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... the Western New York Chapter of AAZK announces the following B&H for 1991 at their facility:
Mammals· 2.0.1 Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) (E) [first.,su ccessful birth from pair - triplets]; 3.2 Clouded leopard (Panthera nebulosa) (E/SSP) [first time birth from one pair]; 2.0 Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla g. gorilla) (E) [first time birth from one female]; 1.1 Lesser panda (Ailurus fulgens) [first successful birth from pair]; 0.5 Roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus cottini) (T); 2.1 Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) (E/SSP) [first time births for institution] ; 1.0 Gaur (Bos gaurus) (E/SSP); 3.2.1 Cotton top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) (E); 1.1.6 Chinchilla Birds - 0.0.1 White-naped crane (Grus vipio) (E/SSP) [first time hatch for pair and institution - DNS]; 0.0.3 Aleutian Canada goose (Branta canadensis leucopareia) (E); 1.0 Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) (T); 0.1 Andean condor (Vuitur gryphus) (E/SSP); 1.1 Lady Ross' Touraco (Musophaga rossi) (U); 1.1.2 White-crested touraco (Tauraco leucolophus) (U); 1.1 Scarlet macaw (Am macao) (T) [first time hatch for pair and institution]; 0.0.1 Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) (T) [release programJ. Submitted by Sherry Doherty, Chapter Liaison. Any questions or comments may be sent to her at the Buffalo Zoo. Cypress Coast AAZK Chapter. West Palm Beach. FL... announces the following B&H for Dreher Park Zoo: .. Mammals - 0.0.2 Cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) (E) [25th birth to female - 8 sets of twins and 3 sets of triplets]; 0.0.1 Bennett's wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus frutiva) [2nd birth for zooJ. Birds - 0.0.1 Diamond dove (Geopelia cuneata) [1 st birth for zoo]. Reptile - 0.0.6 Cuban boa (Epicrates angulifer) and 0.0.3 Yellow-footed tortoise (Geochelone denticulata). submitted by Jay D'Amico, Chapter Liaison. Lion Country Safari. West Palm Beach. FL... announces the birth of a 50-pound male White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) on 23 March 1992. Named Axel, the male is the offspring of Lyssa, also born at LCS, and Buck. This was Lyssa's first birth and represents the 15th birth of white rhinoceros at LCS. Mother and son are doing well and on exhibit with the rest of the rhino herd in the Wankie National Park section of the facility. News Release Los Angeles Zoo... announces the following significant B&H for the facility: Mammals - 0.0.1 Verreaux sifaka (Propithiceres verreauxi verreauxi) born 18 February to parents Caesar and Calpurnia [only pair in captivity outside of Madagascar]. (EIU). The pair came to L.A. from the Duke Primate Center. This is a first birth for L.A. Birds - 0.0.2 California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (E). I --submitted by Debbie Levy, Chapter Liaison, L.A. AAZK Chapter 154 Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 5 1992 Continued with them. We have lost at least 500 species and subspecies in North America since 1620, and the loss has greatly accelerated in this century due to mankind's activities. In North America alone we now have officially 617 species facing major problems. We as concerned citizens can help the passage of H.R. 4045 by WTiting our Representatives. A few lines stating your position can have a powerful impact. OUT heritage includes the wildlife and the ecosystems in which they and we live. We are fi ghting a battle that needs OUT attention, so please contact your Representative and do your part. (Editor's Note: Below are the addresses to which you may send letters in support of the strengthening of the Endangered Species Act to your Representatives or Senators .) The Honorable ______The Honorable ------U.S. Senate V.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 Chapter Also that evening, Marina Proutkina (C urator's Secretary) discussed the News plight of the Moscow Zoo. News was not good. Due to the situation over there, inflation, and low attendance, the Mm Suncpast Chapter zoo can't generate any money right now. Conditions for the animals are The AAZK S un coast Chapter in poor. The Chapter is looking to raise Tampa, FL will be holding their funds to help the Moscow Zoo, th e "Bowling for Rhinos" Bowl-a-thon on official sister zoo of San Diego. 6 June, 1992 at the Florida Lanes in Tampa. We wish to invite al1 --Mary Dural, Chapter Liaison neighboring Florida AAZK members who would like to participate. Please contact Denise or Rick at (813) 973- Los Angeles AAZK Chapter 7387 for more information. The Los Angeles AAZK is pl anning a -- Denise Hansbury night of frivolity and festivities '92 Chairperson BFR / Tampa Saturday, 9 May. It is our first (and maybe our last) "Rhino Revelry" at which we are hoping to raise funds for various rhino conservation • organizations . March Program ... Matt Stampler (Zoo Transportation ) gave an informative Although, for legal reasons, we had to "Everything You Want To Know e liminate the Naked Twi ster About CITES" chat on 26 March. It's competition, we will have a number of disturbing to know that the U.S. is the carnival-themed games, Rhino Bingo largest consumer in the world of and Animal Trivial Pursuit with wildlife products. Matt involved the great prizes for the winners. There audience in a di sc ussion on what will also be an auction and a raffle. could be done to lower the demand for animal products, limit the pet trade, We have received generous donations and the role of Keeper s/Zoos. He from Rhino Records, Rhino Bowling stressed the importance of zoos Balls and Rhino Chasers Beer and we educating the public, and thereby will be selling a limited edition reducing demand. Matt's been Sumatran Rhino T-shirt. We hope it researching and writing a paper on wi1l be a fun and profitable evening CITES for his Master 's Degree in for all! International Relations in Pacific Studies. --Debbie Levy, Chapter Liaison Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 5 1992 169 Chapter News, Continued expanded our recycling efforts to I ,jttle Rock Chapter MZK include cardboard, feed bags, glass, plastic, and office paper (see January Yes, 1991 did end a few months ago, '92 AKF). but we had such a busy year we want to tell you about it. Here is a summary New Officers elected in December are: of what the Little Rock Chapter accomplished in 1991. President.. ... Janet Meade Cooper Vice Pres ..... Rebecca Burns As OUT main conservation focus for the Secretary .... .Ann Rademacher year, we chose the Ecosystem Survival Treasurer ..... Marie Schmude Plan. Through a one-day "Easter Bunny Photo Session" at the Zoo amidst the blooming azaleas and daffodils, and two separate garage sales, we raised $1,885. This was used to purchase 10 acres of rainforest in Belize and 4 112 acres in Costa Rica through ESP. The Chapter participated in "Bowling for Rhinos" for the first time in 1991. We made it a small, fun event for Chapter members and interested staff. Roe'/. Eleven bowlers raised $762.30. The 9th Annual Easter Beer Hunt for This year is already shaping up to be staff and Docents, sponsored by the an equally busy one. Our Chapter, was a great social success. conservation efforts this year will be OUT own "Sherlock Holmes", Marie directed to fundraising for the Duke Schmude, concocts outrageous clues University Primate Center's for participants, who then must figure Malagasy Project. out their personalized clue, then find their egg before partaking of At our February meeting, Keeper Mike refreshments. Thennes spoke to the Chapter about native Arkansas plants and their We participated in Zoo Special Events many uses. We had nowhere near such as Earth Day Weekend, Senior's enough time to take advantage of his Day, Warthog Wild Weekend, Zoo knowledge and hope to have him Days Weekend, etc. with exhibits return. spotlighting various AAZK activities and with spot talks. We just finished off the 10th Annual Easter Beer Hunt, which was an even The Chapter sponsors soda and coffee bigger success than last year. vending machines in the keeper breakroom. The proceeds from these The Chapter will be sponsoring more services go into our Keeper Education guest speakers this year as well as Fund which in 1991 provided grants participating in several fun and for members to attend the Southern fundraising activities. Chapter and Central Regional AAZPA meetings are always open to interested Conferences, the Dr. Scholl's people. We meet the first Wednesday Nutrition Conference, and the of each month at 6:30 p.m. Location national AAZK Conference, where varies with the season, so call the Zoo Chapter members presented "A Video to find out where we are. Y'all come! ADT Goes to Sacramento". ..Janet Meade Cooper For many years the Chapter has President recycled aluminum cans from the breakroom and from anyone wishing to bring theirs in. In 1991 we Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 5 1992 171 • June 1992 , Dedicated to Professional Animal Care How Do Your Genes Flow? Continued Inbreeding - mating between relatives Inbreeding coefficient ~ the probability that two genes (alleles) at a locus are identical by descent. Inbreeding depr~ssion - reduction in fitness or vigor due to the inbreeding of normally outbreeding organisms. References Ayala, F.S. & Kiger, Jr. J.A. 