Annual Report 2003 & 2004

The Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. Non-Profit Org 300 Parkside Avenue US Postage Buffalo, NY 14214-1999 PAID (716) 837-3900 Permit No. 9 Buffalo, NY Annual Report 2003 & 2004 2004 Operating Statement Special Services $242,962 Special Events 8.8% $89,746 Admission 1.7% $881,229 Revenues 17% Total $4,680,695 Guest Services $912,558 Public Support 17.6% $1,771,858 34.2% Sponsorships $141,986 2.7% Contributions $455,957 8.8% Membership Miscellaneous $673,814 $17,302 13% 0.3% Expenses Total $5,141,445 Personnel $2,970,280 57.8% Materials/Supplies $1,151,175 22.4% Other $1,019,990 19.8% Net Surplus $45,957 29 2003 Operating Statement Special Services Table of Contents Special Events $226,502 $80,489 4.6% 1.6% Admission $794,386 Revenues 16.3% Total $4,878,127 Mission Statement 2 From the President 3 New Exhibits 4 Guest Services Animal Collection Inventory 6 $837,908 Public Support 17.2% Research and Conservation 8 $1,775,239 36.4% Education 10 Sponsorships Development and Marketing 12 $157,139 3.2% Selected Special Events 14 Contributions Friends of the Zoo 16 $370,074 7.6% Board of Directors 26 Membership Miscellaneous Staff 27 $612,227 $24,163 12.6% 0.5% 2003 Operating Statement 28 2004 Operating Statement 29 Expenses Total $4,881,633 Personnel $2,881,767 59% Materials/Supplies $1,041,257 21.3% Other $958,609 19.6% Net Deficit ($3,507) 28 Mission Statement Staff Administration Lee Wroblewski Heidi B. Henzler, Donna M. Fernandes, Manager of Marketing President/CEO Veterinary Staff Eric E. Lee, Rachel Syracuse, Frank Ridgley, DVM Art Director Executive Assistant Veterinarian Emily Dennis, Candace Litwin Special Events Coordinator Animal Collection Veterinary Technician Jody Hillman, he Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc. is an independent, non-profit Gerald Aquilina, Alice Rohauer Special Events Coordinator General Curator Veterinary Technician Lisa Herman, Tcorporation organized for the establishment, maintenance and oper- Kevin Murphy, Public Relations Coordinator ation of the Zoological Gardens; for the education and recreation of the Animal Curator Administration and Finance Education Jean Miller, Denise JB Maloney, Tiffany Vanderwerf, people and visitors of the Niagara Frontier; for the advancement and Registrar Director of Administration and Finance Curator of Education encouragement of the science of zoology; for the practice of conserva- Carol Yetto, Donna McIntosh, Team Coordinators: Business Manager Education Registrar tion of the world’s wildlife; and for the exhibition of diverse species of David Brigham, II Margaret Siresi, Lisa Potter, animals from throughout the world. Daryl Hoffman Accounting Clerk Volunteer Coordinator Michael Smith, Susan Thaine, Keepers: Systems Administrator Volunteer Coordinator Christopher Amacher David Dinardo, Kelly Amrhein Guest Relations Manager Education Specialists: Bonnie Frantz, Rebecca Balk Zoo Attendance Marc Ankerud Administrative Assistant/Switchboard Operator Jennifer Conklin Alicyn Ringler, Margaret Helmes 2004 363, 182 Mark Bender Administrative Assistant/Switchboard Operator Stephanie Kozacki Celeste Czarniak Cynthia Sargent, Rebecca Muffoletto 2003 347, 083 Administrative Assistant/Switchboard Operator Maureen Pantera Penny Danielewicz Elizabeth Reiller 2002 329,819 Jamie Folster Guest Relations Associates: Jennifer Wegrzyn Jill Forsbacka Stephanie Aquilina Christopher Bamberg Education Support Staff: 2001 383,710 Ronald Geiger Ruth Bosch, Michelle Carlson Cynthia Griffin Supervisor Tiana Marshall 2000 344,872 David Gritzmacher Carol Caparaco Dawn Vollmer Andrew Harrison Stephanie Curthoys Carol Dinardo Horticulture and Grounds Vicki Hodge Robert Doyle Steven Mead, Lynn Hougle Erin Fitzpatrick Horticulturist Kristi Flatau Andrea Jarzab Ada Griffs Grounds Keepers: John Kast Jeffrey Noblett Beau Bishop Christina Kieber David Goehle Melissa King Food Service Justin Kilonsky Rodney Malchow Laurie Hope, Robert Stotz Food Service Manager Catherine Meyer William Leftwich, Mark Miller Food Service Supervisor Maintenance Josephine Noonan Salvatore Sergi, James Keppler, Larry Radford Cook Maintenance Manager Tammy Sugrue Ameer Brown, Ron Zunner, Lori Vanderwalker Food Service Associate Chief Engineer Kristine Wakeley Development and Marketing Maintenance Associates: Adair M. Saviola, Gerald Beresniewicz Roger Williams Director of Development and Marketing Terry Brown Denise M. Moll, Paul Dolney Manager of Membership & Annual Support Mark Knight Diane Giuliano, Capital Campaign Manager Ronald Reynolds, Engineers: Administrative Assistant Stephen Adamczyk Anita Clark, Roy Artemyak Office Assistant Shane Bockhahn Jill Schmelzer, Steven Moziak Office Support 2 27 Board of Directors From the President Julie Penman Chairman Women’s Board oth 2003 and 2004 proved to be