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From the Director

The driving mission of the Jackson is to provide visitors with a quality recreational and educational environment, dedicated to wildlife care and conservation. The biggest part of that mission for Beth Poff, Executive Director us in 2007 was the word “quality”. There have been ongoing changes at the zoo as we enter an exciting growth spurt – and we hope you have been watching us grow. AZA Grants Accreditation to the

This , we were very proud to once again receive accreditation from the American Association of Jackson Zoo and Aquariums (AZA). The association had voted to table the zoo’s application for accreditation, giving us another year to address the requirements that they felt were not being met. Some of the biggest concerns were the older exhibit areas which had housed for many , the conditions of the old / The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Jackson Zoo was granted area and even the sidewalks. We also had to address if we had funding levels currently in place to maintain accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission in September 2007. the facilities and at the same time allow for continued growth and upgrades of the rest of the zoo. Thanks to the quick response of the State of , the City of Jackson, and many business and individual donors, we met the challenge and received full accreditation again in September of 2007. “Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet tough Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Jackson Zoo was honored to have the vote of confidence from the State of Mississippi with the investment accreditation standards,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “The leadership and staff of of $2 million for improvements as part of the work which was necessary to maintain our accredited status. the Jackson Zoo are to be congratulated for the hard work and commitment that they put into the You probably have noticed that the zoo is in a state of transition! Gone are the “old moat” exhibits, renovations are being made to the water tanks in the Aquatics Building of the Wilderness Mississippi area of accreditation process.” the zoo, plans are underway for a new exhibit for both tiger and leopard, and a general sprucing up is happening all around the zoo. To be accredited, the Jackson Zoo underwent a thorough investigation to insure it has and will Another growth spot for the zoo was the interior renovation of our hospital. All flooring and cabinetry continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, has been updated, and with the generous support of Baptist Health Systems, more modern medical equipment has been installed. We take very seriously our commitment to animal care, and now have a quality facility to education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous care for our charges under the watchful eye of consulting veterinarian Dr. Rodney Walker. accreditation process in order to be members of the association, and are required to resubmit to this

A quality zoo needs a quality education program, and we are well on the road to that goal as well. A process every five years. groundbreaking ceremony was held in September for the new Gertrude C Ford Education Building which will be available to schoolchildren by the 08/09 school year. Additional funding from the federal Economic Incentive Grant program has assisted with this also, allowing for the best in interpretive design. “Not only does Jackson Zoo meet or exceed AZA’s high standards, but it provides every visitor with a chance to connect to global wildlife conservation,” Maddy added. “Every member of the Others have recognized our growth spurt with recognitions such as “Travel Attraction of the Year” for 2007 at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism presented by the Mississippi Tourism Association, and the 2007 Association of Zoos and Aquariums shares a strong commitment to animal care, professionalism, Attraction of the Year Award at the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau Summit Awards. ethics, conservation, and education. In turn, they enrich the lives of their communities by developing

Our commitment to conservation has also grown, and the zoo is pleased to assist in a small but important significant wildlife education and conservation programs.” way to eight different conservation projects. New for us is our support of Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Center, an orangutan rehabilitation center located in Central . It is our hope that your enjoyment of visiting our , will in turn interest you into supporting orangutans in .

All of us at the Jackson Zoo would like to express our appreciation to those groups which help us to grow including the Board of Directors of Jackson Zoological Society, Inc., Friends of the Zoo and the Jackson Zoo Foundation. Also thanks go to our Docents, Junior Docents and the volunteers who help out again and again. Most of all, I want to take this opportunity to thank all the Zoo staff for their passion for our mission and the dedication they exhibit day after day. It is a privilege to be part of such a team. With the support of all these great groups, the Jackson Zoo is the place to visit and watch in 2008!

Director’s Letter Page 1 Two Brown Animal Care Pelicans Join “Wilderness Mississippi” Collection: Start of Year End of year Specimens Species Specimens Two brown pelicans were introduced to the 61 175 56 150 Wilderness Mississippi Area in 2007. The pelicans share a waterfowl exhibit with several of 54 130 55 132 the state’s duck species.

