Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID Permit No. 9 Buffalo, NY

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2016 ANNUAL REPORT Zoological Society of Buffalo, Inc MISSION STATEMENT

The Buffalo Zoo promotes wildlife conservation through up-close animal encounters, engaging educational experiences, and participation in regional and international programs for endangered species. VISION STATEMENT

The Buffalo Zoo will be a regional leader in inspiring visitors to respect, protect and restore natural habitats for wildlife.

Zoo Attendance 2016 538,100 2015 485,377 2014 460,253 2013 511,884 2012 455,283 2011 411,194 2010 423,887

1 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT Donna M. Fernandes, Ph.D.

The Buffalo Zoo in 2016 can be summed up in four words – The Pride of Buffalo. Not only did we celebrate the first lion cubs born in Buffalo in 25 years, but the Zoo attracted a record 538,100 visitors. This led to a terrific bottom line with admissions revenue up 25% and Food Service up 19% from the previous year. We took great pride in receiving accreditation for another five years from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for the eighth consecutive time. During our site inspection, the Visiting Committee was very complimentary about the Zoo’s new exhibits, graphics, conservation and education programs, and our overall cleanliness and appearance. Other notable achievements in 2016 included a Brick by Brick award from Business First for Best Green Construction for the Arctic Edge exhibit and a Regional Asset Award from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. We were also honored to host the Otter Keeper Workshop in October, bringing in 80 participants from around the country to focus on otter husbandry and conservation.

3 4 Blue-crowned motmot ANIMAL COLLECTION (hatched 2016) AND INVENTORY

Species born or hatched in 2016 African Lion, Blue-crowned motmot, Chinese three-striped box turtle, common vampire bat, tammar wallaby, mission golden-eyed tree frog, North American river otter, ocelot, prehensile-tailed skink, Puerto Rican crested toad, red-rumped agouti, spotted hyena, spotted turtle, western lowland gorilla

Species or specimens acquired in 2016 Arctic fox, california sea lion, eastern collared lizard, great horned owl, Himalayan impeyan pheasant, Holland lop rabbit, polar bear, red panda, reindeer

Species removed from the collection in 2016 American Dutch rabbit, desert iguana, fulvous whistling duck, giant African millipede, golden pheasant, Lady Amherst's pheasant, gray wolf, Morafka's desert tortoise, black tree monitor, reticulate gila monster, Sulawesi crested macaque

2016 Species / Specimens

Mammals 55/209

California sea lion Birds 39/107 (acquired 2016)

Reptiles 45/136

Amphibians 13/236

Fish 6/319*

Invertebrates 5/259*

TOTALS 163/1,266*

All species and specimens physically at the Buffalo Zoo are counted.

Counts indicated by * are estimated.

Common vampire bat (born 2016) 5 6 ANIMAL/VETERINARY

Although our pride of lions took center elephant body composition, maned stage among our captive breeding wolf diet and body condition and successes, we also celebrated the Andean bear hair loss. Last but not births of a male gorilla, an ocelot, a least, “Music for the Birds: Effects of pair of otter pups, agouti, several Auditory Enrichment on Captive Birds vampire bats, and a tammar wallaby. Species” was published in Zoo Biology Hatchings in 2016 included blue based on research conducted at the crowned mot mots, prehensile tailed Buffalo Zoo by authors Lindsey Robbins skink, Chinese three-stripe box turtle, and Dr. Susan Margulis. Amazon milk frogs and 3200 Puerto Rican crested toads, which were Conservation is an important part of transported back to Puerto Rico for our mission. Last year, our Cars for reintroduction. Other collection Conservation Program distributed changes included receiving a pair of $12,386 to 26 different projects from Himalayan impeyan pheasants, four around the world. In addition, our Arctic fox to replace the grey wolves keeper staff raised $14,000 for in situ in Arctic Edge, Sakari polar bear as rhino conservation through their annu- Luna’s new mate, sea lions Jesse and al Bowling for Rhino’s event. The Pokie for Sea Lion Cove, male rein- Vanishing Animals team sold lion cub deer Apollo, and Scout, our new Red souvenirs at Buffalove Fest and Wines Panda. in the Wild to support Build a Boma. This initiative builds and maintains live- The Buffalo Zoo was an active partici- stock enclosures in Kenya and pant in numerous research projects in Tanzania to discourage predation by 2016. We continued to collect fecal lions and leopards, thereby reducing samples from Luna (and now Sukari) retaliatory killing of big cats by live- as part of a project to study sexual stock owners. Last March, Rhino maturity in polar bears. Behavioral keeper Joe Hauser and Dr. Volle trav- research was conducted on Western eled to The Wilds in Ohio to assist with lowland gorillas, Sulawesi crested an Indian rhino electro-ejaculation macaques, various feline species procedure, which is critical to main- (lion, tiger, ocelot, snow leopard and taining genetic diversity in this spe- lynx), Australian parrots, vampire bats, cies. Dr. Volle and Herp Manager, giraffe, and Eastern hellbender. Penny Felski, partnered with wildlife Biological samples were provided for biologists from the Seneca Nation on research on prehensile-tailed porcu- a headstart program for Blanding's pine, greater one-horned rhinoceros, turtles and assisted the New York Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, Department of Environmental Indochinese box turtle, North American Conservation with a hellbender proj- river otter, Western lowland gorilla, ect involving transponder implanta- polar bears and zebra. The Zoo part- tion and health monitoring. nered with researchers at UB’s Dept. of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences to study the classification of species using red blood cell images captured via differential interference contrast microscopy. Informational surveys were completed on rhino ex situ con- The Buffalo Zoo animal and servation, lion morbidity and mortality, veterinary staff celebrated the birth of a male gorilla. gemsbok kinship, gorilla personality, 7 8 Eastern Hellbender RESEARCH PROJECTS SUPPORTED IN 2016 Penny Felski The Buffalo Zoo

The Zoological Society of Buffalo recognizes that important contributions are made to the Zoo and to the profession by research In partnership with NYSDEC, Cornell University, and the Eastern hellbender working group, the efforts. The Society also recognizes that research benefits society at large by contributing to our collective knowledge of nature. Buffalo Zoo continued efforts to study the effectiveness of hatching and releasing hellbenders. Research projects conducted or contributed to as a result of Committee approval and/or cooperation with AZA requests in 2016, 2016 efforts focused on investigating chytridiomycosis inoculation prior to release of adult animals. and those projects continued from previous years are listed below. Eastern Massasaugua rattlesnake Lisa Faust, Ph.D. African Lion Lincoln Park Zoo Ben Norton Smithsonian Institution Penny Felski, Herp Manager, served as a team leader in the field study survey of Massasaugua rat- tlesnakes in their natural habitat. The yearly study aids in the conservation of wild populations. Survey to collection information for a morbidity and mortality report of lions housed in North Surveyors collect data on survey methods, search efforts, basic site information, and weather infor- America from 2001 – 2016. mation. 2016 was the eighth year in the ongoing mark/recapture effort in Michigan. Every snake is processed for general health assessment, and samples are collected for future research needs. Environmental, spatial, and habitat assessment data are also collected for each capture or sighting. Asian Elephant Penny also serves on the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake’s SSP Research Committee. International Elephant Foundation Japanese macaque AZA Elephant SSP Katie Cronin AZA Conservation Endowment Fund. Lincoln Park Zoo

Study to reduce elephant deaths caused by Endotheliotropic Elephant Herpes Virus (EEHV). Historic Surveys submitted to investigate aggression among various macaques by documenting incidence of data and blood samples provided to determine prevalence of EEHV in collection animals. Sample intraspecies wounds and wounding events. submission continued in 2016. Gembsok Asian One-Horned Rhino The Gemsbok SSP requested blood and tissue samples for DNA work to refine estimates of kinships Agnes Bodo among individuals, which will allow the SSP to make improved breeding recommendations for this Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden species.

