saving and protecting species at home & abroad

2013 ANNUAL REPORT message from the Zoo Chair and CEO

With the world losing an alarming amount of Zoo, will enable Canadians to experience one of species each year, the role of accredited zoos the worlds’ most critically endangered species 5,000+ has never been more critical. up close. The is extremely proud to animals The Toronto Zoo, one of the largest facilities be contributing critical scientific research in of its kind in the world, has progressively evolved hopes of ensuring the survival of this incredible since its doors were first opened in 1974. It is species. situated at the doorstep of the Rouge National spreading the message 450+ Urban Park, ’s newest park. While we The Toronto Zoo undertakes many conservation species are fortunate to have more than 5,000 animals and research projects locally, nationally and representing more than 450 species and drew globally, for the benefit of threatened and endan- more than 1.46 million visitors in 2013, the Zoo’s gered species. The projects are also a great way priorities have increasingly broadened beyond for the public to learn about species survival, re- 1.46 million its borders and focused on saving and protect- production and habitat preservation. That is why visitors to the Toronto Zoo in 2013 ing species through wildlife care, research and we are here – to help make people care about education throughout Canada and the world. the fragility of the species on our planet. When an animal ark for the world visitors see these dynamic, real life creatures, When the Zoo opened in 1974, the planet was most of whom have been rescued from desper- losing one or two species a year. Today, the ate circumstances, the message hits home. Ex- global extinction rate has soared to three tinction is real. We want our visitors to leave the species lost each day. In an effort to stem the Zoo saying “that spider, or that rhino, or that go- effects of habitat destruction and other impacts, rilla was awesome. I want to get involved in the the Toronto Zoo collaborates with government, effort to save them.” agencies, universities and animal experts to re- in great company duce the further loss of wildlife species. The Zoo We continue to be very grateful to our visitors also has a captive breeding program and rein- and especially the Toronto Zoo members and troduction program. To date, the offspring of a our hundreds of volunteers, who enable us to variety of rare and endangered species including continue to do this important work. Our more the black-footed ferret, Vancouver Island mar- than 500 volunteers contribute thousands of mot, trumpeter swan, Puerto Rican crested hours of their time to educate, spark curiosity toad and native Ontario turtles have been bred and engage our visitors. It is the enthusiasm, in controlled settings and released back into passion and commitment of our staff, volun- their natural habitats. The Zoo also assists sci- teers, members, sponsors and partners that entists who are investigating the causes of pop- ensure the Toronto Zoo continues to be a ulation declines. leader in saving and protecting species at pandas in focus home and abroad. In 2013, the Toronto Zoo welcomed Canada’s only giant pandas, Er Shun and Da Mao, as part Mr. Joe Torzsok, Chair of a giant panda conservation breeding program with China. This unique 10-year agreement shared between the Toronto Zoo and Calgary Mr. John Tracogna, CEO

2 Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 The main threat to the magnificent, at-risk polar bear is climate change. The Zoo, along with Polar Bear International, is actively involved in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, out of 251 candidates, was voted into the top six organizations to receive the acclaimed Shell Fueling Change™ funding. The grant will support Polar Bear educational, breeding, nutri- tional and veterinary programs and research. saving and protecting polar bears

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 3 giant pandas giant year

After a 28-year absence, giant pandas re- panda experts, Toronto Zoo keepers and veteri- turned to the Toronto Zoo in 2013. The arrival nary staff monitored their overall health and be- 56,000 of a breeding pair of giant pandas began as a haviour, after which, both pandas were moved Zoo visitors on giant panda opening plan between Prime Minister Stephen Harper into their new habitat. weekend, a new record for the Zoo! and Hu Kintao, President of China, and in- learning about giant pandas volved over 10 years of planning by the Chi- For visitors, the Zoo’s giant panda journey be- nese and Canadian governments. A female gins with the award-winning Panda Interpretive panda, Er Shun, from Chongqing Zoo and a Centre. Here visitors are encouraged to learn 13% male panda, Da Mao, from Chengdu Re- about giant panda conservation, panda habi- increase in annual attendance, search Base were chosen to come to the tats and their diets through interactive touch the highest level in 18 years! Toronto Zoo for five years, as part of a long- screens and audiovisual displays. Er Shun and term conservation partnership. Da Mao’s new state-of-the-art home in the Zoo’s Panda Interpretive Centre the pandas have landed! Zoo’s Eurasia section includes two separate Er Shun and Da Mao’s arrival on March 25, habitats, as giant pandas are naturally solitary wins 2013 HOW International 2013 was a historic and memorable morning for animals in the wild. Each habitat has enrich- Design Award of Merit the Toronto Zoo, the City of Toronto and many ment elements such as climbing structures, for signage, way-finding and others around the world. Over 50 Canadian plantings, a pool and a climate-controlled in- environmental graphics. media outlets and millions of onlookers world- door area. The centre’s innovative wide awaited the landing of two giant pandas at giant pandas meet their fans conservation and educational Pearson International Airport. Travelling in a spe- Er Shun and Da Mao made their official debut features encourage adults and cially chartered MD-11F FedEx Panda Express on May 16, 2013, with a special VIP ceremony aircraft, both pandas received first class treat- and media event. The next day, over 10,000 ex- children alike to explore, through a ment throughout their trip, which included 200 cited Zoo members got a sneak preview of the variety of graphics and model kg of apples and 200 kg of bamboo. They were Xie Shou Giant Panda Experience, while over displays, interactive features, accompanied by Toronto Zoo veterinarian 15,000 visitors attended the grand opening on multi-media games and audio Simon Hollamby to ensure their 18 hour flight Saturday, May 18, 2013. The excitement con- visual presentations. spanning over 8,000 miles from Chengdu, tinued all weekend with a record breaking total China went smoothly. Upon landing, the giant of more than 56,000 visitors. pandas were met by Prime Minister Stephen For the next five years, our pandas will con- Harper, who signed for them on the FedEx tar- tinue to symbolize the partnership between mac. A welcome ceremony emphasized this Canada and China, and raise awareness for conservation partnership with speeches by conservation efforts for this critically endan- Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Toronto Zoo gered species. With only 1,600 giant pandas CEO John Tracogna, FedEx President Lisa Lis- left in the wild and 300 in captivity, the Toronto son, and Ambassador Zhang Junsai of the Em- Zoo hopes to play a role in the revival of this bassy of the People’s Republic of China. A rare and enchanting species through breeding 30-day quarantine followed, while Chinese giant and research.