Reptiles 52 108 54 127 The brown pelican is about four feet in length. It has a brown and gray body and a white head with Amphibians 8 10 7 9 a light brown crown. Its neck is dark brown during breeding season. Young pelicans are all brown. Pisces 9 24 24 95 The brown pelican has a very long gray bill with a large pouch of skin. Its pouch holds two or three Invertebrates 37 267 42 289 Rocco times more than its stomach can hold – close to three gallons of fish and water! Males and females Total 221 714 238 802 the look the same.

Rocco the red panda joined the Zoo in The brown pelican can be found on the Atlantic, February 2007. The 4 ½-year-old came from the Pacific and Gulf Coasts. On the Atlantic Coast, Births/hatchings Lincoln Children’s Zoo of Nebraska and joined the it can be found from North Carolina south to Jackson’s Zoo’s female red panda, Dana. Venezuela. On the Pacific Coast, its range stretches Black-tailed Prairie 0.0.7 from Southern California to Chile. After nesting Reeve’s Muntjac 2.2 Red pandas are found in the mountains in . season, it can be found as far north as British Malayan Tapir 1.0 (DNS) They have fully furred feet for their cold homeland Columbia and Nova Scotia. Addra Gazelle 0.1 and a low energy diet. They can weigh up to 11 Diana Guenon 1.1 (1.0 DNS) pounds and their tails are 11-19 inches long. The brown pelican can be found in coastal areas Schmidt’s 0.1 like sandy beaches and lagoons. It can also be Klipspringer 0.1 (first birth of this species at JZS) Red pandas favor remote, high altitude bamboo found around waterfronts and marinas. 1.1 (1.0 DNS)(first birth of this species at JZS) and are excellent tree climbers. The red panda is crepuscular which means that it is active Blue & Yellow Macaw 0.0.1 at dawn and dusk. They mark their territories by Canvasback 1.6 waddling back and forth over objects and conserve N.A. Ruddy Duck 0.0.1 energy in very cold weather by curling up into a ball. In hot weather, they stretch their bodies along Brown Snake 0.0.15 branches with their legs dangling over each side. Red pandas like to eat bamboo shoots and leaves, New Acquisitions: grasses, roots, fruits and acorns. They may also eat insects, eggs, young birds and small rodents. Spotted Gar Large Mouth Bass Smallmouth Buffalo Fish Black Crappie Red pandas are endangered. There natural Yellow Bullhead River habitats are dwindling because of for Redfin Pickerel timber, fuel and agricultural land. They are also Orange Spotted Sunfish poached for pets and for their . Red-eared Sunfish

Page 2 Page 3 Diana Guenon Two Hogs Rooting What Small Antelopes Can Leap Boulders and Monkey Gives Birth Around at the Zoo Steep Outcrops in a Single Bound? A Klipspringer at Jackson Zoo Two Red River Hogs, Frodo and Yoda, joined the Jackson Zoo family last December. The two male Born at the Jackson Zoo Can! Diana Guenon monkey Danielle gave birth to her hogs are brothers and are on exhibit along the fourth offspring at the Jackson Zoo last spring. African Rainforest Boardwalk. Diana monkeys are a medium-sized, slender- bodied monkey, with males weighing up to 11 Red River Hogs are native to western and central The Jackson Zoo, only one of 13 Zoos in North pounds, and recognized by its forward curving Sub-Saharan Africa and also on the island of America to exhibit Klipspringers, was overjoyed last back. Diana monkeys are arboreal and found in Madagascar. They are red brown in color and coastal rain forests, in the upper levels of primeval with a distinctive white stripe running down the year when Klipspringer parents Bo and Lilly gave birth trees. These forest monkeys usually live in middle of their backs. They also have white to their first daughter Amelia, the first Klipspringer birth small groups. The size of the group may reach 30, whiskers and long pointed ears with tufts on the but there is usually only one adult male, two or end that they shake to make them appear to be at the Jackson Zoo too! three adult females, and up to eight young. larger than they are to intimidate predators.

