BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. | 2010 ANNUAL REPORT 2,368 ANIMALS ONE MISSION P | 2

From the Outgoing Board Chairman From the CEO

Mission Without question, 2010 was a year of both challenges and opportunities. In spite Blank Park Zoo’s annual report shows our supporters and prospects how Blank Park Zoo Foundation of a sluggish economy, visitors continued to flock to Blank Park Zoo to enjoy an we are acting as responsible stewards of the dollars contributed toward our 2011 Board of Directors To inspire an Matt Fryar, Chairman experience like no other in the State of Iowa. I assure you that our three boys never efforts. It is also a way to ensure that you are aware of the many amazing things appreciation Jonathan Wilson, Vice Chairman tire of visiting the Zoo with my wife and me. It’s truly a new adventure every visit! happening at our Zoo. Despite one of the wettest years on record and tough Cathy Lacy, Second Vice Chairman of the natural economic conditions, the Zoo had one of its best years! Jolene Veach, Treasurer Dean Whitaker, Past Chairman world through As Board Chairman, I have had the pleasure of observing a talented management Molly Catron conservation, team and staff committed to honoring the Zoo’s mission. Our commitment Blank Park Zoo is an educational gathering place – impacting more than 350,000 Rick Clark to education remains strong, as 113,127 children benefited directly from our people. I am proud to reflect on the many accomplishments we have made in my Chris Coleman education and Kaye Condon education programs at the Zoo and in classrooms throughout the state. I am also first full year as CEO. We: Paul Easter recreation. fortunate to have served with so many board members who are truly passionate » Expanded educational outreach and teacher workshops throughout the state James Fleming about ensuring the future success of the Zoo. The organization has also benefited » Established partnerships with the Des Moines Central Campus’ Sara Ghrist Rusty Goode from many collaborative efforts between the private and public sectors that are horticulture and animal husbandry programs James Hagenbucher paving the way for future Zoo expansion. » Began a relationship with Iowa State University’s School of Veterinary Pat Henson Vision Medicine, bringing vet students to the Zoo to obtain exotic animal Richard Hoffmann To be respected James Hourigan, DDS I am happy to report that we are focused on building lasting relationships with experience and enhancing the care of all our animals Michael Hubbell internationally and individuals and businesses to ensure future growth. While we strive to maintain » Built and opened an Australian parakeet feeding experience Scott Ivers the allure of our existing exhibits, we believe it is critical to add new attractions to » Added more Zoo Brews on Wednesdays and extended hours every Friday Lisa Kruidenier treasured locally Cathy Lacy keep the visitor experience exciting and fresh. We are thrilled that construction » Opened an interactive ostrich-feeding exhibit for leadership in Tracy Levine commenced in late November 2010 on a brand new Australian Adventure, the » Made conservation an integral part of every visitor experience through Daniel McCabe animal exhibition, first of many new exhibits including: Coins for Conservation and additional evening educational programs Mary Jean Paschen Dustin Petersen conservation » Connection to Africa including meerkats, baboon, wild dogs and more lions » Gave back to the community by giving disadvantaged and Billie Ray practices and » Completely renovated sea lion pool underprivileged children the opportunity to experience the educational Brian Rickert » New and improved Zoo entrance through A.H. Blank Park and recreational wonders that our Zoo offers Chris Shay education Loretta Sieman » New state-of-the-art animal quarantine barn » Created strategic plans to achieve long-term growth and sustainability Julie Stewart opportunities. » New, hands-on interactive components at Great CATS, Kid’s Kingdom, Collin Venenga and the Discovery Center Aquariums None of this would have been possible without our extremely dedicated staff, Stephanie Windsor

» And much more! corporate partners and individual donors. Thank you! Blank Park Zoo Foundation Director Emeritus Thank you for your support. Come visit us soon and see Blank Park Zoo is an institution with statewide significance David Allen Judy Blank Design: what new adventures might await you at Blank Park Zoo! providing a unique recreational, learning and conservation Bob Burnett ZANDA Design experience. As we grow, we hope that our impact becomes Gloria Burnett Photo: Sincerely, even greater. Jo Ghrist Digital Suburbia Photography & Design Helen Hubbell Matt Forland Dean Whitaker Elizabeth Kruidenier On the Cover: Immediate Past Chairman Sincerely, John Peterson Tim Urban Asian Bamboo Partidge Mark Vukovich David Wallace CEO P | 4

NEW SPECIES& SIGNIFICANT BIRTHS Top left to bottom right: Bearded Dragon, Lesser Kudu, Panamanian Golden Frog, Indian Star Tortoise, Screech Owl, Porcupine, Sloth, Giraffe, Milky Tree Frog, Vulture, Sting Ray, Penguin, Wallaby, Flamingo, Pink Pigeon DID » There are 1,539 railroad ties on the Zoo’s train tracks YOU » In 2010, 67,891 people rode the train KNOW? » 14,532 people rode the camel » 21,773 pieces of lettuce were fed to the giraffe last year by 18,951 Zoo guests

» 144 people adopted a Blank Park Zoo animal in 2010

» The Zoo gave 499 discounts for zoo admission to military personnel

» During the 2009 – 2010 school year, 25,696 people came to the Zoo for a field trip

» 49,620 people attended a Blank Park Zoo special event

» Last year, 359 people volunteered 11,514 hours of time to the Zoo

» 16,839 bottles of Coke products were sold in Zoo Class # of Species Individuals vending machines Invertebrates...... 43...... 602 » The gift shop sold 79,633 items, including 14,826 Fishes...... 71 ...... 1339 stuffed animals Amphibians...... 11...... 31 Reptiles ...... 17 ...... 40 » Last year, 1,625 tax-deductible contributions were Birds...... 40 ...... 225 made to Blank Park Zoo Mammals...... 26...... 131 Total 208 2368 P | 6 growing our family ANIMAL CARE