4 Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 1,600 giant pandas are left in the wild one of the world’s most endangered species saving and protecting giant pandas

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 5 promoting the Zoo and giant pandas year-round

The Marketing, Communications and Partner- the Chinese Cultural Centre of Toronto, ships Division had an exceptionally busy year Coca-Cola Ltd. and Pelco/STS. that started out with incredible international Zoo highlights media coverage of the arrival of the giant pan- • Toronto Zoo featured in The Amazing das and continued throughout the entire year. Race Canada, watched by more than 3.6 giant panda highlights million people • new signs on Highway 401 and the Don • advertising campaign to encourage visi- Valley Parkway to promote giant pandas tors to come to the Zoo in the fall and and the Toronto Zoo winter, consisting of billboards and a new • 34 giant panda mascot outreach events interactive winter map on the Zoo's • giant panda VIP events including a gala website, resulted in 600,000 unique visits hosted by the Chinese Consul General to our website with guests including Premier Kathleen • Zoo Facebook reached 40,000 fans in Wynne, Minister of Finance Charles 2013, an increase of 87% from 2012 Sousa, Minister of Tourism and Minister Black and White Gala Responsible for Pan/Parapan American Presented by Manulife Financial and hosted by Games Michael Chan and Michael Toronto’s newest five-star hotel, the Shangri-La Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Toronto, 250 guests enjoyed an exclusive VIP Immigration experience hosted by TELUS, including a cock- • another VIP event with over 300 invited tail reception and a memorable dinner. High- guests and dignitaries from the Govern- lights of the evening included a performance by ment of Canada, Government of Ontario, vocalist Tina Li, an exquisite dragon dance and City of Toronto and representatives from exceptional entertainment by performer Sean China were on hand for the opening of the Jones. The Master of Ceremonies for our fes- Giant Panda Experience on May 16, 2013 tivities was Pauline Chan, a CTV News health 110+ group events • Report features Toronto Zoo reporter and anchor. resulted in a record 19,000 and giant pandas in October watched by Seafood for Thought™ visitors and $700,000 more than 2.7 million viewers presented by Scotiabank • giant panda featured as one of the top Almost 75% of the world's fisheries are fished Newsmakers of 2013 by Maclean’s to capacity, or overfished, with many species magazine being faced with extinction. The Toronto Zoo $4 million • giant pandas featured as part of Tourism works hard to raise awareness about the im- ad value Toronto's outdoor advertising and radio portance of buying sustainable fish and campaign outside of the Greater Toronto seafood products to ensure a future with an in national media coverage Area, and into the border communities in abundant and healthy aquatic ecosystem. The of the Zoo and our pandas the United States Toronto Zoo’s 5th Annual Seafood For sponsors and partners Thought™ fundraiser and sustainable seafood Without the generous support of our part- event, presented by Scotiabank, was an ex- giant pandas ners, the Giant Panda Experience would not clusive and elegant event designed to help ed- on the cover of November Reader’s be possible. Thank you to FedEx Express ucate guests on choosing sustainable Digest Canada, read by more Canada, Mandarin Restaurants, Govern- seafood, while raising funds for key Zoo con- ment of Ontario, Toronto Star newspaper, servation projects. than 5 million Canadians

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Since 2004 the Toronto Zoo has bred Puerto Rican crested toads, a critically endangered saving and protecting species previously thought to be extinct. The breeding program, which also involves other zoos, has released over 125,000 tadpoles into Puerto Rican the wild. A management program for the care and breeding of the Puerto Rican crested toad was also developed at the Toronto Zoo, and is crested toads in use in over 20 zoos.