'Modern Genetics' (2 nd Ed) (1984). BenjaminlCummins Publishing Co. Brown, A.M. (1983) 'Conservation Genetics in Victoria' - Fisheries and Wildlife Victoria; Re sources an d Planning Branch Technical Report Series No. 1. Flesness, N.R. (1977) 'Gene Pool Conservation and Computer Analysis' International Zoo Yearbook No. 17: 77-81. Foose, T.J. (1977) 'Demographic Models for Management of Captive Populations'. International Zoo Yearbook No. 17:70-76. Seal, U.S. 'The Noah's Ark Problem. Multigeneration Management of Wild Species in Captivity'. In Endangered Birds: Management Techniques for preserving threatened species. S.A. Temple (ed.) University of Wisconsin Press, Madison. Senner, J.W. (1980) 'Inbreeding, Depression and the Survival of Zoo Populations'. In Conservation Biology. An Evolutionary Ecological Perspective. ME. Soule and B.A. Wilcox (eds.) S. Naver Associates Massachusetts. Zoological Parks Board of N.S.W. Development Plan. Vol. 1, Statement of Aims and Objectives. April 1986. Chapter an informative lecture and slide show about the plight of the rhinos and the News work being done at Ngare Sergoi. We h ad very good attendance and Andy sold several T-shirts. A "donation" fee was charged from each attendee that went to the Ngare Sergoi Support Group. So far 1992 has been busy for our Approximately $650 was raised from the Chapter. Our January meeting took group for this event. While in place at the N.C. Zoo's Veterinary Asheboro, Andy gave talks to four Hospital. A tour of the hospital was schools. He was a big hit with the kids given and slides of the Toledo Zoo were and we are still hearing great remarks shown. about his visit. Thanks, Andy! The conservation Parking Meter was Our Chapter assisted the N.C. received in mid-March. It was Zoological Society on 25 April with the unveiled/dedicated on 25 April at the annual Zoo Run by getting volunteers to North Carolina Zoological Park. act as course monitors. The Chapter Participants included Mr. Robert Fry, also donated a Chapter T-shirt for a Director of the N. C. Zoo; Ms. Katherine door prize. Skin ner, Director of the N.C. Nature Conservancy; and Ms. Kathy Trogdon, Four Chapter members spoke to the President of the N.C. Chapter. For the Docents at the N.C. Zoo in February first six days "in action", by the end of about AAZK and the projects that our April, the Meter collected a total of Chapter is involved in. There were $88.05. many positive comments about aazk and we hope to recruit new members as To help kick off our Bowling for Rhinos well as participants in the Chapter's event (h eld 20 M.ay) , Andy Lodge activities. vi sited the N.C. Zoo on 8 April and gave 198 Animal Keepers' Forum. Vol. 19, No. 61992 Chapter News. Continued Lastly, in April our staff zoologist, Dr. Two Chapter members visited the Cynthia Bennett, enlighted our Chapter keepers at the Greenville Zoo in South on zoo research and some of the on Carolina in March and attended their going projects at the zoo. Chapter meeting. Slides were shown of the N.C. Zoo and Chapter projects were The Dallas Zoo AAZK Chapter will discussed. again participate in Bowling for Rhinos this year. This event has been scheduled for 31 May. Last year's Bowl --Lucy Segerson, Secretary Chapter Liaison a-Then was a major success raising over $3000. This year we hope to top that! Jack5Qn Zoo AA7.K Chanter --Kevin Lew. Chapter Liaison The Chapter has gotten off the ground Grcenyille Zoo MZK Chapter well this year after being almost defunct at the end of 1991. We are New officers for 1992 are: planning a Bowling for Rhinos event for 16 June. This will be a first for the President.. ...Janie Raxter Chapter. Vice Pres ..... Kevin Coker Secretary ..... Brina Mauro Numerous projects have already been Treasurer ..... Anke Meyer completed due to our new enthusiastic members. A garage sale in May In our March meeting we had two guest brought in $200 and a cookie sale made speakers, Luey Segerson, our Regional $84. More sales are planned in the Coordinator, and Gisela Wiggins, future with all proceeds going towards from the North Carolina Zoo. They zoo Improvements.• shared slides of their zoo and we exchanged ideas. One of these projects, completed earlier this year, was a gunite rock waterfall Our staff was invited to the N.C. Zoo on constructed by the animal care staff in 8 April to hear Andy Lodge, President of our King Vulture exhibit. A big thanks Ngare Sergoi Support Group. Anke goes to Les Witt for his time in teaching Meyer and I went to the meeting and it us this procedure. was great! In addition, the next day An ke and I were taken around the zoo Many goals have been set and some and we had a wonderful time. Many completed because of the enthusiasm thanks to Lucy, Gisela and the keeper and dedication of our members. Our staff at N.C. for their hospitality. efforts have already been appreciated by visitors and other staff members. We look forward to more improvements We had our Third Annual Bowling for this year. Rhinos fundraiser on 9 May. We had 11 bowlers and many friends turn out --submitted by Kelly Creamer for this event. It was a lot offun. --Janie Raxter, President In the past several months we have had a variety of guest speakers at our meetings. A herpetologist from the Wellington Zoo in New Zealand gave The John Ball Zoo Chapter, Grand an informative lecture on Tuataras Rapids, MI has recently changed its (The Dallas Zoo is . proud to have name to the River City AAZK chapter. received eight of these fascinating Dana LaBlanc, Chapter secretary, has animals on loan). recently accepted a position at the Lubee Foundation in Gainesville, FL. We In March, Tom and Wahda Cannon wish him the best of luck. Bruce informed us of their recent work with Wojcik will fill the position of Mark and Delia Owens in Mrica. secretary for 1992. • Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 61992 199 Continued Once again our Chapter helped Our Chapter is planning the biggest celebrate Earth Day at the zoo by Bowling for Rhinoa yet which will be a providing close to 200 memorial big job since we raised $5,867 in 1990 placards fOT a mock cemetery to honoT and $4,236in 1991! We also participate some of the animal species that have in an Adopt-A-Stream program with the become extinct at the hands of man. West Michigan Environment Action The Chapter wishes to extend its Council. appreciation to everyone who helped with this project, especially Peter Miller --Phyl Ni/son-Wojcik, Pres. who coordinated everything from determining the specific details, purchasing the materials and cutting the boards to size. We also wish to express appreciation to Bill Xanten and April program ... the Chapter was the Graphics Department which pleased to have Carmi Penny, Curator provided the lettering (which saved us of Mammals (San Diego Zoo) speak at countless hours of hand-lettering like our monthly meeting. Carmi talked we did last year), and thanks to all the alot about how zoos can work with other Chapter members who helped with the organizations. painting and application of the lettering to the placards. They were displayed on He discussed the San Diego Zoo's work our LioniTiger hillside and will be with Australia and the koalas. Since used at future zoo events. 1984, koalas have been sent to 25 cities and four countries through the S.D. --Kathy Kelly, Chapter Liaison Zoo's Koala Loan Program. The S.D. Zoo has the largest producing colony outside Australia. The S.D. Zoo is now charging for the very first time to loan out koalas, with funds being sent to Australia. The Zoo has set up an Australian Conservation Fund. Carmi went on to discuss other conservation/educational programs This and That ...... and passed out pamphlet guidelines. Environmentally Speaking --Mary Dural, Chapter Liaison Freshwater Resources: only 2% of America's rivers are free-flowing, because of 65,000 dams built for irrigation, drinking water. and National Zoologigd Park Chapter hydropower. (The Christian Science Monitor. 6/18/91) Sandy Skrei, Executive Director of Zoo Conservation Outreach Group (Fossil Biota: North American waterfowl Rim, TX) gave a slide presentation at populations have declined 30% since our March Chapter meeting. She 1969, mostly due to loss of wetland discussed some of the current habitat. (The Christian Science Monitor. conditions, as well as the future 12/23/91). potential, of Central American zoos. Her slides illustrated ZCOG's efforts to Population: one of the few animals help these zoos to help themselves as a that still outnumbers California's 31 result of on-site educational and million human beings is the wild rabbit. conservation training programs California's popUlation has doubled provided by ZCOG. She also described since 1960. (California Dept. of Fish what opportunities can be offered to and Game and U.S.Census Bureau). foreign zoos, as well as direct individual involvement available as a The above was excerpted from result of anyone becoming a member of Carrying Capac ity Network's ZCOG. Clearinghouse Bulletin. 