Red River Hogs also have two overgrown teeth Klipspringers live up to their name, which means “rock Rare Amur Leopard that protrude out of their mouths as tusks, ideal jumper” in the Afrikaans language. These nearly two- for upturning soil and searching for soil. Red Birth River hogs are omnivores. In the wild they eat a foot-tall antelope have tiny hooves that are blunt and wide variety of foods including roots, fruit, seeds, rubbery, like skid-proof shoes that allow them to leap grasses, nuts, fungi, and insects, as well as some The Jackson Zoo was pleased to announce the birth small mammals. up and down nearly vertical rock walls. Each foot has of a female Amur Leopard, Judda. The Jackson two parts to the hoof and between the two is a tough Zoo has been home to two Amur , Nikolai (male) and Katya (female), since 2004. piece of tissue that keeps the hooves from splaying, Black-tailed Prairie which is important since they stand, walk, leap, Amur leopards are very distinct from other leopards. Their long legs and long hair allow them Born In Spring and land on their tiny hoof tips. Their short and stout Klipspringer to survive in cold, snowy climates. Their spots are muscular bodies help them to power up sheer slopes widely spaced rosettes with thick borders. The color of their fur changes from lighter in the winter to a Several black-tailed prairie dog pups emerged from and leap crevasses. Because of the slight upward more reddish-yellow in the summer. The average their dens last spring in the Discovery Zoo. arch in their back, klipspringers can easily bend and adult male weighs between 82-198 pounds and the average female weighs between 62-132 Prairie dogs occur only in North America. They balance with all four feet together on the smallest pounds. are rodents within the family and include patches of level rock. five species – the black-tailed prairie dog, the Amur Leopards are with field white-tailed prairie dog, the Gunnison prairie dog, survey data estimates indicating that there are the Utah prairie dog, and the Mexican prairie fewer than 50 leopards left in the wild, making the dog. The Utah and Mexican prairie dogs are Amur leopard one of the world’s most endangered currently listed under the Endangered Species . The latest results estimated there were 25- Act as threatened and endangered respectively. 40 Amur leopards in the and 4-7 Generally, the black-tailed prairie dog occurs east in northeast China ( Province). of the other four species in more

The major threats to their survival are depletion of prey species, loss of habitat and conflict with humans. Additionally, the Amur leopard is threatened by the extremely small wild population size, which makes them vulnerable to “catastrophes” such as fire or disease.