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 7 learning for life The Toronto Zoo is committed to educating sion program designed for at-risk students the public about the urgent need to save in the Jane-Finch and Malvern communi- species and protect world biodiversity. By en- ties, served 215 students with funding from couraging an appreciation and interest in the the Tippet Foundation and Geoffrey H. natural world, while highlighting the plight of Wood Foundation endangered species, the Zoo inspires stu- • 633 students from disadvantaged Toronto dents of all ages to be part of the global con- communities attended four hour curriculum- servation effort. based workshops at the Zoo, thanks to an school tours & workshops anonymous donor • 132,187 students visited the Zoo in 2013 • learning opportunities for families with finan- as part of a school group, a 5.2% increase cial limitations were expanded through the over 2012 school field trips Model Schools Passport Program, which • 10,400 students attended our half-day, cur- allowed students and their families the 10,400+ riculum-based elementary level workshops chance to experience the Zoo and share an elementary students attended in 2013, which demonstrates continued in- enriching learning opportunity together. In curriculum-based workshops at the Zoo terest and demand in our, staff-led curricu- 2013 a total of 1,300 children and 1,513 lum programs adults participated • new 45-minute giant panda presentations educational programs for all ages 77,297 in schools launched in fall of 2013, with 724 The Toronto Zoo provides the perfect setting for people reached through Zoo participants individuals of all ages to comfortably explore presentations, workshops and events helping teachers plant and animal life from around the world. • 3,082 teachers attended enhanced Teach- A variety of public programs including: Parent & ers Days, designed to help teachers make Tot, Critter Crew, Zoo Crew, EnviroRangers, plus the most of Zoo school trips family and adult focused programming are of- 5% • professional development sessions to help fered throughout the year increase in Zoo Camp attendance, 207 science teachers and 63 student • Bush Camp continued to grow, with an in- Zoo Camp voted best GTA day camp teachers understand the importance of bio- crease in attendance of 8.8% over 2012. by Toronto4Kids diversity, and the critical role the Zoo plays The Bush Camp overnight program in- in conservation cludes a variety of interactive educational Zoo’s Grade 11 University Preparation • promoted educational opportunities for activities, tours, behind-the-scenes oppor- teachers and students through the re- tunities, and roasting marshmallows over course enrolled to capacity third designed School Programs brochures, the campfire year in a row Attractions Ontario Field Trip Planner for Ed- • Youth Badge Programs reached over 500 ucators, and our monthly e-newsletter scouts, guides, brownies and cubs, who • six education student interns served with earned environmental badges at a half day the Education Branch and helped develop program at the Zoo teacher resources, panda presentations, • Adult Valentine’s Day dinner and program and new Parent & Tot programs focusing on animal courtship had strong helping students participation in 2013 with 92 participants • Zoo School, the Zoo’s grade 11 biology • Panda programs for all ages were wildly Education-Ministry-recognized credit popular and included “Breakfast with the course, continued to be enrolled at capacity Pandas”, an evening “Panda Lantern with an 18-month waiting list Parade” and an overnight family “Panda • Operation Conservation, a two-day immer- Pyjama Party”

8 Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 In 2010, the black-footed ferret was declared extirpated in Canada. However, thanks to the Zoo’s breeding and release program, a healthy population has now been re-introduced to the saving and protecting Saskatchewan prairies. black-footed ferrets