There are no snow A Very Rare Bird Indeed California and Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington. days at Blank Park In 2010, the Zoo added a male pink pigeon to our indoor Similarly, Blank Park Zoo sent out three young males to play Zoo! 365 days a year, Discovery Center, uniting a pair of the world’s rarest their part in reproduction. What does this mean? Blank Park our animal care staff pigeons. As hoped, a chick was hatched and Blank Park Zoo is playing an active role in the management of Bennett’s wallaby. In the future, institutions will look to Iowa’s Zoo are at the Zoo making Zoo has taken an active role in conserving an animal that exists in numbers less than 500 worldwide. In time, the pink when they have questions concerning the care and exhibitry sure each of our pigeon chick will be sent to another zoo where we hope of the Bennett’s wallaby. 2,368 animals are it will add to the population of this very rare bird. In 1974 fed, watered, have the pink pigeon wild population was less than 20. Wildlife Iowa Jellyfish? Jellyfish are certainly not seen swimming around Saylorville the proper veterinary organizations and zoos took an active role in bringing this species back from the brink of extinction. Lake or down the Des Moines river, yet nearly a dozen of care, and are living zoos and aquariums across the nation can say they have a good life. It isn’t Barnaby Cataract jellyfish from Iowa! Blank Park Zoo has become a leader in easy or inexpensive, Animal care is always a top priority at Blank Park Zoo. In the propagation of moon jellyfish, and over the past five years we have sent these amazing creatures to over 10 different but the rigorous 2010, an ophthalmologist from Iowa State University was able to perform an ultrasound on the eye of Barnaby, one of accredited facilities including Las Vegas’ Mandelay Bay, the standards established the Zoo’s Aldabra Tortoises. As you can imagine, examining Milwaukee Zoo, the Tennessee Aquarium, Omaha’s Henry by the Association of the eye of an animal weighing over 500 pounds, which has Doorly Zoo and Denver’s Downtown Aquarium. Blank Park Zoos and Aquariums the capability of retracting its head into a hard protective Zoo is proud of our success, and hopes to continue to show off our ability to grow jellyfish over 1,200 miles away from (AZA) and the shell, can be difficult. Thanks to the Zoo’s animal training programs, many of our animals, like Barnaby, are able to their natural habitat! dedication of the staff voluntarily participate in their healthcare. have helped Blank Animal Records Park Zoo become a Wallaby Management Program Like you, every animal at the Blank Park Zoo has a record tracking medical history, age, family information and more. leader in animal care In March 2010, Kevin Drees, director of Animal Care and Conservation, and Valene Hautekeete, zookeeper, assisted Records dating back thirty years are maintained on a daily nationwide. in producing the first Population Management Plan (PMP) basis, ensuring our animals receive the best care possible. for the Bennett’s wallaby. In order to bring more genetic Similarly, Blank Park Zoo participates in the International diversity to the wallaby population in the U.S., Blank Park Species Inventory System (ISIS), the world’s most current, Zoo facilitated the importation of five young females from comprehensive and reliable source of knowledge on animals Granby Zoo in Quebec, Canada. These females were then and their environments for zoos and aquariums. Through welcomed at Ogleby’s Good Zoo in Wheeling, West Virginia; this program, our efforts to care for, manage and protect the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas; San Francisco Zoo in many animals with whom we share our planet is done on an international level. P | 8

EDUCATION learning through play

One of the Blank Park Summer Safari Teacher Workshops Zoo’s top goals is to Summer Safari is one of the important ways Blank Park Zoo The Zoo’s mission to educate Iowans about the natural educate and inspire reaches Iowa’s children. These week-long camps explore world is no small feat. Lucky for us, teachers around the while developing an the lives, habitats and conservation of animals around the state are eager to learn how to bring Zoo experiences into appreciation of the world through hands-on activities that promote education their own classrooms. Last year, 124 teachers participated natural world. The Zoo through play. Children ages 3-12 have the time of their lives in the Zoo’s teacher workshops impacting 4,475 students going wild over the Zoo's hundreds of amazing animals. across the state. Our professional workshops provide tools believes that, often and guides to educators so they are able to implement times, it is through Bringing the Zoo to You simple studies on conservation, water systems, animal play that children Last year, 555 programs were conducted around the state fossils and much more. Our teacher workshops, offered free learn the most. Play in classrooms, libraries, day cares, senior centers, and of charge, are another example of how Blank Park Zoo is community events. We reached 28,930 people with these working to not only provide educational experiences, but helps children learn to Zoo programs. also act as an educational resource. use their imaginations, explore their Adventure Guide Toddler Programs environment, develop To further the Zoo’s impact through interactive education, we It is never too early to build a connection with animals. have developed the Blank Park Zoo Wild Animal Adventure The Blank Park Zoo’s early childhood programs, including creative thinking Guide. This 40–page magazine is available to guests as a Zoo Tots and cooking classes, once again sold out in a and learn to express self-guided, educational tour of the Zoo, as well as a fun matter of days. We had 1,351 children participate in our themselves. Through and lasting tool to explore well beyond their on-site visit. early childhood programs! play, children build Zoo Fieldtrips relationships with the What do you get when you combine 30 buses, 1,683 world around them. In kids, a warm May day and Blank Park Zoo? Iowa kids 2010, Blank Park Zoo experiencing firsthand the wonder of the natural world! reached over 113,127 Last year over 25,696 students visited the Zoo through our fieldtrip programs. children through our interactive, hands-on educational play. P | 10 exploring the world OPERATIONS