Diana Guenon Monkey From left to right, , Prairie Dog, Amur Leopard

Page 4 Page 5 Education Guest Services Attendance Birthday parties: Birthday parties are Guests visiting the zoo = 183,680 always fun and exciting for our guests Conservation education is one of the most important missions of AZA accredited zoos and aquariums. Department Adults (ages 13-64) = 54,876 and staff. There are several levels of Children (ages 2-12) = 35,105 party packages that would encourage Zoo education programs are powerful tools for connecting people with nature and inspire a The Jackson Zoological Park’s Guest Under 2 yeas of age = 8,769 anyone an affordable and fulfilling Services Department consists of a full-time Seniors (ages 65 and older) = 2,360 birthday party experience. conservation ethic in young people who will be leaders and voters of future generations. The Jackson guest service manager, a full-time front Groups = 47,731 line supervisor, a full-time food service Zoo plays its part in AZA’s conservation education movement by reaching out to as many as 50,000 Friends of the Jackson Zoo = 30,882 Birthday party revenue totaling manager, two part-time train conductors, Coupons, passes, promotions $ 13, 466.00 students per year in a variety of educational programs. Below are some of the many programs we offer. and approximately 35 seasonal front = 5,496 line and food service employees. Attendance revenue totaling $ 475,039 Zoorific Tours Wildlife Theatre The Guest Service Manager directly Stroller rental revenue $ 11,972 These walking tours focus on a particular Wildlife theatre provides groups with oversees the zoo’s daily operations in group of such as birds or a some amazing facts about our wild regard to all visitor related programs, Train: This department’s primary function including customer service, admissions, topic such as conservation. Tours are residents. Johnnie Safari (or another is to provide a safe and enjoyable merchandizing, train, food service and led by Docents or EdZoocation staff adventurous character) will conduct train experience and to provide a high other related functions. The manager standard of customer service to guests. and last approximately 45 minutes to an the presentations along with some of supervises the front line supervisor, food Train riders = 55,039 hour. Often, zookeepers make surprise his favorite wild animal friends. A short service manager and train engineers. Train revenue totaling $ 110,078 appearances and add a little something question and answer session will follow extra to the tour. a 15-20 minute presentation. The Front Line Supervisor is responsible Gift Shop and other merchandise for all aspects of the daily operations outlets: This department’s primary of the zoo’s admissions and souvenir Klassroom Keys Puppet Theater functions include ordering, pricing business, including ticket area, gift shop, and selling novelties throughout the These 45 minute to one hour programs The education department offers 15-20 and all other souvenir facilities and the various locations of the zoo. The zoo’s provide more in-depth learning in a minute puppet shows with conservation supervision of part-time and seasonal merchandizing outlets consist of many classroom setting. Trained education messages at the Wildlife Theatre or in front line employees. popular novelties including several staff will present a particular topic and the Education & Science Center. Puppet styles of plush, PVC, tees, totes, hats, The Food Service Manager is include interactive activities to reinforce shows will usually include a close games and toys, film and disposable responsible for all aspects of the zoo’s learning. Live animal presentations encounter with a featured animal. cameras, jewelry, books, puzzles, food business, including the daily candies, and other collectible items. are also included when possible. management and operations of all food ZooCamp A variety of topics are offered and facilities such as school food packages, Merchandizing revenue totaling Zoo Camp is an intensive one week requests for special topics can often be birthday parties, corporate events and $ 179,290 day camp for children ages 6-12 that accommodated. any other group functions, as well as the takes place during the month of June. supervision of part-time and seasonal Food Service Department: This The children get an in-depth look at a food service employees. department’s primary functions include ZOOmobile: particular topic which changes every ordering, pricing and selling food items This program brings the zoo to you. year. Zoo Camp 2008 will feature The Train Conductor is responsible for throughout the various locations of the “Froggy Fun” in conjunction with AZA’s It is great for school groups, libraries, the operation and maintenance of the zoo. Some of the most popular items “Year of the Frog” campaign. Activities nursing homes, and other community train at the zoo. on the food menu include hamburgers, include keeper chats, games, crafts, groups who may have difficulty making hotdogs, chicken strips, corn dogs, nature walks, “science lab” activities, All employees in the Guest Service a trip to the zoo. It is also a great way chili cheese dogs, nachos, popcorn, and visits with Animal Ambassadors. Department receive continuous customer to prepare students for a zoo field peanuts, pickles, animal crackers, soft service training. These training sessions drinks, bottled water and various frozen trip or to reinforce a unit of study on Safari Slumbers reinforce the zoo’s commitment to drinks and treats. This is an awesome overnight “sleepover” animals. These programs, presented provide excellent customer service for at the zoo. Catered to scouting groups, by Docents or EdZOOcation staff, are all guests, volunteers and staff. Food Service Revenue totaling church, and larger family groups, this flexible in their range of topics and $ 144, 884 program provides the opportunity the Admissions: This department greets Parking length of presentation. Our most popular nocturnal behavior and adaptations of and provides helpful information to our $ 54,931 ZOOmobile offering is a general the zoo’s residents. Pizza dinner and guests to encourage a great experience Vending presentation on animals and their continental breakfast are provided. at the admission/ticket booths through Drinks machines $ 10486.92 This program includes admission to the adaptations. Typically a ZOOmobile out the zoo. The admissions department Photo booth $ 4221. 00 zoo so you can continue your fun the outreach visit lasts about an hour. also collects revenue for parking, stroller Footsie Wootsie feet massagers following morning. rental and train revenue. $ 2607. 75 Penny Press $ 1803. 00

Page 6 Page 7 2006-2007 Financials

Operating Revenues

Admissions and Concession Revenue $996,950 Contributions $539,096 City of Jackson Grant $880,000 Grant – State of Mississippi $342,174 Grants $51,585 Interest Income $14,262 Education $17,520 Special Events $30,652 Other $118,401 2006-2007 SPECIAL EVENTS* Total $2,990,640

