam William Busch Rick Brimacomb Eleanor Crosby Kathleen Buchanan Kenneth Cutler Renee Burke Edward Dayton Susan Slattery Burke Michael Doyle Ted Christianson Jennifer Engh Bruce Cords N. Jean Fountain Kevin Crudden Ashish Gadnis David Davis Roxanne Givens** Tricia Dirks Bill Guidera Gary Fink Bruce Hutchins Eric Galler Steve Kirchner John Gappa Scott Lambert Mark Greiner* Jody Larimore Charlene Jundt David Leckey Joe Kalkman Lois Mack Ross Kramer James Mayer** Candace Lex Lisa McGinn Dana Lindsay Haity McNerney* Peter Maritz Sarah Psick Greg Miller Richard Smith Leni Moore Joe Swedberg Susan Morisato Jon Tremmel Cassandra Ordway Todd Watchmaker Susan Grant Palombo Karel Weigel Michael Parish Jeffrey Pflaum *Resigned Michele Sit **Term Expired 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 952.431.9200 mnzoo.org