The researcher is a Masters candidate, focusing on what zoos can do for save the rhino species, Giant Anteater based in AI projects in Budapest Zoo. Involvement in this project was the completion of a survey on Matt Hallett rhinoceros husbandry. University of Florida

Laura Harrington, PhD This PhD candidate is studying giant anteaters in the field, using camera traps. The researcher was Robin Radcliffe, DVM testing a software pacakge that may identify individual anteaters by their unique patterns. Cornell University Photographs were supplied for validation purposes.

Researchers are developing a multiplex PCR to detect rhinoceros blood, banteng blood and buffalo Maned wolf blood in tabanid fly samples from Indonesia. Nucharin Songsasen Marieke Kester Jesse Wojtusik Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens This research aims to better understand the role of urinary compounds that act as semiochemicals Develop a ferritin assay for iron overlad disorder in rhinoceros to regulate reproduction in maned wolves and to then utilize this information to develop a non-inva- sive method of inducing estrus in singleton females. Monica Stoops. PhD Cincinnati Zoo- CRES Laruen Henson Nucharin Songsasen Samples submitted for the determination of estrus cycles in captive Asian one-horned rhinos. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute accurate determination of estrus is used to time natural and artificial breeding attempts. Sample submission continued in 2016. Captive maned wolves are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal disorders, specifically inflammatory bowel disease. This project is investigating the genetic basis for IBD in maned wolves used methods Samples submitted and ultrasound performed to develop novel ultrasound and urinary endocrine developed in domestic dogs to extract, amplify, and sequence specific genes in hopes of investigat- measures to improve AI timing and help predict ovulation outcomes in the Indian rhinoceros. ing the potential diagnostic value.

Black Howler Monkey Amanda Hardie Polar bear University of Wisconsin, Madison Alexandra Switzer, DVM Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens Samples collected to attempt to validate the use of urinary C-peptide (UCP) as a noninvasive proxy for insulin production in howler monkeys. This study aims to describe patterns of microbial diversity in the digestive tracts of a range of captive mammalian species to better understand how environmental and genetic factors affect Nancy Carpenter these indigenous bacterial communities. Utah’s Hougle Zoo Erin Curry, Ph.D. Survey completed on the morbidity and mortality of black howler monkeys. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens

This ongoing project seeks to monitor sexual maturation in polar bears via non-invasive fecal analyses.

9 10 RESEARCH PROJECTS SUPPORTED IN 2016 cont. Various Primates Natalie Laudicina and Jeremy DeSilva, Ph.D. Boston University Snow Leopard Tricia Gunther In studying birth, neonatal brain size is an important factor to consider, as head size can compli- Columbia University cate birth in humans and in small-bodied monkeys. Although there are over 300 species of primates, the database for neonatal brain size is severely limited. This project seeks to produce This Masters student is studying the potential impact of individual animal personality on reproduc- a more thorough database of neonatal brain size in primates to be made available to all tive success of snow leopards. Personality data was gathered via surveys of keepers working with researchers who would find the information useful. snow leopards.

Vampire Bat Various Species Sydney Chertoff Pinaki Sarder Susan Margulis, Ph.D. University of Buffalo Canisius College Samples collected for the automatic classification of species using their red blood cell images Common vampire bats have become increasingly popular as zoo exhibit animals, however, little is captured via differential interference contrast microscopy. known about the impact that the zoo environment may have on their behavior. The goal of this project is to determine the possible effect of feeding locations on bat activity budgets. This study is Robert Ossiboff, DVM, PhD, DACVP a continuation of previous work on the effect of visitor density and noise on bat behavior. John Parker, BVMS, PhD Cornell University

To improve diagnostic capabilities in wild and captive exotic species, researchers plan to develop a diagnostic pipeline for the rapid identification of causative agents of infectious Western Lowland Gorilla disease by developing immortal tissue culture cell lines of non-traditional species. Elijah Musik Susan Margulis, PhD Christy Hoffman, Ph.D. Canisius College Canisius College Students attempted to develop a gorilla personality assessment using a survey of keepers’ Continuation of an ongoing class project to compare the attention paid to simple and complex responses. visual stimuli across various species. Susan Margulis, Ph.D. Caroline Funk, Ph.D. Canisius College University at Buffalo Continuation of a project initiated in 2012 to evaluate how different contraceptives influence The remains of Zoo animals, as well as their naturally shed biomaterials, are to be added to the hormonal patterns and estrous behavior. Zooarchaeology Laboratory Osteological Reference Collection in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Buffalo. Mallory Abel and Susan Margulis, Ph.D. Canisius College Dr. Stephen Wallace Eastern Tennessee State University While some studies have identified zoo visitors as a potentially enriching stimulus for primates, other studies have found no effect, and still others suggest that visitors may have a stressful impact Whole deceased animals provided for the Osteology collection of the Neogene Vertebrate on primates. This study aimed to explore these possibilities by installing a temporary visual barrier Paleontology Laboratory at East Tennessee State University for preservation and study. (in the form of camo mesh) over the exterior of one of the viewing windows at the Zoo’s gorilla exhibit. AZA Contraception Advisory Group Dalen Agnew, Ph.D. AZA Ape TAG Michigan State University Great Ape Neuroscience Project Agreement to provide pathology samples for any animals involved in chemical contraception. Agreement to provide the brain of deceased western lowland gorillas for processing where upon a Sample provision continued in 2016. standardized and consistent set of post-mortem analyses will be performed on the brains.

Dr. Hayley Murphy, Pam Dennis, DVM, PhD, DACZM; Rita McManamon, DVM; and Linda Lowenstine, DVM, PhD, DACVP AZA Ape TAG Human Joshua Russell The Great Ape Heart Project (GAHP) is the world’s first effort to target cardiovascular disease in all Canisius College four great ape species. Mortalities, especially in the middle age sector of the populations has been on the increase. EKG and echocardiogram results are provided to the study as well as husbandry This project explored common worlds and pedagogy in the Buffalo Zoo pre-school and nutrition data. Lisa Thibault Various Felids Buffalo Zoo Frank Mendel University of Buffalo This survey examined parent-specified barriers to family nature play. A visual study of various felid species at the Buffalo Zoo to investigate the hypothesized role of lip “dam” structures in regulating body temperature.