It’s hard to say what people like most A Rhino Sized Project Budgie Bog In We have embarked on our latest adventure, the Wild A bit of the Australian outback came to Blank Park Zoo with about the Zoo. About Animals expansion campaign. This exciting multi- the 2010 opening of Budgie Bog In. The word "budgie" is For many, it is the phase, multi-year project will build new exhibits, enhance short for budgerigar which is a native green and yellow bird opportunity to feed existing exhibits, increase our education programming in Australia. “Bog in” is an Australian slang term meaning to a giraffe. Others are opportunities, enhance the visitor experience, and further attack food with enthusiasm. Combine these and you have engage our audiences in the important conservation 250 free-flying parakeets fluttering about an enclosed aviary, captivated by the messages we tell every day. After many months of planning, and 25,206 people feeding these seed-eating birds. playful otters. While securing funding, and working with top-notch design others prefer to take firms, we are proud to tell you we have started our first Zoo Kids, Inc. a ride around our projects. During 2011, the first projects will be completed Of all Iowa's many wonderful attractions, nothing seems – new hands-on interactives for Great Cats, Kid’s Kingdom, to capture the hearts and minds of children as much as park on the train. and the Discovery Center, a new and improved Australia the Blank Park Zoo. Every day, we see their small faces Whatever the appeal, Adventure will open, our Sea Lions are getting a new pool, filled with anticipation as they go racing down the path to there’s no question and a new entrance is being built through AH Blank Park. Kids Kingdom, the Sea Lion pool or any of the Zoo’s other that Blank Park Zoo Additionally, construction will begin on our new African wonderful exhibits. exhibit, “Connection to Africa” - opening in 2012. gives kids and adults Unfortunately, this scene doesn't play out for thousands of a fun way to explore Thank you to all of our generous supporters for helping to children in our communities because their families are faced the natural world. make these exciting changes possible! with difficult financial and social situations. Zoo Kids, Inc. was established to help put smiles on these children's faces. In 2010, over 1,000 Zoo passes were distributed to at-risk and disadvantaged children around the state, ensuring the special adventures found at Blank Park Zoo are shared with all.

Membership – not the only way to visit the Zoo – but the best way! Blank Park Zoo members live in 80 of Iowa’s 99 counties. P | 12 making a positive impact CONSERVATION

Blank Park Zoo is Supported efforts include the Native Prairie Chicken committed to having a Coins for Conservation Blank Park Zoo is changing the world one quarter Restoration Project, working to sustain Iowa’s small positive impact on our at a time with our biggest conservation initiative population (about 50) of the Greater Prairie Chickens environment. The Zoo ever, Coins for Conservation! With this new program near Kellerton, Iowa, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, has a direct effect on one quarter from every purchased admission or one an organization which has rehabilitated over 900 sea turtles since 2007, and the Giraffe Conservation wildlife conservation dollar for every membership will be designated by Zoo guests to support one of three conservation efforts Foundation, working with African communities to by supporting having local, national and international impact. develop a sustainable future for giraffe populations. conservation efforts around the world, taking responsibility Conservation Around the World Blank Park Zoo’s Conservation Committee continues to endorse local and global conservation projects for species survival, committed to efforts to preserve and protect endangered and threatened species worldwide. contributing to conservation research Project Country Species African Predator Conservation Africa Lions, leopards, cheetah, and education, and Research Organization wild dog, jackal providing our guests Ventana Wildlife Society California, U.S. California Condors an opportunity to AZA Ratite TAG U.S., Australia Cassowary Center for Ecosystem Survival Ecological “Hot Spots” worldwide Entire ecosystems develop personal Hornbill Research Foundation Thailand Hornbills connections with Chilean Flamingo Project Chile Chilean Flamingos our animals. Georgia Sea Turtle Center Georgia, U.S. Sea Turtles Help the Penguin Project Argentina Magellan Penguins Iowa DNR bat survey Iowa, U.S. Bats Chimpanzees of Senegal Senegal, Africa Chimpanzees International Elephant Foundation Africa, Asia Elephants International Snow Leopard Trust China, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan Snow Leopards Iowa DNR Wildlife Diversity Program Iowa, U.S. Non-game Iowa wildlife including: falcons, owls, otters, swans Northern Crawfish Frog Project Iowa, Missouri, U.S. Northern Crawfish Frog Red Panda Network India, Nepal, China Red Panda Save the Tigers Asia Tigers Seafood Watch World Oceans Ocean wildlife Turtle Survival Alliance Asia Turtles Warren County Conservation Iowa, United States Osprey Osprey Introduction  P | 14

EVENTS

Magical and Bob Elgin, the retired director of the Des Moines Children’s wonderful things MEDIA RELATIONS In 2010, the Zoo received great coverage from statewide Zoo, passed away. The Wall Street Journal and the Des frequently happen media promoting all the exciting adventures found at Moines Register published articles remembering the Zoo’s around Blank Park Blank Park Zoo! original director. Zoo, many of which Television stations across Iowa covered Goldie the tiger revolve around Blank Park Zoo’s African Lions Fa La La and Ga Vi Vi correctly picked the New Orleans Saints to win the Super Bowl. incorrectly picking Iowa State to win the Iowa vs. Iowa our guests and State football game. (bottom left) supporters. Sally Mander, Perry Keet, Rory Lion and Wally B. Hopin’ answered over 8,000 phone calls from pranksters from A baby giraffe was born. Zoo supporter Kaye Condon all over the United States. The prank was featured in the named her “Sabra” meaning patience. When video of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (bottom right) the birth was uploaded to YouTube, it pushed the Zoo’s channel into the top 25 non-profit channels for the week. A baby camel arrived at Blank Park Zoo and received The AP also featured the video on its YouTube channel. attention from WHO-TV 13 and the NBC Today Show. David Downs, age 8, from Radcliffe, Iowa, won the Blank Park Zoo challenged the National Mississippi River opportunity to name the camel Ozzie. (top left) Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque to a Facebook race for the month of October. In total, Blank Park Zoo added Zoo staff and animals logged over 1,300 miles on the road more than 3,000 Facebook fans during the race. Blank promoting the Blank Park Zoo on television and radio Park Zoo won by 249 fans. During the competition, the stations throughout the State of Iowa. Zoo received statewide radio, television and newspaper media coverage. Thanks to the support of Nationwide Insurance, Blank Park Zoo announced that America’s favorite zookeeper, Jack Hanna, would visit in September. (top right) P | 16

