2019 ANNUAL REPORT Pictured on the cover: Zazabe, born at LCF’s reserve May 9, 2016 on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Species Survival Plan. Our red ruffed lemurs typically have Malagasy-themed names. Her name means ‘big baby,’ chosen by our husbandry team as a re- flection of her size. This species is critically endangered.

In this and the inside back cover photo, Zazabe enjoys one of our protected, free-ranging lemur habitats.

Photos: Caitlin Kenney, LCF Curator of Primates 2019 LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

We are pleased to share updates in this 2019 Lemur fied Related Facility. Through this partnership, LCF’s Conservation Foundation Annual Report. This prog- lemurs are part of AZA’s cooperative and scientific ress coincides with an exciting time in our history: Species Survival Plans (SSPs) designed to safeguard our upcoming 25th anniversary in 2021. Throughout the survival of lemur species. LCF’s third lemur shel- our anniversary year, we will celebrate and reflect ter will allow us to expand our participation in AZA upon our accomplishments. Presently, allow me to breeding recommendations. take this opportunity to express our deep appreci- ation for all of our LCF supporters and partners. We Yet, our impact reaches far beyond LCF’s Florida honor your combined enthusiasm as ambassadors reserve, and for this, our gratitude to our supporters for the LCF mission that has brought us thus far. and partners is immeasurable. LCF provides pro- grams in managed breeding, scientific research, Thank you for sharing your talents and wisdom conservation education, and art—in Florida, through- TABLE OF CONTENTS with us; and for your sustained financial contribu- out the U.S., and in northeastern Madagascar. tions. Together, we’ve built a professional organi- Together, we continue to make a difference not only zation that is respected internationally. The Lemur for lemurs in the wild, but also for the rainforest bio- LEMURS 2 Conservation Foundation is leading by example and diversity and communities in Madagascar, the next making a difference within the conservation and generation of conservationists, and our planet. FLORIDA RESERVE 4 scientific communities. LCF is innovative and forging ahead in carrying out its critical mission to preserve I leave you with these words from Dr. Thomas MADAGASCAR 6 and conserve the primates of Madagascar. Lovejoy, LCF’s distinguished guest speaker at our 2019 benefit gala and a member of our Scientific In 2018, we embarked on our largest expansion Advisory Council. Referred to as the ‘Godfather of RESEARCH 8 since 2005, made possible by our generous donors Biodiversity’ for coining the term ‘biodiversity,’ Dr. who contributed to the success of our 2016-2018 Lovejoy is recognized worldwide for his innovative EDUCATION 10 $2.2M capital campaign, ‘Leap for Lemurs.’ In 2019, work as a conservation biologist. we gained significant momentum toward building a much-needed third lemur shelter, a vital component ‘Conservation is sometimes perceived as ART 12 of LCF’s expansion plan. Designs were finalized and, stopping everything cold, as holding whooping in the fall, the site was mapped out for the future cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to EVENTS 14 home of endangered lemurs in our care, including science to spread the understanding that the lemur infants born as part of our managed breeding choice is not between wild places or people, it INTERNS 18 program. is between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man.’ With 95% of the over 100 lemur species threatened VOLUNTEERS 19 with extinction, this is also an urgent time. Managed lemur populations like ours offer the possibility of a With gratitude, FINANCIALS 20 second chance for these primates. LCF is honored to Scott D. Riviere be an Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Certi- Chair, Lemur Conservation Foundation DONOR LIST 22

1 2019 LEMURS

At our reserve in Myakka City, Florida, we protect six lemur species. In 2019, our colony’s population numbered 47. In the protected areas supported by LCF in Madagascar, Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve and Marojejy National Park, we protect 11 species.

LCF works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plans (SSP) to en- sure the long-term health and genetic diversity of managed lemur populations. SSPs are used to help manage the population of select species in AZA facilities and to help with the conservation of those species in the wild. LCF’s lemurs play a critical role in maintaining a genetic safety net for lemurs that are threatened with extinction.

In 2019, LCF welcomed two new additions to our mongoose lemur population. A fifth infant was born to partners Leena and Merced. Named Lonzo, he arrived on April 1. The second infant, a male named Felipe, was born on May 13 and joined parents Emil- ia and Bimbini as their sixth infant.

2019 also brought the arrival of a red ruffed lemur OF THE WORLD’S LEMUR male from the Henson Robinson Zoo. River, now known as Ranomamy, was transferred to LCF based POPULATION IS BORDERING on a recommendation from the red ruffed lemur SSP to breed with Zazabe, pictured on the cover. 95% ON EXTINCTION

2 17 SPECIES PROTECTED BY LCF The six species housed at our reserve include the colony’s population number (in parentheses, below). In northeastern Madagascar, we protect 11 species in the areas supported by LCF. The conservation status is based on the 2019 International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species.