11 12 Conservation Projects Supported in 2016

Cars for Conservation Fund The “Cars for Conservation” program receives $0.25 from each parking fee collected. The funds generated are distributed to national and international conservation programs. Financial support was provided to the following conservation organizations in 2016:

Amphibian ARK – contributions to support the ex situ components of the IUCN, Species Survival Commission’s Amphibian Specialist Group’s Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP). Komodo Dragon SSP Conservation Fund – Supports komodo dragon population surveys and long-term Red Panda Network – Contributions this non-profit Amphibian Taxon Advisory Group – Contributions to assist monitoring in Komodo National Park. supports the development of community based initiatives in facilitation of amphibian conservation programs, in that benefit the livelihoods of local people by partnering partnership with other AZA facilities and a variety of Nosara Refuge for Wildlife – Contributions to the Stop the with local non-profits and community organizations to NGOs, Government agencies, and universities around Caribbean Wildlife Alliance - Support of the reintroduction, Shock Program to insulate transformers and prevent implement red panda conservation programs. the world. conservation, education, and research programs for the native wildlife from electrocution. Additional funds to Puerto Rican Crested Toad. support the rescue and rehabilitation of wild primates. Sahara Conservation Fund - Funding provided to aid in Asia Elephant Support – Support the care and the re-introductory program for Addax antelope. conservation of Asian elephants in their range countries. Cryptobrachid Interest Group – Support of projects that Orianne Society – Contribution to support the conservation uphold conservation priorities for giant aquatic of reptiles, amphibians, and the ecosystems they inhabit. Snow Leopard Trust - Financial support of in situ education, AZA Ape Conservation Initiative - Contributions to support salamanders. community building, and research efforts. the in situ conservation of apes via research, education, Pacific Marine Mammal Center – Contributions to support and law enforcement. Christmas CrocFest – Funds supported a public event the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine SPCA Serving Erie County – To support the rescue and designed to raise awareness and financial support for mammals as well as promoting ocean stewardship. rehabilitation of native Western New York wildlife. AZA Conservation Grant Endowment Fund - supports the international crocodilian conservation. 2016 funding is cooperative conservation-related scientific and directed towards Orinoco crocodile conservation efforts Panamanian Golden Frog SSP – funding to preserve the Tiger Conservation Campaign - Support for AZA Tiger educational initiatives of AZA, AZA-accredited zoos and in Venezuela. culturally-significant golden frog of Panama through SSPs’ Tiger Conservation Campaign to raise awareness aquariums, and their collaborators. scientific field studies, education, financial support, and about in situ conservation efforts. Eastern Massasaugua Rattlesnake SSP - Support of in situ captive management. Association of Zoo Horticulturists (AZH) – Contributions conservation programs for the endangered eastern Turtle Survival Alliance - Contributions for turtle in situ distributed by the AZH to support plant endangered Massasaugua rattlesnake. Panthera – Contributions to this organization dedicated conservation and education in Asia and South America. conservation. to the conservation of the world’s 38 wild cat species and Friends of Laguna Atascosa Refuge – Support for in situ their ecosystems. Vulture Conservation Foundation – Contributions to this Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER – Support the protection of ocelot conservation and education. non-profit support the recovery of European vulture local waterways by cleaning up pollution, restoring Polar Bears International - Contributions to this non-profit species by initiating, facilitating, and supporting habitat, and enhancing public access. Giraffe Conservation Foundation – Support for in situ organization dedicated to the worldwide protection of conservation actions and research. giraffe conservation, research, and education. the polar bear. 14 13 Build A Boma – Funding to build and maintain livestock Waterkeeper Alliance – Contributions to this non-profit enclosures called ”bomas” in Kenya and Tanzania. International Rhino Foundation - Financial support to Proyecto Titi, Inc. – To assist in the long-term preservation supports their efforts to protect drinkable, fishable, Protecting livestock from predation helps to protect big help conserve rhinos in the wild. of the cotton-top tamarin and to develop local community swimmable waters. cats from retaliatory killings. advocates to promote conservation efforts in Columbia. EDUCATION

We also took great pride in our also held nature play events at their 2016 Education Program Attendance: Education Department. We received venues in October. • Birthday Parties: 295 parties; 7,045 a $15,000 grant from the Cullen people served Foundation for a new initiative to Education program revenue exceed- encourage teens from groups under- ed $400,000 in 2016, with our highly • Cub Club: 124 classes; 1,535 represented in science to consider life successful Cub Club and Strolling people science careers. The six week pro- Around the World programs for young gram exposed participants to different children, and Camps, Workshops, Zoo • Preschool: 13 students life science careers through guest Snoozes and Badge Programs for older speakers and engaging hands-on kids. We also continued to serve the • Scout Badge Programs: 41 activities focusing on each career. Buffalo Board of Education by provid- program; 756 scouts ing science education to their early Erie 1 BOCES worked with our staff to childhood site (grades pre-K - 2) at • Family Wild Workshops: 5 develop a new Zoo Wildlife & School 59, as well as our Ecosystem workshops; 62 participants Conservation Career Program held at Architects program for their 5th grade the Zoo during the 2016-2017 school students and teacher professional • Zoo Camps: 22 programs; 1,039 year. This program targets honors level development for their 8th grade teach- campers high school seniors from school districts ers. Last but not least, our Distance served by Erie 1 BOCES. Students are Learning Program served over 5,400 • Teen Summer Programs: 4 sessions; here during the entire school year students from around the country last 35 participants learning about wildlife, conservation, year. and how zoos are run. • Outreach: 353 programs; 49,541 people Last year, the Buffalo Zoo and the Catholic School system forged a new • On-site School Programs: 127 partnership to provide many of their program; 4,780 peopl students with specific Zoo education programs to enhance the School • Distance Learning: 167 programs; System's S.T.R.E.A.M. initiative (Science, 5,410 people Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math). We also conducted a • Science Magnet School 2015-2016 teacher professional development ses- school year: 284.5 hours; 9760 sion for Catholic school teachers and student contacts presented "The Secret to Developing Young Science Minds" at their yearly • Homeschool Programs: 17 Catholic Schools Convocation Day on programs; 186 students September 30th. • Stroller Program: 4 six-week A series of nature play workshops sup- sessions; 122 participants ported by a grant from the Disney Conservation Fund were held in March • WNY Family Nature Club Outings/ of last year. The focus of these work- Workshops/Events: 15 programs; shops was to engage families from 2531 people underserved areas of Buffalo and Niagara Falls in nature play. The first • Docents filling assignments and workshop was held at the Niagara Falls attending meetings: 130 docents; Boys & Girls Club, the second at the 15,643 hours Gloria J. Parks Community Center and the third at the Buffalo Zoo. In October, • Education keeper talks - 76 talks; the Zoo hosted another nature play 1,117 people workshop, which included a zoo-wide scavenger hunt, keeper talks, and • Amazing Animals Puppet Show: 338 door prizes. Families from the Gloria J. shows; 14,745 attendees 15 Parks Community Center were invited 16 to attend. The Aquarium of Niagara • Animal Shows/Demonstrations: 53 and Reinstein Woods Nature Center demos; 6745 attendees DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, AND SPECIAL EVENTS