Thank you to our generous donors You make a difference! DEVELOPMENT Leadership Gifts Honoring Wildlife Enthusiasts With deep appreciation, Blank Park Zoo Foundation acknowledges the extraordinary support Membership and of the following donors. The cumulative total contributed by each of these individuals, The Ghrist Family foundations and corporations has had a significant impact on the Zoo’s mission to inspire an development appreciation of the natural world. activities remain $1Million and Above City of West Des Moines MidAmerican Energy, Co. strong and vibrant. Myron* and Jacqueline* Blank Community Foundation of Pioneer Hi-Bred International Last year, Blank Park BRAVO Greater Des Moines Greater Des Moines Polk County Zoo received over City of Des Moines Gardner and Florence Call Prairie Meadows Elizabeth and David* Kruidenier Cowles Foundation Principal Financial Group 1,600 gifts totaling William C. and Susan Knapp W.T. and Edna M. Dahl Trust Timothy J. and Tony Urban $1,053,815 for State of Iowa Paul and Sandy Easter Townsend Engineering Company operating funds. The John and Lilyan Stoddard Estate EMC Insurance Companies David and Dolores Wallace Jo and Tom* Ghrist Wells Fargo Zoo’s membership $200,000 - $999,999 Helen and James* W. Hubbell, Jr. continued to flourish Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company John Deere Foundation with nearly 8,000 Robert and Gloria Burnett Fred Maytag Family Foundation Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Meredith Corporation Foundation *deceased member households, Outstanding Corporate Partners generating $550,000 When Blank Park Zoo talks of loyalty, longevity and giving back to the community, for programs and Capital Donors a few corporate partners stand out. Many thanks to our generous Wild About Animals Capital Campaign donors. operations. Our Wild Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Hy-Vee Food Stores $1 M and Above $25,000 - $99,999 Ann Cownie Jonathan Wilson and About Animals capital Bankers Trust John Deere City of Des Moines Bankers Trust/Ruan Family Russell and Elizabeth Cross Todd Messinger Clear Channel Outdoor KCCI-TV William C. and Susan Knapp Foundation Matt and Bridget Fryar Chip and Maria Wittern campaign raised $2.3 Elizabeth Kruidenier David and Delores Wallace Sara Ghrist Howard and Teresa Wahlert Dahl’s Foods Meredith Corporation million for the most $250,000 - $999,999 James and Allison Fleming Rusty and Jody Goode $4,999 and Below Des Moines Radio Group Nationwide Insurance Helen and James Hubbell Jr. Paul and Sandy Easter James and Pam Hagenbucher Anonymous ambitious expansion DEX Pioneer Graphics Commercial Printing Meredith Corporation Foundation Cole-Belin Education Foundation Patricia Henson Jake and Suzanne Arnold Michael and Barbard Gartner Jim and Sheila Hourigan EMC Insurance Prairie Meadows State of Iowa Kenny and Michele Ball in the Zoo’s history. Iowa Department of John and Kathy Williams HI Foundation Inc. Mark and Krista Beck Etc! Graphics Principal Financial Group Transportation – RISE Charles and Suzy Muelhaupt Iowa Foundation for Education Ryan and Tammy Bickel Heart of America Group Toyota of Des Moines Community Foundaiton of Jo Ghrist Environment & the Arts Ted and Connie Boesen Fred and Charlotte Hubbell Kathleen Stahl Travel Services Wells Fargo Greater Des Moines Robert and Christie Boesen Michael C and John and Mary Keck Myrna Booth Yellowbook $100,000 - $249,999 Deborah Hubbell Lisa Kruidenier Blank Family Fund Andy Bouska and Steve and Cathy Lacy MidAmerican Energy Company Emily Williams-Bouska ZANDA Design Robert and Gloria Burnett Lou and Pat Schneider Jeff Nall and Mary O’Keefe WT and Edna M. Dahl Trust Honorable and BRAVO Greater Des Moines Kevin and Debbie Prust Mrs. Terry Branstad John Deere Foundation Honorable and Mrs. Robert D. Ray Suku and Mary Radia Polk County CL Tel Mannatt Inc. John Ruan IV and Alison Ruan Molly Catron Top: The Ghrist family was honored at Prairie Meadows Robert and Loretta Sieman Principal Financial Group $5,000, - $24,999 Zach and Azure Christensen the third-annual Uptown Hoedown for Baker Electric Inc. Andrew TeBockhorst and Chris and Marcie Coleman their commitment to the natural world. Stan and Dotty Thurston Teri Wood-TeBockhorst Timothy J. and Toni Urban Belin McCormick PC Chad and Jolene Comer Left: Over 150 employees of John Deere Michael and Vickie Tousley Wells Fargo Judy Blank Connolly O’Malley Lillis Financial spent a November afternoon Ted and Jane Brackett Dean and Lisa Whitaker Hansen & Olson LLP volunteering at Blank Park Zoo. Kaye C. Condon Connie Wimer and Frank Fogarty P | 18 Consumer Credit of Krause Gentle Foundation Chris Shay and Emily Benjamin and Martha Ullem Robert and Loretta Sieman Mark and Krista Beck AFSCME Iowa Council 61 Steve and Susan Flack Des Moines - Tom Coates Tracy Levine Primeau-Shay David and Debra Ulstad John and Randi Stern Matt and Ellie Bishop AIB College of Business Richard and Marsha Flaugh Jeff Dier and Jean Osgood Raymond and Shirley Michel Tim and Anne Shimerdla Van Meter Industrial Fund Stew Hansens Dodge Ram Judy Blank Bill Allen and Cindy Walker Marjorie Foster Dr. Sarah Garst John and Sandra Myers Fred and Nancy Scott Honorable and Mrs. Tom Vilsack Chrysler Jeep Andy Bouska and Chad and Donni Alley Freightliner of Des Moines Harvey