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED — Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future

Indri Mongoose Lemur (19) Red Ruffed Lemur(7) Silky Sifaka

ENDANGERED — Very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future

Aye-aye Collared Brown Lemur (4) Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur Mittermeier’s Mouse Lemur Ring-tailed Lemur (11) Sanford’s Brown Lemur (1)

VULNERABLE — High risk of extinc- Left: Adult female silky sifaka, Camp tion in the wild in the near future 2, Marojejy National Park, Madagas- car. Middle: Mongoose lemur Felipe. Common Brown Lemur (5) Right: Ranomamy, Zazabe’s partner. Eastern Woolly Lemur Northern Bamboo Lemur Red-bellied Lemur Seal’s Sportive Lemur White-fronted Brown Lemur

DATA DEFICIENT Greater Dwarf Lemur

3 2019 FLORIDA LEMUR RESERVE

Reserve expansion, made possible with our 2016-2018 ‘Leap for Lemurs’ $2.2M campaign, continued through- out the year. A highlight, in June, after many months of preparation and patiently waiting for the weather to cooperate, was the release of ring-tailed lemurs into the Elizabeth Moore Lemur Forest Habitat. LCF Trustee Elizabeth Moore opened the door of the Mackarness Goode Lemur Aerial Trail, connected to the Marilyn K. North Lemur Lodge, and the group leaped into their new surroundings amidst clapping and cheering.

Mackarness “Mack” Goode, husband of LCF Founder Above: Ring-tailed lemurs Penelope Bodry-Sanders, contributed greatly to the venturing into the Elizabeth success of ‘Leap for Lemurs’ by lending his fundraising Moore Lemur Forest Habitat for the first time. Right: Eliza- expertise from its inception to its completion. In appre- beth Moore (also above) and ciation, LCF named a lemur aerial trail in honor of his daughter Merry at the celebra- leadership and guidance. Mack’s trail is one of several tion. that provide the reserve’s lemurs with access to their protected free-ranging forests, where researchers and students study their natural behavior. Expansion plans include the construction of additional trails.

In the fall, the Board of Directors and Scientific Ad- visory Council convened for meetings at the reserve. All were invited to ‘step inside’ the third lemur shelter. With construction documents completed and the site marked, the excitement was palpable.

4 Above: From left to right: Judy Rasmuson, Dr. Erik Patel, Ann Fries, Dr. Ken Glander, Kathy Miller, Dr. Ian Tattersall, Penelope Bodry-Sanders, Diane Ledder, Dr. George Amato, Scott Riviere, Dr. Steig Johnson, Caitlin Kenney, Dr. Alison Grand, Kevin Ammons, Dr. Jessie Williams.

Left: Husbandry staff and interns climbed the Natalee Lee Quay Lemur Lotus Tower in the Elizabeth Moore Lemur Forest Habitat to pose with a banner they created to welcome the lemurs. Above: Mack pictured in front of the Mackarness M. Goode Lemur Aerial Trail as ring-tailed lemurs head to their forest habitat.

5 2019 MADAGASCAR

In Madagascar, expansions continued in our refor- estation, ecotourism, fuel efficient stove distribution, family planning, and research programs. Our pro- grams are based on the Lemur Action Plan, a com- prehensive guide to saving lemurs in the wild by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). We inaugurated a new and larger LCF office in Sambava, the base for our on-the-ground initia- tives, which provides additional storage and living space, as well as private parking and Wi-Fi.

Thanks to a grant from Seacology, our com- mitment to ecotourism was again realized by the reconstruction of four new bungalows and a toilet/ shower building at Camp Mantella in Marojejy Na- tional Park, the most visited campsite in the SAVA region. This infrastructure is essential to research- ers, tourists, and our environmental education field trips. In 2019, over 100 Malagasy students partici- pated in LCF-led field trips to Marojejy and Anjana- haribe-Sud Special Reserve.

Compared to 2018, nearly three times as many trees were planted this year. Over 25,000 trees with 28 different species were planted from the six tree nurseries supported by LCF. A 10-day professional Top: LCF’s new and larger office in Sam- reforestation training by Missouri Botanical Garden bava. Middle: Camp Mantella bungalows was also supported and has improved our refor- before reconstruction. Bottom: Camp estation methods and the design of our nurseries. Mantella bungalows after reconstruction. Demand for fuel efficient stoves continues to be high, with 628 ADES stoves sold in 2019. Nurses from Marie Stopes supported by our family plan- ning program treated 663 people in 26 villages, a significant increase from last year.

6 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Larger LCF office

25,600 trees planted

Professional reforestation training by Missouri Botanical Garden

628 fuel-efficient stoves distributed Clockwise from top left: The LCF team receives reforestation training from Missouri Botanical Garden; Environmental Four bungalows and toilet/shower education research with Master’s student Kylie Sorenson; rebuilt at Marojejy National Park’s Antohakalava Nature Reserve lemur survey team; White and Camp Mantella red ruffed lemurs found at Antohakalava Nature Reserve. Over 100 Malagasy students participated in 8 rainforest field trips Several research projects were completed: an evaluation of our student field trips. Through extensive pre-testing and Organized World Lemur Festival in • A two-month lemur survey in the newly post-testing she found that spending which over 500 people participated protected Antohakalava Nature Reserve several days in the rainforest significantly Rare white ruffed lemurs found in found several groups of critically and positively affected students’ knowl - Antohakalava Nature Reserve endangered indri, in addition to rare edge and attitudes towards lemurs and mostly white ruffed lemurs within the the national park. Silky sifaka monitoring mission in same group as red ruffed lemurs. Fecal Marojejy National Park samples were collected and shared with • Our silky sifaka monitoring team returned San Diego Zoo Global as part of a to Marojejy in December and spent Environmental education research population genetics study. several weeks following and identifying project supported the new silky sifaka group at Camp • Master’s student Kylie Sorenson from Marojejia, which includes one adult male, 663 patients received family Oxford Brookes University completed one adult female and one subadult male. planning treatment

