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 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, Sally Munschauer Food Service and Zootique all exceeded Joel A. Giambra ing visitors with the exhibit’s interactive we introduced 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, Flynn & Friends Member, State Assembly 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 hatched at things for the Buffalo Zoo, and thanks to it. The installation of these two ramps other zoos, to Puerto Rico for release Buffalo Corporation Counsel the support of members of the commu- Hodgson, Russ has now made the Buffalo Zoo 100 per- as directed by the Species Survival nity, we will continue to move full-speed Warren T. Colville Frederick A. Wolf cent handicapped accessible! This was Plan. In September, the Buffalo Zoo and ahead! The Buffalo News Erie County Attorney a much needed service, as each year other participating institutions received Jonathan A. Dandes we host Erie County’s Disabilities Day, the highly coveted Edward Bean award Rich Entertainment Group Prozoo Board which provides discounted admission to from the American Zoo and Aquarium Peter B. Dow Andrew Attea hundreds of visitors with special needs. Association for this notable achievement First Hand Learning, Inc. Diana Augspurger At the end of the year, the maintenance in captive breeding. Joanne Ehrenreich Michael Ball department repainted the World of In our veterinary department, Dr. Dorothy T. Ferguson James Bennett Wildlife (WOW) building in preparation Frank Ridgley was very successful Andrew L. Fors Marissa Briggs for the relocation of the Boehm Gallery. in acquiring new equipment for the vet In 2004, one of the most notable hospital in 2003. A donation from the Summer Street Capital Partners Edna Czyz successes was the completion Veterinary Society John J. Giardino Dawn DeFazio of the $4 million Challenge Grant, resulted in the purchase of a dental x- Attorney Sarah Delaney issued by Bob Wilmers for our Bringing ray unit, a new tote bag and a stainless Donna M. Gioia Jennifer Demert New Life to Buffalo campaign. By the steel vacuum. In 2004, Intervol, a char- Eugene Gramza Michelle Falgiano challenge’s deadline on May 31, we ity in Rochester, provided a stationary Ernst & Young, LLP Sandi Hiam had reached $4,119,368. Several major oto-ophthalmoscope, a programmable Jane Hettrick Brendan Kelly foundation gifts put us over the top, syringe pump and a new electrocau- Michel Holland Robin Lenhard including a $1,000,000 grant from the tery unit. Pentax donated a large new Joan B. Jacobs James McDermott John R. Oishei Foundation, $80,000 light source and air/water source for a Edwin M. Johnston III Michael McLaughlin from the Baird Foundation and $100,000 new videoscope system, as well as a from the 21st Century Fund. Station C new ultrasound machine with Doppler O’Keefe, Shaw & Co., Inc. Christopher Nickson in East Aurora developed a very mov- capabilities. Finally, the vet department Seymour H. Knox IV William Pellien ing PowerPoint presentation, which received a GEM car to get around the Hunt Commercial Real Estate Chris Pulinski helped us win the highly competitive Zoo more easily. This was one of two James L. Magavern, Esq. Joel Rose 21st Century grant. We are very excited GEM cars that we received in 2004. We Magavern, Magavern & Grimm Keith Ruehl about our progress, and we’re prepared also received a new Ford Freestar, val- Elizabeth C. Marks Alyssa Schwabe to work hard to raise the additional $1.5 ued at $25,000, for our Zoomobile pro- Alexandra Montante Sarah Smith million! gram from the Ford Dealers of WNY. Nardin Academy Elizabeth Wettlaufer Cox We continued to move ahead on Cindy Odom Robert Yalowich the Zoo’s master plan with the Girl Scouts of Buffalo & Erie County Rob Zachrich much-anticipated opening of Otter Creek on October 9. Univera Healthcare agreed to become the title sponsor with 26 3 New Exhibits

EcoStation

Otter Creek

4 25 Friends of the Zoo

Bringing New Life to Buffalo Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Castiglia Dr. & Mrs. Oscar Llugany ECOSTATION The Capital Campaign for Cellino & Barnes Mr. & Mrs. James Magavern EcoStation, sponsored by Tops Markets, officially opened to the public on May 31, 2003. The Buffalo Zoo Mr. & Mrs. Dennis P. Cleary Mr. & Mrs. Hormoz Mansouri This exhibit is designed to represent a modern day field station overlooking three habitats: Mr. & Mrs. Warren T. Colville Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Maloney Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Constantine, Jr. Mr. Lewis E. Markle III an Australian scrub forest, an American southwest desert and a Central American tropical Honorary Campaign Chair Mrs. Annette Cravens Mr. & Mrs. Ted Marks II rainforest. The completion of this project marks the final step in the renovation of the Zoo’s Donna M. Gioia Mr. Curtis L. Cravens Mr. & Mrs. Lucius B. McCowan main building and continues the important theme of conserving the world’s vanishing ani- Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Czarnecki Foundation Campaign Co-chairs Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan A. Dandes McGard, Inc. mals. New species are housed in EcoStation, including the Dama wallaby, five species of Mark J. Czarnecki Delaware North Companies, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Frank Mendel parrot, Gambel’s quail, chuckwalla, collared lizard, and kangaroo rat. Since Joan B. Jacobs Denny Machine Co., Inc. Ms. Denise M. Moll EcoStation is set up to depict a researcher’s “base camp”, visitors can also explore the Dr. & Mrs. Peter Dow Dr. & Mrs. Richard Munschauer world of conservation science by trying their hand at searching for signs of wildlife, tracking Campaign Steering Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Eckel National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Neil Ehrenreich National Grid animals using radio waves, identifying animals through sound recordings and learning more Committee Members Empire State Development Corporation Noco Energy Corp. about other modern research techniques. Marc Adler Mr. & Mrs. Matt Enstice Mr. & Mrs. John E. Oehler Jonathan A. Dandes Erie County The John R. Oishei Foundation Dorothy T. Ferguson The Fatta Foundation Osmose Wood Preserving Company OTTER CREEK Andrew L. Fors Michael E. Ferdman & Regan P. Ihde Mr. & Mrs. Paul Palumbo Otter Creek, sponsored by Univera Healthcare, opened to rave reviews on October 9, 2004. Danny Gare Mr. & Mrs. Whitworth Ferguson, Jr. Mr. Hal Payne Located at the foot of the Children’s Zoo, this exhibit features naturalistic rockwork, a free- Judith B. Harvey Grant Dr. Donna M. Fernandes & Mr. Robert Mrs. Elizabeth W. Pearce flowing stream with a waterfall and extensive landscaping. Underwater viewing also gives Jane C. Hettrick Savage Mrs. Jane Pearce Robert J. & Martha B. Fierle Foundation Mr. William H. Pearce, Jr. visitors the opportunity to see these skillful swimmers playing in one of their favorite spots— Elizabeth C. Marks Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Flickinger Mr. & Mrs. Richard Penfold their pool! A variety of interpretive graphics were added to enhance the exhibit by encour- Alexandra Montante Mr. William S. Flickinger Phillips, Lytle LLP aging visitors to learn about the many different animals that share the river otters’ habitat, John E. Oehler Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Fors Mrs. Phyllis W. Pierce William H. Pearce, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fors Polofest including predators and prey. Hand-painted drawings serve as educational tools designed John R. Sanderson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Garman The Ralph F. Peo Foundation to teach visitors about the natural history and ecology of river otters. Otter Creek is the third James W. Smyton Joseph & Anna Gartner Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Rasuli exhibit to open as part of Phase One of the Zoo’s Master Plan. Buffalo Zoo President and Julie Thompson Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William Richardson Mr. & Mrs. John J. Giardino Mr. & Mrs. Edward B. Righter CEO, Donna M. Fernandes, Ph.D., chose to include this aquatic mammal in the Master Plan hank you to all of the donors who Gibraltar Industries Mrs. Carol Riniolo not only because of its playful nature, but also because of its particular relevance to Western Thelped the Buffalo Zoo meet the Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gioia Mrs. Ruth C. Roberts New York as a conservation success story and its natural tie-in to the Zoo’s water theme. $4 million challenge grant issued by Mr. Ms. Diane Giuliano The Richard W. Rupp Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Glenning Mr. & Mrs. Fred Saia Robert G. Wilmers. Those listed below Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Gramza Karen L. & John R. Sanderson made gifts to the Campaign of at least Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Greene Ms. Adair M. Saviola $1,000. You have our gratitude. Grigg-Lewis Foundation, Inc. Ms. Fannette Sawyer Mr. Allen Grum Mr. Gerald C. Saxe Campaign Leadership Donors Mr. & Mrs. William Gurney Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sidebottom The 21st Century Fund HSBC Bank USA Mrs. Joanne Sikes Mr. & Mrs. Marc Adler Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Hamill George C. & Elizabeth G. Smith Air & Waste Management Association Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Peter Andrews Mr. & Mrs. James Grant Mr. James W. Smyton Dr. & Mrs. Louis Antonucci Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heilman Snyder Family Foundation The Arrison Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John L. Hettrick Jr. Ms. Penny Starke The Baird Foundation Hodgson Russ LLP Dr. & Mrs. James Stengel Mr. Brent Baird Dr. & Mrs. David Hohn Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Swift Mr. & Mrs. Douglas H. Baker Ms. Pamela Hokanson Ms. Julie Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Carl Balbach Mr. & Mrs. Michel Holland Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Neal Beasley Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hughes Uniland Development Corporation Common zebra Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Beecher Hunt Charitable Foundation Wendel-Duscherer Mr. Brian P. Brady Mr. & Mrs. Louis Jacobs The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation (aquired 2003) Brody, Weiss, Zucarelli & Urbanek CPAs John R. Oishei Foundation The Western New York Foundation Mr. Gary M. Brost Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Wiedenhaupt Michele A. Brown & Eugene Mr. & Mrs. Edwin M. Johnston, III Mr. Robert G. Wilmers Cunningham Ms. Nancy Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wisbaum The Buffalo News Mr. & Mrs. William Joyce John Yeh & Barbara Watson Buffalo Paint Coating Association Kavinoky & Cook Mr. James A. Zaepfel Buffalo Renaissance Foundation Sharon M. Kelly & George J. Gertz Mr. & Mrs. Howard Zemsky Buffalo Rotary Foundation Seymour H. Knox Foundation Buffalo Zoo Docent Organization Mr. Seymour H. Knox, IV Buffalo Zoo Women’s Board The Paul J. Koessler Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Gary Burger Dr. & Mrs. Michael Kuettel The Edward H. Butler Foundation Lawley Services, Inc. Mr. Richard Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Edwin G. Levy Drs. Andrew & Helen Cappuccino Mr. & Mrs. Edward Linder 24 5 River otter (aquired 2004) Animal Collection Inventory