200 AnimLll Keepers' Forum, Vol . 19. No. 61992 • LewaDowns .-~-±-- ...... \, Conservation Report 1992 •. - - submitted by Andy Lodge, Ngare Sergoi Support Group, Inc. Columbus, OH In January of this yea'f I was at Lewa Downs as part of a National Geographic T.V. wildlife special focusing on my work with Kenyan wildlife and the conservation effort being made at Lewa. This special will be aired sometime in early 1993 and is entitled "Keepers". I hope this special will help bring attention to the outstanding work being dome by all the people involved with Lewa Downs, both in Kenya and in North America. This special includes all the projects currently going on at Lewa, such as the giraffe move, the Ngare Ndare forest Project, and the release of three dehorned rhinos from the Ngare Sergoi Sanctuary on to Lewa Downs. Th e giraffe relocation is progressing smoothly. To date 127 giraffe have been relocated to game parks such as Samburu where in past years poaching took a heavy ton on these animals. By moving the giraffe we are already seeing improvement in some of the foliage on Lewa. The monies raised this year will be used to fence. in the rest of Lewa. When finished there will be 215 sq. km. of protected area for wildlife. These 215 sq. km. include the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary, the Ngare Ndare Forest, and all of Lewa Downs. After some setbacks last year involving the black rhinos we-are back on track with two births and two more of our females are pregnant. In talking with Dr. Esmond Bradley Martin, he informed me that in the last four years the Kenya black rhino population has grown by 5% and it is estimated there are around 400 black rhinos now in the country. Four hundred may not seem like many considering there were 20,000 in 1960, but at least the poaching seems to be pretty well under control at present. The Ngar e Ndare Forest fence is complete and was officially dedicated in early April. This is a high profile project and everyone has high hopes for tits success. Everyone involved from the Lewa conservation team to the Kenya government to the local farmers send their sincere thanks to the American Association of Zoo Keepers and the Ngare Sergoi Support fo r making the forest Project a reality. We h ope that we will continue to have the backing of AAZK and concerned people throughout North America so we can continue our work to save these magnificent animals for future generations. Again, thank you all so very much. As reported in the Newsletter of the International Committee on Cultural Tourism of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, and quoted in the 23 September 1991 issue of New York er, Zimbabwe lost 27 rhinos to poachers in 1990, but rangers shot and killed 28 poachers. New Yorker's comment: "Chalk up one for the rhinos." hfrom The Ark, newsletter of the Lincoln Park Zoo Docents, Lincoln, Park Zoo, Chicago, IL. 202 Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19. No. 6 1992 • July 1992 Special Enrichment Issue , , , , Dedicated to Professional Animal Care I Chapter I,QS Angeles Zoo MZK Chapter News In spite of major civil unrest and a raging downpour, OUT First Annual Rhino Revelry was quite the event to behold. After all the numbers were Hewn County Regional Chapter crunched and the beans were counted , . our head number-cruncher/bean The Bergen County Regional AAZK counter di scovered that we had raised Chapter, which includes members $2,000 to donate to various rhino fromthe Bergen County Zoological conservation organizations. The L.A. Gardens (form erly Van Saun Park Chapter officers extend their sincere Zoo ), announces th e adoption of their thanks to all those who participated and new logo (see below). It was designed by helped make Rhino Revelry a success, Ch apter Vice President and Secretary Susan Nolan and features a Toucan . --Debbie Levy, Chapter Liaison The Chapter plans to first use the logo on a banner to be displayed at Chapter. sponsored activities. May 16th marked the successful Third Annual Bowling for Rhinos, held this year at the Kearny Mesa Bowl. A total of $6,000 was raised for the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa. Thanks to everyone who participated by bowling, baking goodies, helping event night, and donating raffle and silent auction items. A well·deserved thank· you goes out to Cindy Woodward who coordinated the whole event again this year, and who has a special place in her heart for the rhinos. Al so in May the Chapter was privileged Indjanapolis AAZK Chapter to have Mr. Gary Priest, Animal Training Specialist for the Zoological Hell o from Indianapolis! Our Chapter Society of San Diego, speak at the is relaxing for a few weeks now that Earth Day, Bowling for Rhinos and monthly meeting held on the 27th. Mother's Day is over. Both our Earth Day Booth and Mother's Day Bake Sale Gary's lecture and presentation were successful, but our Chapter's included two videos shown at last year's biggest accomplishment was raising AAZPA conference on developing nearly $10,000 for the Ngare Sergoi Animal Behavior Management Plans Sanctuary. Our Third Annual Bowling for routine maintenance, medical care for Rhinos event was a lot of fun and and keeper safety. Five case studies went very well. utilizing operant conditioning were shown and included: The top money raiser in our Chapter was Cara Lance who ran neck and neck L Routine Animal Management until the very end with Patty Pearthree a . potentially lethal animals, i.e. (last year's top BFR moneyraiser poisonous snakes. nationwide). Both of them as well as the b. supplemental bottle·feeding, i.e. rest of the Chapter are just happy to send Lion-tailed macaque mother not as much money a s possible to the producing enough milk for her infant Sanctuary. If anyone is interested, we "Tambu". still have some '92 Bowling for Rhinos T·shirts left. 2. Special Veterinary Care a. "Loon", the diabetic Drill --Maria McManus, Chapter Liaison 242 Animal Keepers' Forum, VD!. 19, No. 7 1992 Continued management, docents and staff from 3. Research every corner of the zoo! a . Cheetah Breeding Project and semen collection. We would like to wish the best of luck to two keepers who have left this spring: E. 4. Environmental and Behavioral Glenn Goodman and Alicia Wade. You Enrichment for Bears will both be missed! a. utilizing the "cricket cannon", seed spreader and goldfish. --Michelle R. Schireman Chapter Liaison 5. Keeper Safety a. "protective contact", i.e. elephant - Dallas AAZK Chapter developed by Tim Desmond This Chapter has also adopted a new logo Impressive! Keep up the great work. during 1992. It was designed as a cooperative effort of a Chapter Patch -·Mary Dural, Chapter Liaison Committee and features an Okapi, Hornbill and Lizard representing the three animal departments (mammal, bird and reptile) at the Dallas Zoo. The logo is surrounded by a Ndebele border - Our Chapter received $1,000 as a result of our 'Wilds of Mrica' motif. the "Be Nice Twice" recycling program in effect at NZP. This project has not only effectively raised money, but it has also raised conservation awareness among NZP staff, FONZ staff and the general public. The annual Preakness Clean-up earned $9,500 this year allowing for the purchase of an additional 118 acres 01 rainforest in southern Costa Rica. This brings the total to 275 acres of land being permanently protected. In response to a request received from Melba Shields, who left NZP a few years ago to join the Peace Corps, the Chapter has voted to purchase the AAZK Diet Serving on the Patch Committee were: Notebook and some baby bottles. These Angela Yang, Elizabeth Pyle, Sue items will be used for hand-rearing Averill, Mike Sanning, Dan Vitello infant animals at a zoo in Uruguay and Teresa Harrington. where Melba is currently stationed. -·Sue Averill --Kathy Kelly, Chapter Liaison Zoo Atlanta MZK Cbapter Officers for 1992 are: The Zoo Atlanta Chapter has been busily preparing for the 1993 AAZK National Acting President.... .Terry Fisher Conference. Fundraising and Secretary ..... Georganne Neubauer planning are in full swing. The Treasurer..... Dimas Dominguez computer we recently purchased should Chapter Liaison .. .. Antonio Garza help a great deal with organizing all of the particulars for this event. HOWDY ALL! San Antonio Chapter used the past few months to prepare for Our Third Annual Bowling for Rhinos Bowling for Rhinos. With Terry Fisher took place on Saturday, June 13th. We and Georganne Neubauer heading up had a great showing from keepers, the event and with San Pedro Bowling Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 7,1992 243 • , August 1992 , , , , ,. ! ,',I, ' , I !!; t l I:1 ': ''\ , , I I ' ' " IF) , Dedicated to ProfesswnalAnimal Care Schmidt, C., Schmidt, U., and Manske, U.1980. Observations of the behavior of orphaned juveniles in the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). Proc. 5th Int!. Bat. Res. Conf., Texas Tech Press, Lubbock, TX. Shepherd, M. 1990. Personal communication, For Pet's Sake Veterinary Clinic, Decatur, GA. Turner, D.C . 