7 2019 RESEARCH

Scientific study is central to our mission. LCF provides an excellent facility for researchers to conduct non-invasive, independent research and training programs for students. For approved projects, we offer:

Opportunities to study free-range lemur colonies under natural conditions Access to the Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies and the Anne & Walter Bladstrom Library More than 20 acres of native forest and enclosures On-site housing in the Simons and Sussman Researcher House Logistical support

Right: Florida Gulf Coast University students conducting research in the forest.

8 2019 HOSTED STUDENTS

MAYA GREENBERG, NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA Conducted her senior thesis project at LCF to investigate female dominance in Eulemur mongoz.

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY FIELD SCHOOL Led by Dr. Alison Elgart, this was her 4th time bringing students to the reserve.

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Led by Dr. Ben Freed, this was his 4th field school at LCF, as well.

Clockwise from top left: Dr. Alison Elgart, center, with field school students in the Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies; Dr. Elgart’s students observing a red ruffed lemur; An Eastern Kentucky University student observing natural ring- tailed lemur behavior in one of LCF’s forest habitats.

9 2019 EDUCATION Left: Elementary school children learn about lemurs. Below: A student smiles after receiving her book, No-Song the Indri, from the Ako Series.

Conservation education for all ages is vital to build- hands-on activities, and each participating student ing awareness about and inspiring action to protect received a free book from The Ako Series at the end endangered lemurs and their habitat. LCF’s Ako of the program. Conservation Education Program for K-5 provides lesson plans and materials based on The Ako Series AKO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP LCF hosted children’s books by Dr. Alison Jolly. The program, an in-depth workshop for K-5 educators to earn made possible in great part by Nature’s Path Envi- professional development credit. Conducted at our rokidz, derives its name from the first storybook, reserve in the Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies Ako the Aye-Aye. Pronounced ‘ah-koo,’ this Malagasy (‘Mianatra’ means ‘learning’ in Malagasy), partici- word means ‘echo.’ pants observed, modeled, and practiced activities from the Ako curriculum in order to help establish a AKO STORY TIME LCF provided free programs at a network of educators that support and utilize LCF’s number of public libraries. Young children were educational materials at their home schools and inspired to empathize with lemurs and learned organizations. about the importance of Madagascar’s biodiversity. AKO SERIES BOOK DISTRIBUTION The Ako Series was SCHOOL PROGRAMS In Florida, we expanded partner- made more readily available in Madagascar by ships to connect with underserved/underrepre- publishing bilingual books in-country. LCF facilitated sented students by offering free programs to Title printing and distribution for a variety of organiza- I elementary schools in Sarasota County through tions in Madagascar, including educators teaching EdExploreSRQ’s new initiative, ‘WILD for Litera- conservation in Madagascar schools, mobile librar- cy.’ LCF is one of only a handful of organizations ies, and local communities. English-only books con- offering free experiential learning opportunities in tinue to be printed and distributed in Florida, and Sarasota. Through our programs, LCF educators are regularly donated to public libraries, schools, guided students through fun and educational and community educators.

10 AKO CONSERVATION EDUCATION KIT

Throughout the U.S., Ako Conservation Education Kits continue to be distrib- uted to schools, zoos, and educational organizations. Each kit includes:

6 Ako Series books THE AKO SERIES 6 lemur habitat posters 21 lesson plans 11 U.S. CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS 1 educator’s guide 4 Ako Storytime events 1 Ako the Aye-Aye plush to act as 6 school programs a classroom ambassador 1 Ako Professional Development Essential oils for use in the les- son Survival Scents Workshop

27 KITS DISTRIBUTED IN 2019 7,150 ESTIMATED INDIVIDUALS REACHED BY PROGRAMS 13 schools 737 via U.S. programs 8 zoos 6,413 via Ako Conservation 6 other Education Kits 2019 GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF KITS 804 AKO SERIES BOOKS DISTRIBUTED 29 states in the U.S.

334 bilingual Top: Educators practice Ako activities for students. 3 Canada provinces 506 English Middle: Ako Kit. Below: Ako Storytime at a local library. 1 in United Kingdom