The Marketing and Development Departments had providers. another stellar year in 2016. January kicked off with a baby gorilla and winter media exposure. This Membership finished the year very strong with an fueled a winter Groupon promotion for admission increased number of gift memberships for the and membership which yielded $35,000 in gross holidays. That coupled with a highly successful revenues. In February, we launched a Polar Bear Cyber Monday promotion led to a 13% growth in Days promotion which boosted attendance for Membership Income for 2016. The Adopt an that month well above that of previous years. The Animal program enjoyed another successful year spring lion cubs media blitz was highly successful with our Valentine’s Day, Spooky Species, and and our social media platform continues to grow, holiday ornament promotions. Our Buy the Animals with more than 41,000 Facebook followers in 2016, Lunch campaign in July brought in $7,000 for the a 52% increase from the prior year. program as well. The 4th Annual Zumbathon was held in June to raise a record-breaking $5,720 in A wide variety of fee-based events maintained a support of our snow leopard. steady stream of customers and revenue coming to the Zoo, including Wild About You, Breakfast with TOPS Shop for the Animals in August brought in a the Easter Bunny, Mother’s Day Brunch, BuffaloveFest, great variety of enrichment items for our collection. Wines in the Wild, and Breakfast with Santa. Last Thank you to the Women’s board for their assis- year’s Catillion, Dancing with Wolves, welcomed a tance, as well as for the many successful fundrais- record 600 guests, providing $159,000 in net ing activities they conducted last year including the income to benefit the Zoological Society of Buffalo Women’s Board Calendar, auction baskets for Foundation. The events team also provided an Wines in the Wild and the annual Holiday Luncheon. incredible assortment of themed activities included I would also like to recognize and thank the ProZoo with zoo admission to encourage high visitation Board for their support of Arctic White Out and throughout the year including Warm up with the Wines in the Wild last year. Cold Blooded, Ape-ril, Elephantastic, Party for the Planet, Wild about Wellness, Grandparents Day, Our Annual Donor Recognition Reception took Trick or Treat weekend and the Holiday Tree Lighting. place on September 15th with more than 300 guests enjoying a special evening at the Zoo. We relaunched the Zoofari Shuttle with support from Activities included a lion keeper talk, a gorilla the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks feeding, and a sneak peak at our plans for the new Conservancy. The shuttle ran Saturdays and Amphibian & Reptile Center (A.R.C.). The Capital Sundays throughout the summer, with City- Campaign for the aforementioned project made produced shuttle stops along the Ring Road and great gains in 2016, with the help of campaign Crandall Road. Unfortunately, shuttle ridership and Officer Ted Pietrzak. Over $750,000 in new utilization of the overflow lot at St. George’s Church donations and pledges came in last year, including remains low. $20,224 from our Labor Day event and $21,000 from our SSSSundays promotion, where 50% of Corporate Sponsorship is an important source of Sunday admission revenues went to the ARC funds for the Zoo and sponsorship income was up campaign during the fall months. 21% over the previous year. We secured ROAR Logistics as a sponsor of the Big Cats exhibit, Inspire The Buffalo Zoo also partnered with KMSSA, our gift Dental Group for the Gorilla exhibit, and just- shop vendor, for a program to support Children’s ablondeinbuffalo.com for the Maned Wolf exhibit. Hospital. The Zootique offered guests the opportu- We retained Tops Friendly Market as the sponsor of nity to purchase a plush animal at a discounted Arctic Edge, Wegmans for the playground, 2findy- price to be delivered to a patient at Children’s ourhome for Otter Creek, GEICO for the Reptile Hospital. In 2016, 153 young patients benefited House, NOCO for Sea Lion Cove, Rainforest Café from the program. for the Elephant House, Ehrlich for the Hyena exhibit, TC Technologies for Snow Leopard, Anthony Leone CPA for lemur, and Rhino Linings of Buffalo for the rhino yard. Event and Activity Sponsors 17 included Galbani Cheese, Try It Distributing, Dunkin 18 Donuts, WNY Immediate Care, METRO PCS, The Women's Board of the Buffalo Zoo, Treehouse Toy Store & Soccer Shots. Perry's Ice recieved the Friend of Wildlife Award at Cream, Coca-Cola and Sahlen’s were also retained Catillion 2016. as our official ice cream, beverage and hot dog FRIENDS OF THE ZOO 2016