William & Patricia Townsend David & Sharon-Marie Wojnar Gary & Lois Jeffery Shawn & Traci Linn Tracey Joseph & Margaret Wolf JoAnn Johnson, DVM (acquired 2003) Ryan & Mary Trapper Edward Wood Sharon N. Kasprzak Jack Treger David & Amy Wopperer Karen E. Kopper Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Wright III Elias & Miriam Honig Jessica Kwitek Douglas & Patricia Trinder Alice & Walter Wrzesinski Carol Trost & Lori Vogel Brad & Emily Wyckoff Mike & Natalie Lauber Desert iguana Virginia M. Troy John Yeh & Barbara Watson Gary Lichtman Tim & Debbie Tully Jonathan & Marianna Yellen Janie E. MacDonald (acquired 2003) Jack & Pat Turesky Connie & Peter Yiengst Maplemere Elementary School Mark & Julie Tuskes Paula & Gregory Zablonski Donald & Betty McClellan Michael & Shirley Zahm Cornelia & Mary Tyler Rosemary McLaughlin Tzetzo Brothers Mrs. Grace L. Zajac Mary Tzezo Richard & Karen Zakalik Family Scott Moore Melissa & Christopher Udy Howard & Leslie Zemsky Lynn Morreale Terry & Gail Upton Jeanne Zika Art & Marcia Nickerson Paul & Lucia Vacanti Steven & Barbara Zillig Michelle O’Brien Donna Vaccaro Herbert & Gayle Zimmer Randall & Karan Ziolkowski Lisa Marie Olszewski Edward & Carol Vago Pine Hill Elementary Ms. Sherri Valenti Gregory & Dr. Kimberly Zittel-Palamara Juliann Van Woert & Thomas Muka Ted & Gretchen Zollendeck Virginia Pires Julie & Steven VanVliet James & Darlene Zuzze Joel Poch Edris Vanvalkenburg Ken & Debbie Regan Howe Venzon/Reich Family Adopt-An-Animal Ronald Rogacki Michael & Jacqueline Verostko The Adopt-An-Animal Program helps pay Wendy Scott-Williams Indian rhino (born 2004) Daniel & Sharon Verrico Carolyn & Luci Virginia the grocery bill to feed the Zoo’s 1000 Susan Seibel John & Kathryn Vitko residents. Those listed below made gifts Don Serota & Margaret Reeves Greg & Tina Vizzi of $100 or more in support of the animals Leon & Esther Shkolnik Karen E. Vogt in our care. Please accept our thanks. Coral Snodgrass & Edward Szewczak MD Peter & Pamela Vogt John & Amy Spitzmiller Dottie Volkert & Carol Dubin St. Christopher School Emil & Joanne Vondungen Golden Contributors Nancy Stegens Edward & Michelle Waddell Dr. Joseph Bascuas & Dr. Carrie Stempler Karen Stry Arthur & Sheila Wager Buffalo Zoo Women’s Board Robyn L. Wagner Summer Street Cat Clinic Liz Buyer Scott & Suzanne Wagner Elmer & Mabelle Torrey Joseph Deni Tom & Kathy Wagner Gea & Constantine Tung Karen & David Howard Mark & Jody Wakefield West Hertel Academy-Mrs. Davis’s Class David & Mary Walborn Keller Technologies Wilson Conservation Club Aux. Michael & Beth Ann Walker Marie L. Keller Glenn & Jeanne Wilson Chris & Dawn Walters Raymond & Susan Mederski Raymond & Lisa Wardynski Woodcutters Headquarters Niagara Street School, Third Grade Bruce & Gail Warner Dorothy Wynne Nancy S. Warner Classes Greg Garten & Dr. Eileen Watson Service-Universal Distributors, Inc Jack III & Karen Waugaman Theodore Roosevelt School Blair Woods & Monique Watts Wal-Mart Foundation Cinereous vulture (hatched 2003) Dr. Wayne R. Waz Kenneth & Ferol Webb Scott & Elizabeth Weber Donors Sigrid S. Weinschreider AAA Western & Central New York Dr. & Mrs. Milton Weiser Dr. Claude Welch & Dr.Jeannette Ludwig Alpha Xi Delta, Buffalo Alumnae Chapter Margaret Wells/John Drexelius Mark Augustyniak & Danielle Guerriero Don & Caren Wesp Ben Franklin Middle School Tom & Kristi Westfall Robert R. Heighling Robert & Judith Wetter Bolivar Richbury Ecology Club Mr. & Dr. C. Wettlaufer Joe & Karen Bordonaro Dr. Lawrence Whelan Tom & Tina Whetham Buffalo Academy of Sacred Heart Candace Whitacre & Jack Anderson Canterbury Woods Doris Wiegand Mary E. Clemesha River otter Herbert H Wilber Cleveland Hill Elementary Dan & Karen Wiles Betty Cornelius (acquired in 2004) Jon & Heather Williams Court Street School Jeffrey & Marla Williams Pierre & Barbara Williot Discovery Schoolhouse Perry & Mary Wilson Bruce & Janet Dreyer Sarah Wilson Carol Egloff Frank & Annette Wilton Rachel Elia William & Therese Wincott Empire/Emco Lynn Winslow Wayne & Janet Wisbaum Ann Fries Suzanne Witkowski Marvin & Jo Ann Fritz Common zebra Richard James Witt Paul & Sandra Gibson (acquired in 2003) Susan Witt Marcia Gruber Wittburn Enterprises Richard & Donna Hanlon James & Nancy Wittman Anne P. Harty 6 23 Friends of the Zoo