11 2019 ART

MAINTY SY FOTSY LAMBA 2019 brought an exciting and Right: Not a Morning Animal, Sang Lam, LCF Artist beautiful accession to the LCF art collection. Dr. of the Year, LCF 2019 World Lemur Festival. Ian Tattersall, a member of our Scientific Advisory Below: Malagasy Mainty sy Fotsy lamba, gift of Dr. Council, presented us with a Malagasy akotofaha- Ian Tattersall. na textile, or lamba. Lambas are long, rectangular pieces of fabric usually made of cotton or imported synthetics. They are often brightly colored multi-use garments—such as skirts, shawls, baby carriers, or and presented to LCF. The artwork hangs in the head covers—and are seen ubiquitously in Mada- Center’s Anne & Walter Bladstrom Library. gascar. WORLD LEMUR FESTIVAL ARTWORK The two winning The gift from Dr. Tattersall is a unique royal silk pieces from our 2nd Annual World Lemur Festi- lamba, ‘traditionally used like togas by members of val in Sarasota were donated to LCF. The event, the elite, as indicators of status; and they were also co-hosted by Ringling College of Art and Design at extensively used as burial shrouds.’ They are often the Alfred R. Goldstein Library, included a juried art given as ceremonial gifts symbolic of hasina, a sa- exhibition of pieces with lemurs, their biology, their cred force that strengthens human relationships. ecology, and/or conservation as their central theme. Sang Lam became LCF Artist of the Year for Not a This textile is known as Mainty sy Fotsy (‘black Morning Animal, depicting mouse lemurs. Second and white’), highly unusual in lacking the bright Place was awarded to MJ King for his piece, A New colors of traditional lambas. It was displayed in the Predator, with terrified ring-tailed lemurs tearing American Museum of Natural History in New York through the forest ahead of a bulldozer. City in the late 1970s, as part of the exhibition In the Kingdom of Imerina: Early Photographs and New Textiles from Madagascar. This magnificent 9’x2’ lamba is now displayed in the Malcolm C. McKenna Alcove entrance to the Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies, showering all who enter our doors with hasina.

RED RUFFS AND ROSES Another notable gift to our art collection was a piece by Vicki Chelf. The artist painted Red Ruffs and Roses for LCF’s 2019 gala of the same name. It was purchased at auction by LCF Trustee Elizabeth Moore and Christopher Downey Photo by Wayne Eastep

12 ‘LCF WAS BORN IN SCIENCE, BUT SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING, WE HAVE BELIEVED IN ART AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND VITAL VEHICLES FOR OUR CONSERVATION MESSAGE. IF ANYTHING, OUR COMMITMENT TO ART HAS DEEPENED AS WE BELIEVE MORE THAN EVER THAT ART IS ESSENTIAL TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE BECAUSE NOT ONLY DOES IT INTERPRET HOW WE RELATE TO THE WORLD, BUT IT Above: A New Predator, MJ King, 2nd Place Winner, LCF 2019 World Lemur Festival. Left: Red Ruffs and CREATES EMPATHY AND DEEPER Roses, Vicki Chelf. UNDERSTANDING IN WAYS THAT WORDS AND STATISTICS CANNOT. IT COMPLETES THE STORY STARTED BY EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE.’

— PENELOPE BODRY-SANDERS LCF FOUNDER

13 2019 EVENTS

2019 GALA: RED RUFFS CO-CHAIRS Penelope Bodry-Sanders AND ROSES Scott D. Riviere In February, LCF hosted Red Ruffs and Roses at Michael’s On East in Sarasota. We are incredibly GALA COMMITTEE Ann Fries grateful to the conservation-minded sponsors, Diane A. Ledder guests, and artists who contributed to its success. Juliet McGhie Through their generosity, $75,000 was raised to Patrice Pantello advance our mission to save lemurs and their habi- Carole Wennik tat through managed breeding, scientific research, Charlene Heiser Wolff education and art programs, as well as initiatives to support communities in Madagascar that neighbor the lemurs’ shrinking habitat. MASTER OF CEREMONIES Dr. George Amato With each gala, we are inspired by the increase in the number of guests and the funds raised to help GUEST SPEAKER make a difference for these endangered primates. Dr. Thomas Lovejoy This invaluable partnership with the Sarasota com- munity allows us to build awareness and protect SPECIAL GUEST these animals with our programs in Florida, through- Louis ‘Joxe’ Jaofeno out the U.S., and on the ground in Madagascar. Ad- Top left: Silent Auction featuring lemur-themed artwork. Top right: Left to right: ditionally, we thank our friends and supporters who Scott D. Riviere, Dr. Alison Grand, Penelope Bodry-Sanders, Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. PADDLE RAISE EMCEE travel from a distance to join us for these benefits. Bottom: Left to right: Joxe Jaofeno, Dr. Erik Patel, Ann Fries, Patrick Ross. Andrew Ford

14 SPONSORS Red Ruffed Lemur Presenting Sponsor Diane A. Ledder

Silky Sifaka Troop Elizabeth Moore Scott D. Riviere

Mongoose Lemur Conspiracy Robert & Anne Essner Johnson Singer Foundation Patrice & Ron Pantello

Indri Family Penelope Bodry-Sanders & Mackarness M. Goode Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival Charlene & Phillip Wolff

Ring-tailed Lemur Group Dr. Alison Grand Katharine L. McKenna & Mark Braunstein Dr. Erik Patel WUSF Public Media Charles Zajaczkowski

Special Thanks Vicki Chelf Susan Givens, DabbaWalla Bags Trulee Jameson, ArtSource Studio Suzy Kalin, Pixie Painting LCF Board of Directors LCF Staff & Volunteers Cynthia Mason, White Dog Design Katharine L. McKenna Michael’s On East Cliff Roles Clockwise from top left: Left to right: Phillip Wolff, Virginia and John Michael Royal and Ruffus Silva Harshman; Left to right: David Gallagher, Ellen Wells, Roy Glah, Diane Silent Auction Artists Ledder, Diane Muhlfeld; Left to right: Jennifer and Robert Rominiecki, Judy Veale Marcy and Michael Klein; Anne and Eugene Beckstein; Dr. George Volunteers Chris Buttaro, Mike Amato and Elizabeth Moore. Buttaro, and Debra Hutchinson