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 9 leaders in conservation

Every day, the Toronto Zoo pushes forward with First Nation (MFN) are leaders in Blanding’s new and sustained efforts to protect and nurture turtle conservation the wild diversity of our planet. From breed and • Toronto Zoo partnered with key conserva- release programs, to fundraising for endangered tion organizations for Ontario BioBlitz: species to setting examples with sustainable Rouge Park 2013, which brought scientists onsite initiatives, the scope of the Zoo’s commit- and the public together to try to identify as ment to conservation knows no bounds. many plant, animal, and fungal species as encouraging participation possible over a 24-hour period • Toronto Zoo’s Great Lakes Outreach Pro- • In 2013, 13 Venomous and Dangerous gram works in over 700 classrooms, edu- Reptile Training Workshops provided tech- cating more than 20,000 students and the niques for understanding and avoiding public about the importance of the Great snake bites, first aid and treatment op- Lakes and the species that rely on them. tions for Canadian Forces, the Poison Participants are encouraged to “Keep Our Control Centre, Animal Services and hos- Great Lakes Great!” pital workers • Students in the Zoo's Aqua-Links Program, • The Turtle Island Conservation partnership which links students in Ontario with stu- between the Zoo and First Nations commu- dents in Uganda to discuss water conser- nities, which recognizes the significance of vation, released 200 Atlantic baby salmon traditional teachings to conservation initia- that had been reared in classrooms, into tives, reached 305 people through our part- the wild nerships for 2013 • The Zoo presented a special award to caring for wetlands Matthew Clowater, an elementary school • Adopt-a-Pond outreach events and presen- student, for his initiative in raising funds for tations reached 55,975 people with our the highly endangered axolotl, a Mexican message of wetland conservation salamander • Ontario Turtle Tally is a community science 1,284 trees • The Zoo’s internal Polar Bear Interest Group program that inspires people to care for were planted by Toronto Zoo Staff, with hosted the first-ever Winterfest event at the local wetland habitats and turtle popula- the help of Symcor, to decrease CO2 levels Polar Bear Exhibit, to celebrate International tions. In 2013, 673 turtle sightings were Polar Bear Day, and to raise awareness and added to our online database support for polar bears • Canadian Wetland Guardians Registry links • Bundle Up for Polar Bears invited schools, communities across Canada, and provides 1+1 = 3 businesses, families, and individuals to a forum in which people can share innova- Polar bear cub Humphrey’s parents were "bundle up" and turn down the thermostat tive wetland conservation methods and both rescued as young wild orphans by two degrees Celsius between February build on others’ experiences. 31 stewards 25 and March 1, with 137 participants sav- participated in 2013

ing 258.06 kg (569 lbs) of CO2 • FrogWatch Ontario is a citizen science pro- less than 700 g partners in conservation gram that engages individuals and families • In 2013, the Zoo’s new partnership, the in wetland stewardship, by providing them Humphrey’s weight at birth Magnetawan First Nation Species at Risk with a fun way to learn about the diversity of Program, was formed to protect critical amphibians and the significance of wetland habitats of species at risk. Magnetawan habitats. 282 people participated in 2013

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All of Ontario’s turtles are threatened, but the Blanding’s turtle is particularly at risk. Loss of saving and protecting wetland habitat, road-kill risk, poaching by col- lectors and natural predation have all con- tributed to the endangerment of this species. Blanding’s Nesting beach creation, breeding and releasing hatchlings into the wild, along with public awareness campaigns, are giving the Bland- turtles ing’s turtle a fighting chance.

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 11 working together

The Volunteer Services Unit recruits, trains and knowledge and experience that will last a life- co-ordinates a large group of volunteers who time. After the Zoo Ambassador student vol- help to support the objectives of the Zoo, pro- unteers completed their training in June, they viding an educational experience for Zoo visi- assisted staff with day camps throughout the tors, inspiring people to live in sustainable summer. ways that promote the well-being of our natu- volunteers mentor BioCampers ral world. during summer Zoo Camp the volunteer spirit grows Again this past summer, as part of the leader- In 2013, due to a successful recruitment cam- ship-themed camp weeks, BioCampers (ages paign associated with the arrival of the giant 13-16) partnered with year-round volunteers at pandas, 250 new volunteers were recruited six interpretive stations/carts. Campers had the and trained bringing our volunteer numbers to opportunity to expand their knowledge of the 516. These volunteers raise the public’s area and participate in on-site, frontline interpre- awareness of and involvement in conservation, tive opportunities with visitors. interpret the zoogeographic and ecological re- bears at the library lationships of the animal and plant kingdoms, A unique outreach program was developed by and most importantly, enhance the experience Toronto Zoo staff, and delivered by volunteers of Zoo visitors. Our newest categories of vol- at three Toronto Public Libraries in May. The “A unteer, Panda Ambassador Interpretive and Wild Bear Picnic” program was designed to 516 Panda Ambassador Special Event Volunteer, appeal to children of all ages in learning about volunteers contribute by providing interpretation and way- a variety of bears, such as the polar bear, griz- were welcomed at the Zoo in 2013, finding support on-site and assisting with off- zly bear and giant panda. The youngsters site special events. learned about where these bears eat, where an increase of 250 from 2012 valuable animal data they live, how they play and their role in nature. gained from volunteer observations Another bear-themed program, “Bear Neces- Volunteers observed numerous animals this sities”, was delivered at two Toronto Public Li- $898,819 year, lending their analytical skills to important braries in October. the monetary value of active data collection on a variety of species. The Vol- corporate/community volunteer Zoo volunteers’ contribution unteer Coordinator is an active member of the activities at the Toronto Zoo Enrichment Task Force, and organizes volun- In addition to the activities of the Volunteer teer support for many of the enrichment stud- Services unit, the Toronto Zoo also engages ies. As part of this initiative, volunteers were corporate and community groups/individuals 1000+ engaged in observations of the following ani- in various volunteering opportunities, as part corporate and community members mals: pygmy hippopotamus, Matschie’s tree of the Conservation, Education & Wildlife Di- volunteered 15,232 hours of their time kangaroo, Lake Malawi cichlids, lemurs, white vision. These included tree plantings, remov- in Zoo programs rhinoceros, tahr, warthog, spotted-necked ing invasive species such as garlic mustard otter, polar bear, cygnet, river otter, Indian rhi- from locations on Zoo site, “browse” cuttings our student volunteers contributed noceros, giraffe and red panda. for our animals, and participating in conser- student volunteers assist vation and research through special events. with summer camps In 2013, a total of 1,001 people participated 1,575 hours Our 34 student volunteers not only helped the in these activities, donating 15,232 hours of Zoo last summer; they also gained valuable their time.