Phyllis W. Pierce James & Barbara Rykowski Vanette Smith Michael & Patricia Pikus Courtney Rynne Dr. & Mrs. Joel Snitzer Richard & Mary Pincoski Jeffrey & Jennifer Rzepka Coral Snodgrass & Edward Szewczak MD Augustine & Claire Pingitore Jeff & Kim Salmon John & JoAnne Snyder Dr. & Mrs. M. Steven Piver John & Lisa Samar Martin & Katherine Snyder Keith & Beth Podgorny Family John & Karen Sanderson Michael & Lisa Sobczyk Species of significance born or hatched in 2003 Dr. & Mrs. Mark Podlas Pasquale & Kathleen Sardina Timothy Socha Paul Podsiadlo Tim & Margaret Sardinia Mrs. Lowell Somers Christopher P. Poje Yazbeck & Nancy Sarkees June Soucise Celebes macaque, Indian crested porcupine, prehensile-tailed porcupine, rock cavy, Brazilian agouti, llama, axis John & Karen Polechetti Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Savarese Dr. & Mrs. Edward Spangenthal deer, , markhor, domestic sheep, mouflon, , tufted duck, cinereous vulture, spotted turtle, Richard & Kathryn Polek Fannette Sawyer John & Sherry Sparks Tony & Terry Polito Tiffany & Benjamin Sayers John Speaks whiptail lizard Elaine Pond Richard & Ann Schaefer June Spear Christopher & Debra Porter Natalie & Gerald Schaffer Lois Spellman Species of significance born or hatched in 2004 Dr. Paul H. Potter William & Susan Schapiro John & Aileen Spero Dimitrios & Cheryl Pozantidis Nancy Schauf Thomas Spier Dr. & Mrs. Sherwood Prawel Dr. Jerome Schentag Ron & Lisa Spigelman Dama wallaby, ring-tailed lemur, , Indian rhino, axis deer, reindeer, mouflon, bighorn sheep, roan William & Marilyn Prenatt Lawrence Scheur Joseph & Tracy Spinuzza Katherine Press Rev. Fr. Herman & Cynthia Schick Donald & Nancy Sprandel antelope, , cinereous vulture, peafowl, rainbow lory, Indochinese box turtle, yellow-throated day gecko, Jeffrey P. & Diane Price George & Anne Schlinck Clyde & Shirley Spriegel prehensile-tailed skink, Eastern indigo snake Francis E. Pritchard Dr. Albert Schlisserman & Dr. Helen Findlay Paul & Elizabeth Srutowski Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Pritchard Mary Schmelzer Peter & Karen Stachowiak Martin & Dianna Pugliese Richard & Jennifer Schmidt Jean Stackpoole Species or specimens of significance acquired in 2003 Peter & LisaMarie Purcell Wesley & Kristin Schmidt Edwin & Jennifer Stahl Vaughan Purdy & Debbie Myers Ken Schmieder & Nancy Julian Janice Stanford William & Ida Quade Wheeler & Ruth Schmitt Eugene & Audrey Stankowski Dama wallaby, ring-tailed lemur, kangaroo rat, lion, (common) zebra, Gambel’s quail, five species of par- Thomas & Renee Quealy Marion Schoenl David & Wendy Stechenfinger rot (Cloncurry, Bourke’s, Rosella, princess, red-rumped), Parsons chameleon, desert iguana, chuckwalla, Jamey Quiram Andrea Schultz Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Stein Kenneth & Sarah Raab Betty Schultz Gerald Steinberg Panamanian golden frog, Kihansi spray toad, Puerto Rican crested toad Donald & Patti Rackl Alvin Schuster & Gladys Gifford Mary E. Steiner Gerald Radzimski Norbert & Camille Schuster Linda Steinmuller Species or specimens of significance acquired in 2004 Raymond & Carolyn Ragan Janine & Thomas Schuster Doug & Joanne Stenart Matthew & Susan Raiff Janet & Melvin Schuster Scott & Rachel Stenclik Daryl & Faye Rasuli Robert & Cindy Scibetta Gena & Rabie Stephan Polar bear, river otter, , Amur tiger, black-necked swan, four new breeds of chicken (Black Jersey Giant, Christine & Robert Ratajczak Jr. Frank & Vanessa Scinta James & Heather Stephen Douglas Redmond Roy A. Scinta Charles & Kathleen Stephenson Houdan, Columbian, Wyandotte and Silver Laced Wyandotte), lory, (blue-streaked, dusky, green-naped, Edward’s, Margaret Reeves, Ph.D. & Don Serota John & Deanna Sciole Dr. & Mrs. John B. Stevens III Forsten’s, ornate), giant South American river turtle, American alligator, Asian water dragon, yellow-throated day William & Michele-Elise Reich Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Sckolnick Dr. Pamela Stevens Dr. Beth Reilly & Dr. David Brown Chuck & Annette Scothon Paul & Diana Steward gecko, five-lined skink, Anderson’s alligator newt, serpa tetra, Mexican flame knee tarantula, red knee tarantula Paul & Ruth Reilly Michael D. Scott Harriet Stewart David & Patricia Reiman Michael & Mary Seal David & Michelle Stieglitz Thomas & Karen Rellinger Michele Sedor Jaan & Frederic Stievater Dana Rice John Seeley Charles & Susan Stiffler Mr. & Mrs. David A. Rich Douglas & Barbara Sefried Richard & Ruth V. Stockton Howard & Lyn Rich Anthony & Michelle Siefert Scott & Leah Eagan Stoddard 2003 2004 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rich III Barbara Sekuterski Edwin & Carol Stohrer Species / Specimens David & Terri Rich Rev. David Selzer & Ann Miller Raymond & Laureane Stoklosa Kenneth & Ann Richardson Don Serota & Margaret Reeves Howard & Theresa Stoll William Richardson Eugene Setel Mark D. Stone Mammals 65 / 238 63 / 218 Bill & Martha Rieth John & Roseanne Sexton James & Kathryn Stranz Edward & Pamela Righter Sharon Shackelford Dr. Joan M. Sulewski Rita Riley Andrew & Amy Shaevel Babette Sullivan Birds 63 / 258 62 / 265 Julianne Rizzo & James Ellegate Dr. & Mrs. David Shapiro Charles & Patricia Surdyk Thomas & Virginia Roberts Lowell & Ellen Shaw Gary R. Sutton Reptiles 44 / 211 44 / 193 Thomas E. & Mary Roberts Eddie & Betty Shearer Mark & Maria Swetz Shawn & Sallie Robison Kenneth & Joyce Sherman Lowell & Marion Sylwester Jonathan & Candace Rodwin Vincent & Beverly Shipe Paul & Eliza Symington Amphibians 14 / 115 44 / 103 Ronald Rogacki Leon & Esther Shkolnik Joseph & Monica Szafranski John & Karen Rohe Lois Jeanne Shriver John & Tammie Szalczewski Fish 6 / 187 6 / 133 William & Adeline Rohrbach Drs. Marc & Gina Siegel Deborah Armbruster & Theodore Steven & Susan Roney Nelson & Marion Siegel Szymaszek Steve & Geraline Ronsen Sue E. Siemendorf Ron & Christine Tamburlin Invertebrates 2 / 128 3 / 103 Howard & Joan Rose Sally Signore Patrick & Andrea Tan Joel & Pamela Rose Sikora/Christy Family John & Karen Taneff Myron Rose David & Cynthia Silverstein James & Dr. Carolyn Tasa TOTALS 194 / 1137 192 / 1015 Mr. & Mrs. George Rosenfeld Roger & Joanie Simon Anderson & Patricia Tate Linda Rossitto Frank Sindoni & Maria Bruno John & Monika Teneyck William & Julie Rott Ben Singer & Sons, Inc. Debbie Terranova Stuart & Lisa Rubin Mary B. Sippel David & Michelle Teter Michael & Sabra Ruda Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Skrok Jr. Philip & Geraldine Thoin William & Marjorie Rugg Frank & Lisa Slauson Jeffrey & Linda Thomas Daniel & Connie Rung Lynne Slepian Charles & Anne Tirone Patricia Ann Ruof Barbara & Gary Slootsky Albert Titus & Ann Bisantz Dave & Maureen Rusin David & Doris Smith Henry Tobe John & Beverly Ruska Dean & Kristen Smith Paul & Sylvia Tokasz Dr. & Mrs. Harry S. Russell Dr. & Mrs. Gary Smith Steven Toorongian & Ann Sweet Ruszanowski Family Glen & Andrea Smith Dr. & Mrs. George Toufexis Augustine J. Ryan, Jr. & Susan Gallagher Michael & Amy Smith Matthew & Heather Tout Geraldine Ryder Ms. Patricia Smith Greg & Renata Towne 22 7 Research and Conservation