Below is an attendance breakdown for Mother’s Day at the Zoo 13th Annual Ice Cream Safari several of the 2007 Special Events Sunday, May 13 Saturday, August 4 One Day Attendance: 150 One Day Attendance: 1886 Fright Night Expenses Friday & Saturday October 27th and 28th Endangered Species Day Zoo Party Two Day Attendance: 5203 Friday, May 18 Saturday, August 18 Salaries and Benefits $1,429,313 One Day Attendance: 676 One Day Attendance: 458 Dues and subscriptions $8,299 Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 9 A Feast with the Beasts Friends Membership expenses $27,618 One Day Attendance: 106 Spring Meet and Greet with Spiderman Friday, August 31 Saturday, May 19 One Day Attendance: 569 AAZPA Accreditation expenses $22,419 Zoo Day One Day Attendance: 4003 Education $13,953 Saturday, March 10 Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo One Day Attendance: 4800 Breakfast with the Animals Sunday, September 9 Insurance $67,561 Saturday, June 9 One Day Attendance: 732 Deuce at the Zoo One Day Attendance: 1084 Marketing and promotions $482,773 Saturday, March 31 Professional fees/contractual services $137,373 One Day Attendance: 1431 The Thing Events are from fiscal year October 1, Saturday, June 16 2006 to September 29, 2007. Rental and equipment maintenance $124,409 Earth Day Celebration at the Zoo One Day Attendance: 1089 Saturday, April 21 Staff Development $17,605 One Day Attendance: 2389 Summer Celebration with Dora the Explorer Supplies $337,683 Saturday, July 7 Golf Tournament Fundraiser Sunday, July 8 Utilities $340,849 Thursday, May 10 Two Day Attendance: 2542 One Day Attendance: 150 Miscellaneous $30,192 Disney Concert Total $3,040,047 International Migratory Day Sunday, July 22 Saturday, May 12 One Day Attendance: 941 One Day Attendance: 1141

Page 8 Page 9 On the Horizon Conservation Projects Supported by the Jackson Zoo

The Zoo is pleased to announce that it will begin construction of a new Tiger and Leopard exhibit in 2008. The state-of-the-art Northern Rangeland Endangered Leopard and Illegal Trade to elephant habitat. In the Okavango exhibit will provide these animals approximately 800 more space than they currently have. Species Program (NRESP) - Support in the Altai - , China, Mongolia Delta region, one of the country’s for Grevy’s region- The Trust will be working to last major wildlife sanctuaries, the www.nrt-kenya.org reduce poaching and illegal trade of perception of elephants is very negative leopards in the Russia, China, and most children have experienced JZP funds help support the Melako Mongolia Altai-Sayan region. Goals or heard about elephants destroying Conservancy area, providing species include: expanding the Association of crops or injuring people. At the same protection not only for Grevy’s Zebras Reserves and Protected Areas of the time, ecotourism continues to develop in but other species such as Grant’s Altai Region to include Russia, China, Botswana. gazelle and Gerenuk. By funding a Mongolia and Kazakhstan; holding security presence, scouts are hired and a summit that includes representatives Unfortunately, most Botswana citizens do trained in wildlife security monitoring from the four countries and many of the not yet view tourism as a career and few and radio networking is established. Protected Areas to formulate a regional have access to tourism facilities. Jackson Collaborative security throughout all strategy to address poaching and trade Zoo contributes to the International of the NRESP areas creates a critically of in the eco-region; and Elephant Foundation who conducts a important protected migratory corridor providing training for implementation of conservation education program offered and safe dispersal area for wildlife from these best practices. to children of the Okavango Delta Samburu National Reserve in the south region. Village children too poor to to the Mathews Range in the north. Orangutan Conservancy attend school and Maun pupils ages 8 www.orangutan.com and 12, experience a two-day outreach program with an environmental teacher Nyaru Menteng Orangutan at the field station. There they learn Rehabilitation Center about elephants, wildlife and tourism of their country through educational Nyaru Menteng is an orangutan games. The participants can then share rehabilitation center located in Central what they have learned with the other Kalimantan near the city of Palangka pupils of the environmental club of their Raya. school or with the other children of the village. During the devastating fires of 1997- 98 hundreds of infant and juvenile Currently, over 20 primary schools of Snow Leopard Trust orangutans were rescued from villages the southern region of the Okavango A groundbreaking for the Gertrude www.snowleopard.org in Kalimantan on the Island of Borneo. Delta and 5 secondary schools are C. Ford Education Center was held It became clear that a rehabilitation involved with this program that offers in the fall of 2007 and construction JZP is committed to the survival in the center was needed in this region, and an opportunity to have a positive point wild of the animal species they house. in 1999, Nyaru Menteng (operated by of view on elephants while not ignoring will begin in 2008 as the final The Natural Partnerships Program (NPP) BOS Indonesia) opened its doors. the difficulties in living with elephants. component for the Wilderness of the Snow Leopard Trust is working Also encourages children to consider Mississippi Area. The Center to help save the endangered snow Elephant Outreach Program a career in ecotourism rather than will feature exhibit space, wired leopard. Funds collected by JZP sent www.elephantconservation.org subsistence agriculture, and promotes to the Snow Leopard Trust helps support elephant conservation; and encourages classrooms, and so much more. innovative conservation projects in In Botswana, elephant and humans are parents, through the experiences of their need of assistance in different snow in conflict, especially in the rural areas children, to reconsider their negative leopard countries. Addressing Snow where villagers try to grow crops close opinions about elephants.