1975. The Vampire Bat: A Field Study in Behavior and Ecology. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD. Wilkinson, G.S. 1984. Reciprocal food sharing in vampire bats. Nature, London, 308:181-184. Wilkinson, G.S. 1988. Social organization and behavior. In: Greenhal1, A.M. and Schmidt, U. (Eds.), Natural History of Vampire Bats. CRC Press, Inc., Boca Raton, FL. pp. 85-97. Wilkinson, G.S. 1990. Personal communication. University of Maryland, Col1ege Park, MD. Wimsatt, W.A. and Trapido, H. 1952. Reproduction and the female reproductive cycle in the tropical American vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus rotundus .. Am. J. Anat., 91 :415-45. Wimsatt, W.A. and Guerriere. A. 1961. Care and Maintenance of the common vampire in captivity. J. Mammal., 42:449-455. support and care we get from OUT Chapter members and friends, the Honolulu Chapter should continue to support local News and global causes. --Thomas Fenske, Secretary Honolulu OJapter MZK The Honolulu Chapter has been a roner coaster chapter for the last year. In Officers for 1992 are: January the Chapter elected new officers. They are: President..... Sue Scott Vice President.. .. . Steve Sarro President.. ... Charlene McKee Treasurer .. ... Matt Randles Secretary ..... Thomas Fenske Secretary..... Cindy Jones Treasurer ..... Verla Atkins Chapter Liaison .. ... Chris Bartos After deciding to switch financial institutions and obtaining a checking Nineteen-ninety-two has been a account, the officers started their terms. productive year for the Greater Baltimore Chapter. We have finany This year the Honolulu Chapter has completed and put into effect the first of participated in "Bowling fOT Rhinos". two of our Chapter-designed and built On 18 April, 44 people bowled for this parking meters (not part of ESP worthy cause. The Chapter, with the help Conservation Parking Meter Project). from the local Humane Society, Nature They were a long time in the making, Company, and other volunteers raised and couldn't have been done without the $2008.79. help of many people. The meters were donated by the Department of Transit The Honolulu Chapter also donated and Traffic, who also helped proceeds from various fund raisers to immensely in teaching us how to take our local Nature Conservancy to help them apart. The Zoo's Maintenance protect Hawaii's unique and Department designed and built a special endangered wildlife. barrel mounting system so that money could be collected less frequently. The There are many changes occurring keepers designed the graphics, did the within our srn an Chapter; we hope they painting, and carved the little animals change for the better. With an the that go across the meter. 288 Animnl Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 8, 1992 Continued program and to develop and launch an The Chapter discussed many projects to endangered species reintroduction support using the meter idea, and program in the reserve. everyone agreed that we would like to support some of the less well known The cheetah and African hunting dog projects that are still very important, yet are first priorities and will be collected are in dire need of funding. We also from areas where they are under threat. wanted to support projects that were The second priority is a black rhino related to the Zoo or to the State of sanctuary. Elephants number up to 600 Maryland. The two projects that we on the reserve and poaching has decided to proceed with first were the virtually stopped due to daily aerial Chesapeake Bay Foundationandthe Bali patrols. Radio collars for elephants, Mynah reintroduction program. We hunting dogs and cheetah have recently have already raised several hundred been purchased. The animal doBars for these organizations. rehabilitation program will eventually expand to include any endangered or Much of our initial funding to complete threatened wildlife. The Mkomazi the meters and the graphics came Reserve has immediate needs and to from the sale of Rainforest Crunch® in succeed needs help. If you or your the Zoo gift shop, which has been very chapter would care to assist, donations successful. We have at least three more may be sent to the Mkozami Reserve meter projects slated to be completed Trust offices at the following addresses: soon. U.S.A - 1631 Pontius Ave., Los Angeles, Our Chapter has also collected books and CA 90025 (213) 445-4145 magazines for the ongoing NZP/AAZK England - Linford House, Linford St. Outreach Program. We have supported London SW 84 UN Tel: 01-498-1022 the 1992 Preakness Clean-up as well. Canada - 3140 W. 55th Ave. --Chris Bartos, Chapter Liaison Vancouver, BC V6N 3W9 Canada (604) 261-2023 All proceeds from ticket sales that evening benefitted the African Wildlife June was a busy month for the our of Mkozami and AAZK Fitzjohn is best Chapter, filled with three outstanding known for his work in leopard and lion guest speakers. reintroduction at Kora National Reserve, Kenya. Tony Fitzjohn of the George Adamson African Wildlife Preservation Trust, A 16-year veteran of the Zoological spoke on "African Hunting Dogs" and Society of San Diego, Dr. Phil Ensley "The Mkomazi Project", the reserve he spoke on his September '91 working trip helped establish in Tanzania. The to the Askania Nova Reserve, Russia hunting dog is the most endangered (just 3 weeks after the attempted coup large carnivore in a11 of Africa, was overthrown). In just 4 days, 109 numbering fewer than 5,000. The wild Przewalski's horses (Equus przewalski) dogs are poisoned or shot, and at the were processed as the 'team' took blood present rate of decline could be extinct in and skin tissue samples, temperatures, less than 20 years. branded/tatooed for IDs and hoof trimmed. Dr.Ensley discussed cultural Mkomazi is an area of 1,550 sq. mi. with aspects of the trip, and spoke proudly of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the west. To the the camaraderie between the Ukranian north it shares a common border with and San Diego 'team'. Dr. Ensley's • Kenya's largest national park, Tsavo. talk was a fundraiser for the Moscow Together these reserves f011ll one of the Zoo (sister zoo to S.D.), which is in largest protected wilderness areas in desperate need of animal feed and Africa. After establishing Mkomazi as medical supplies. a Priority National Project, the Tanmzanian government invited "Animal Talk, Science and Voice of Fitzjohn to begin a habitat restoration Nature" was the interesting lecture by Animal Keepers' Forum. Vol. 19, No. 8, 1992 289 Chapter News. Continued send a keeper to the National AAZK Jake Page. It is also the title of his Conference. We have also been able to current book. He discussed short donate $25 to AAZK administrative distance vocal communication among offices as well as $25 for the AAZK animals and birds with form linked to History Book project. function. Sounds emitted are embedded in the mood, state of environment, and In late May we conducted our 'Bowling evolution of the animal. Page touched for Rhinos' and raised $530. As this was on the origins of human speech and our first time, we were quite pleased at intellect. He held the audience's how well we did. attention by closing with a taped The Oklahoma Nature Conservancy is recording of the sounds of: 'Hoover' the working on getting us a Conservation harbor seal, a Carolina wren , song Parking Meter to be located next door in sparrow, and a woodthrush. the Omniplex Science Center. It will probably be Fall before we actually get it, Page is former editor of Natural History but we are really looking forward to it. and science editor of Smithsoojan. He That's all for now! has written hundreds of magazine • articles and mOTe than a dozen books, ..Janet Wiard, President most in the realm of the natural sciences. All proceeds from ticket sales benefitted AAZK. ··Mary Dural, Chapter Liaison Our second annUd 1 'Bowling for Rhinos' event was held on 31 May. It was another fun and successful time for Our Chapter has been very busy so far all the participants and spectators as we this year. We have been traveling to raised over $1,300. This year we other zoos to meet their AAZK members incorporated a rame into our pledge and to tour their facilities. So far drive. One free ticket was entered for members have visited Tulsa (OK) and every $10 pledge donated. The prize was Sedgwick County Zoo (Wichita, KS) free admission to the Zoo and a special zoos. Their hospitality was marvelous, behind·the·scenes tour of our Black as were their zoos. We took a