Joan Keptner Mrs. Thomas Lunt Sandra G. Morrison Thomas & Helene Kern Paul & Marion Lynch Dr. Joffre Moses “Analysis of Visual Signals in Mandrillus sphinx” Dave & Joan Kernan Todd & Cheri Lyon Ellie Mueller Lloyd & Margaret Keysor Eveline MacDonald Mark & Kathy O’Connor-Mullen Christopher & Debbie King Janie E. MacDonald Sandra Multerer Mark Laidre and Jessica Yorzinski, Cornell University Paul & Melissa Kirkley Valerie J. Macer Frank & Mary Lou Muraca Michael & Ann Kirwan Darlene S. Mack Tunney S. Murchie This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of the Kathie Kiska Mary Beth & Keith Mackey Mary F. Murphy/Kevin Minderler Evelyn Kitchen Ron & Linda Madej Joseph & Joan Murray intricacies of mandrill visual communication through observation Carol Kizis & Joseph Gardella, Jr. James Biddle/Mader Construction Corp. Norman & Thuy Nguyen Murray and the application of statistical analysis. The study was com- David & Dawn Klein Marcia M. & Willard Magavern Michael & Audrey Muscarella Paul & Janet Klein Dr. Elizabeth Maher & Dr. Peter Horvath Samuel & Linda Muscarella pleted in the summer of 2003. Scott Klenk Sean & Maggie Mahoney Kathleen Muscato Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kling Margaret M. Mailloux Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Naughton Iris & Joseph Kliszak Kevin & Kelly Maley Michael Nedwick Kevin & Elizabeth Klos Eileen Maloney Hugh & Marilyn Neeson Ron Klug & Sarah Sander Thomas & Louise Mangan Mark & Michelle Nemeth William & Mary Claire Knapp David Mann & Jessica Pirro Mary Ann G. Neuman John & Marie Knerr David & Heather Mann Robert & Deanie Newberry David E. & Linda Knuutila Patrick & Gwen Howard Mann R. B. Newman, II John & Carol Kociela Donna Manzo Christine Nicholas & Ruth Haberl Dennis E. & Phyllis Kocienski Christopher & Jill Marks Christopher & Melissa Nickson Charles R. & Molly Koelemeyer Elizabeth & Ted Marks II Edward & Susan Nickson John & Carolyn Koelmel Kevin & Barbara Marmion Michael & Judith Niemiec “Basking Behavior of Whiptail Lizards in Relation to Jack & Ellen Koessler Kevin & Joyce Marracino James & Joan Nisbet Gerald & Carol Kohn Adam Martin & Remla Parthasarathy Dr. & Mrs. Philip Niswander Differing Light Sources” Karen E. Kopper Albert & Shirley Martin Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Nobel Steven & Amy Korsh Ian & Jennifer Martin Ronald Norris Paul Zawadzki, SUNY College at Buffalo Ralph & Judith Kosinski Prof. Paul & M. Aleese Martin Irene Norton William A. & Gail E. Koslowski Paul & Donna Marx David & Sandra Nowak Ellen Krebs Karen Mathews Robert & Irma Nunweiler The goal of this project was to explore the nature of the whiptail Duane & Cherie Kresge Susan & Gerry Matos Linc Nutting lizard basking behavior in relation to varying light sources. The Nancy Krol Leonard & Nancy Mattie Tony & Kathi O’Dierno Frederick & Gloria Kryszak Forrest Maxwell Bill & Maureen O’Donnell study was initiated in 2002 and was completed in 2003. Kathleen Krywalski John & Annmarie Maxwell Vincenetta O’Donnell Drs. Jon Kucera & Susan Graham Mitchell & Kathleen Mayer Kevin & Janet O’Leary Ronald & Debra Kucinski Senator George Maziarz/Alisa Colatarci Stella Bunny Ochal Kenneth & Elizabeth Kurtz James & Kristen Mazur David & Linda Odden Dr. Paul Kurtz The McCabe Family Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Oddi Dale & Debbie Lagree Lewis & Harriet McCauley Rocky & Wendy Oddo Andre & Rachel Lam Michael & Susanne McClain Francis J. Offermann Norma Jean Lamb Donald & Betty McClellan Donald & Jane Ogilvie Steven J. & Joanne Lana Norman & Grace McCombs James & Betty Oppenheimer “Comparison of Breeding Seasons among Japanese Macaques David & Patricia Lanz Barbara McCormick Glenn & Rita Orgek Jason & Tara Lapp James & Jean McCormick Maryanne Ortiz & Patricia Webb (Macaca fuscata) found in North American Zoos”erican Zoos Hope Larish Dr. & Mrs. G. Allen McFarren Marion Osborn ” Emanuel & Ruth Larsen Gordon McGurie & Bonnie Northrop Sharon Anscombe Osgood Catherine Laski Randy L. & Karen McIntyre Jim & Sue Owen Jessica Dorr, Michigan State University and AZA Macaque SSP Dale & Valerie Lawson Rosemary McLaughlin Darcy & Randy Palmer Thomas & Connie Leach Rodd McMinn The Palumbo Family Ann Learman Richard & Mary McNamara Patricia Pancoe Behavioral and physical observational data collected for a national Rebecca Lee James & Dorothy McNicholas Stephan John Panczak Pamela Legge Kevin & Elizabeth McPartland Prasad & Swagata Pandit study was studied to determine the breeding season of the captive Alan Lemanski & Jackie Rosky James & Rebecca Mcwilliams Bert & Shauna Pandolfino Japanese macaque population. Dr. & Mrs. Philip Leta Dorothy Menth Marc & Catherine Nugent Panepinto Scott Leuthe & Suzanne Laba Michele Mercer Brian A. & Connie Paris Blossom Levy Michael & Susan Metzger Barbara Parker Dr. Sanford & Betsy Levy Roland Metzloff Christopher & Kirsten Parker Thomas Lewandowski & Cary Hagedorn Donald & Doris Meyer Gerald & Michelle Parrish Tony & Debbie Lewandowski Niel & Tracy Miele Dr.& Mrs. Robert Patterson Dr. Kim Leys & Doug Meng Greggory & Lisa Milk Diane Pauli Paul & Barbara Libby Glen Miller Heinz & Coleen Paulini Tim & Heather Liddle Russell & Anita Miller Gail Ann Payne Robert & Irene Liguori Tim Miller Bill & Lee Pearce Joyce M Linde James W. Minteer Jane Pearce “Comparative Assessment of Handedness for a Edward & Ceil Linder Dr. & Mrs. M.J. Mirani Edgar & Joan Peard Coordinated Bimanual Task in Gorillas” Peter Linder & Jode Edmunds Charles & Margaret Mitschow Charles Pearson, III L. & Sharon Lindquist Robert & Deborah Mogavero Roger & Joan Peck Lewis & Deborah Lipka Debra J. Molnar Patrick & Mary Carol Penfold Meredith Lipke Bartolone John & Karen Molzen Richard & Karen Penfold Lisa Brooks, Ph.D. SUNY College at Buffalo as collaborator for Eric & Janine Lipke Melissa Monks James Percival William D. Hopkins, Ph.D., Yerkes National Primate Research Ann Marie LoFaso Beth Montague Kirk & Margo Peryea James & Sarah Long Michael & Alexandra Montante Harold & Noreen Peters Center Division of Psychobiology Mr. & Mrs. William H. Loos Michael & Renee Monteith Sonja Peterson Donna Lough Dr. Warren R. Montgomery, Jr. Dawn & Dana Pezzimenti The handedness of gorillas was evaluated to provide empirical Theodore & Olga Lownie Michael J. & Laurel Montileone Dr. & Mrs. James Phillips Jeffrey Lowry & Rita Capezzi John & Michelle Moore Phillips-Gratto Family Borys & Sandra Loza Joseph Morey, Jr. Robert & Cynthia Phillips Robert & Kathryn Lubick Richard & Frances Morrison Gene & Rene Piekarski 21 8 Friends of the Zoo “Play Behavior and Play Signals of Captive Juvenile DeBrazza’s Monkeys” Patrick & Jocelyn Filey Elsie M. Gray Phillip Wilson Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Filsinger Patrick & Ann Greeley Mason & Patricia Holmwood Akie Yanagi, SUNY at Buffalo Robert & Eileen Fine Andrew & Elaine Green Richard & Erin Holstein Bruce L. Fisher/Marcelle Mostert John & Gail Greenberger James & Margaret Honer Ruth Fisher Thomas & Mary Greenwald James & Katie Hosking Play signals and play behavior of De Brazza’s monkey juveniles Theodore & Mary Fisher Gregory Griffin Dianne & Bethany Hosmer in a family group were examined and documented. The study Thomas & Grace Flanagan John & Wilma Griffin Gloria & James Hougle Dr. & Mrs. William Fleming Franz & Catherine Griswold John M. Hourihane & Wendy E. Zimmer initiated in 2003 and concluded in 2004. Marion Flemming Kathleen & Madelyn Grobelny Dennis & Judith Howard Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Flickinger Garth & Phyllis Grochowiak Karen & David Howard Edward & Elizabeth Flynn Leon & Jacqueline Groszkowski Nancy Howbridge Don & Cindy Fohrd David & Joan Gruen Barbara J. Howell Richard & Patricia Fors Jeffrey Gruszka Stacy Hubbard & Rick Feero Charles & Ann Fourtner John & Amy Gruttolori Darrell & Elizabeth Huckabone Chester ? Peggie Fox Karlene Guasteferro/Paul Schneeberger Tom & Beatriz Hughes “Electrocardiography in Elephants” Fraas-Cromwell Family Richard & Loretta Gucwa Eleeta B. Hughes Dr. Margaret Frainier Ruth Guerrero & Dan Chaha David & Debbery Hulett Susan Bartlett and Noha Abou-Madi, DVM, MS Cornell Robert Frainier Dr. & Mrs. Girard A. Gugino Beverly Hull William Francisco, Jr. Maria Guizzotti Robert & Eileen Hull University Scott & Julie Frank Bonnie Gulczewski Todd & Cathleen Hummel Steven & Susan Franz Andy & Sarah Gulick James & Michele Hungiville This study will assess the most effective and accurate tech- Scott & Mary Frazier Russell & Patricia Gullo Barbara A. Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Freeman, Jr. Sanford & Fay Gunn Myron & Nancy Hunt niques to perform electrocardiography on elephants. Normal Robin & Jan Freeman Donna Lynn Guzdek Peter & Mary Jo Hunt ranges for P-QRS-T complexes and the effects of body weight, Susan Fretz Hartin Gwynn & Dennise Henry John & Maureen Hurley Dr. & Mrs. Peter J. Freyburger Jeremy & Laura Hafner Carol Hurst sex, age and species will be established. Patrick Frieary & Alessandra Palma Paul & Kathy Hafner Mel Hurwitz Shawn & Kathie Frier John & Rita Hahn Alan & Brenda Hutson Keith Frome Eugene & Joette Haines Doug & Kim Hutter Sheila L. Fruehauf Robert & Mary Hale Thomas & Jane Igiel Bill & Marla Fulton Bradley & Shari Hall Val & Sue Ihle “An Evaluation of Grip Morphology for a Foraging Task Norman & Rose Marie Furman William & Mary Lou Hallatt John & Maria Improta Eleanor Gainey & Eric Dobies Richard & Donna Hanlon Craig & Pam Incontro in Gorillas” Carl & Ann Marie Galante David & Patricia Harbeck Annabelle Irey & James Locke Ramona Gallagher Sally Hardenburg Ronald Irwin & Joyce Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Greg Galloway Mrs. Terry Harnden Clinton & Diane Ivins Jr. Lisa Brooks, Ph.D. SUNY College at Buffalo as collaborator for Jesse Thiel & Emma Galluzzi Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Hart Joseph & Christine Jablonski Lucille & Patricia Gappen Judy Hartmann Dr. & Mrs. Sidney Jack William D. Hopkins, Ph.D., Yerkes National Primate Research Richard & Louise Garigen Maryanne Harvey Eunice D. Jackson Center Division of Psychobiology Richard & Patricia Garman Van Ness & Elizabeth Harwood Alice Jacobs John & Toni Gartner Phil & Sandy Hasselback Janet Jacobs Theodore & Karen A. Garus Arlene Haug Louis & Joan Jacobs The goal of the project is to evaluate the different ways goril- Jennifer Gates Robert & Jodi Hausrath Phoebe James Ruth H. Geiger S. Jerome & Frances Hawkins Patrick & Gail Janiga las grip and manipulate food to provide empirical evidence in a Mr. & Mrs. Charles George David & Kathleen Hayes Peggy Ann Jasinski & Karen Olson David & Patricia George Richard & Patricia Heffern Erwin & Jean Jaworski Dave Georger & Erin Danz Heideman Family Reynold & Carla Jennetti Mr. & Mrs. Robert Geraghty Joseph Heim/Heim Drywall Roman Jewula David & Patricia Gerken Adele Heinz Boris & Renee Joffe “Gauging Bite Strength at Different Gapes of Catherine & Jenna Gervase Robert C. Heinzenberger Dr. Harold Johnson and Tigers” Christy E. & Christel Gerwitz Barbara Henderson Carol Johnston Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Giacobbe Bill & Lisa Henderson Edwin & Alexandra Johnston George & Susan Giambrone Edward Henderson Joshi Family Nicholas & Marion Giannantonio Richard Hendricks & Rebecca Moorman William & Jeanne Kacprowicz Frank Mendel, Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo Department of Anatomy John & Mary Beth Giardino Mark & Peggy Henline Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Kahn Rich & Julie Gicewicz John Herbert Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kahn Kevin Gilcart Antonio & Kim Hernandez Sharon Kaiser-Olson Fluid filled, gauged, puncture proof, non-toxic hoses of different Anthony & Donna Gioia Kelsy & Reba Herndon Terrence L. & Patricia Kaney diameters were presented to lions and tigers in order to gauge Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Gioia Sherlock & Joy Herrick George & Leanne Karalus their bite strength. Data collected will be applied to extinct Dr. & Mrs. Franz E. Glasauer Jane & John Hettrick Jr. Barry & Christine Karr Robert & Elizabeth Glenning Robert Hetzel Lawrence & Evelyn Karsky James Glennon & Gail Hofmar G. Peter & Joan M. Higgins Rev. John F. Kasprzak Shawn & Renee Stoos-Glennon Kelly Higgins Michael & Nancy Kaszynski William & Elizabeth Glodzik David P. Highfield Elias & Madeleine Kaufman Robert & Marianne Glover Robert & Cheryl Hill Mark & Julie Kavanaugh Cheryl Gnojek George & Christine Hillyer Robert & Joanne Kavich Andrew & Marie Godfrey Rev. Frederick Hinton Patricia & Tarik Kawi “Scent Discrimination in Lions and Tigers and Its Robert & Donna Gonser William & Dru Hites Renee Kaye David & Maria Goodrich Geoffrey & Dori Hobika Daniel & Leslie Keane Implication in Kin Recognition” Nancy Goodrich Cheryl & Robert Hodge Heidi & Graidi Keleher Gregory & Jacqueline Gorecki Shirley Mac M. Hodgson Anthony Keller Conrad & Frances Gospodarski Joe & Natalie Hoerner Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Keller Kelly Caffery, SUNY College at Buffalo Department of Pat Grabianowski Dave & Mary Hofer Marie L. Keller Patricia Grace Pamela L. Hoffman Peter & Susan Keller Psychology Darren R. & Lisa Graff Richard & Mary Hoffman-Charles Georgia Kells Jonathan A. Graff Peter Hofmann & Neha Amin Karen Kelly Urine will be used to determine if the cats can discriminate the Robert & Julie Graffeo Corey & Jennifer Hogan Shirley P. Kelly James Gramkee Pamela Hokanson Thomas Kelly William & Denise Grande Dr. Herbert E. Holder David Kennedy Jr. 20 9 Education