15 PARTICIPATING PARTY FOR THE PLANET: INDIVIDUALS SPRING INTO ACTION 8710 LCF staff members,77 community volun- teers, 435 hours of service (5 hours/person) On April 22, we joined AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums across North America to celebrate Earth Enclosure Tree Team, Forest Day by hosting a Party for the Planet, an event that 5 VOLUNTEER Tree Team, Fire Hose Team, offers families unique opportunities to celebrate TEAMS Compost Team, Plastic Patrol the Earth’s biodiversity, and learn how they can take Team action to make a difference. The 2019 Party for the Planet: Spring into Action 24 CUBIC Waste diverted from landfill event at LCF engaged local volunteers, commu- weekly due to completed nity groups, and school-based clubs in hands-on FEET compost project conservation projects to reduce waste and improve the environment. We incorporated a zero waste waste, litter and construction focus by integrating composting, using non-plastic 800 debris collected in and around cutlery, and focusing on reducing, reusing, and re- POUNDS nine acres of forest habitat cycling. Projects included planting trees, revamping our on-site compost procedures by planting several 25 Florida native trees planted, 3 Buddha Belly sustainable banana circles, and hanging recycled Bamboo planted, 4 Banana/Plantain planted. firehose enrichment for our lemurs. 55 rolls of firehose used in lemur forest habitats

16 WORLD LEMUR FESTIVAL

Since 2014, the World Lemur Festival is celebrated annu- ally throughout the world during the weeks surrounding World Lemur Day, which is on the last Friday in October. These events raise awareness for lemur conservation and have been held in Madagascar, Japan, Canada, Germany, and cities in the U.S. We are grateful to the Lemur Conser- vation Network for its work to promote the events. SARASOTA On October 12, we hosted our second World Lemur Festi- val in Sarasota. The free, family-friendly event featured fun and educational conservation activities, as well as a juried art exhibition with lemur-themed artwork by students and faculty from partnering colleges, the Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) and New College of Florida. Engaging activities for young children were based on LCF’s Ako Conservation Education Program for K-5 students. Adults enjoyed lemur-themed films with talks by Dr. Erik Patel, LCF Conservation & Research Director, and Gary Schumer, RCAD instructor and artist. The Path to Conservation documented an LCF-sponsored 3-day, 2-night rainforest trip for Malagasy students to learn about lemurs and conservation. The film was made possible in part by Nature’s Path Envirokidz, paddle raise donors at our 2019 Gala, and Oxford Brookes University Master’s student Kylie Sorenson. MADAGASCAR Far left: Staff and volunteers, Party for There were over 1,000 attendees at the Andapa festival the Planet: Spring into Action. Middle: on November 16. A parade with many groups (students, Patrice Pantello receives a lemur environment and women’s clubs, and more) dressed in stencil “tattoo” from artist Suzy Kalin. lemur themed-costumes was part of the celebration. At Above: The World Lemur Festival City Hall, activities included dance, lemur art, and poet- parade in Andapa. Bottom: A young attendee sketches a lemur during an ry/story contests, as well as Q&A sessions. There were art activity. refreshments and prizes for the children. The primary sponsors were LCF, Madagascar National Parks, World Wildlife Fund, and Symrise, along with local organizations. LCF incorporated several proactive con- servation activities, such as distributing 48 ADES fuel-ef- ficient stoves, and 27 women chose to receive services from Marie Stopes nurses supported by our family plan- ning program.

17 2019 INTERNS

Vivian Stoll Lindsey Broadhead Maddie Hammond-Chambers Florida State University Iowa State University Open University Majoring in Environmental Science BS Animal Ecology BS Environmental Science

FROM INTERN TO KEEPER After interning with LCF in 2019, Michaela Molesso was hired as a keeper. She attended State University Abigail Burke Molly Lykins Basili Petropoulos of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Salve Regina University Washburn University University of Wisconsin-Madison BA Environmental Studies, BA BA Biology, BA Psychology BS Zoology Science and Forestry and earned a BS in Environmen- Cultural and Historic Preservation tal Biology. Michaela held jobs in both the veterinary and zoological fields. She has experience working with a diverse group of animals including wolves, primates, otters, penguins, leopards, sloths, and bats.