trip to the Rhino facility with the chance to hand· Dallas Zoo in July and will visit the Fort feed the rhinos. Worth Zoo this month. Congratulations went to first place At out May meeting Dr. Alexander, bowler Dennis Waldrip (who also Dean of the Vet School at Oklahoma raised the most pledges); second place to State University, spoke to us about Tracy Canon; and third place to Ceci marine mammals. It was a very Perez. These high scoring bowlers all interesting and informative received engraved rhino-shaped presentation. On Conservation Day plaques for their effort. The winner of (June 6th) we set up a booth that showed the rame was Mike Steves. pictures of endangered animals and how their numbers are declining. We On 11 June, our Chapter sponsored a also provided pamphlets about membership drive party at the zoo's volleyball court. The response was good conservation and recycling. OUT AAZK Chapter has a recycling program at the as beer was provided. The volleyball zoo, collecting aluminum cans and games were competitive and taking them to the recycling center. challenging. AAZK volunteers manage a beer booth Guest speakers for our meetings have during concerts at the OKC Zoo been provided from our own zoo and amphitheatre. Volunteers have a lot of aquarium staff. Each speaker presented fun and earn money for the Chapter as their paper that was given recently at the well. A garage sale was held in July to AAZPA Central Regional Conference earn even more money. This is the first hosted by the Dallas Zoo. The year we have had enough money to help presentations included: • 290 Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol . 19. No. 8.1992 • I September 1992 , Dedicated to Profession'al Animal Care Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary Update The Official Opening of the Ngare Ndare Fence by lan H. Craig Management Committee Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary lsiolo, Kenya On completion of the Ngare Ndare Forest fence it was requested by Dr. Leakey that the fence be officially ''Turned On" by the British High Commissioner, Sir Roger Tomkys. Invitations were circulated to all the donors, Government Officials, land owners and small scale farmers benefiting from the fence. The plan and objectives of the fence were broadcast on the National News and there was press coverage in the Nation newspaper. The ceremony was extremely well attended and started promptly at 11 o'clock at the Ethi Polytechnic situated alongside the fence at the southwest corner. The guest of honor was welcomed by a school choir who sang songs praising the welfare of all the different animals in the forest and welcomed Sir Roger to their school. The meeting was opened by the local District Officer who explained how the fence had benefited his community and what complete success was obtained in keeping wildlife from destroying small-holder crops. He also explained how initially people had been wary of the fence idea as they feared that they would no longer be able to collect firewood and graze their cattle, however this fear was unfounded and everybody was extremely happy with the concept and he thanked all the different people who had donated money and time to make it all possible. Dr. Richard Leakey, the Director of Kenya Wildlife Service (K.W.8.). then spoke, partly in English and partly in Swahili. He explained to the gathered crowd the history of the plan to build the fence and how the money had been raised by AAZK and coordinated by Andy Lodge and the Ngare Sergoi Support Group. He also explained how the Kenya Army had cleared the line and the British High Commission had provided 9000 fence posts. He went on to explain how important that now the fence had been built that it must be carefully maintained and this relied on the goodwill of all the local people. He specifically spoke to all the mothers as they were the people who had suffered from the wildlife and it was for them to make sure their children did not tamper with the fence, which in turn would mean the elephants would once again destroy their crops. He thanked all the large land owners for their contribution of maintaining their respective sections. He c10sed his speech with a statement that this was the first of many fences that K. W.S. planned to build and as a pilot scheme he was most impressed with the success of this fence and he planned to put a similar fence right round Mt. Kenya. This was warmly applauded by the crowd. The British High Commissioner, Sir Roger Tomkys, then spoke. His message was that he was very impressed to see so many different people and organizations pulling together towards a common cause that was such a obvious success. He stated that his Government was very pleased and proud to have been able to participate in this project. He wished the ongoing maintenance teams 1uck with their work and thanked everyone for inviting him to the ceremony. The people now moved to the official opening of the fence where Sir Roger turned on the power unit and unveiled a small plaque stating the donors and completion date of the fence. All told the ceremony went very well and th~- number of people present showed how this project is working and is appreciated by both the local people and the administration. 304 Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 9, 1992 We had a surprise guest at the May Chapter meeting of our Chapter. Former member Clay Ecklund, who is now News attending the Santa Fe Community Teaching Zoo in Gainesville, FL, was in pJatte River Chapter Milwaukee for a visit. He is busy trying to re charter the AAZK Chapter at Santa The Platte River Chapter and Folso m Fe , and has been voted their Chapter Children's Zoo (Lincoln, NE) are very President. We wish him, and the excited to announce the arrival of our Chapter, the best of luck. ESP Conservation Parking Meter. We earned part of the money to pay for the In June, Karin Newman resigned as meter by h aving a garage sale, h olding Chapter Vice President. . Chapter a raffl e, and through private donations. President Craig Berg appointed Diane The zoo loaned us the re st so we could Hazlett to co mplete the term of office. have the meter here by OUT opening on 25 April. Tim Stout, the In stitutional Liaison from Jo-Don Farms jn Frankville, WI We are planning a Dog Wash and other attended the Chapter meeting here in fundraisers to earn the r est of the July. On 29 July, Wayne and Diane money. By the end of July the meter had Hazlett attended the third quarter raised over $1200.00, saving almost 10 meeting of the Great Lakes Regional acres of rainforest. AAZK Council at the Louisville, KY Zoo. The meeting was sponsored by Dave Four out of the seven Chapter members Hodge and the Louisville Chapter. The participated in Bowling for Rhinos m eeting was well attended and again this year where we raised $137.00. productive. With great food and the We joined the Omaha Chapter for this beh ind-the-scenes tours only a fond event and it was a very enjoyable • memory, we look forward to the next evenIng. meeting of the Council. --Debbie Baker, President The Milwaukee Bowling for Rhinos team again headed for Chiacgo to bowl with the Linco ln Park Zoo-spon so red Milwankee County Zoo AAZK Chapter event on 16 May. The team consisted of eight bowler s and one watcher (that's Three m embers of th e Milwaukee me). Over $900.00 in sponsor money Chapter attended the second quarter was also taken to Chicago by the team. Great Lakes Regional AAZK Council The bowling scores were not great, but meeting at the Lincoln Park Zoo on 15 the pizza was. Ken Chelminiak of the April. The meeting was hosted by Pat Milwaukee team had a score of 246 Swieca and the Lincoln Park Zoo which earned him a certificate for the Chapter. Twenty-six members of the highest score of the evening among the Council were in attendance, 200-plus bowlers at the event. Diane representing seven zoos in fOUT states. Hazlett was the top money collector from Milwaukee for the third year in a row. The RC from Wi sconsin submitted five Our congratulations to Ken and Diane. items to be voted on by those in attendance. The five items that were all The 2nd Gorilla Workshop, which was approved are as follows: Eliminate the held here in Milwaukee in June, was a January meeting because of the chance great success. Many countries were of bad weather here in the north; Have represented, some with financial help the host zoo obtain a meeting agenda in from AAZK m embers who sent in advance of the meeting; Have a sign-up donations after our appeal for help. My sh eet to k eep t rack of those in 'thank you' is added to that of the Gorilla attendance; Keep minutes of th e Workshop Committee. meetings with copies going to all Liaisons, AD and LINK Coordinator; Some items are still available from the Formulate a new list of Liaisons at least workshop while quantities last. Patches once a year. ($ 4.00), coffee mugs ($4.50), T-shirts " 322 Animal Keepers' Forum. Vo!. 19, No. 9, 1992 Chapter News. Continued stories