Dr. & Mrs. Mahesh Bommaraju Carol Chase Daniel & Carol Degenhart Cliff & Maria Boncore Christopher & Yolanda Chase Robert L. Deisz Keith & Sharon Bookbinder Douglas & Barbara Chatwin John & Debra Delaney Donald & Kathryn Booth Dr.Craig Chertack/Dr. Ellen Sterman Jerome & Joy Delaney Robert and Michelle Borngraber Deborah A. Chesna Joseph Deni Dr. Owen G. Bossman Barbara & Lawrence Chlebowy Ronald & Betty Denz Patricia & Michael Botticello Joseph & Mary Chojnacki Mary Frances Derby Jeffrey & Robyn Bova John & Sally Christiano Elizabeth W. Derrick Jonathan & Joan Bove Kathleen & Thomas Christy William & Bette Derrick Jr. Raymond ? Jeanne Bowman Norman & Adele Chronik Dale & Michelle Dersam John & Marilyn Boyle John & Emma Churchill Ravi ? Angela Desai Patrick & Rebecca Boyle Isabel Cicero William & Carole Descovich Michael & Nancy Brady Dennis & Lynn Cieslak Paul & Francine Desiderio Todd & Erika Brason Anthony & Christel Cioppi Joal Devine Marie Braun Paula Ciprich & Greg Migdal Dr. & Mrs. Maurice Dewey Daniel & Gayle Brazeau Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Clair Daniel & Anne DiCenso William Breslin Dan & Sandi Clark Gerald & Mary Beth DiPaola Mary Brewer Warren & Molly Clauss Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Dickinson Jacqueline L. Briggs David & Karen Clayton Glen & Mary Diemer James & Jean Brighton Melissa & Dennis Cleary Mike & Ann Dings Colleen Brinker & Lyle Clayson William Cleary Dr. & Mrs. David Dirnberger Philip & Judith Brody Thomas Cleaver & Mary Shine Geraldine Ditch Dr. & Mrs. Melvin Brothman Allison & Michael Clement Jerry & Diane Doane Dennis & Holly Brown Mary E. Clemesha Eugene F. Dobbins Heath & Suzanne Brown Joseph & Edie Clouse Carol Dobo Thomas & Ann Brownell Lawrence & Mildred Cohen JoAnn Doerr Dr. Alan & Frances Bruce Fred Cohn Joan Doerr William Brucker Kelly Colby John & Florence Doherty Paul & Mary Buchanan Larry & Ruth Coleman Elaine Dolly Barbara Bucholtz Clyde Collins Theresa M. Donahue William L. Buck Donald R. Collins Michael Donnachie Dr. & Mrs. James L. Budny Michael Collins & Kathleen O’Leary Sara Donnelly Audrey Buechl Pat & Melissa Colosanti James & Lori Donner James & Carolyn Bulger Joyce Compson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Donough Ivan & Alice Bunnell John & Cheryl Comstock Dr. & Mrs. Harold Douglass Eric & Luann Burghardt Anne Conable & Peter Umbras James & Mary Dow Michael & Helene Burgio Tracy Conhiser Dr. & Mrs. Peter Dow Cub Club activities in EcoStation Dean & Patricia Burgstahler G. Gordon Connally Chris J. & Diana M. Dowdall Clarence & Lorna Burkwit Tom & Sharon Connare Michael & Lisa Driscoll Ann Burns John & Patricia Connolly Robert & Marcia Druar Lee & Lenore Burns Carlton P. & Sonja Cooke John & Patricia Duffner Timothy Burns Virginia Coon John & Ellen Duffy David Burstein Gerald & Illene Cooper William & Jean Duffy David Burton Ronnie & JoAnne Cooper Kevin & Rebecca Dugan Todd & Sara Bush Donald & Donanne Coovert Kerry & William Duggan Chester Butryn Dr. & Mrs. Robert Corretore Drs. Robert & Carolyn Dukarm C. Colombo Society c/o Enzo Balassone Sharon Cosimano James & Joanne Duncan David & Barbara Cady Mark & Andrea Cotter Garry A. & Rina Dunlap Pat & Liz Calhoun Michael & Colleen Cottrell Ruth Irene Dwigans Dr. & Mrs. John Callahan Robert & Donna Cottrell James & Susan Eagan Kenneth & Ann Campbell Patricia Coughlin Jeanne C. Eaton Richard Campbell William & Michelle Coughlin George & Christina Eberl John & Becky Canale Peter Covey & Joyce Berg Christina Ebling Mary Ellen Cannon Raymond & Suzanne Crane James Ecker Marilyn Cantor-Feuerstein Annette Cravens Paul & Suzanne Eckert E. Carey Cantwell Christopher & Sarah Crawley Genevieve Efthemis William & Audrey Carberry Carlos Crespo & Ellen Smit Robert & Jane Ehrke John Carlin Dr. & Mrs. John Cudmore William & Darlene Eichlinger Bruce & Angelyn Carlson John S. Cullen, II/MTL Chris & Shelly Eleczko Raymond & Frances Carr Sandra Cumming Judge John & Peggy Elfvin Judith Carroll Adam & Jessica Cunningham M. Denise Elliott/Elsie Turner Alexander & Melinda Cartwright Steven & Corinne Curvin Mike & Mara Endl BetteJean Caruso Richard & Elaine Cutting Margaret J. Engelhardt Joseph & Zelda Casagni John & Karin Cywinski Matt & Jessica Enstice Rudolph & Ann Casarsa Matthew & Bonnie Cywinski Laurence & Shirley Erb Molly Case Dr. Rosemary B. D’Agostino William & Nancy Erdman Jo Ann Casel Michelle D’Amico Brian & Carolyn Erick Timothy Cashmore/Elizabeth Buckley Richard & Denise D’Angelo Judy & Carl Ernst Barbara A. Cassaro Karen Dake Karen & Raymond Ernst Kenneth & Michelle Casseri George Danakas, MD Norman & Jacqueline Ernst Gregory & Valerie Castiglia Jonathan A. & Marcy Dandes Dr. & Mrs. Peter Ewing Joseph & Barbara Castiglia William & Doreen Daniels Mark & Susan Facer-Kreidler Brian H. & Cheryl Caughel Dorothy Dann Walter & Charlene Faleski David & Lisa Caywood Michelle & Martin Darling Drs. Gil & Julie Farkash Drs. Michael & Ivonne Cellino Sharon Daut Dione Farley & Stephen Kuczkowski Kevin & Joyce Celniker Kelli & Jeffrey Davis June Farrington NOCO Summer Camp participants wait to help Rich, a western Patricia Chapin Michael & Janet Day David & June Chang Fay James & Susan Charles Joseph & Joan DePaolo Josephine P. Feeney lowland gorilla, celebrate his birthday. Dr. Richard & Mary Charles F. John & Mary Debus Karen Feger & John Glahe 10 19 he Education Department Applied Technologies in Education The Zoo’s Science Magnet Friends of the Zoo Tremains committed to developing to allow school-aged children to School liaison, Meg Helmes, new initiatives. In 2003, the educa- have easier access to our animal presented a poster at the national Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sgroi Dr. Joseph Bascuas & Dr. Carrie Ste Isam & Pearl Assad tion staff developed several new fact sheets. Many of the fact sheets American Zoo and Aquarium Mr. & Mrs. Paul N.Sheldon Mr. & Mrs. Ray Bernhardt, Jr. Ruth Astmann shows for the W.I.L.D. Place, includ- currently used to teach docents Association (AZA) conference on Mr. & Mrs. David Smith Mr. & Mrs. Ray Boehm Paul & Deborah Atkinson ing “Birds of a Feather”, “Animal about the animal collection will be the mentorship program with the Mark Augustyniak/Danielle Guerriero housed on the NYLearns website, Mr. & Mrs. John Sparks Ms. Ann P. Boland Richard & Frances Augustyniak History” and “Mother Zoo’s Nursery Charles Drew Science Magnet Ms. June Spear Dr. & Mrs. James L. Budny Richard & Mary Aumiller Rhymes”. which offers resources to students, School. This highly successful pro- Mr. Gerould Stange Ms. Grace Caines Mr. & Mrs. Frank Austin The Cub Club preschool pro- teachers and school administrators gram was instrumental in the Zoo Mr. Gerald Steinberg Mr. & Mrs. James Charles Maxine Awner gram was filled to capacity with to enhance learning. receiving a National Leadership Wayne Bacon Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stern Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Chojnacki, Jr. participants. Cub Club was sched- The Zoo also teamed up Grant for $178,289 from the Institute Ms. Harriet Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Clair Michael & Patricia Badders Melissa & Adam Bader uled to take place on Wednesdays with the onsite Charles Drew of Museum and Library Services to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Summers Mr. & Mrs. George A. Cohn Larry & Elizabeth R. Badgley during the school year, teaching Science Magnet School to develop a Mr. & Mrs. Duane Sundell Ms. Jennifer Coleman begin “Mentoring Young Scientists,” William & Darlene Bailey mentorship program called Students Ms. Marie Suprinick Michael Collins & Kathleen O’Leary Douglas & James Bain parents and toddlers about different an after-school science program Mr. & Mrs. Scott Swagler Mr. & Mrs. John Cywinski Joan Baizer animal and nature-related topics. and Mentors (SAM). The program for disadvantaged seventh grade Mr. Gerald Thompson Mrs. JoAnn Doerr Pamela C. Bajdas The response to the program was paired motivated students, with an students. Jon & Lori Baker so overwhelming that the depart- 85 average or higher, with adult Mr. Henry Tobe Mr. & Mrs. John Duffner Robert C. Baker Dr. & Mrs. Carl Tomaschke Mr. & Mrs. James Duncan Charles Balbach ment had to offer a second class on mentors, primarily Zoo staff and Dr. & Mrs. George Toufexis Ms. Christina Ebling Roger & Deborah Bald Thursdays! docents. Mentors and students met Mr. Jack Treger Mr. & Mrs. Whitworth Ferguson, Jr. Theodore Balliett Nature Camp also proved to be once a week, culminating with each Ms. Mary Tzetzo Ms. Ruth H. Geiger Jeffrey & Mia Banks successful in 2003. Summer student conducting an independent Mr. James Gramkee James Rusk & Robert Barends Theresa & Michael Barker camp welcomed a new sponsor, science fair project. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Upson Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Hall Stephen & Ruth Barnes NOCO Energy Corporation, who In 2004, the Education Mr. & Mrs. Scott Warman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heffern Michael & Patricia Barrett Department continued to Dr. Eileen Watson & Greg Garten Mr. & Mrs. David Howard William & Gina Barrett distributed several thousand camp Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Weber Mr. & Mrs. Val Ihle Marjorie Barrows brochures through their network of expand its program offerings and The Welcome Wagon Club of Amherst Takik & Patricia Kawi John & Deborah Barry Express Shops. Spring camp was generated more than $222,000 in Ms. Dorothy Westhafer Mrs. Mary M. Koessler Christopher Bartnicki full with participants, and winter income. The Cub Club was once Jane Baryza Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Wiedenhaupt Mr. & Mrs. Gene Kowalczewski Thomas & Judi Basinski camp was revised based on feed- again popular, with class sizes dou- Ms. Doris Wiegand Mr. & Mrs. Robert Krum Cathleen F. Batt back from camp parents. Patrons bling from 2003. A fall lecture series Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wilde Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kuzniarek Dennis & Alouise Bauer can now register for either half-day was also introduced, entitled “Lions, Mrs. Sarah Wilson Ms. Donna Lough Marian Bauer Paul & Mary Grace Bauer or full-day sessions, a structure Tigers and Bears”, which brought Mrs. Jeanne T. Winkelstein Mrs. Eileen Maloney which worked better for campers, in wildlife experts from the Chicago Ms. Suzanne Witkowski Mr. William McDermott Richard & Nancy Baumann Kevin & Judy Baumgartner parents and staff. Field Museum, Wildlife Conservation Wittburn Enterprises McGuire/Northrop Family Janice Beam That same year, the education Society in New York and Oregon Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Wright III Mr. & Mrs. Donald Meyer Neal & Rhonda Beasley Robert Johnson & Brenda Young Mr. & Mrs. Michael Montante Michael & Kimberly Behun department collaborated with Zoo to talk about these species. Mr. Ronald Ziemba Mr. John E. Oehler Donna Beimler the University at Buffalo’s Center for Mr. & Mrs. James Zuzze Mr. Christopher P. Poje Nancy Bell Kristin M. Bellanti Mr. William Richardson Thomas J. & Mary Jo Bellersheim Ms. Fannette Sawyer Paul & Catherine Beltz Membership Mr. & Mrs. David Schutte Mark Bender Membership continues to be a major Mr. & Mrs. Howard Stoll Alvin & Frances Bendes portion of the Zoo’s support. We are Ms. Julie Thomspon Kathryn & Joseph Bennett Mr. & Mrs. David Walborn Cheryl A. Bent grateful to the more than 14,000 house- Michael & Beverly Benzino hold members of the Buffalo Zoo. Below Sigrid S. Weinschreider Mr. & Mrs. Ray Bernhardt, Jr. are listed those members who have Dr. Dee Wonch Lois Bertram joined us at the $100 plus levels. Thank Mark Yonkman & Andrea Hollerbec Jack & Joan Bertsch you for your continuing support. k William & Ann Bevier Re’ & Debbie Biastre James & Rosemary Biddle Benefactor Members Supporting Members Kevin & Barbara Biddle ($1000) ($100) James & Joanne Biltekoff Martin & Marcia Binda Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dann Timothy & Marie Aaron Joseph & Patti Ables Todd & Ruth Bindig Dr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Schaefer William & Jennie Adams George & Claire Bishop Camille Afshani Helena ? Adrian Black Patron Members Peter Ahrens Dr. Susan Blackburn & William Baskin Howard & Jeanne Albert Edward & Eileen Blackman ($500) Joan Alford Diane & Douglas Blair Mrs. Melissa Baumgart Anne Allan Peter & Pauline Blake Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Budin Martin & Barbara Allen Keith & Linda Blakely Mr. & Mrs. George DeTitta Richard & Patricia Altman Gary & Cheryl Blaser Ms. Penny Starke Stephen Ames Gary & Linda Blasio Doris Anderson Leo & Laurie Blatz Dr. & Mrs. Louis Antonucci John & Anne Bliss Sponsor Members Dibbie Appleton Gordon & Marion Blomquist Joseph Aquilina, MD Edward & Anne Bloomberg ($250) Richard Blum Dr. & Mrs. Louis Antonucci Donald & Marilyn Armenia Jack & Dena Armstrong Richard & Patricia Bodhorn Mr. & Mrs. Richard Augustyniak Robert E. Artis Ray & Mary Boehm Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Baer Linda Artmeier & Valerie Janker Paul Bogdan Mr. & Mrs. Jon Baker Bruce & Joan Artz Ann P. Boland 18 11 Lenzart Color Lab, Inc. College Association of NCCC, Zoo Crew Mr. & Mrs. Mohamed Khan Mrs. Anna Mayer Mr. Donald R. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Kielma Development and Marketing McLain Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cottrell Mr. Dwight E. King Mr. Steven Mead Cory & Brian D’Amico Mr. & Mrs. Dennis E. Kocienski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Miller Laurie Dann & Thomas Hunt Ms. Christine Kosinski Mr. & Mrs. James Mulcahy Mr. Carl Dennis Mrs. Kathleen Krywalski Mr. & Mrs. John G. Murchie Mrs. Mary Frances Derby Ms. Ann Learman Mr. & Mrs. Gerhard Neumaier Mr. & Mrs. William Descovich Dr. & Mrs. Mark Lema Mr. & Mrs. A.D. Oak Mr. & Mrs. Steven Detwiler Ms. Debbie A. Lewandowski Mr. & Mrs. Larry Odom Mrs. Dolly Gay Dewey Mr. & Mrs. Angelo J. Liberatore Dr. & Mrs. Robert Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiCamillo Mr. & Mrs. Joel Lippes Ms. Catherine Peffer Ms. Elizabeth Dimmick Local #41 The Priest Family Ms. Bonnie H. Dixon Ms. Donna Lough ProZoo Board of the Buffalo Zoo Joan Doerr Mader Construction Co Mr. & Mrs. David A. Rich Mr. & Mrs. Robert Doren Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Maloney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rich III Mr. & Mrs. David Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mangio Mr. Paul Richardson Mr. & Mrs. William P. Dowdall III Ms. Judith Marine Mrs. Geraldine Ryder Mr. James Dunnigan Mr. & Mrs. Ted Marks II Mr. & Mrs. James Rykowski Mrs. Wendy Eaton Mr. & Mrs. John Maurer Mr. & Mrs. John Sanderson Judge & Mrs. John T. Elfvin Mr. Artie McAuliffe Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. Avery Ellis Mr. & Mrs. E. Dennis McCarthy Servotronics, Inc. Elrae Industries, Inc. Ms. Barbara McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Shapiro Mr. & Mrs. Robert Emens Ms. Holly B. McKnight Richard Sherrill & Carole Bellanca Mr. & Mrs. Mike Endl Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mendel Mr. & Mrs. Ron Shrewsbury Mr. & Mrs. John Fassbaugh Mr. & Mrs. David Messinger Mr. & Mrs. Glen Smith Ms. Carole Fenton Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mikulec Mr. James W. Smyton Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick Robeert L. Miller Jr. & Laura S. Drs. Coral Snodgrass & Edward Szewc Fitzsimmons Hyd.,Inc Mangan Dr. & Mrs. John B. Stevens III Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Flickinger Mr. & Mrs. Richard Minekime Ms. Janine Torba Mr. John Fornes Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Missert Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation Mr. Patrick M. Francabandier Ms. Ann Marie Moll Verizon Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fredricks Mr. & Mrs. George Molnar Mr. & Mrs. James A. Wachtel Mr. & Mrs. John Frenning Dr. Warren R. Montgomery, Jr. Wagner Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. Appleton Fryer Mr. & Mrs. Erhard Moosmann Mr. Bernard Wakefield Ms. Ramona Gallagher Mrs. Sandra G. Morrison Sigrid S. Weinschreider Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Garus Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Murphy The William Schmitt Fund Mr. & Mrs. David Gerken Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murphy Winfield Industries, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Franz E. Glasauer Dr. Hector & Dr. Maria Nava Woodland Leasing Co. Mr. & Mrs. Philip Glinski Mr. Ashok Nigam Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zielinski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Glover Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Nobel Dr. & Mrs. Donald Gregory Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nunweiler Gorilla Givers Mr. & Mrs. Robert Grimm Mr. Matthew J. O’Brien $125 - $249 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Grossberg Ms. Frances O’Rourke ASTD Niagara Frontier Chapter Mr. Keith Grover Ms. Sharon Anscombe Osgood Ms. Debbie Abgott Mr. & Mrs. David Gruen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Petrinec Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas P. Amigone, III Hahn Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. George F. Phillips Jr. Dr. Anthony Aquilina Mr. & Mrs. John Hahn Ms. Deborah Philpott Mr. & Mrs. Jack Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Hallis Raymond Piccione & Shehla Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Assad Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hanlon Haque Mr. Michael Beato Mr. Edwin Hart Ms. Wendy Pierce Mrs. Nancy Bell Mr. & Mrs. Van Ness Harwood Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pietruszka Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beltz Mr. & Mrs. S. Jerome Hawkins Ms. Virginia Pires Mr. & Mrs. Fred J. Bennes Ms. Carol Hayward Dr. & Mrs. Sherwood Prawel Mrs. Jeanne Bertuca Mrs. Barbara Henderson Ms. Louise Prelewicz Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bohlen Dr. Michael & Ann Giardina Hess Mr. & Mrs. Donald Preston Mrs. Clair D. Bragg Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hill Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Raiff Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Brennan Ms. Jane Holdaway Mr. James Rauh Mr. & Mrs. Leon Brewer Mr. John Horrigan, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Duane Reggentine Mr. & Mrs. Philip Brody Mrs. Laree Hulshoff Mr. Paul Reid Dr. & Mrs. Melvin M. Brothman Mr. Gregory W. Hunt Dr. Elaine Black Richards Mr. William D. Brucker Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jackson Mr. William Richardson Ms. Grace Buechle Mr. & Mrs. Alan James Mr. & Mrs. Karis Rick Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bundy Revs. James & Marie Jerge Mrs. Susan Riessen Ms. Charmion A. Burke Mr. & Mrs. Walter Johansson Mr. Phillip Riforgiato Dr. Vivien Carrion Mr. Jeffrey & Dr. Pam Johnson Mrs. Alice Rohauer Mr. & Mrs. James L. Cecchini Ms. Carol Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Romanowski Ms. Muriel Chant Ms. Nancy Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas L. Schmitt Dr. & Mrs. Richard Charles Ms. Donna Juenker Ms. Barbara Scholey Ms. Leigh Clark Justice & Mrs. Theodore Kasler Mr. & Mrs. James D. Schultz, Jr. Thomas Cleaver & Mary Shine Mr. & Mrs. Tarik Kawi Mr. & Mrs. David Schutte Mr. & Mrs. William Click Ms. Kathie Keller Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sgroi Mr. David Kennedy Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Paul N.Sheldon 12 17 Friends of the Zoo