The board and staff of The Zoological Cellino & Barnes Thomas & Dian Lewin Peter & Mimi Dow Allan & Melissa Garman Baumgart Carla Hengerer Society of Buffalo, Inc. would like to thank all City of Buffalo - Dept of Audit & Control James Magavern Richard & Patricia Fors Anthony & Donna Gioia Scott & Alyssa Hunt of the individuals and organizations listed Clarence Contemporary Club James A. Maguire Jr. Mark & Amy Habib Rittling Eugene & Kathleen Gramza Valerie Koch below. Leadership gifts made during the Concordia Lutheran Church Patrick Mann & Gwen Howard Mann Nancy Johnston Richard Grupp Daniel J. Kosman 2016 calendar year are acknowledged Edward H. Butler Foundation Ruth Mathews Urmas & Kimberly Lupkin Mark & Amy Habib Rittling Nancy Krol here. Every effort has been made to ensure Evans Bank Foundation Fund at the Dennis & Sandra McCarthy James Magavern George Herbert James & Denise Lanz accuracy. If you notice any mistakes or Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Carl & Jean Miller Sharon D. Randaccio Audrey Horbett David & Nancy Litz omissions, please notify the Development Grigg Lewis Foundation, Inc. Anne Moot Russell Salvatore Nancy Hunt Judylee Loos Office at the Buffalo Zoo 716-995-6158. We Hyde Foundation Acea Mosey & Lisa Zaccagnino Stephen & Nicole Swift Nancy Johnston Ellen J. MacDonald are grateful to all of our donors for their Kenmore Rotary Foundation, Inc. Richard & Sally Munschauer David Kennedy Jr. Carlo & Karen Madonia continuing support and generosity. Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Foundation John & Virginia Oehler Annual Fund 2016 Adele Kluck James Magavern Marion Osborn Charitable Lead Trust Daniel & Judith Oliverio The Annual Fund supports the Jon Kucera & Susan P. Graham Kevin & Barbara Marmion Government Support 2016 Mary Louise Olmsted Fund Ted Pietrzak & Marlene Longdon daily operations of the Buffalo Zoo. Lynn Leavitt Mayne D. Marvin Erie County Montgomery Family Foundation Henry & Patty Porter Unrestricted gifts from all segments Charles & Irene Maxwell James & Dorothy McNicholas New York State National Fuel Gas Company Foundation William A. Reukauf of the community are received which Dennis & Sandra McCarthy Michael Meyers & Dolores Schlee City of Buffalo Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Ronald Reynolds & Kelsey Burch assist us in carrying out the Buffalo Zoo’s Frank & Sandy Mendel Maria Molnar Robert J. & Martha B. Fierle Foundation John & Karen Sanderson mission of conservation, recreation and Raymond & Virginia Norris Frances Morrison Grants & Gifts 2016 The Lenna Foundation Willard & Karen Saperston education. In 2016, more than $300,000 Susan O'Connor-Baird & Bruce Baird Christopher & Samuel Newell Association of Zoos & Aquariums Tower Family Fund, Inc. Elizabeth Schaefer was given to support the Zoo. Listed Richard & Karen Penfold A.D. & Laurette Oak Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Denise Schaefer below are the leadership donors who Edward & Pamela Righter Carlie Opitz Ms. Maria Caldwell Dane & Melanie Anderson Denise Schaefer supported the 2016 Annual Fund. Paul & Marcia Roth JoEllen Orsini Children's Foundation of Erie County, Inc. Vera B. Arrison Kenneth & Mary Schoetz Stuart & Lisa Rubin Augustine & Claire Pingitore Cullen Foundation David Baker & Anne Hahn-Baker- In Memory Lawrence Seymour Amur Tiger Advocates ($1,500 +) Elizabeth Schaefer Christopher P. Poje Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc. of Charles J. & Anne D. Hahn Vilasini & Madhukar Shanbhag Bryce Family Foundation Kenneth & Mary Schoetz Gretchen Porcher Dennis & Alouise Bauer Peter & Gloria Sikes Buffalo Groundhog Day Betty Schultz J. Forrest Posey Corporate Sponsors Misha Brahmabhatt Malia Somerville Buffalo Zoo Women's Board Penny Starke Jay & Tara Poulsen 2Find Your Home Todd & Kim Brason Penny Starke Community Foundation for Greater Robert Waver Stephen Riessen Anthony C. Leone, CPA Marco & Kirsten Bryce Mark & Suzanne Sullivan Buffalo Susan Witt Alfred & Mary Jane Runkel Coca-Cola Bottling Company Mark & Patty Bundy Stephen & Nicole Swift Fidelity Investments-Charitable Gift Fund John & Joanne Schlegel First Niagara Foundation Lino & Illa Caira Joseph & Michele Trolli Grove Roofing Services, Inc. Polar Bear Patrons ($500 - $999) Leon & Esther Shkolnik Foxy Delivery Service Robert & Sherry Carey B. Vaz Montgomery Family Foundation Cell Phone Repair of WNY (CPR) Ron & Christina Shrewsbury Geico Greg & Jill Colombo Karen E. Vogt National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Charlotte Potter Whitcher Trust Donald & Sharyl Smith Inspire Dental Group Elizabeth Conant & Camille Cox Wayne & Janet Wisbaum The Carolyn E. Tasa Revocable Living Trust County Line Stone Co. Inc. Lynne G. Smith NOCO Energy Corp. Annette Cravens United Way of Buffalo & Erie County I.B.E.W. Linda Steinmuller Northeast Collision Robert & Lin DeTamble Capital Campaign Gifts 2016 – Elizabeth Conant & Camille Cox Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc Scott & Rachel Stenclik Perry's Ice Cream Co., Inc. Peter & Mimi Dow Bear Necessities Paul & Barbara Harder Saint-Gobain Corporation Marilyn Uren Rainforest Cafe/Sheraton at the Falls John W. Duskin Arcara , Zucarelli, Lenda & Associates Barbara Hardy UB Neurosurgery Patricia Webster Rhino Linings Jeanne C. Eaton CPAs, P.C. Ralph & Pam Hinds III Chuck & Melanie Allesi SR Instruments Inc. Robert & Jane Ehrke Arrison Family Foundation Janet Long Gordon & Jenifer Angevine Sea Lion Supporters ($250 - $499) TC Technologies Andrea & Howard Faden Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart Barbara Newman John Bace & Melissa Balbach Bank of Akron Tonawanda Bowling Center Penny Felski Delaware North Companies, Inc. Gerald & Michelle Parrish Carl & Jennifer Balbach Benevity Community Impact Fund Tops Markets LLC Robert & Lisa Fox Ellicott Development Company David & Joan Rogers Jack & Joan Bertsch Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo Try-It Distributing Co. Inc. Todd Geise & Mark DeJac Estate of Janine Torba Joseph & Anita Sahlen Janet & Giselle Binette Mader Construction Co. Inc. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Kathleen Gleason & Wayne Wight Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc. Ann Schapiro Robert & Sarah Bojdak McLain Foundation Eugene & Kathleen Gramza Hodgson Russ LLP Stephen & Nicole Swift Dr. & Mrs. John Butsch Mister Pizza Elmwood Capital Campaign Gifts 2016 – Charles & Sandra Hahn - In Memory of LPCiminelli Inc. Joseph & Michele Trolli Sam Cirringione Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Amphibian & Reptile Center Charles J. & Anne D. Hahn Norman E. Mack II Fund of CFGB B. Vaz George Danakas & Maria Corigliano Nicholas P. Amigone The Buffalo Zoo embarked on a two-year, Paul & Barbara Harder Phillips Lytle LLP Robert Waver Jonathan & Marcy Dandes Anne D. Astmann $2.75 million capital campaign to renovate John & Jane Hettrick Robert and Patricia Colby Foundation, Duane & Nancy DiPirro Peter Avery our 75 year old Reptile and Amphibian Ralph & Pam Hinds III The Bison Benefactors ($1,000 - $1,499) JoAnn Doerr David Bandish & Jose Correa House. Plans to build the new Amphibian William & Kathy Hochul Uniland Development Conax Technologies Vic & Ellen Doyno Joanne C. Berlin and Reptile Center (A.R.C.) include an exhibit Lynn Hougle Vogt Family Foundation Fitzsimmons Hydraulics Inc Robert & Elizabeth Evans Ray & Carla Bernhardt for a first-ever species at the Buffalo Zoo - the Jed & Meg Hunter West-Herr Auto Group Kavinoky & Cook Donna Fernandes & Robert Savage James & Rosemary Biddle Komodo dragon. Our gratitude to the donors Donald & Wanda Hurley Gordon & Jenifer Angevine McGard, Inc. William S. Flickinger James & Joanne Biltekoff listed below who are assisting us with new Carol Johnston Bradley Arthur & Lisabeth Robidoux Louis & Mary Antonucci Margaret Frainier Myra E. Boyer homes for our reptile and amphibian friends. Nancy Johnston Douglas & Barbara Baker Dennis & Alouise Bauer Eileen & Lawrence Franz Robert & Ann Brady Todd Joseph & Barbara Ostfeld Jack & Joan Bertsch Margaret A. Certo Samuel Goodloe Jr. Alice Breuss Aurubis Buffalo, Inc. Nancy Krol Brian Brady & Beverly Hughes Paula Ciprich & Greg Migdal Howard & Joanne Gordon Mary Ann & Robert Budin Blue Sky Philanthropic Fund - In Memory of Jon Kucera & Susan P. Graham Todd & Kim Brason Elizabeth Czarnecki Daniel & Angela Hamister Nancy Burke 19 Charles J. & Anne D. Hahn James & Doris Lally Gary & Willow Brost Adrian Dedecker Richard & Polly Hamister Thomas Burkholder 20 Buffalo Zoo Docent Organization James & Denise Lanz H. Thomas Chestnut Robert L. Flock Patricia Hartman Susan & Beth Cardamone Buffalo Zoo Women's Board Rick & Kristen Lenz Paulette Crooke & Michael Toner Robert & Lisa Fox Barbara Hayes John Caruso FRIENDS OF THE ZOO 2016 cont.