and "battle scars" from a (adult SM, LG, XLG-$8.00, and a few crocodi l e and an anaconda; XXLG at $9.00), and posters ("At the misconceptions about the wolf and Edge" by Jay Jachom, $5.00, or signed by mountain lion; habitat destruction; the artist, $9.00). If interested, please pollution; reintroduction; his recent send a postcard to: The Gorilla Antarctic adventure; the role of zoo Workshop, Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 keepers; and why wildlife and W. Bluemound Rd., Mi lwaukee, WI wilderness are important to people in 53226. Please include an evening phone preserving the quality of life. number so that we may get back to you regarding costs of your order with Mr. Fowler is currently working with shipping and applicable taxes. You may his New York group organizing wildlife also call the Milwaukee County Zoo at lectures to be used as an educational tool. (414) 771-3040, ask for Jan Rafert or FAX All ticket sales from his talk benefitted (414) 256-5410, Attn: Jan Rafert. AAZK. The Workshop logo consists of a family On 17 July, Chapter members took off on group of gorillas, with the art work by their l'Annual Photo Caravan Tour" of Area Supervisor of Primates Sam the Wild Animal Park's East/South LaMalfa. Sam was one of the early African and Asian Plains/Swamp national members of AAZK and has exhibits. Members fed out apple and always been there when the local chapter carrot treats as they came nose-ta-nose needed him. with habituated giraffe, rhino, eland and other hoofed stock. Wisconsin now has liaisons at the following institutions: Milwaukee The tour's highlights included a 10-day County Zoo, Wayne Hazlett; Racine Zoo, old Beringo giraffe calf, five-week-old Margit Holfinger; Jo-Don Farms, ostrich chicks, Indian/southern white Timothy Stout; Henry Vilas Zoo, Karen rhino calves , feeding "Angalifu" - a Grikstas; and Ochsner Park Zoo and the northern white rhino, and glimpses of Baraboo area, Alice Mi ser. many deer and antelope babies. --Wayne Hazlett, Chapter Liaison Thanks to this year's guides Gloria Roth and Steve Coate and drivers Donna Biesek and Kim Wiebel. San Diego Zoo MZK Chapter In August the Chapter was pleased to The Chapter proudly presented Mr. Jim present Joan Embery, Goodwill Fowler, host of "Mutual of Omaha's Ambassador for the Zoological Society of Wild Kingdom" on 12 July at one of the San Diego. As the Zoological Society's S.D. Zoo's new "Treetops" conference official ambassador, Joan's work rooms. A wel1-known naturalist, includes television and radio explorer and predatory bird authority, appearances, animal presentations, and Jim Fowler has been involved with speaking engagements. conservation efforts for the Harpy Eagle, Andean Condor and numerous other Joan has led groups to Mrica, Nepal and species worldwide. He has appeared in China, written three books, and has hundreds of television programs appeared on hundreds of T.V. programs teaching conservation and sharing his from Johnny Carson to Good Morning vast knowledge of nature. America. Joan has also hosted two wildlife television series, "The Animal Jim touched on many topics ranging Express" and "An imals of Africa". All from the difference between wild and zoo proceeds from ticket sales benefitted animals (zoo animals being more AAZK. unpredictable and dangerous to handle); to the "spectacular" Giant Harpy Eagle Correction: July's AKF Chapter News he studied and worked with in the submission on Gary Priest's lecture Amazon back in 1960; his travels to the should read Celebes macaque n.o.t Lion world's remote spots for the 'Wild tailed macaque. Kingdom' TV program, and the dedication of Marlin Perkins; "field" --Mary Dural, Chapter Liaison Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 9, 1992 323 • , October 1992 < " - . - • Dedicated to ProfesswnalAnimal Care Chapter In April we had our annual "Bowling for Rhinos". There was a really good News turnout of 49 bowlers and the event raised $3800.00. San Diego Mm Chapter In May, Andy Lodge and National Geographic were in Kansas City to film At our August program Chapter a segment for a special on zookeepers. members and guests were treated to a The subject was "Bowling for Rhinos" fascinating lecture, "Everything You and keepers. Always Wanted to Know About Hummingbirds but Were Afraid to On Monday, 12 October, Anna Mertz Ask!", by SDZ Senior Bird Keeper (founder Ngare Sergoi Rhino Denise GilIen. Denise has been a bird Sanctuary) is coming to Kansas City as keeper at the Zoo since 1976, and sets up ')ne of her lecture stops. We aTe hand-rearing protocol for the zoo's planning a supper/lecture fundraiser hummingbird collection. event for that evening. Denise showed a video of her work at Our Chapter has also adopted a stretch of Ramsey's Canyon Natural Reserve in roadway that we are responsible for Arizona where hummers caught in mist clearing of litter and trash on a nets are banded, weighed, and their somewhat month ly basis. beaks, wings and tail feathers are measured. Pollen samples are taken Our Chapter designated all the money from their beaks. All data is recorded collected from aluminum recycling for and later computerized the month of October to go into a fund for SSP projects, research, etc. Recently we Denise presented an array of beautiful sent last year's recycling profits to the slides as she touched on the history of Crane Foundation to help bring a crane hummingbirds (dating back to the expert from China to a workshop in Aztecs), their distribution, and the recent Calgary. This year, we also purchased discovery of the Tooth-Billed six receptacles for aluminum collection hummingbird found in Panama and in public areas. Ecuador. Everything about the hummer is astonishing. This New World bird Recently the Chapter had a garage sale can migrate 2,000 miles; fly at speeds up and raised $155.00. to 30 mph; and hovering, beat its wings 70 times a second (up to 200x a sec. with -·Dale Frerhing, Chapter Liaison the courtship beat!); fly backwards; fly upside down; and fly in a figure eight. Full rotation of the wings enables these River City Chapter incredible maneuvers. The John Ball Zoo Chapter, Grand I must applaud and commend Denise Rapids, MI, has recently changed its and her co·workers at Ramsey's Canyon name to the River City Chapter. Dana Nature Reserve for their amazing skill LaBlanc, Chapter Secretary, has and technique in handling these recently accepted a position at the Lubee gorgeous and delicate birds. Foundation in Gainesville, FL. We wish him the best of luck. Bruce Wojcik -·Mary Dural, Chapter Liaison will fill this position for the remainder of1992. Greater Kansas City Mm Chapter Our Chapter is planning our biggest "Bowling for Rhinos" yet which will be a Our officers for 1992 are: big job since we raised $5,867 in 1990 and $4,236 in 1991! We also participate in an Presi dent ..... J acque Blessington Adopt-A-Stream program with the West Vice Pres .. ... Norma Haynes Michigan Environment Action Council. Treasurer ..... Theresa Schwang Secretary ..... Kathy Moore Chapter Liaison ..... Dale Frerking -·Phyl Nilson· Wojcik, Pres. Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19. No. 10. 1992 359 Chapter News. Continued Our "Bowling for Rhinos" event was LiWe Rock Chapter AAZK small, but lots of fun. We included a silent auction with items ranging from Greetings from the Little Rock Chapter. T-shirts to a guided fly fishing trip (it We have stayed busy this year as uaual. alone made over $300.00). We raised As OUT conservation project this year, $1425.10 total. Our small group of our Chapter decided to raise funds for enthusiastic participants deserve lots of Duke University Primate Center's credit for making this event a success. projects in Madagascar. Several of us had the privilege of visiting their Members of our Chapter are eligible to facilities last year, and were very receive money to attend conferences and impressed with their work here in the workshops. During the last 12 months, U.S. After reading more about the we have granted funds for keepers to projects they sponsor in Madagascar, we attend the following: The Gorilla voted to send any conservation funds Workshop, the "Understanding raised to them. Chimpanzees" Symposium, regional AAZPA and national AAZK Our first project was a bake sale during . conferences. Currently we limit the Senior/Kid's Day weekend in April. annual amount awarded to each This was a first time effort for us, and member to $100.00. after checking the local laws regarding nonprofit groups, we decided to try it. Our summer meetings are generally The one-day sale, which required informal potluck dinners in a pavilion minimal man-hours, raised $140.00. at the Arkansas River. This year we We will be having a garage sale this sponsored Mr. John Cobb from the fa 11. Northwest Arkansas Zoological Society to speak on their efforts to bring a zoo We have successfully continued our and botanical gardens to that part of the recycling efforts. To date, state. Currently we are the only approximately two and a half tons of accredited zoo in Arkansas. Docents, cardboard have been recycled this year. staff, and zoo board members were Our aluminim recycling project is invited to attend. ongoing. Unfortunately, there currently is no local recycler who is taking We also had a meeting at the zoo, since plastic. Most of our income comes from our night keepers have a difficult time coffee and soft drink machines in the getting to the meetings. Our latest employee break room. meeting was at a nearby state park. A night hike had been scheduled by the park, so we barbecued, had our business During June our zoo celebrated meeting, and a few energetic souls then Conservation Days. The Docent Council went on the hike. Our meetings are had various activities planned during generally the first Wednesday of each the month, with Conservation Days on 20- month. 