he Board and Staff of The Zoological Ms. Nancy Krol Mr. & Mrs. Richard Morrison TSociety of Buffalo, Inc. would like to Drs. Susan Graham & Jon Kucera Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Newman thank all of the individuals and organiza- Seymour H. Knox Foundation Mrs. Elizabeth W. Pearce tions listed below. All leadership gifts Mrs. Isabel K. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Karen Peffer made during the 2004 calendar year Mr. & Mrs. Paul Steinwachs Mr. Christopher P. Poje are acknowledged here. Every effort Mr. Stevens M. Rollins has been made to ensure accuracy. If Bison Benefactors Mr. & Mrs. Steven Roney you notice any mistakes or omissions, ($1000 - $1499) Ms. Adair M. Saviola please notify the Development Office at Mrs. Jane D. Baird Dr. Jerome Schentag the Buffalo Zoo. We are grateful to all of The Buffalo News Mr. & Mrs. James W. Simpson our donors for their continuing support Ms. Grace Caines U-C Coatings Corp. and generosity. Gregory Cherr & Claire Schen Ms. Francine Valvo Polar Bites Paula Ciprich & Greg Midal Dr. Rocco Venuto This popular winter event, hosted by the Pro Zoo Board, became even bigger over the last two years! Held at Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Czarnecki Mr. & Mrs. David Walborn Government Support Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Flickinger Rich Renaissance Atrium, the evening featured tasty food, dessert and beverage samples from area vendors, as Erie County HSBC Bank USA Mr. & Mrs. Michael Walker well as a basket auction offering a wide variety of terrific prize items. In 2003, the event netted nearly $20,000 New York State Mr. Charles J. Hahn Mr. Robert Waver for the Zoo and was attended by 500 guests. The growth continued in 2004, as it netted more than $20,000 and Todd Brason-Willcare City of Buffalo Mr. Edward Henderson attracted approximately 600 guests. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Johnstone Paul B. Zuydhoek & Tamar P. Halpern Joseph & Anna Gartner Foundation Gifts and Grants Kavinoky & Cook Wines in the Wild Art Gone Wild The Paul J. Koessler Foundation Condor Contributors In 2003, this event, hosted by the Pro Zoo Board and Women’s Board, nearly doubled in size from the previous Buffalo Bills Youth Foundation Dr. & Mrs. William Lawrence ($250 - $499) year! More than 1,100 people enjoyed a summer evening sampling various food, beer and wine selections, and Buffalo Zoo Docent Organization Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nickson Mr. Gerald Aquilina in 2004, attendance increased to 1,400 people. Event highlights included a basket auction, live music and visits Children’s Foundation of Erie County Mr. & Mrs. John E. Oehler Mr. Charles Balbach Louise Day Ms. Antoinette R. Patten from animal ambassadors. Wines in the Wild netted $31,000 in 2003 and $40,000 in 2004. Proceeds benefited Mr. & Mrs. Alan Barcomb Niagara Frontier Food Terminal Pearce & Pearce Co., Inc. the Adopt an Animal program. Mr. & Mrs. Ray Bernhardt, Jr. Zoological Society of Buffalo The Ralph F. Peo Foundation Mrs. Phyllis W. Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bertsch Get Your Tail To The Buffalo Zoo Foundation, Inc. Mr. Stephen Riessen Janet & Giselle Binette Our eye-catching “Get Your Tail to the Buffalo Zoo” billboard and print campaign received critical acclaim in 2004, Mrs. Susan Surdam Ms. Ann P. Boland Corporate Sponsorships Ms. Mary R. Templeton Mr. Brian P. Brady including a creative award from the Buffalo News. Fidelis Care New York Mr. & Mrs. Peter Tower Rev. & Mrs. Peter Bridgford Ms. Julie Thompson Key Bank of New York Ms. Erika Bruck Super Coups Niagara Frontier Transit Authority Yoteen M. Cameron In 2004, this membership promotion was highly effective at getting our message into more than 300,000 NOCO Corp. Polar Bear Patrons Mr. & Mrs. John Churchill Western New York homes, and it resulted in hundreds of new memberships. Pepsi Bottling Group ($500 - $999) Michael Collins & Kathleen O’Leary Perry’s Ice Cream Mr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Angevine Mr. & Mrs. George DeTitta Labor Day at the Zoo Russer Foods Dr. & Mrs. Louis Antonucci Mr. & Mrs. Robert Donough Thanks to Fleet Bank in 2003 and the NFTA in 2004, thousands of people enjoyed a fun-filled Labor Day at the Ms. Anne D. Astmann Mr. & Mrs. Victor Doyno Buffalo Zoo. Admission was only $1, with coupons available at local TOPS Markets locations. The events fea- Univera Health Care Mr. & Mrs. Douglas H. Baker Drs. Gil & Julie Farkash tured discounted concessions items, a bounce house, animal feedings and games. Xerox Federal Credit Union Ms. Susan Barborek Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ferguson Bond, Schoeneck & King LLP Ms. Marion Flemming Pomorey Ms. Patricia Bretherton Dr. Margaret Frainier Wild Wednesdays 2004 Annual Fund Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Buyers Mr. Ramon Garcia These weekly WKBW-TV Channel 7 segments continued to bring more media attention to the Zoo. Each show Dorothy T. Ferguson Chair Dr. Ronald Chmiel, Jr. General Dynamics highlighted different animals and upcoming events and attractions. Country Line Stone Co. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald C. Gentner The Annual Fund supports the operation Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cryer Ms. Anna Gioia of the Buffalo Zoo. The unrestricted gifts Mr. John S. Cullen II Ms. Diane Giuliano from the community assist in carrying Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dedrick Dr. Samuel Goodloe, Jr. out the mission of conservation, recre- Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Demauro Mr. & Mrs. Braden H. Gothard ation and education for all the Zoo’s visi- Dental Health Products Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Gramza tors. In 2004, more than $187,000 was Mrs. JoAnn Doerr Mr. & Mrs. John Greenberger given to support the Zoo. Listed below Ecology & Environment, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Harding are the leadership donors who sup- Mr. & Mrs. Robert Evans Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harris ported the 2004 drive. Ms. Josephine P. Feeney Mr. & Mrs. William L. Haws Dr. Donna M. Fernandes & Mr. Robert Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heffern Siberian Tiger Sponsors Savage Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hess ($1500 +) Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Household Bank Mrs. June M. Alker Mr. & Mrs. David Hubert Mr. & Mrs. David Howard Mrs. Margaret A. Certo Mr. & Mrs. David Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Robert J.A. Irwin, Jr. Dr. Elizabeth Conant & Ms. Camille Cox Mr. John Jankowiak Mr. Richard Kaiser Ferguson Family Foundation, Inc. Robert Tell & Rebecca Landy Ms. Mary Jane Kelley Mrs. Dorothy T. Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. James Magavern Ms. Rhoda E. Kittelsen Mr. & Mrs. Peter B. Flickinger Mr. & Mrs. J. Arthur Mattern Ms. Valerie Koch The Gioia Fund Mr. & Mrs. John F. Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. John R. Koelmel Mr. & Mrs. James Grant Mills Welding & Specialty Gases, In Mr. Alexander Kucera Dr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Hinds Ms. Denise M. Moll Jeffrey Lackner & Ann Marie Carosel Joseph R. Takats Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Montgomery Dr. & Mrs. Richard V. Lee 16 13 Selected Special Events