Giller and Barb Mary Jean Paschen South Des Moines Brian and Jolene Veach Taco John’s of Iowa Inc Emily Williams-Bouska Grace Ambrose Rosalie Gallagher Hirsch-Giller John Peterson Chamber of Commerce Mark and Charlene Vukovich Bill and Marilyn Vernon Caseys General Stores Inc. Anonymous Dr. Sarah Garst Terry Greenley and Fran Fleck Regions Financial Aaron and Stacie Stone Mark and Rebecca Westberg Violet G. Young Charitable Trust Ann Davenport Robert Burnett Jr. and William and Linda Garten John and Sally Irving Corporation Foundation Robert and Jeannie Snyder Stephanie Windsor David and Dolores Wallace Davis Brown Koehn Barbara Burnett Justin Gartin Dick and Connie Isaacson Brian and Wendy Rickert The Stelter Company Lisa Williams West Bank Shors & Roberts James R Austin Carl Gillespie and Scott Ivers Randy and Linda Rogers Thomas Hamilton & Jonathan Wilson and Denise Donald Baker Electric Inc Catherine Gillespie Russ and Lucile Johnson Jim Green and Keiko Sampson Associates, Inc. Todd Messinger Drake University Daniel Bartlett J Paul and Marlene Glahn YMCA of Greater Des Moines Karen and Steven Eddy Robert and Nicole Beaman Dr Herman and Sara Graefe $500 - $999 EMP Medical Services PC Al Beaty Charles and Amy Graham Benefit Source Inc. Roland and Jean Farley William and Mary Beck Carl Grant Jr. and Marcene Grant Aldabra Society Jan Campbell and Diane Finley William and Kathleen Fehrman Thomas G. and Sharon Beem Steven and Lynn Graves A special group of individuals who have remembered Blank Park Zoo in their estate plans. Zach and Azure Christensen Financial Plus Credit Union Wayne and Laurie Benefiel Daniel Greenland and Joseph and Susan DeMarco Fiserv Foundation Frank and Janet Berlin Danielle Brookes Diane Geriets Jeff and Melissa Bernhardt Philip and Susan Gustafson Founding Aldabra Society Members: Electrical Engineering Mary Ghrist-James Neil and Angie Berns Dr Jon and Tina Hade Anonymous John Stoddard* Bridget and Matt Fryar Marilyn and William F. Vernon and Equipment Stan and Regina Glawe Ryan and Tammy Bickel Ted E and Corinne Hanke Myron and Jacqueline Blank* Bruce Boyle Lori and Steve Fuqua Lisa Williams Essex Meadows Inc. John and Louise Grzybowski Phyllis Blease Carl Harris & Sally Harris Andy Bouska and Zach and Azure Christensen Patricia Henson Farmers Mutual Hail Dr and Mrs Edward Hertko Myrna Booth Nanette Heginger Emily Williams-Bouska Holmes* and Marjorie Foster Mary Jean Paschen * deceased Insurance Company of Iowa FBL Financial Group Inc. David and Elizabeth Hoak Arnie and Jan Borchers Steven Held and Julie Ghrist Steve and Libby Jacobs Jason and Dawn Boucher Susan Breen-Held Anne Ghrist Steve Jayne and Karen Shaff Bowman Chiropractic PJ and Cindy Hendrickson Norman and Cindy Griese Rosemary Killmer-Thornley and Margaret Brennan Allen and Sara Hentscher Annual Fund Donors Wendy Thornley Brenton Foundation Karen Holmes Blank Park Zoo thanks our donors for their contributions made between November 1, 2009 and October 31, 2010. Homesteaders Life Company Michael C. and John and Kathy Krogmeier Sean and Donna Brock Steven and Judy Houg Deborah S. Hubbell Alfred Leiserowitz Penny Brockelsby Fred and Charlotte Hubbell $50,000 and Above $10,000 - $19,999 William C. Knapp Charitable CDS Global Inc ING Foundation Bill and Kathy Lillis Frank and Janet Burton David and Linda Hueser Bravo Greater Des Moines Bankers Trust Stan and Dotty Thurston Consumer Credit of Des Moines Iowa Beverage Systems LJS Consulting Lee Carlson and Linda Young David and Barb Hurd City of Des Moines EMC Insurance Companies Variety – The Children’s Joel and Lori Doyle Iowa Events Center Pat Melkus Jim and Teresa Carmichael Raleigh and Cindy Hutt George and Kathlyn Carpenter Larry and Karen Hutzell $20,000 - $49,999 Heart of America Management Charity of Iowa Paul and Sandy Easter Iowa Farm Bureau Foundation Merchants Bonding Ted and Rebecca Cates Scott and Susan Michelle Idleman Atlantic Coca-Cola John Deere Des Moines Windsor Charitable Foundation Dave Christens Doug and Sheryl Ireland Company Foundation Molly Catron Iowa Herpetological Society Bottling Company Operations $2,500 - $4,999 Joe and Carol Fatino ITA Group Foundation Katie Meredith Joe and Paula Cerne John Burgeson City of Altoona Meredith Corporation Foundation Belin McCormick PC James and Allison Fleming Scott Ivers Deborah Miller Andy and Kelly Chalupa Dick and Connie Isaacson City of Ankeny Nationwide Mutual Blank Children’s Hospital Brent and Colette Friest John Stoddard Estate Neumann Brothers Inc. Lynne Champion Stephanie Jacobs City of Clive Insurance Company City of Des Moines Employees Matt and Bridget Fryar Chuck and Jaina Johnson Jeffrey Obrecht and Rebecca Christoffel Michael and Melissa Jacoby City of Johnston Prairie Meadows Kaye C. Condon Michael and Ann Gersie Kenton Klein Sr. Becky Parrish Civil Design Advantage Bruce and Diane Janvrin City of Urbandale State of Iowa Patricia Henson John and Ann Ghrist Tracy Levine Mark and Jill Oman Dennis & Katie Clark Scott and Nichole Johnson City of West Des Moines Whirlpool Foundation Jim and Sheila Hourigan Git N Go Convenience Stores Inc Matt McCoy and Dan Garrett Melvin and Tammy Paetz Diane Collett Teresa Johnson City of Windsor Heights $5,000 - $9,999 Helen Hubbell Global Spectrum Wells Fargo Arena Brian and Kristen McKibban Mary Jean Paschen