William Cleary Gloria E. Regan Clarence & Kathleen Blenk Susan Gingrich Ann Marie LoFaso Thomas & Olivia Simpson Thomas Cleaver & Mary Shine Paul Reid Susan Bobinyec Howard & Lillian Gondree Terri LoTempio & Todd Kopacz Joyce Sirianni Karen Coddington & Terry Fluri William H. Richardson Drucy Borowitz & Philip Glick Robert & Catherine Greene Theodore & Olga Lownie Joseph A. Sowinski Michael & Joan Cohen Randolph & Cathy Ritz Michael Botticelli Lucille M. Grieco Stephanie Mack Robert & Jeanne Spampata Janet Coletti John & Sheligh Roehmholdt William & Nelly Bradley Gerald & Francie Hace Willard & Marcia Magavern John Speaks Walter & Jennifer Constantine Steven & Susan Roney Leon & Elvira Brewer Marc Halfon & Eunice Wang Sam & Monica Magavern Mary Statt Bahman Daryanian & Gissou Geraldine Ryder Steven H. Buck Calvin & Yvette Haller Ronald & Ann Malachowski James Stengel Azabdaftari Joseph & Sheila Ryskalczyk Grace Buechle Arthur & Judith Hannah Kenneth & Frances Manly John & Lynne Stevens Mary Frances Derby Mary A. Scherrer Mark & Patty Bundy David & Patricia Harbeck Timothy & Mary Martin Margaret Stoll Michael Dewitt Leo & Sharon Schiffhauer Thomas & Mary Casarsa Edwin Hart Dominic & Sharon Massaro Donald & Debra Stonish Margaret A. Diez Susan B. Schoellkopf Joseph & Barbara Castiglia Paul & Patricia Hartigan John & Gail Maurer Michael Stover John & Patricia Duffner Bruce & Karen Sckolnick Charles O. & Donna Caussain Judy Hartmann Lawrence & Marian McGowan Malcolm Strachan Ruth Irene Dwigans Vilasini & Madhukar Shanbhag Mikhail & Olga Chernov Richard & Tara Harvey James D. McLean Lawrence M. Szarachan Gayle & James Eagan Coral Snodgrass & Edward Szewczak John & Sally Christiano David & Kathleen Hayes Bob & Diane Mennella James & Margaret Szczur Susan Egloff Consuella & Joan Staple Salvatore & Carol Cirincione Carol Hayward Russell & Anita Miller Arthur F. Tabaczynski Richard & Jeanette Engel John J. Staschak Skip & Shelly Clark Dennis P. Held Robert Miller & Laura Mangan Beverly Taibi Bill & Pat Frederick Duane Sundell R. Lorraine Collins & John Yates Fred & Patricia Hemmer & Mr. Mave Milligan Eric & Angela Thierman David & Patricia Gerken Donald & Diane Switzer Clyde Collins Theodore S. Herman David & Sheila Mitchell Richard Thompson Robert & Marianne Glover Dave & Anne Taylor Joseph & Deborah Colvin Raymond Herman III Mark Mitschow Casimer Trybuskiewicz David & Mary Gorczynski Carl & Jane Tomaschke Walter & Constance Constantine Deborah Hershey Diane Moorhouse Bruce Tubin Robert S. Graber George & Lorraine Toufexis Scott Cooper & Constance Trask James Hettrick Erhard Moosmann Terry & Gail Upton Keith Grover Arthur & Barbara Traver Patricia Coughlin Patrick & Jean Heyden Charles & Diane Moran James Van Oss & Rosanne Frandina Linda Hammerl Nicholas & Nicole Tzetzo George Danakas & Maria Corigliano Randy Hobbs Roger & Carol Morella Mary Walsh Erik & Tina Harman Thomas & Alice Upson David & Debbie Darcy Jane Holdaway Debra A. Morris Richard Was Diane Hennesen Thomas & Lee Vogt Peter J. Darrigo Eileen Holden Patricia J. Morse Robert & Lynn Widger John Horrigan Jr. Linda K. Wadsworth Tony Deaville & Claire Bellia Nancy Holmes Sandra Multerer Anthony Wiley Scott & Jennifer Horton Gary & Sharon Walter Lisa Delaney Curt Holmes PH.D. Michael A. Niemiec Abigail Wilkanowski & Rebekah Lucia Peter & Mary Jo Hunt Neil & Anne Wechsler John & Linda DeLuca Nick & Bonnie Hopkins Philip & Donna Niswander David & Lynne Williams John & Maureen Hurley Karen & David West Robert & Lin DeTamble Bryan & Lisa Hoppel Carolyn Noel Kevin Wilson Joseph Janas & Joanne Lucernoni Gerard & Kathleen Wieczkowski Carol Dillenburg Judy J. Hotchkin Jeffrey Nowak Paul & Kelly Wischerath Ian & Maureen Johnson Kevin M. Wyckoff Kathy Dolce Joseph J. Hurley Michael & Tina Nowicki Suzanne Witkowski Kathie A. Keller Brenda Young & Robert Johnson Donald MacDavid Trust Gary & Bonnie Jackson M.J. Obrien Suzanne Zbrzezny Joseph E. Knarr Andrew Dorn Phoebe James Tommaso Occhiuto Rinaldo Zinobile Joyce Knoll Gorilla Givers ($125 - $249) Jeff & Jeanne Dorn Alison Johansson Michael Osika & Daniel M. Salcedo James & Darlene Zuzze Barbara Krajewski Bickford Paper Company Marianne Dunn William & Karen Johnson Harvey Palmer James & Leslie Kramer Buffalo Zoo Women's Board Daniel D. Dy Claire Johnson James & Margaret Patterson Frederick Kulpa Done Rite Roofing Stephen Dyson Jeffrey & Pamela Johnson William & Christine Petrilla Annelore Kurtz Hodgson Russ LLP Edward Eardley & Anita Gullo-Eardley Carol Johnston Raymond Piccione & Shehla Haque Jeffrey Lackner & Ann Carosella M & M Space , Inc. George & Christina Eberl Charles Jones & Marylou Farley Karen Podd Robert H. Lamb Servotronics, Inc. James Ecker Donna Juenker S. Warren & Marian Prince Kevin & Kelly Lanighan George & Darlene Albert Susan J. Emborsky Antoinette P. Kaiser Nancy Quinlivan Mark & Suzanna Lema Stephen Ames Mr. Esford George & Leanne Karalus Elaine Black Richards Craig & Felicia Lindauer Theresa & David Aquino Julie B. Estenoz Elias & Madeleine Kaufman Kenneth & Ann Richardson Randy & Tami Loftus Bruno Arcudi Sandra Falletta Shirley P. Kelly Carol Riniolo Donna Lough Jack & Dena Armstrong Phyllis Farey Richard Klepfer Barbara Robie Judith Marine Alice Askew JoAnn Feuz Kathleen Klesic Paul & Frances Roetling Henrietta Matuszewski D Baker & Stephanie Baker Patrick & Jocelyn Filey Robert & Sandra Kochinski Rebecca Roloff Elaine H. McLanaghan Paul & Lynn Balbierz David & Bethann Flynn Rosalind & Michael Kochmanski John & Dawn Rudyk Steven McPeek Timothy A. Ball Kofi & Stefania Flynn-Aikins Alane Kondziela Rowland & Irene Rupp Robert & JoAnn Mikulec Patrick & Carole Barnard Joanne Foeller Robert & Darcie Kozlowski John & Pat Rushton Robert & Evelyn Miller Susan Barr Jean A. Foley J. Krug James & Barbara Rykowski Loretta R. Miller Daniel & Mary Bartels Thomas M. Fontana Herman & Janet Kuebler Kathy Sadlo Richard & Susan Minekime Richard C. Batt Leslie & Virginia Foschio Joan Kuhn Gloria Santo Herman & Patricia Mogavero Paul & Mary Grace Bauer Lisa Frazier Norma Jean Lamb John & Emily Schaefer Acea Mosey & Lisa Zaccagnino James M. Beardsley John & Gineen Frenning Dennis & Dianne Lamping Dennis & Angela Scherer Nancy Murray Howard & Valerie Beattie Norbert & Charla Frenz Donald & Dorothea Larson Jerome Schnell Jo Ann Osmola Catherine M. Beltz Nicholas Fusco Ronald & Donna Leiser Patrick & Christa Sgroi Mary Jane & Walter Pawlowski Lois Benedict Michael Gacioch Charles & Deborah Leitten Paul & Lynne Sheldon 21 Henry & Patty Porter Mark D. Bidell Warren & Patricia Gelman Susan Levy Kevin & Mindy Shine 22 Linda & Joseph Priselac Anne L. Bird David & Ann Marie Gerbracht Robert Lindenfeld Patrick Shine William & Cynthia Pusateri Duncan & Necia Black Donald & Christine Gibbons Joel & Andree Lippes Sara Sieczkarski FRIENDS OF THE ZOO 2016 cont.