21 June being the grand finale. A new feature was Keeper Tales, a brown bag We'd like to have more speakers. lunch event offered each Wednesday at Anyone traveling in the area is welcome noon to members of the general public. to attend our meetings. If you'd be Talks were given on various topics, and willing to give an informal presentation several of our members participated. on your zoo, research you might be This series was very well received. involved in, or anything of interest to zoo staff, we'd be more than willing to For Conservation Days we manned a work around your schedule. table with posters highlighting various conservation activities with which We're still selling colder holders, T we've been involved, These included the shirts and Sweatshirts featuring the ESP, "Bowling for Rhinos", Duke AAZK rhino as our National project. University Primate Center, and our Information about ordering these items recycling activities. We also manned a is frequently listed in AKF. Don't table during Zoo Days in August, which forget to specify size and calor is our zoo's biggest event. preference when ordering shirts. --Ann Rademacher, Sec'y 360 Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 10, 1992 Chapter News, Continued AudubOQ Chapter MZK Bergen County Regional Chapter AAZK The Audubon Chapter has had a busy OUT second annual "Bowling for and productive year. Some of the Rhinos" was h eld on 17 May. Due projects we have been involved in are the largely to the support of our docents and Sister Zoo/ZCOG with the La Aurora Zoo zoo society members, we are happy to in Guatemala, Earthfest, and Ro ckin' have raised over $1300.00. for Rhinos. Al so in May, through the sale of Two auctions were held to raise mon ey Rainforest Crunch™ and a loan from for ou r sister zoo. Items auctioned our zoological society, our Chapter consisted of Guatemalan mask s, purchased an ESP Conservation jackets, vests, weavings and jewelry, Parking Meter. The Chapter officially Over $600.00 was raised at the first presented the meter to the zoo during auction and $500.00 at the second. Conservation Day events on 6 June. To date the meter had made $1600.00. OUT alternative to"Bowling for Rhin os" is Rockin ' for Rhinos which was held 16 --Barbara Andriani, Chapter Liaison August at Mid City Bowling Lanes. Bands such as Dash Rip Rock, Swingin' Haymaker s, Larry Garner & The Baltimore Zoo Chapter Boogaloo Blues Band, Moving Targets, Barz Antone, and Wild Peyotes played. OUT sma]} Chapter is continuing to grow T-shirts and posters were also so ld in 1992. Our fundraisers have allowed raising ove r $3,000.00 for the Ngare us to help send one of our members to the Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary. National AAZK Conference in San Diego. Our only wish is that we all could Our Chapter has also had some go! wonderful guest speakers. Sandra Skrei spoke to us about Zoo Conservation At our September meeting, it was Outreach Group (ZCOG). We also have unanimously decided that we send a had several University of New Orleans donation to the Miami Metrozoo to help professors speak on various animal with their rebuilding efforts after topics. Hurricane Andrew. We felt that it was the least we could do to help another zoo, -- Elizabeth L. Bryant, Chapter Liaison and we hope that other AAZK Chapters that are able will do the same. We are also working on a zookeeper education display to take to special H elp! We need Cougar slides for events. We have a very nice banner that possible use in the upcoming Fabulous was painted by one of the zoo's docents, FeHn e FolHes black·tie dinner. This and we are working on collecting photos event, which is supported by our Chapter, and information to use on the display. is the ''biggie'' that helps to raise money There are always fairs and festivals in for natural habitats for breeding pairs of the area, and a well-presented display exotic cats. Anyone who may also be could do a lot to promote zookeeping as a interested in donating any raffl e or career. auction ite m s can contact Juiie Abraham, President, at the E.F.B.C. Our parking meters continue to bring in (805-256-3793). Thank you, one and all. money for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Bali Mynah Just recently, the well went dry at our Reintroduction Fund. We are very facility. Living in the high desert, thi s pleased with their success, and are was nothing less than a catastroph e. We working on the next meter which is are currently laying a water lin e to hook going to support research on the Lion· up with the city system. It is co sting th e tailed macaque. We hope to fini sh this E.F.B.C. about $32,000. Any assistance meter over the winter and have it up and would be greatly appreciated. running next spring! ··Chris Bartos, Chapter Liaison -- J ohnny Merk, Chapter Lia ison f~ Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. '0. 1992 • • I , November 1992 ,') 1....- 76 Dedicated to Professional Animal Care 1992 Bowling for Rhinos Report to the Members submitted by Patty Pearthree, BFR Coordinator Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, IN RHINOS The 1992 "Bowling for Rhinos' fundraiser earned about $102,000.00. A handful of Chapters have not as yet sent in their money so we are still waiting for exact totals. If you receive additional checks, please send them to me ASAP. I will add them to this year's total and adjust financial forms until December 1st. After this date, all additional checks will go towards our 1993 totals. Cara Lance from Indianapolis with $4,976.50 and Debbie Palay from Lincoln Park with $1,743.00 are the winners of the two-week trip to visit the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary in Kenya. Patty Pearthree (Indianapolis), Angie Chader (Kansas City), Tim Brooks (Metro Washington Park), Raymond Figueroa (San Antonio), Katrina Donnelly (Suncoast Chapter), Scott Woodward (San Diego), and Cate Werner (Rocky Mt. Chapter) each win a bowling ball or bag from Brunswick Corporation as high money raisers. To win the Sanctuary trip. you must be a National MZK member in i:ood standini: at the time of your eyent, Please be sure that all participants are informed of this because this was not made clear last year. If you would like copies of any of the following, please call me at (317) 322-8723 or write B.F.R., P.O. Box 199026, Indianapolis, IN 46219: 1. Bowling for Rhinos Workshop Paper 2. Sample Personal Donation Letter (sent to friends and family) 3. Bowling for Rhinos flier to advertise the event 4. Ngare Sergoi Trip Letter 5. Sample registration ticket 6. Sample Corporate Sponsor Letter 7. Sample Rules Sheet (to give to bowlers) 8. Sample Celebrity Letter 9. Blank Financial Statements 10. Sample Prize Request Letter 11. Sample 8 x 10 Rhino picture that can be made into posters or T-shirts If you are bowling in March or April of '93, you should begin to get a bowling alley and set the date for your event ASAP! AAZK's New FAX Number IS 913-273-1980 Ani""'l Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No. 11, 1992 383 Continued the help of a local artist, a "Bowling for AAZK got its start at the San Diego Zoo; Rhinos" logo was designed and put on T three of the seven Founding Fathers shirts which were given to all bowlers (Co nrad Grayson, Gerald "Red" and also were sold at the event. Thomas and Ken Willingham) were honored at the Conference Icebreaker by Our Chapter is excited to announce the delegates nationally and worldwide. arrival of our ESP Conservation Editor Susan Ch an and AAZK Parking Meter. The unveiling Historian and author Rachel Watkins ceremony was held on 2 August, the Rogers were also on hand with the same day as the Zoo's Peace Festival newly published book: Zoo and promotion. We felt that this was an Aquarium Professionals; The History appropriate day to hold the unveiling as fo AAZK we had children from the Peace Festival be the first ones to put coins into the Conference week was packed full of Meter. paper sessions, poster presentations, workshops, awards, trips, exhibitors, A new project our Chapter will be taking special guest speakers and tours of the on