LCF offers husbandry internships at our Florida reserve that include onsite housing, professional de- velopment opportunities, and experience at an AZA Certified-Related facility. Our busy interns provide wide-ranging support while completing daily animal care, animal enrichment, training projects, reserve Carolyn Degurski Elizabeth Miller Elizabeth Cavallon maintenance, and event assistance. Our sincere The Pennsylvania State University The University of Findlay Skidmore College thanks go out to our dedicated interns from 2019. BS Biology BS Animal Science Majoring in Biology and Spanish

18 2019 VOLUNTEERS

From left to right: Katie Virun presents Evan Near with the Volunteer of the Year award; LuAnn Zajaczkowski, Volunteer Advocacy Award recipient, at our World Lemur Festival event; Charles Zajaczkowski, Volunteer Advocacy Award recipient, installing fire hose at the Party for the Planet: Spring into Action event; Deb Fur- niss, Commitment to Con- servation Award, assisting NATIONAL VOLUNTEER with an educational activity; Jan Munsell volunteering at WEEK AWARDS the World Lemur Festival. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – EVAN NEAR In the three years since he started volunteering at LCF, Evan has clocked over 347 hours of service. He is a jack-of-all-trades, and eager to help with whatever task is at hand. Whether his assistance is needed for animal husbandry, construction, or fence repairs, Evan is ready to give it his all. Thank you, Evan, for your continued support and dedica- tion to the lemurs at LCF. COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION AWARD – DEB FURNISS Deb has been volunteering at LCF since before we VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY AWARD – LUANN AND started tracking volunteer hours. She is a reliable CHARLES ZAJACZKOWSKI pillar in this organization and always happy to lend a This sister-brother duo has been essential to help helping hand. We couldn’t be more proud to award spread awareness about LCF’s mission. LuAnn is a Deb for her extraordinary dedication to LCF’s pro- staple in LCF’s Education program. She has attend- grams in Florida and Madagascar. Many thanks, Deb! ed all of our school events, and helped to engage countless children. Charles rallied the Manatee Sailing Association to attend the Party for the Planet: ENRICHMENT AWARD – JAN MUNSELL The extra hands and skills of our volunteers are Spring into Action volunteer day. This wonderful Jan received the Enrichment Award for her thought- invaluable, including help with maintaining the land- group came prepared and hit the ground running ful contributions to LCF. She is always thinking of scape and infrastructure at our 130-acre reserve, to help celebrate Earth Day. Thank you, Charles the lemurs and provides a variety of new ideas and assisting with diet preparation for our lemurs, and and LuAnn, for providing consistent support to supplies to enhance lemur enclosures, making every providing assistance at our events and conservation our organization. day new and exciting for our residents. Thank you! education programs.

19 2019 FINANCIALS

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORT & WITHOUT DONOR WITH DONOR REVENUES RESTRICTIONS RESTRICTIONS TOTAL

Contributions $257,450 $543,046 $800,496

Operations $6,773 — $6,773

Investment return, net $968,408 — $968,408

Other income $3,334 — $3,334

Released from restriction $186,426 ($186,426) —

TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUES $1,422,391 $356,620 $1,779,011

EXPENSES

Program services $517,012 — $517,012

Management and general $299,266 — $299,266

Fundraising $90,734 — $90,734

TOTAL EXPENSES $907,012 $907,012

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $515,379 $356,620 $871,999

Net assets at beginning of year $6,950,511 $445,216 $7,395,725

Net assets at end of year $7,465,890 $801,836 $8,267,726

20 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION EXPENSES BY TYPE ASSETS 2019 2018

Cash and cash equivalents $792,494 $620,346

Investments $5,275,246 $4,549,083

Pledges receivable $221,848 $231,773 10% Accrued interest receivable $31,712 $31,668

Prepaid expenses $5,025 $4,619

Inventory $14,482 $16,768

Property, plant and equipment, net $2,142,893 $2,167,415 57% 33% Collections $40,751 $37,051

TOTAL ASSETS $8,524,451 $624,814

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable $24,597 $25,309

Accrued expenses $10,814 $9,274

Mortgage payable $221,314 $228,413 FUNDRAISING $90,734

TOTAL LIABILITIES $256,725 $262,996 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL $299,266

NET ASSETS OPERATIONS $517,012

Without donor restriction: $2,093,682 $2,295,066 TOTAL $907,012 Undesignated

Without donor restriction: $5,372,208 $4,655,445 Board designated 2019 2018

With donor restrictions $801,836 $445,216 TOTAL LIABILITIES $8,524,451 $7,658,723 AND NET ASSETS TOTAL NET ASSETS $8,267,726 $7,395,727

21 McComb Family Foundation Dr. Mabel Purkerson 2019 North Carolina State University Elizabeth Rand Deborah Quirk-Timmer Julie D. Rees Katrina Reusche Scott D. Riviere DONORS Connie Roosevelt Lauren & Diane Rudd Dr. Abigail C Ross Dr. Adam & Mrs. Jamie Still Joyce & Edward McDowell Judith E. Rubin Dr. Ian Tattersall $100,000+ Mary & Barry Menne Seneca Park Zoo Society John Walker Diiana Oliver-Steinberg Pauline Wamsler Keith & Carole Wennik John Alexander & Emily H. Fisher Sue Wiechmann Dr. Jessie Williams Judy Rasmuson $2,500 to $4,999 $500 to $999