Connie Comfort Lynda Jordan Jo Ghrist AVIVA Iowa Department of James and Pam Hagenbucher Raymond and Shirley Michel James Piros and Joseph and Margaret Ann Comito Robert Josten State of Iowa Department of Bank of America Economic Development Roger and Mary Hansen Jim and Deborah Miller Ruth Wright-Piros Community Choice Credit Union Judy Moeller Cultural Affairs Carolyn Brenton-O’Brien Lisa Kruidenier Iowa Department of Paul and Gloria Morris Jan and Connie Pitcher James and Mary L. Cooper Kappa Alpha Theta - Nationwide Insurance Foundation Robert and Gloria Burnett Mediacom Communications Administrative Services NCMIC Group Inc. Premier Credit Union William and Marilyn Corwin Beta Kappa Chapter Principal Financial Group Community Foundation of Corporation Iowa Realty Foundation Dr. Brian Randall and Robert and Debra Pulver Chris and Pamela Covell Andrew and Mary Jane Kiely Wells Fargo Greater Des Moines Principal Charity Classic Toby Joseph Dr Mary Kemen Terry and Kim Rich Rachael and Kory Kinnick Sara Ghrist Roger and Shirley Stetson Alissa Jourdan Michael and Ann Richards Steven Rowe and John and Sue Crawmer Robert and Loral Kirke Charitable Trust Krause Gentle Foundation Tim and Connie Rock Mary Louise Hlavin Russell and Elizabeth Cross Carol Knapp Townsend Vision Inc Steve and Cathy Lacy Donald C and Mary Ryckman Significance Foundation Kathy Cross Guy Koenigsberger University of Iowa Children’s Nixon and Nancy Lauridsen Fred and Nancy Scott Jeffrey and Kathleen Stahl Eric and Kathy Crowell Walter Kretzmann and Hospital Caroline Levine Chris Shay and Ted and Gretchen Stephens Daniels Family Foundation Pat Kenneley Urban Charitable Foundation III James and Melissa Lydon Emily Primeau-Shay Lance and Rachel Stierman David and Myrlene Darnell Tim Kruse and Mark and Charlene Vukovich Daniel and Donna McCabe Gordon and Karen Smith Martha Tinker Ted and Ann Davidson Karen McNamara Mike and Ann Touney Dale and Nancy Denton Carol Spaulding-Kruse $1,000 - $2,499 David and Rebecca Stark Merit Resources State of Iowa Tom Urban Jr. and Mary Urban Jeff Dier and Jean Osgood Mike and Jane LeMair Affinity Credit Union Polly Moore Brian and Jolene Veach William and Kay Dilks Lance and Michelle Lange Ahlers & Cooney, P C Andrew TeBockhorst and Pioneer Community Investment Teri Wood-TeBockhorst Collin and Julie Venenga Tom Dobbin Mark and Kathy Larson Alliant Energy Foundation Inc Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Steve and Patricia Weeks Shawn and Jennifer Docekal John Leachman Apple Tree Children’s Center The Stelter Company Principal Life Insurance The Vernon Company William and Dorothy McGinnis Janet Dreher Pam Levine Brad and Sally Austin Company Karen Williams Doris Eby Victoria Lewis Baker Group Stephanie Windsor The Honorable and Sumner and Karen Worth George Wilson III and Joseph Eckhart Robert and Lu Ann Link Bruce Boyle Mrs Robert D Ray Jean Wilson Jane Elgin Warren and Becky Litchkey Matthew and Heather Brown Resource Development $250 - $499 Brian and Kelly Wirt Elite Expediting Inc. Jim and Pat Luhrs Gregory Burt and Consultants LJ Thomas and Charlene Ahlers Dan and Lisa Ellsbury Barry and Dawn Lull Suzie Glazer-Burt Mary L. Allen $100 - $249 Tim and Anne Shimerdla Rachel Admundson Mike and Jenny Ferrari Mark and Jeanne Lyle P | 20 Harriet S. Macomber United Natural Foods Inc. Donald and Denise De Vore Terry and Kathleen Lebo Michaela Smith Angela Stone Penny Thomsen Hobart and Carolyn Walling Kevin and Gina Mayer Eric and Bonnie Van Ellen Eleanor Denning Cody LeClaire William Smith Jr. and Tony and Sandra Stork Carla D. Tibboel Tom and Tami Watson Dave and Brenda McAllister Dr. Mike Versackas and Des Moines Kennel Club Inc. David Leigh Jean Douglas-Smith Audrey Sula Elizabeth Towe Jerry and Margaret Weiner Bill and Gail McCabe Diane Versackas DLR Group Inc. Rebecca Linhart Jeff and Trish Southard Darrell and Shirley Sunderman Brent and Heather Van Hauen Andrew Williams Daniel and Andrea McGuire John and Stacy Vratsinas Vernon and Phyllis Drees Justin Lowry Jeff and Mary Sparling Gary and Judy Svec Ken and Diane Vanderpool Eva Williams Robert McLearen Jr. Jean L Walker and Caleb Prevo Scott Dunn Barry and Teri Mabon Dr. Michael and Simma Stein Wendy Swigwart David and Judith Veeder Scott and Christine Wirth Randy McNeal Steve Walker and Megan Wright Mark and Betsy Durham Josh and Elizabeth Mann Kevin and Jennifer Stetson Don and Diane Taylor Bert and Rita Verhey Isaac and Martha Young Dan and Joanne McPhail Wall Lake Lions Club Clint and Nicole Eckles Charles and Barbara Markus William and Beth Stokes Rick and Tina Thompson Darrell and Marilyn Vore C. and W. Zielinski M-D Lions Club Charity Denise Ward John and Rosie Efferding Julie Martz Julie Middleswart Roger and Harriett Waugh Roy and Averyle Ehrle Vaughn and Alicia McElvain Shandy Mikkelsen Lisa Welshhons Walter and Mary Eidbo Margaret McKee John Mondo Dean and Lisa Whitaker Craig and Cindy Fausch John and Eileen Mercuris Paul Moran and Karen Pearston Sheila White John Findley Daryl and Kitty Metzger In Kind Gifts Gary Morris and Kathy McKee Mary Jo Williams Alan Fink and Tara Michels Balaji Narasimhan and Lisa Williams Elizabeth Weider-Fink Gary and Cathy Miller Applebees Digital Suburbia Jessie Weeks Richard and Eileen Gloor Surya Mallapragada Connie Wimer and Frank Fogarty Rand