ADOPT-AN-ANIMAL GIFTS IN 2016 2016 Corporate Partners Membership Christopher P. Poje Our Adopt An Animal program helps Many thanks are extended to the generous Tim & Marion Regan defray the Zoo’s enormous annual grocery businesses that joined the Buffalo Zoo’s Jonathan Rodwin & bill. Adopt An Animal parents donate to Corporate Partners Membership Program. Candace Lynn Bell provide a healthy diet for their adoptee. Benefits offered give companies and their Joel & Pamela Rose The generous donors listed below made employees a variety of ways to enjoy the Stuart & Lisa Rubin gifts of $250 or more to help feed the many Zoo. John & Eileen Scannell animals in our care. Thank you for your Mark & Suzanne Sullivan kindness and concern. Curator’s Club - $1,250 Paul & Megan Tesluk Dash's Market, Inc. Gordon & Diane Willis Bilbo Company Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo John & Ellen Zupa Bob & John's LaHacienda/ M/E Engineering, P.C. Wellington Pub Schmitt's Audi Volkswagen Buffalo Roadhouse Grill Tonawanda Coke Corporation Gifts In Kind 2016 Cell Phone Repair of WNY (CPR) ZeptoMetrix Corporation The companies and individuals listed Christopher Scinta Photography below have provided the Buffalo Fairy Cakes Cupcakery & Bakeshop Keeper's Crowd - $750.00 Zoo with needed goods or services Handlebars Cycle Company Cazenovia Recovery Systems during 2016. We are grateful for Johnny's Meats Conax Technologies this support and are pleased to John's Towing and Service Erie & Niagara Insurance Association acknowledge these generous Master Khechen School of Tae Kwon Do Globalquest Staffing Solutions, Inc. donors. (should have Pediatric Cardiology Associates of WNY, LLC PHH Mortgage Corporation all in by 8/16/17) PHH Mortgage Status Limousine Corporation Conservation Crew-$500.00 Kristen & Armond Armenia Talking Leaves Books American Stainless Corporation David Brummer, DVM The Inspector Scheduling Center Arcara, Zucarelli, Lenda & Straka CPAs, P.C. Tim McFadden The Women's Board of the Buffalo Zoo Clark Rigging Brooke Huggins Theodore Roosevelt School Commercial Pipe & Supply Corporation M & T Bank Corporate Reuse TreeHouse Toy Store Graphic Controls M & T Charitable Foundation Woodcutters Headquarters International Chimney Corporation Shannon McCarthy Ms. Doris Anderson Lackawanna Products Corporation Maureen Pantera Ms. Anne R. Bishop Urban Family Practice, PC Platter's Chocolates Mr. Michael T. Carey Kimberly Stanz, DVM, DACVO Ms. Karen Coddington & Mr. Terry Fluri Patron & Sponsor Memberships 2016 SweetWorks Confections LLC, a Ms. Marcia Gruber-Page One of the Buffalo Zoo’s important financial Chocolat Frey Company Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hokanson foundations is membership. We are grateful Kevin Williams Mr. & Mrs. David Howard to the 20,000 plus member households who Glen Willis Ms. Carol Johnston support the Zoo through their membership. Ms. Kathie A. Keller Listed below are those who have joined Ms. Marie L. Keller us at the Benefactor, Patron, or Sponsor Mr. Brett Kofod levels of membership. Thank you for your Ms. Rosemary Laughlin continued support. Mr. & Mrs. Scott Petrus Mr. Don Serota & Ms. Margaret Reeves Patron Members Mr. & Mrs. George Anthony Shia George & Adele DeTitta Mr. & Mrs. Ron Shrewsbury Dorothy T. Ferguson Drs. Coral Snodgrass & Edward Szewczak Ms. Nancy Stegens Sponsor Members Richard & Frances Augustyniak David & Michelle Busch James & Susan Charles John Driscoll & John Driscoll Allan & Melissa Garman Baumgart Mark & Amy Habib Rittling Randy & Tracy Jaroszewski Robert & Jo-El Kroon 23 Donna Lough 24 Darlene S. Mack William & Laurie Nowadly BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman Directors Ex-Officio Members Women's Board Janet Gorfien Deborah Saia Jonathan A. Dandes H. Thomas Chestnut Timothy A. Ball Sally Allen Diane Josefiak Patricia Schafer Barbara T. Baker Byron W. Brown Clare Atkinson Patricia Keller Jan Schworm Chair Elect Melissa Garman Baumgart Joel P. Feroleto Jennifer Battisti Terrie Kelly Deanna Sciole Michele D. Trolli Todd W. Brason David E. McKenna Lucy Betz Colleen Koehn Dorothy Sheldon Peter B. Dow Mark C. Poloncarz Jeanne Binner Sandy Mendel Suzanne Sullivan Vice Chair B. Scott Fisher Beth Potozniak Judith Bisantz Audrey Mitchell Carol Vaughan Amy Habib Rittling Barbara M. Harder Darius G. Pridgen Jo Bissell Rose Monte GailWarner Daniel M. Hamister Sean Ryan Donna Bohan Sally Munschauer Heather Warner Treasurer Joan B. Jacobs John R. Sanderson Betty Brewster Lydia Parent Becky Welte Robert A. Fox Meg Hunter Peter J. Savage III Barbara Bronkie Valerie Pierro Michael R. Kimelberg Michael A. Siragusa Sharon Bryk Mindy Poirier Secretary Eugene P. Gramza, Jr. Gail P. Warner Lynn Clark Gretchen Porcher David P. Flynn James A. Maguire, Jr. Marcia Cleary-Walker Candy Porter Robert A. Mikulec Emeritus Nancy Glynn Karen Rudnicki Willie D. Jones, Jr. Dorothy T. Ferguson Janet Gorfien Deborah Saia Daniel C. Oliverio Donna M. Gioia James L. Magavern Robert M. Greene Acea M. Mosey Wayne D. Wisbaum Paul M. Moskal Sharon D. Randaccio ProZoo Board Hal D. Payne Amanda Blando Eric S. Reich Erin Connare Mark A. Sullivan Lauren Della Penna Toni L. Vazquez Rachel Dodson Kenneth A. Schoetz Kelsey Hanks Michelle A. Sullivan Scott Horton Nancy W. Ware Joshua Jacobs Edward O. Watts, Jr. Mackenzie Maddock Stephen T. Swift Jeffrey Novak James F. van Oss Beth Potozniak Elizabeth A. Vealey Jonathan Roller Samantha Schultz Hollie Seguin Tracy Touris Abigail Zabrodsky