Page 10 Page 11 Bear TAG Tapir TAG www.bearden.org Contributions made yearly to the annual Collected funds in the “bear” donation International Tapir Symposium. The box are donated to the Bear Taxon IUCN/SSC Tapir Specialists group, Advisory Group (TAG) which looks to along with the AZA Tapir TAG and the the special needs and conservation EAZA Tapit TAG works with hundreds of issues involving the eight bear species in tapir experts from over 30 countries to AZA accredited institutions, along with help establish important initiatives and bears from zoos around the world and action plans to save tapirs and habitat, especially bears in their wild habitats. Research assistance to the such as in Costa Rica and Panama. JZP exhibits three of these bears: black Elephant SSP bear, and . Funds are earmarked at this time for the Saving Working in cooperation with other zoos Sun Bears Project. and the Center for Conservation Biology at the University of Washington, blood will be drawn from the elephants three Other Conservation different times over a two year period. Projects By understanding the level variability of MHC (Major Histocompatibility Red Species Survival Program Complex) locus in elephants will be (SSP)/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service relevant to the conservation work in www.snowleopard.org the areas of disease susceptibility in threatened wildlife populations. As part of the SSP release program a Migratory habits of elephants and female from JZP was returned to proximity to domestic herds make Bull’s Island at the Cape Romain National elephants susceptible to pathogens. Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina, with two of the four offspring from the female fostered into released dens. Altai Region to include Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan; holding a summit that includes representatives from the four countries and many of the Protected Areas to formulate a regional strategy to address poaching and trade of snow leopard in the eco-region; and providing training for implementation of these best practices.