and Cyndi Fisher Deb Miller Avondale Animal Hospital Photography & Design LLC Jim and Arlene Melson Richard and LaDonna Matthes Derek and Heidi Nestor Rowe and Susan Winecoff Becky Flanagan James and Corinne Mitchell Bake Shoppe East Village Spa Judy Porter River City Hardwoods, Inc. Mark and Joy Newcom Winterset Lions Club Todd and Jen Forret Matthew Moore and Sara Stibitz Best Buy El Patio Kelly Boyer Rock River Grill and Tavern Betty Nichols Workspace Inc. Catherine Fought Mamie Morlan Big Barn Harley Davidson Eleanor Pfeiffenberger Larry and Nancy Stanbrough Ryan and Tammy Bickel Andrew and Barbara Nish Jason and Kathleen Worth Four Mile Caring Committee Mark and Radona Morris Blades Massage Enchanted Sweets Lisa Williams Salon 68 David Norris Krenio P Wright Franke Herr and Associates Roscoe and Cheryl Morton Bryan and Lori Boatwright Estilo Salon and Day Spa Living History Farms Salon W. David and Mary O’Connor Robert Zamrla Miranda Furrer Charles and Suzy Muelhaupt Burnett Family Foundation Flarahs Lovejoy's Scheels All Sports Jim and Jeanne O’Halloran Mike and Shelley Zarling Walter and Jean Galvin Chris and Colleen Murphy Cake Me, I'm Yours Fleur Cinema Mark and Charlene Vukovich Scott Leckrone Eric and Holly Olson Tara Zeman John and Jane Gandy Greg and Denise Murray Cakes from Waterbury Flowers by Anthony Mary Bloom Stage West Theater Company Gail Olson Gregory and Stacia Zink John and Regina Gerdes April Murtha Calcareous Winery Fort Des Moines Museum Massage Envy STart Studio Carefree Patisserie FrameWorks Matthew and Janet Oliver Steamatic of Central Iowa Tamas Otrok $99 and Below Rusty and Jody Goode Richard and Kay Musal Carol Gorney Gigi's Pilates Studio and Meredith Corporation Stella’s Blue Sky Diner Diane E Palmer Maurice Aduto Richard and Jean Graff Mariah Myers Chase Suites Hotel Personal Training Mojos on 86th Sticks James and Patricia Patrick Mike and Malai Amfahr Daniela Graham Brian and Barbara Nagle Cheryl Winkelmann Gilcrest Jewett Lumber New Belgium Brewing Company Stirring Events Carl and Renae Peters Haley Anderson David and Susan Grant Norwalk Veterinary Clinic Civic Center of Glass Magic Our Creation Cakes & Mints Sweetest Perfections Paul J. 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Patrick Callahan Michael and Marcia Hunter Bonita Rogers » Laurie Casson » Hills Bank and Trust Company Gifts in Memory of » Zach and Azure Christensen Kara Shore David Campbell Hy-Vee Inc. Jeff and Michelle Rossate Gifts in Memory of Bob Elgin » Iowa Herpetological Society Corinne Hubbell » Kaye C. Condon Robert and Cherie Shreck Career and Life Transition Ann Irvine Mica Rumbach » Glen and » Dennis and Sandra Kolbeck » Shirley Becker » Career and Life Transition Christine Sidebotham Counceling Aubrey James Jeff and Jill Sanders Ann-Marie Baughman » Ann Levine » Ann Irvine Counseling Elyse Sims Laurie Casson Douglas Jensen Kevin and Michelle Sanders » Marilyn Beck » Barry and Teri Mabon Gifts in Memory of Brice Janvrin » Sara Ghrist Jo Sloan Scott and Mary Cawley Erin Johnson Karen Sanders-Kelly » William and Mary Beck » Vaughn and Alicia McElvain » Bruce Janvrin & Diane Janvrin » Patricia Henson Mark and Cindy Snell Pat Christensen William and Twyla Johnson James and Martha Sanderson » M. Jane Bibber » Daryl and Kitty Metzger Gifts in Memory of Prudence » Andrew and Mary Jane Kiely Gene and Andrea Spalding Dan and Donna Claflin Hok Kim Richard and Carolyn Santi » Karin Bjorseth » James and Corinne Mitchell Leachman » Daniel and Donna McCabe Larry and Nancy Stanbrough Rick Clark James and Shelly Knutson Steve and Renee Schaaf » Rodney and Wanda Brown » Mamie Morlan » John Leachman » Margaret McKee Marilyn Staples Peter Clay Dennis and Sandra Kolbeck Eugene J. Schmitt » Bruce Buither » Mark and Radona Morris Gifts in Memory of » Chris and Colleen Murphy Aaron and Stacie Stone Miriam A. Cline Amy Kopatich and Kelly Wilson Art and Stephanie Schramm » Scott Cawley and » NCMIC Group Inc. Wayne McCracken » Audrey Pohlmann Carol Stone Carrie Clogg and Jennie Nelson Rod Kruse and Jan Berg-Kruse Carl and Margaret Schwab Mary Cawley » Don and Rosemary Perschau » Gene McCracken and » Jeff and Jill Sanders Tom Straw Chris and Marcie Coleman Kris and Roxanne Kucharski Marilyn Schweitzer » Dan and Donna Claflin » Kevin Pierce and Judy Davis » Marilyn Schweitzer Jonathon Suddarth and Steven and Gwenn Copple Tony and Bev Kuehn Brian Seaman and Angel Ball » Kaye C. Condon JoAnn Vore-Pierce » Isaac and Martha Young » Mike and Julie Anderson-Suddarth Ruth Core Michael and Pamela Kulik Mike and Stephanie Shimerdla » Jean S. Davis » Terry and Kim Rich Gifts in Memory of Jack Mueller Stephanie Shimerdla Mike Taylor Stevin and Staci Dahl Gerald and Dorothea Lalonde Taylor Shire » Des Moines Kennel Club Inc. » David and Ellen Robinson » Four Mile Caring Committe » DLR Group Inc. Shirley A. Taylor Amanda Daum Jamie Lamb Logan Short and Jennifer Howard » Walter and Mary Eidbo » Jeff and Mary Sparling Gifts in Memory of Bill Riley » Shirley A. Taylor Rick and Nan Tollakson Traci Davis Kathryn Lappegard Michael W. Simonson » Bob and Jane Elgin » Darrell and » Donna Spilman » Collin and Julie Venenga Thomas and Becky Tuttle Jean S. Davis Robert Larsen Thomas and Kathi Slaughter Shirley Sunderman Gifts in Memory of Eric Schuemann » C. and W. Zielinski P | 22