a $35,000 commitment. The exhibit’s Dr. Ridgley also began a browse Mark J. Czarnecki Daryl Rasuli Tecla Atkinson Bbanner years filled with notable beautifully detailed rockwork, duplicating program in cooperation with the M&T Bank NFTA Nancy Bajer successes. The opening of EcoStation Letchworth State Park, is a wonder to Parks Department and Forest Lawn Fred B. Saia Jo Bissell was the biggest achievement in 2003. behold. Otters Harry and Hermione love Cemetery. The arborist at Forest Lawn Vice Chairmen Oneida Group Barbara Bronkie This state-of-the art exhibit, depicting a their new home, particularly the freshwa- Cemetery calls us when fresh cuttings Judith Harvey Grant John R. Sanderson Lynn Clark field station overlooking three different ter stream and pool. of various tree species are available to Joan B. Jacobs Sanderson & Co., LLC Jo Anne Diabo habitats, opened on May 31. EcoStation, In 2004, we also converted our provide variety to many of our leaf-eat- Hal D. Payne Wayne D. Wisbaum, Esq. Joanne Ehrenreich sponsored by Tops Markets, brought World of Wildlife (WOW) building ing residents. A number of Parkside several new species into our collection, into a new Boehm porcelain gallery and SUC at Buffalo Kavinoky & Cook Mary Fitzgerald residents have also been providing fresh James W. Smyton, Esq. and visitors have praised the unique created an exciting new children’s space bamboo for our red pandas and herbs Ann Fries combination of live animal habitats and in the Education building. This Living for enrichment. Phillips Lytle Ex-Officio Members Bobbie Higgins fun interactive displays featuring the lat- Tree House provides a unique venue for Financially, both years proved to be Grace Buechle JoAnn Holzman est in scientific equipment. We hosted a variety of docent-led activities, includ- solid. Although our earned revenues Treasurer President, Docent Council Nancy Hunt the visiting team from Erie County’s ing crafts, games, storytelling and live were over budget in 2003, we had higher John E. Oehler Marc Coppola Pat Keller Cultural Resources Advisory Board animal demonstrations. than anticipated utility costs and a lower Lumsden & McCormick, LLP Delaware District Council Member Terrie Kelly within EcoStation, and they were duly The Zoo welcomed 363,182 visitors annual fund. We experienced an operat- Elizabeth Wettlaufer Cox Sue Martin impressed. Over the summer months, in 2004, a 5 percent increase over ing loss of $3,505, which really wasn’t Secretary President, ProZoo Board Sandy Mendel students from Canisius College staffed the previous year. The opening of Otter much of a concern. In 2004, visitor- Edward B. Righter David A. Franczyk Audrey Mitchell the exhibit by giving presentations Creek and several new special events generated income through Admissions, about the rainforest habitat and assist- contributed to our success. In February, Summer Street Capital Partners President, Buffalo Common Council Sally Munschauer Food Service and Zootique all exceeded Joel A. Giambra ing visitors with the exhibit’s interactive we introduced Polar Bear Days, offer- budget. Although our goal was to break Valerie Pierro displays. Zoo Snoozes are now held in ing $2 admission if the temperature was Erie County Executive even, the equipment and vehicle dona- Directors Gretchen Porcher EcoStation, and this new venue has led below 32ºF at 7:00 a.m. tions resulted in a surplus on paper of Marc Adler Sam Hoyt Pat Schafer to a sharp increase in bookings. There were a number of successes $46,876. While this isn’t a cash surplus, Member, New York State Assembly Flynn & Friends Deanna Sciole Smaller upgrades to the Zoo were in the animal department, particu- we’re still pleased with the results. Barbara T. Baker Lynn M. Marinelli Delphine Verdi also made throughout the year. larly in the area of captive breeding. The year ended on a down note Hunt Real Estate Erie County Legislator Gail Warner The old ice cream parlor was repainted The birth of our Indian rhino received a with the threat of major cuts to our Mahesh Bommaraju, M.D. Anthony M. Masiello and converted into a new indoor seat- great deal of local and national media 2005 operating support. However, we Women’s and Children’s Hospital Mayor, City of Buffalo ing area. The maintenance department attention. The hatching of 50 Puerto are not allowing that to dampen our cel- Brian P. Brady Sandra Mendel worked with John Dunbar on his Eagle Rican crested toads was also a highly ebration of a great 2004. The money we Wendel Duchscherer President, Women’s Board Scout project to build handicap ramps significant event. The young toadlets continue to raise will allow us to do great Richard F. Campbell, Esq. Michael Risman for the Elephant House and bison exhib- were sent, along with those

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