involves New York's Adopt·A· Zoo, Wild Animal Park and Sea Wetland Stewardship Program run by World. Fun·filled events included the the Department of Environmental Beach Party and Zoolympics. Silent Conservation. The program enables and Live Auction nights raised a lot of various organizations to volunteer their money for AAZK time to maintain trail systems, update signs, and aid in educational and In keeping with the three·part theme, interpretive services in various guest speakers and keepers informed, refuges. Our Chapter will be working at inspired and shared ideas for the 236·acre Tillman Road Wildlife enriching the lives of the animals for Management Area in Clarence, NY. In which they care. recognition of the efforts of the volunteer organization, a sign is put up in the There are too many people to thank rufuge with the group's name and the indivdually for making the conference fact that they took part in the Adopt·A· possible (but you know who you are !). Wetland Program. Everyone involved with the 18 different conference committees, and the rest of An ongoing project for our Chapter is the the hard-working volunteers deserve a recycling of plastic, aluminum and round of applause. I would especially cardboard. Funds are raised for the like to thank the three most dedicated Chapter through the return of pop cans Zoo employees (and their spouses and and numerous bake sales held duing spouses·to·be!) who headed the the year, as well as other fundraising Conference Planning Committee and efforts. through their efforts were the backbone of the 18th National AAZK Conference: ··Sherri Doherty, Secretary Steve Castillo, Senior Keeper; Guy Lichty, Lead Keeper; and Terri Peterson, Speaker's Bureau Coordinator. Officers for 1992 are: I applaud everyone for a Conference well done! President ... .. Gair Karr ··Mary Dural, Chapter Liaison Vice Pres ..... Dena Mandino Secretary ..... Kathy Fay Treasurer ..... Lisa Mack Western New York MZK Chapter Chapter Liaison ..... Cindy Pinger Our first annual !IBowling for Rhinos" We participated in our second annual event was held on 12 June at Mill Sher "Bowling for Rhinos" on 25 July Lanes. It was a fun time for all the raising $1442.00 for the cause. Our participants and spectators. This fundraising idea (selling glo·light successful event raised over $1700.00 for novelties at zoo events) has been quite Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary. With successful. This has allowed us to 404 Animal Keepers' Forum, Vo/. 19, No. l/, 1992 • I , December 1992 Dedicated to ProfessionalAnimal Care Chapter Utah Chapter MZK News Although it has been awhile since anything was written about Hogle Zoo, the Utah Chapter has been far from idle! The Zoo Atlanta MZK Chapter officers elected for 1992 are: In June the Atlanta AAZK Chapter had President.. ... Mary Wykstra-Ross our annual Bowling for Rhinos (Exhibits Dept.) fundraiser. We had a good turnout and Vice Pres ..... Terry Griffith the event raised over $5000.00 for Ngare (Animal Care staff) Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary. Secretary ..... Cindy Jensen (Society Membership Sec'y) The Chapter was represented at the Treasurcr ..... Joyce Lingman National AAZK Conference in San Diego (Marketing Dept.) by two members, one of whom was Docent Liaison ... Matt Applington sponsored by the Chapter. The San Diego (Discovery Land Docent) Chapter really showed us how a Chapter Liaison ... Gina Phillips conference should be done! We had a (Animal Care staff) great time, took a lot of information back to our institution, and met some In 1992 our local AAZK Chapter collected wonderful people. over $1000 from Bowling for Rhinos. We plan to collect at least that much next Fundraising and planning continues for year, and hope to collect more. the 1993 AAZK National Conference which will be hosted by our Chapter. Co For the second year we have adopted a Chairs Ellen Bradfield, Charles Horton stretch of highway near the zoo. Despite and Brian Russell, along with sunburns, aching backs, sore feet, and . fundraising committee co-chairs insect bites, we feel it reflects a positive . Barbara Webb and Cary Burgess, are image to our association, and plan to busily preparing for the hectic year continue our adoption. ahead. Recent money-makers have included our annual haunted house, and our ongoing U wishing well and recycling projects. T We would like to wish good luck to Heidi Forest, a long-time active Chapter member, who has left us this fall. We would also like to extend a warm I . J welcome to Mark Costello, Stephanie ,.~ . Forbee, and Mickey Wright who recently • joined our keeper staff at Zoo Atlanta. E R ·-Michelle Schireman, Chapter Liaison AAZK- • The Chapter announces that Michelle Our "Zoo Keeper For A Day" program is a Coreoran, who has served as President lot of fun for everyone; the keepers enjoy since May of 1991, has resigned her it as much as the kids do! When a child position due to a career move to Zoo is selected, he/she spends the day with pre· Atlanta. New officers for the Chapter chosen keepers. They have many are: photographs taken and we mail them to the kids. We use this program as a PresidentlChapter Liaison .. Glenn Wood fundraiser. We have used donations as a Vice Pres/Sec'y ...... Jennifer Gerez means of collecting money, and have Treasurer .... . Ann Hinton also allowed the program to be auctioned. 424 Animal Keepers' Forum. Vol. 19, No . 12, 1992 Chapter News, Continued This year our Bowling for Rhinos was OUT involvement with Ecosystem held in July. Eighty·three bowlers Survival Plan has been rewarding! We participated and $5700.00 was raised. purchased a Conservtion Parking Meter Several local merchants donated prizes and held a press conference to unveil it in which were given out throughout the April. Of course, it is located in the evening for high scores, highest money tropical rainforest in our Small Animal raised and strikes. Building, and the project is overseen by Jane Larsen and Amanda Barth, the We are continuing to help the Minerva President and Vice President of 1991. Zoo in Guatamala by sending them photos of exhibits, books, uniforms, ideas for Our resident artist, Jay Weston, environmental enrichment, and various designed postcards and stationery for us pieces of animal handling equipment. to sell this year. We hope to raise enough We also donated funds to the L'Aurora funds to cover the cost of increasing OllT Zoo in Guatamala to help pay for a teacher library with books and information so that keepers there can learn English pertinent to Ollr members. and eventually travel to U.S. zoos for further study. This year the Utah Chapter was well represented at the conference in San Our Conservation Parking Meter has Diego. With deep gratitude to the staff raised about $3400.00 for the Adopt-an remaining beind, eight of us flew to Acre program, and we're now donating sunny California to bask in sunshine the money from our view finders to The and soak up knowledge to bring back and Nature Conservancy Deleware Project share with our co-workers at home. All of which concentrates on local conservation us came back with renewed appreciation efforts. for our jobs, great ideas we are eager to try, and the knowledge that there are In October, several AAZK members hundreds of other people just like us, who participated in a sign language course have made zoo keeping as a profession that was geared toward zoo-related something to be proud of. communication. The Zoo sponsored a Deaf Awareness Day and keepers did --Gina Phillips, Chapter Liaison talks in sign language. This year has seen an increase in the number of keepers attending various conferences, including the Gorilla Officers for 1992 are: Workshop, Animal Behavior Society Conference, both the AAZPA and AAZK President. ....Teri Maas Conferences. Our Chapter has Vice President.. ...Todd Sinander generously donated partial funding for Treasurer .. ... Joanne Adams keepers to attend these conferences. Secretary ..... Chris Carbone Chapter Liaison ..... Deborah Wainright --Deborah Wainright, Chapter Liaison This year our Chapter has been involved in several in ternational conservation projects as well as our continued The last of our planned bird nestboxes involvement with zoo-related activities. have been completed, thanks to Bob Our "Keeping Up with the Keepers' and Jackson of Zoo Pride. They will be "Keeper Evening" programs for zoo installed on the zoo grounds this fall, members remains a very popu1ar event. weather permitting. In April our Chapter held a used book sale Two of our Chapter officers, Craig Berg to raise funds for the Chimfunshi and Cyd Mayer, attended the National Chimpanzee Reserve in Gambia, Africa. Conference in San Diego. They also Organized by Maggie Liguori, the attended the meeting of the Great Lakes fundra.iser was a huge success. We Regional Council on 28 September. The raised $500.00 for the chimps. last meeting of the year is always held Animal Keepers' Forum, Vol. 19, No . 12, 1992 425