$25,000 to $49,999 Around the Bend Nature Tours Rick Barongi $250 to $499 Marloes Bastiaansen Dr. Susan Brainerd Penelope Bodry-Sanders & Jon Graf Daniel Brandt Dr. Mary Aaland Mackarness Goode Jean M. Martin Tora & Chris Buttaro Joseph & Debbie Angeleri Anne & Robert Essner Patrice & Ron Pantello Barb Carroll Dennis & Teri Bridge Katharine L. McKenna & Charlene & Phillip Wolff Philip & Mary Chaikin Cherri Briggs Mark Braunstein Charles Zajaczkowski Constantine & Ann Clemente Peggy Burke Elizabeth Moore James & Nancy Curtis Laura Carlson Nature’s Path Foods, Inc. Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. Kathryn Carr Rasmussen Family Foundation $1,000 to $2,499 Christopher Downey Duncan Christie Sara Roberts Foundation, Inc. Catherine Fisher Jonay Dvorak Maysie D. Starr Ann Anderson Gayla Fitzpatrick & Dave Schwartz Emporia Friends of the Zoo Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Joan Golub Robert English, Caroline Watler, and Jean Blackburn Renee Hamad Holly Watler English $10,000 to $24,999 Anne & Walter Bladstrom John & Virginia Harshman Ann Fries Terry Brackett Michael & Lyn Haycock Deborah Furniss Dr. Lea Hall Jonathan & Janet Bridgford Mark & Lynn Homan Nina Geneson Dr. Neil & Mrs. Susan Kurtz Dr. Virginia L. Cunningham Jamie & Trulee Jameson Frederick Graboske Diane A. Ledder Nanne Davis Eliot Penelope Kingman Bobbie Grand Dr. C. K. & Mrs. Monika Patel Gail Erickson & Christa Rice Ted & Betsy Lingenheld Rebecca Harvey Brenda Wood David Gallagher Kate Lippincott Elliott Himelfarb & Janet Minker Roy Glah & Diane Muhlfeld J. Douglas & Stacey MacBride Brigitte Ivory Dr. Alison Grand Michael & Linda Mansperger Teena Kantor $5,000 to $9,999 Stephanie Guest James Marsey & Ellen Palmer Marsey Michael & Karleen Kenney Marjorie Horne Juliet McGhie Lemur Conservation Network The Beckstein Family Fund of the The James Bruen and Jane Plitt Stephen & Lisa McLennan John Lenhart Manatee Community Foundation Fund of the Manatee Community Letitia Murphy Karen Malesky The Floyd C. Johnson and Flo Singer Foundation Gaylon & Laura Peters Andrew McDaniel Johnson Foundation Michael & Marcia Klein Beau & Pearl Pinkerton Dr. Lois Meredith Hamlin Family Foundation William & May Louie Dr. Richard & Mrs. Patricia Podell Stephen Miles & Kathleen Killion Kathleen & James Miller

22 Kip O’Neill Walter & Barbara Ejnes Sanci Solis Heather DeMelia Dr. Erik Patel Dr. Niles and Mrs. Michelle Eldredge Carolyn Southwood Terese Drummond Gaylon & Laura Peters Dr. Alison Elgart Vickie Stout Jo Anna Dvorak Jacqueline Rouff Janet Elvey-Toombs Mr. & Mrs. James Stuart Dr. Craig Edwards Noel Rowe & Patricia Wright Craig & Susan Fedewa Cindy Taliaferro Dianne Engleke Marilyn Schroeder, Platinum Coast Tom Flengeris Dr. Linda Taylor Casey Farmer Construction, Inc. Patricia Gelber Lane Taylor & Virginia Clark Trevor Finney Stephen Shapiro Charles & Karen Goetz Josephine Theakos Birgit Finstad Johansen Diana Shih & Benoit Jadoul Dr. Richard & Mrs. Ruth Goldman Wade Thomas Simone Flannery Richard & Amanda Smoot Vickie Grosvenor Axel Traugott & Laura Cohen Fay Forman Paul Solomon Ashton Guy Lynn Trusal Jason Foster Russell & Sharon Stephens Jesse Heil Sr. Elisa Vieira Dr. Benjamin Freed Michael Tang William & Susan Herring Sienna Vogel Amy Freeland Julija Traubergaite Kathi Horne Frederick & Alice Weeman Karen Friedman Linda Ulrich Marlea Hughes Dr. Anthony Wolk & Lindy Delf Jennifer Ganser Neva Von Wasilewski Christen Johansen Amy Goldman Keith Whipple Dr. Steig Johnson Jose Gonzalez Laila Williamson Frank Kastelic Up to $99 Dr. Brian Grossi Xplor, Inc. G. Michael Kulaw Dr. & Mrs. Norman Grover Mary LeCroy Lauren Austin Dr. Arthur Guilford Beth & David London Noel & Laurie Beasley Elaine Hamer $100 to $249 Sarah Lukachko June Bernard Ted & Deb Harris Boris & Elizabeth Malden Raoul Bhavnani Jan Hartman Margaret Abdelnour Frederick Mecke Robert Binstock Christiana Hetzel Dr. George Amato Michele Meisart Barbara Blackburn Christopher Hinsz Georgia Anderson Sheila Moore Michael Brehler Jeremy James Barbara Anson Helen Morris Anders Burton Erik Janssen Steven & Madeline Ast John R. Mousseau Michael Burton Zachary Jones Paul Atkinson Kevin Murray Mary L. Butterfield Diana Jorgensen Ayad Atteyah Richard & Karla Naylor Mr. & Mrs. Riccardo Camera Ryan Jurewicz Pierre-Mary & Florence Bachelet Jill Nelson Megan Carr Barbara K. Kasch Byron & Susan Bell William Noonan & Bonnie McIntyre Karen Caster Michael Klineman & Kathleen Darlene Benzon Dr. Orin & Mrs. Vicky Oberlander Noreen Cerque Wenner Klineman Martin Biffi Pat O’Connor Keenan Chandler Frank Kling Chelseay Boulos H. Douglas & Phyllis Paulin Pauline Chapon Rachel Knowles Sarah Brodie Mary Pollock Thomas & Marilynn Cinquegrano Sally Kocher Cheryl Buckingham John & Drusilla Rees Jennifer & Peter Clement Patricia Korn Robert Burke Lauren Rees Mark Conway Casey Krause Kay Chandler Dr. Charles & Mrs. Penny Reith Krista Culbertson Pauline Kuhbander James & Kathleen Chapman Frank Putrino & Barbara Rittenhouse Rev. James Dainty Marley Lambourn Rosemary Chase Joe Santore & Anne Cattaneo Stephen Dainty Julia Levine Noelle Christie Joseph & Anne Santore Carolyn Dallesandro Katja Lidschreiber Thomas & Margaret Costello Stephanie Simmons Elena Damien James Lopez Fiona Dias Martin Smith Donald & Jeanne Deam Sally Lord