Blank Park Zoo Foundation Staff

Lisa Ashburn Matthew Forland Audrey Pohlmann Ryan Bickel Nicole Garvey Anthony Rapp Daniel Bieltz Christine Goodwin Keiko Sampson Myrna Booth Daniela Graham Kristin Schaaf Kira Bowles Daniel Greenland Allen Schroeder FINANCIALS Penny Brockelsby Valene Hautekeete Brian Seaman Katie Broughton Christopher Hansen Miranda Shields Patrick Callahan Dan Hurless Anne Shimerdla Azure Christensen John Huss Michaela Smith Myndi Clements Kelly Jensen Megan Stegmeir Rachael Cohen William Johnson Aaron Stone 2009 – 2010 Operating Revenue Chad Comer Rachael Kinnick Bonnie Van Ellen Contributions $1,527,312 Kathryn Cross Amy Kopatich Mark Vukovich Admissions $1,122,464 Jerri Davis John Krogmeier Jessica Weeks Rentals / Other Revenues $249,773 Jeff Dier Jessica Leckrone Lisa Williams Kevin Drees Kathy McKee Emily Williams-Bouska Memberships $543,781 Samantha Dunn Krystal Obbink Monica Wilson-Cross Gift Shop $448,769 Tara Engel Gwen Parks Megan Wright Train Rides $138,431 Educational Programs $160,475 Total $4,191,005 Friends of the Zoo Friends with a shared interest in and passion for Blank Park Zoo

Alan Koslow Phil Gustafson Kathy Krogmeier 2009 – 2010 Operating Expenses Carl Coates MD Isley Mary and Suku Radia John Hintze Senator Matt McCoy Honorable Robert D. Ray Salaries $2,365,428 John Williams Suzy Muelhaupt Terry Rich Utilities $190,197 Kevin Prust David Allen Secretary of Ag. Thomas Vilsack Education $30,479 Lana Jones-Gould Celeste Kelling Mike Whalen Animal Care $178,465 Concessions/Gift Shop $208,065 Repairs/Maintenance $175,467 Fundraising $194,591 Other $683,529 Total $4,026,221

Financials based on Blank Park Zoo fiscal year end operating statements November 1, 2009 – October 31, 2010. For the latest financial statement, including restricted endowment and restricted accounts, visit blankparkzoo.com. SUPPORT THE MISSION! IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE TO BLANK PARK ZOO. YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP US CONTINUE OUR MISSION.

The Blank Park Zoo is proud to be a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the premier association of zoological institutions in North America with unequal standards for animal care and management.

Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.