Wild Ice This new winter event, held in January, gave visitors the opportunity to build their own enrichment “snow critters” in the hyena and elephant exhibits. After they watched the animals enjoy their special treats, visitors were also able to observe ice sculptors recreating some of their favorite Zoo animals.

Jungle Love On Valentine’s Day 2003, Buffalo Zoo President and CEO, Dr. Donna M. Fernandes, presented the second annu- al Jungle Love, a seminar that explored infidelity and promiscuity in the animal kingdom. Sponsored by Univera Healthcare, the evening also included a wine, cheese and fruit reception.

Wearing O’ the Green This year’s St. Patrick’s Day event featured performances by Irish dancers from Rince Na Tirna, Irish storytelling, reptile keeper talks and a scavenger hunt.

Animalpalooza On May 18, 2003, this new event kicked off the summer season while also celebrating Bear Awareness Day and International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD). In addition to face painting, storytelling and crafts, the Beastro conces- sion stand also sold bird and bear-themed food.

Father’s Day at the Zoo In June 2004, Father’s Day took on a new sports theme, highlighted by a variety of fun activities for the whole family. Sponsored by 97 Rock, the event featured visits from former Buffalo Bills players, current Jills cheerlead- ers and local mascots. A Chiavetta’s chicken lunch was available for an additional fee.

Report Card Weekend In July, students celebrated their achievements by bringing in their latest report cards to receive free Zoo admis- sion with a paid adult. No specific grades or averages were required, and the promotion was valid for students ages 14 and younger. Fox 29 and the Buffalo Bisons partnered with the Zoo to make this promotion a success.

Earth Day Expo In August 2004, the Western New York Steering Committee presented “Make Every Day Earth Day” at the Buffalo Zoo. This event was designed to inform and inspire the community to protect the environment. The day featured children’s activities, earth-friendly demonstrations, music, displays from various community organiza- tions and a scavenger hunt.

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