23 Matteo Macaluso JoAnne Schulz Eloise Malinsky Alana Schwartz Mark Maultby Arthur Schwartz Diane McElheny Peter Schweinsberg Teresa McGowan Mark Sepkowski & Linda Zarina McLachlan Ara-Sepkowski Sandra Melican Rebecca Serfaty Julian Mercier Ian & Audrey Sharp Amanda Messick Joseph & Elizabeth Sheehan Thomas L. Miller Madelyn Shields Dr. Anne Millhollen Jacob Siegel Hilda & Jiri Minarik Denise Stanford Thomas Monisky Jr. Amanda & Ian Stewart James Mooney Brigid Sweeney Judson Moore Mary K. Sweeney Louise A. Morgan Jessica Talos Shawn Morrissey Sarina Thomas Juliette Muscat Martina Venz Celeste Nelson Jennifer Waight Lee Nesler Marria Walsh Tara North Kathleen Weiss Carolyn Obrien Caroline Wells Leslie Panzarella Wendy Barnes Design Rajiv Parmar Keith & Carole Wennick Paige Patrick Kathy West Raquel Pereira Annick Whitehead Debbie Perez Kay Williamson Joanne Phillips Whitney Wykoff Rachael Pipitone Lynne Yeannakis Ann Pisani Col. Larry & Mrs. Daneen Zettwoch Susan & Robert Raffaele RBC Foundation - USA Paul Reef Gifts In-Kind Prof. Robbyn Rivers Watterberg, Esq. Mercedes Romero Ortiz Aquatic Plants of Florida, Inc. Jessica Ronceau Country Oaks Enterprises Lily Ryerson Dr. Alison Grand Amanda Santangelo Janet Hanofee Marie-Anne Santos Ron Near Ronald Saper Dr. Erik Patel Bonna Saperstein Jennifer Shuffler Olivia Sawatzki Holly Schneider Brown Dana Schroeder

24 On the cover, mongoose lemur Julio peeks from beneath his mother’s belly soon after his birth. He was born on the LCF reserve in June on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Species Survival Plan. This is the fourth infant born to parents Leena and Merced, since Leena’s arrival in 2014. Mongoose lemurs are Critically Endangered, facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future. LCF’s Managed Breeding Program plays a vital role in maintaining a genetic safety net for lemurs. In this photo, Julio clings to his mother at eight weeks of age. Photos: Caitlin Kenney, LCF Zoological Manager BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR Scott D. Riviere VICE-CHAIR Penelope Bodry-Sanders SECRETARY Patrice Connolly Pantello TREASURER Charlene Heiser Wolff John Alexander Dr. George Amato John Freeman Ann Fries Diane A. Ledder Katharine L. McKenna Kathleen Miller Elizabeth Moore Judy Rasmuson Razia Said Dr. Jessie Williams THE LEMUR CONSERVATION

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CHAIR Dr. George Amato Dr. Kenneth Glander THE PRESERVATION AND Dr. Steig Johnson Dr. Thomas Lovejoy CONSERVATION OF THE PRIMATES Dr. Erik Patel Dr. Ian Tattersall OF MADAGASCAR THROUGH Dr. Linda Taylor Dr. Natalie Vasey MANAGED BREEDING, SCIENTIFIC Dr. Patricia Wright RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ART. ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deborah Robbins Millman CONSERVATION, EDUCATION & RESEARCH CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH DIRECTOR Dr. Erik Patel MADAGASCAR PROGRAM MANAGER Louis ‘Joxe’ Jaofeno ASSISTANT MADAGASCAR PROGRAM MANAGER ‘Arnaud’ Harisaina Joel EDUCATION MANAGER & KEEPER Katie Virun LEMUR CARE & RESERVE MAINTENANCE VETERINARIAN Dr. David Holifield MAINTENANCE MANAGER Kent Early CURATOR OF PRIMATES Caitlin Kenney SENIOR KEEPER Lauren Arshakuni P.O. BOX 249, MYAKKA CITY, FL 34251 KEEPER Michaela Molesso KEEPER Shannon McCabe (941) 322-8494 · LEMURRESERVE.ORG [email protected]