12 Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 saving and protecting the redside dace This little minnow-size fish is an endangered species who’s natural home is right on the Zoo’s property. Threats include loss of habitat and water pollution. The Toronto Zoo is actively in- volved in protecting and improving habitat along the Rouge River watershed, and has constructed a fish way (naturalized ladder) to assist fish movement. The Zoo also works on surveys, re- search, and public awareness programs.

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 13 vital research that supports survival

Toronto Zoo published articles 2013 ecology/field conservation/reintroduction Majchrzak, Y., Korver, W., Burness, G. and Mastromonaco, Gasbarrini, D., Powley, D. and Rapley, W. A. Toronto Zoo G. F. Validation of salivary cortisol: using saliva to measure Conservation and Education Activities Report 2012-2013. cortisol in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius). July 2013. Proceedings of the International Society for Wildlife Endocrinology. Chicago, Illinois (2013). reproductive physiology/technology Mastromonaco, G. F., Gonzalez, L., Filice, M. and Gonzalez-Grajales, L., Littkeman, M., Smith, L., Heron, R., Comizzoli, P. Somatic cells, stem cells, and induced Mastromonaco, G. F., Madan, P. and King, W. A. pluripotent stem cells: How do they now contribute to Pregnancy rates using a timed-artificial insemination conservation? Reproductive Sciences in Animal protocol in water buffalos during the breeding and non- Conservation – Progress and Prospects. Holt WV, Brown breeding season in Ontario, Canada. Proceedings of the JL and Comizzoli P, editors. (in press) Society for the Study of Reproduction. Quebec, Canada, (2013). Terwissen, C.V., Mastromonaco, G. F. and Murray, D. L. Influence of adrenocorticotrophin hormone challenge and veterinary medicine/physiology external factors (age, sex, and body region) on hair cortisol Berkvens, C. N., Hyatt, C., Gilman, C., Pearl, D. L., Barker, concentration in Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis). General I. K. and Mastromonaco, G. F. Enzyme immunoassay in and Comparative Endocrinology (2013) 194:162-167. the African house snake (Lamprophis fuliginosus) and its evaluation in the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake Toosi, B. M., Tribulo, A., Lessard, C., Mastromonaco, G. F., (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus). General and Comparative McCorkell, R. B., and Adams, G. P. Superovulation and Endocrinology (2013) 194:1-9. embryo transfer in wood bison (Bison bison athabascae). Theriogenology (2013) 80:542-551.

Seaby, R. P., Alexander, B., King, W. A. and Mastromonaco, G. F. In vitro development of bison embryos using interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer. Reproduction in Domestic Animals (2013) doi: 10.1111/rda.12180.

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Vancouver Island marmots are only found on Vancouver Is- land, British Columbia, and only 30 remained in the wild in 2003, due to predation and habitat alteration. In 2013, 27 Vancouver young Zoo-born marmots took their first steps on Vancouver Island, bringing the total captive-born marmots released to 434 since 2003. The population is now holding steady at 350- Island 500 individuals, with the birth of 80 babies in the wild. The miraculous recovery of the wild marmot population is a per- fect example of how successful the Zoo’s captive breeding and release programs can be. marmots

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 15 research projects supported by the Toronto Zoo in 2013

Toronto Zoo 10 Healthy Waters - Healthy Wildlife United States 1 Milk Snake Population Monitoring Lake Stewardship 24 Bamboo Restoration in Rouge Park 11 Alvar in Ontario and Research in situ 2 Establishment and Characterization 12 Rouge Park Species Monitoring 25 Giant Panda Nutritional Analysis of Cell Cultures from Freshwater 13 Ape TAG of Bamboo Fishes 14 Species at Risk Nest Protection 26 Characterizing Reproductive Cycles 3 Establishment of Artificial 15 Turtle Mitigation and Pregnancy: Assessment of Fertilization Techniques for Puerto 16 Blanding’s Turtle Steroid Hormone Metabolites and Rican Crested Toad 17 First Nations Way of Knowing Pregnancy Biomarkers in Urine 4 Manipulation of the Reproductive 18 Susceptibility of Wild Canada Geese 27 Hematologic and Biochemical Cycle in Veiled Chameleons to Natural in Ova Infection with Reference Intervals Determination (Chamaeleo calyptratus) Avian Bornavirus in Owl Species 5 Prevalence of Avian Bornavirus 19 Investigation of Key Physiological infection in wild waterfowl in Measures to Evaluate Loggerhead Southern Ontario and susceptibility Shrike Success in Captivity International of domestic poultry to 20 Manipulating Reproduction in the 28 Wild clouded leopard conservation experimental infection with Avian Vancouver Island Marmot in Thailand Bornavirus 21 ACTH Challenge for Validation of 6 Urinary Reproductive Hormone Hair Cortisol Analysis in Reindeer Levels in Female Chinchillas Canada 7 Multi-Cultural Conservation Ontario Programme 22 Captive Studies to Improve Diet 8 Atlantic Salmon Re-introduction Estimates and Bioenergetics Program Modeling of Polar Bears in the Wild 9 Distribution and Population Alberta Monitoring of Malayan Tapir 23 Assessment of Nutrient Parameters of Captive and Wild Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes

status of live populations as of December 31, 2013 (not including domestic species) Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fish Inverts TOTAL orders 10 20 4 2 18 31 85 families 37 47 24 11 49 48 216 species 85 100 65 28 116 89 483 specimens 601 361 292 219 160 146 1779 # in groups 0 0 10 203 1956 619 2788 grand total 601 361 302 422 2116 765 4567

16 Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 projects supported by the Endangered Species Reserve Fund 2013

Canada Saskatchewan Africa International China Toronto Zoo & Ontario 43 Black-footed ferret (BFF) West Africa 60 Giant Panda 29 Loggerhead Shrike Canadian Reintroduction - 50 Ape Action Africa, Mefou 30 Polar Bear Biodiversity Post release Monitoring National Park, Cameroon Southeast Asia Studies East Africa 61 Asian Turtle Crisis Range 31 Great Lakes Outreach United States 51 Lewa Veterinary Conservancy Country Conservation 32 Karner Blue Recovery Group 44 Ape TAG & Vet Program 62 Project Seahorse 33 Butterfly Conservation Initia- 45 Wyoming Toad SSP Disease 52 Aqua-Links 63 Malayan Tapir tive Screening/Population 53 Grevy Zebra Conservation in 64 Project Punde Kundo 34 Rouge Park Species at Risk Monitoring Ethiopia and Kenya (Red Panda) Monitoring South Africa 65 Rehabilitation and 35 North America Save the Rhino Central America & 54 Intl Elephant Foundation - Management Centre for Indian Campaign Caribbean Waterways & Dura Recovery Turtles in Lucknow 36 Cell cultures from Lake 46 Panama Frog Rescue Program Project 66 Sulawesi Habitat Preservation Victoria cichlids (Invert Production) 55 African penguins and Education Programming 37 Marine Conservation – Sharks 47 Canadian Organization for 56 Predator Conflict Mitigation 67 False Gharial Conservation in 38 Shoreline and Wetland Tropical Education and Project Indonesia Assessment, Restoration Rainforest Conservation Madagascar 68 Hutan Reforestation Efforts for Species at Risk (COTERC) 57 Madagascan tortoise in Kinabatangan 39 Artificial fertilization 48 Puerto Rican Crested Toad Field 58 Golden mantilla frog techniques for Puerto Rican Conservation and Education 59 Toronto Zoo Conservation Russia crested toads – Phase 1 in Action: Lake Tseny 69 Saving the Northern 40 Blanding’s Turtles in the River Terrapin Rouge Watershed South America 41 Burmese Star Tortoise 49 Golden Lion Tamarin Papua New Guinea Reintroduction Conservation 70 Tree Kangaroo and 42 Sumatran Tiger Conservation Biodiversity Conservation

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projects supported by the Zoo’s Endangered Species Reserve Fund 2013 (listed above) Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 17 making a difference for wildlife

In 2013, capital fundraising priorities were fo- Adopt-an-Animal program for our annual cused on our new Giant Panda Experience. conservation, research and education proj- We were very fortunate to secure a substan- ects. Thanks to our committed donors, we tial gift from the Government of Ontario, which were able to support these important annual was directed towards the Giant Panda Inter- projects in 2013: pretive Centre, an education-based facility • Acres for the Atmosphere from Symcor, that allows us to provide additional informa- including a day of planting by Symcor staff tion about giant pandas and the need for • Operation Conservation: Jane Finch and greater species preservation efforts for these Operation Conservation: Malvern animals and many other species that share • a student visit/workshop program for dis- their habitat. advantaged youth 250 guests Additionally, proceeds from the Black and • the Great Lakes Outreach program, which showed their support for giant pandas at White Gala, held on February 28, 2013, at the was supported by a number of private the Black and White Gala Shangri-La Hotel, were directed towards the major donors Giant Panda Conservation, Research and Ed- • Wildlife Health Centre equipment from the giant panda ucation program. The event, which was sold Marjorie and Joseph Wright Foundation out with 250 guests in attendance, was a • conservation programs supported by priority great success. Based on participant feed- Scotts Canada and a number of bequests in 2013 fundraising back, it seemed that those in attendance had thank you! a fantastic evening and the event was an ex- We want to thank all of the individuals, foun- our committed citing and enticing way to introduce our Giant dations, corporations and government agen- Panda Experience to the community. cies who, through their generous support, donors annual giving programs have contributed to the success of the help us continue to save The Toronto Zoo continues to successfully Toronto Zoo and helped to establish an on- and protect wildlife raise funds through direct mail, major gifts, going legacy of conservation and preservation planned giving, tribute giving, events and the of species and the wild spaces they inhabit.