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Administration Jacob Lange Alexander Barraclough Education Allison Rickey Guest Services Donna Fernandes, Ph.D. Katie Meegan Evan Brason Tiffany Vanderwerf Joseph Riso Wanda Hurley President/CEO Megan Monaco Joshua Cabral, Curator of Education Kimberly Robinson Guest Services Manager Rachel Syracuse Larry Radford Orion Caster Rebecca Balk Alex Schick Michael Paluch Executive Assistant Kathryn Scime Hank Clark School Programs Specialist Rhiana Schwartzott Guest Services Assistant Manager Denise JB Maloney Gary Steele Damorrio Davis Heather DeSorcie Aurora Scott Director of Administration and Hayley Thoma Yasuko Fukuchi School Programs Specialist Cameron Surratt Guest Services Associate Finance Mindy Ussrey Stephanie Greer Sarah Gemmer Katherine Thomas Elizabeth Bailey Denise Schaefer Steve Ussrey Arianna Ingrao Animal Care Specialist Eden Wondra Karen Bailey Director of Finance Lori Vanderwalker Salena Lenard Shannon Goodell Barbara Woronowski William Brigham Eric Marshall Penoyer Kayla Woodard Mary Lester-Cleckley Animal Care Specialist Monica Wrobel Madeline Burns Information Technology Manager Darrell Magby Scott Lawson Rachel Zakowski Sam Cavalleri Carol Yetto Part-Time Keepers Ija Peters Early Childhood Programs Sofia Cruz-Nastin Business Manager / Facility Rentals Kalina Bracco Ivey Pittman Specialist Horticulture and Grounds Kayla Czubaj Alicyn Ringler Nathan Gorrell Ahmad Randall Jackie Levinson Steven Mead Gregory Danzo Administrative Assistant / Alyssa Julien William Rollison Science Magnet School Liaison Director of Horticulture and Roger Draper Switchboard Operator Robert Krywalski Anya Roy Donna McIntosh Maintenance Alexandra Fairbanks Jessica Turner Donald McGuire Nicollette Santiago Education Registrar Melanie Anderson Michael Franko Accounts Payable Clerk Katrina McIntosh Scott Scheiten, Maureen Pantera Grounds Manager James Gugliuzza Jennipher Burdick Jullian Phillips Janice Sessions Volunteer Coordinator Genevieve Hagerty PT Switchboard Operator Charlene Roe Ridgleye Williams Ellen Pritschau Grounds Keepers Xanthe John Shabar Rouse Morgan Williams Lamilah Woods Animal Care Specialist William Brown Kristian Johnson Administrative Assistant / Christine Wooten Robin Sanecki Aerielle Davis Steven Kawski Switchboard Operator Jill Odachowski Outreadch Programs Specialist Diane Fleming Kevin Lambert Alan Trauscht Water Quality LSS Operator Development And Marketing MaryCarol Sugar David Goehle Bridget Masiello PT IT Assistant Adair Saviola Animal Care Specialist Jakob Murray Patrick McDonnell Apprentices Director of Development Lisa Thibault Michael Sawyer Ashley Ott, Animal Collection Leigh Ann Abbey Todd Geise Onsite Programs Specialist Anthony Panetski Malia Somerville Kailee DeFranks Director of Marketing Elizabeth Thompson Seasonal Grounds Keepers Leah Powers General Curator Alicia Gates Christian Dobosiewicz Onsite Programs Specialist Kyle Brown Natassia Ritenour David Brigham Kelly Kobielski Communications Specialist Matthew Dempsey Kathryn Robertson Assistant Curator Kris Porterfield Katie Jordan Education Support Staff Ana Eliza Geli Christian Ross Kelly Brown Rachel Swenson Events Manager Kathryn Baglio Kelsey Lowery, Nicole Sheehan Registrar Denise Lanz Trisha Brenner LacyRose Seiders Cathleen Smith Veterinary Staff Development & Membership Rachael Brzezinski Griffin Tritto Michalina Soares Keepers Kurt Volle, DVM Manager Sara Butzbach Mary Stevens Caitlyn Bruce Veterinarian Eric Lee, James Conniff Maintenance / Engineers: Elizabeth Stroh Illa Caira Alice Rohauer Art Director Carol Dillenburg Joseph Call Nicholas Swift Catherine Carroll Veterinarian Technician Ronald Reynolds Samantha D'Orsaneo Larry DePietro Katie van Oss Robert Dempsey Bon Mazurek Development & Graphics Anastasia Flynn William Dowling Cynthia Vogel Shanna Dempsey PT Office Assistant Associate Maryann Galluccio Christopher Galas Michael Wopperer Emily DeTine Mary Sturn Jessica Ritch Taylor Gillespie Randy Grupp Alicia Dubrava PT Office Assistant Events Specialist Dakota Grantham Brion Hall Penny Felski Rachel Gottlieb Jennifer Kopec Mark Knight Ronald Geiger Food Service Public Relations Coordinator Patricia Lannon Jonathan Pappagallo Kyle Grace Jaymison Walter Annita Clark Zoe Lohnes Ronald Zunner David Gritzmacher Food Services Manager PT Office Assistant Donata Lorenzo Chief Engineer Joseph Hauser Laurie Hope Erin Lawson Michelle Maroney Vicki Hodge Kitchen Manager PT Marketing Assistant Joshua Moscato Lynn Hougle Dian Lewin Thomas Naber Stephanie Hurst Food Service Associates Development Projects Coordinator Joanne Norton Melissa King James Armstrong Grice Melissa Orleman 27 Jamie Kranz Aaron Barraclough Elena Puccio 28 2016 OPERATING STATEMENT Expenses Total $8,584,845 100%

Special Events & Sponsorships $483,815 6% Other $3,487,254 41% Education $401,570 5% Admissions $2,200,709 26%

Membership $1,586,633 18% Personnel $5,097,591 59%

Total Expenses by Program $8,584,845 100% Marketing & Development $567,455 7%

Membership $205,500 2%

Contributions Administration $879,520 10% $984,121 11%

Admissions & Guest Services Guest Services $625,162 7% $1,408,707 16% Education Public Support $649,644 8% $1,632,700 19% Animal Care & Maintenance Total Revenue $8,593,654 100% $5,552,963 66% 29 30