18 Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 With a rapidly declining population and just over 24,000 giraffes left in wild protected areas, the birth of female baby giraffe Mstari was a very im- saving and protecting portant event. The primary threat to giraffes is habitat loss and poaching in national parks. The Toronto Zoo is part of the Masai Giraffe Species giraffes Survival Plan (SSP), which conducts vital research, habitat protection efforts and breeding programs to maintain genetic viability. This is the 17th Masai giraffe born at the Toronto Zoo.

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 19 our sincere thanks to all our generous donors in 2013 benefactors Manulife Financial Lisa Lisson ($250,000 - $499,999) Milliken Meat Products Limited Maclaren Ministry of Tourism, Culture Ministry of the Environment Patricia MacPherson and Sport Ministry of Natural Resources James McConnell Natural Resources Canada Katherine McGuire guardians Premier Diamonds Dr. Kay Mehren ($100,000 - $249,999) The Estate of Eleanor Sanderson & Mr. Peter Mehren Environment Canada Scotts Canada Limited Robert Merrill Shell Canada Ltd. Symcor Miller Memorial Foundation TD Friends of the Environment Natural Resources Canada conservators Foundation Mark Northwood ($50,000 - $99,999) Tippet Foundation One World Futbol Project Toronto Field Naturalists D. M. Parr The Estate of Margerite Blonski Toronto & Region Rod Phillips The Estate of Elsa Maire Karha Conservation Authority Powis Family Foundation Pizza Pizza Ltd. Unikron Inc. SCI Interiors Limited Royal Bank of Canada University of Toronto Tony & Caley Taylor Family Fund Security Technology Services Inc. - Scarborough Campus Harry Terhune The Estate of Gerlinde Wessinger The Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation Bonita To Toronto Atmospheric Fund protectors donors ($1,000 - $4,999) ($25,000 - $49,999) Toronto Convention Aqueduct Foundation & Visitors Association Earth Rangers Mr. and Mrs. William Barnett Joseph L. Torzsok The Estate of Elsie Eva White Nicole Boivin Robert Tucker BRC Canada Vital Link stewards Calgary Zoo Dr. William Waters ($5,000 - $24,999) Connie Campbell June Watkins AGF Management Limited Karen Campbell V. Lorraine Williams Barrick Gold Corporation William Cheng The Marjorie & Joseph Wright BeaverTails Canada Inc. Cundari Memorial Foundation Canada Goose Inc. Paul Doyle Canada Running Series Inc. FCM Recycling Inc. sponsors The Cavelti Family Foundation Debbie Fitzgibbon Black & White Gala Chinese Cultural Centre Gareth Frost Hainan Airlines of Greater Toronto GFL Environmental East Manulife Financial Colliers International Corporation Shangri-La Hotel Dianne Hunchak Sabrina Fiorellino National Post The K.M. Hunter Susan and Doug Gunton TELUS Charitable Foundation Hidden Bench Vineyards BMW Toronto Claire Lindsay Hill and Knowlton Canada Limited Seafood For Thought™ Patty Lee Loney Ingredion Canada Inc. Scotiabank Lowe's Home Improvement John Kajioka Warehouse Peter Kircher media sponsor - North Scarborough Patricia Koval CTV Toronto Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby Allan & Esther Lee

20 Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 saving and protecting wood bison

The Toronto Zoo has been actively involved in wood bison conservation since 1977 with cap- tive breeding and reintroduction of animals back into the wild. Since that time, the com- bined efforts of the Zoo and other organiza- tions have resulted i n the species being down listed from “endangered” to “threatened”. However, ongoing disease concerns in re- maining wood bison populations continue to threaten this species.

Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 21 financials BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE TORONTO ZOO Statement Of Operations And Net Assets Year ended December 31

2013 2012 REVENUE $ $ Funding from City of Toronto General appropriation 11,648,288 11,108,000 Capital works contributions - 171,000 Admission 17,535,062 12,255,672 Membership 3,877,727 3,398,284 Food services 7,712,376 6,049,073 Gift shop operations 4,046,962 2,589,029 Parking 3,720,585 3,023,559 Rides and rentals 1,182,049 795,863 Education programs 870,086 798,475 Other revenue and recoveries 1,694,972 1,918,536 Development 1,574,901 787,145 Funding from deferred revenue* 481,235 954,951 Interest 6,530 16,688 54,350,773 43,655,275 EXPENSES Operations & Administration 20,968,971 16,764,106 Conservation, Education & Research 14,999,839 13,868,746 Marketing & Communications 3,364,430 3,094,601 Food services 5,853,331 4,914,508 Gift shop operations 2,703,295 1,987,008 General management 3,217,702 1,987,008 Development 1,093,392 940,876 Amortization of capital assets 626,359 493,488 Post-employment benefits 132,535 245,169 52,959,854 44,306,950 Excess of revenue over expenses before the following 1,390,919 (651,675) Transfer to Toronto Community Foundation (543,247) - Additional transfer (to) from City of Toronto - (47,007) Transfer (to) from City of Toronto 132,535 245,169 Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 980,207 (453,513)

Net assets, beginning of year 2,070,188 3,424,122 Net assets, end of year 3,053,197 2,070,188

Note: The required information has been submitted in accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996. *Funding from deferred revenue is raised primarily through Development Division activities.

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financials continued

NET OPERATING COSTS to City of Toronto 2009-2013 (excluding capital financing) ZOO MEMBERSHIPS 2009 - 2013 11,677 11,388 11,578 11,648 12000 11,108 35,000 33,619 31,537 31,919 31,355 10000 30,000 29,369

8000 25,000

6000 20,000

4000 15,000 10,000 2000

5,000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

VISITOR ATTENDANCE 2009 - 2013 1600 1,460 1,463 1400 1,309 1,242 1,287 MARKET VALUE OF ASSETS 1200 as at December 31, 2013: $8,372,317

1000 Donor Restricted Funds 28% 800

600 Unrestricted 38% 400

200

0 Internally Restricted 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 34%

REVENUE 2013 EXPENSES 2013 Other Revenue & Recoveries Amortization 3.1% Food Services Development 1.2% Post-employment 14.2% City of 2.1% benefits Toronto General Food Services 0.3% Appropriation 11.1% Gift Shops 21.4% Marketing & 7.4% Funding from Communications Operations Deferred Revenue* 6.4% & Administration Rides & Rentals 0.9% 39.5% 2.2% General Management 6.1% Development Parking 2.9% 6.9% Gift Shops 5.1%

Education Programs 1.6% Membership Admission 7.1% 32.3% Conservation, Education & Research 28.2% Toronto Zoo Annual Report 2013 23

who’s who at the Zoo Toronto Zoo Board of Management 2013

Chair Director, Corporate Planning Nutritionist – Animal Nutrition Mr. Joe Torzsok Ms. Susan Gunton Mr. Jaap Wensvoort, B.Sc., M.Sc.

Vice Chair Director, Facilities & Services Manager, Education Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby Mr. Eric Morris Ms. Heather House, B.A., B.Ed.

Board Members Acting Director, Wildlife Care Acting Manager, Wildlife Care Dr. Cal Bricker Dr. David Barney, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Mr. Eric Cole Ms. Tonie L. Chaltas Councillor Raymond Cho Senior Veterinarian Manager, Computer Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker Dr. Graham Crawshaw , B.VetMed., M.Sc., & Telecom Services Mr. Paul Doyle M.R.C.V.S., Dipl. A.C.Z.M. Mr. Charles Duncan Ms. Sabrina Fiorellino Mr. Michael Ho Business Development Officer Manager, Financial Services Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti Mr. Peter Simpson Mr. Paul Whittam Mr. Joshua Vinegar Ms. Cindy Yelle Campaign Director Manager, Horticulture & Grounds Mr. Darryl Swain Ms. Anna-Marie Burrows

Toronto Zoo Senior Staff 2013 Senior Development Officer Manager, Human Resources Chief Executive Officer Ms. Marion Zimmer Ms. Shawna Findlay-Thompson, CHRP Mr. John Tracogna Curator, Amphibians & Reptiles Manager, Marketing Chief Operating Officer Mr. Bob Johnson, M.Sc. Ms. Kimberly Haider Mr. Robin Hale Curator, Birds & Invertebrates Manager, Member & Guest Services Executive Director, up to March 1, 2013 Mr. Rey deGuzman Conservation, Education & Wildlife Mr. Tom Mason, B.Sc. Dr. William Rapley, D.V.M., M.Sc. Manager, Special Events Curator, Fishes & Community Relations Senior Director, Ms. Cindy Lee, B.Sc. Ms. Cynthia Shipley Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Curator, Mammals Manager, Retail & Rides Ms. Jennifer Tracey Ms. Maria Franke, M.Sc. Mr. Andre Wattie

Curator, Reproductive Programs Manager, Safety & Security Dr. Gabriela Mastromonaco, M.Sc., Ph.D. Mr. Shane Alexander

361A Old Finch Avenue Membership Services General Zoo Information Toronto Zoo Development Division Toronto, ON M1B 5K7 phone 416-392-9100 phone 416-392-5929 phone 416-392-9114 torontozoo.com fax 416-392-5863 email [email protected] email [email protected]

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