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Don Martin Shirley Terrell Jennifer Boyd Andrew Anfanger WalMart Store 875 Sweet Basil Cafe Larry Edwards Steven Zachow Robert Lunardini Charles Smith Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A. Mori Luggage & Gifts Sharon McCreery Toni Michael James Young John Wright James E. Fowler Family Foundation Stein Jewlery Amy Ninness Elta Johnston Jim Roberson Kisiah Nolan Cirlot Agency The M Nicholas Collection James Creekmore Peter Hall James Hood Lisa Harvey-White Love Communications The Treehouse Boutique Ashley Willson John Schweinfurth Deej Curry Peter Hall Gannett Foundation, Inc. Quail Ridge Press Mark Fields Wayne Sudduth Phyllis Barr Phyllis Treehavan Bo Design Gail Pittman Camille Jeffcoat Heather Marler Stephen Braatz Brian Jones Mississippi Baby & Child Sweet Dreams John Clark Leslie Royals Charles Stafford Carolyn Danks BFI Stein Jewlery Danielle McAneny Kisiah Nolan E.M. Young Janie Maloney Clear Channel Albriton’s Jewelry Ronald Russell Rickey Terry Linda Ledbetter Adrianne Hall AT&T Vikings Range Corporation Robert Friley Michael Occhiointi Andi Davis Jim Ritchie Parkway Properties Everyday Gourmet Alexis Gorden Candace Robertson Tyler Armstrong Leanne Brewer R & G Computers Walker’s Drive In Stephanie Elkins Greer Whitacre Scott Runnels Barbara Poff Graves Electric Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Michelle Pharr Sally Stutson Bethany Harless Randy Wall The Cares Program Clear Channel Walter Boone Catherine Dinkins Alonzo Hamilton Kane Ditto Edison Walthall Hotel Wilson Auto Group Deborah Simmons David Fowler Mike Fuller Lois Pearce Coca-Cola Lady Scott Don West Steve Chouteau John McCarty Earle Jones AmSouth Foundation, Inc. High Cotton James Hood Charles Gates Kristin McGregor Don Mitchell Cellular South Palmes Hunting Calls Randy Wall Charles Fitts Pamela Edwards Jerri Harvey Baptist Health Systems, Inc. Great Scott Catherine Dinkins David Collier Liza Sullivan Rebecca Houston ChemFirst/First MS Corporation Charitable Fund Joe T’s Wine and Spirits William Winter Sonya Stovall Margo Marveggio Betsy Creekmore Edison Walthall Hotel Georgio’s Karen Selestak Chris Scott Brian Hamm Thelma Basley Little Caesars Beth Townsend Designs Barbara Poff Hiyon Cox Rowan Taylor Wanda Quon Mississippi Development Authority Alex and Lele James Marsalis Sarah Wright Verneda Mason Shanna Rush Donna’s Produce O’Susanna Sophia Azordegan Mary Geraghty Judy Ken Stone Erin Chevalier Jackson Zoo Docents Lattitudes Anna Todd Daniel Thomas Thomas Wiley Junior League The Rouge Marianne Gaudin Lisa Rogers James Willams Cellular South Shapley’s Bruce Macko Mitch Holland Beverly Pogue Atmos Energy Nick’s Ann Marie Moorman Douglas McDonald Mary Jones Atwood Fence Company Coat Tails Ronald A. Javitch Joyce Hamme Jan Arnold Domino’s Pizza Four Saints Vintage Medals Dolly Goings Jimmy Womack Daniel Quon Party City Southwest Airlines Thomas hontzas Darlene Stewart Robert Galli Brookshire’s Store #120 Pizza Shack Charles Sours Mohamed Ghatas Gloria Mayfield Adams Produce Luvel Clara Mayfield Cindy Blaine Larry Edwards Yellow Book Napa Auto Parts Patricia McGehee J.N.C. Moffat Danurius Williams Clear Channel Waste Management Gabe Baldwyn David Adams Neil Whitworth Amy Head Studio Parkway Properties Janet Ott Larry Bowman Charles Sours Mont Ro Atwood Fence Company Todd Vanlandingham Julia Bishop Carolyn Danks Pleasantview Plantation Pottery LLC Kroger Peter Hal Jo Loflin Carolyn Danks Colonial Country Club NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Felicia McLellan Elmina Johnson Tressa Love Budget Signs Casey Elementary School James Smith Carol Parker Holly Lange Angel Food Rickey Shields Julian Henderson Ken Stone Yellow Book Shana Bursi La Shawn Steptoe-Finley Bill Crews Fetish Robert Shaye John Smith WLBT

Page 13 Page 14 Jonathan Fields, Zoo Staff Keeper Sandra Shoto,

Administration Gift Shop/Admissions Phillip Weisenberger, Lead Keeper Paul Maddox, Beth Poff, Train Conductor Zoo Director Brenda Oluwo, Keeper Education Kimberly Crye, Administrative Assistant Steve Parker, Jay Eubanks, Lead Keeper Education Curator Jacqueline Frison, Controller Brian Grafton, Jim Butler, Keeper Education Assistant Christopher Mims, Director of Marketing Security & Public Relations DISCOVERY ZOO Marion Linn, Mark Joiner, David Barger, Lead Keeper Chief Ranger Special Events Coordinator Thanks to all of our Special Events Sponsors Sabrina Paulin, Jessica Lewis, Jackson Zoological Keeper Membership Manager Society, Board of Directors Andrea Cezeaux, David Parker, Keeper Laurie McRee, Carousel Manager President Animal Care Maintenance & Grounds David Frye Joe Higgins, Vice President Dave Wetzel, Maintenance Supervisor Assistant Director / General Curator Jimmy Hood Roosevelt Cooper, Secretary/Treasurer Willie Bennett, Maintenance Assistant Curator Rob Farr L.C. Miller, Steven Netser, Maintenance Kisiah Nolan Elephant Curator Charles Harper, Wanda Quon Donna Todd, Maintenance Vetenarian Technician Jim Wilkirson Doug Craft, KEEPERS Horticulturalist Tod Etheredge Percy King, Chris Baker, Lead Keeper Maintenance Christine Laird, Jeremy Hickman, Keeper Maintenance Joseph Cole, Wanda Key, Keeper 2918 West Capitol Street Maintenance Jackson, MS 39209 Simira Nazir, 601-352-2580 Keeper ADMISSIONS, GIFTSHOP & www.jacksonzoo.org TRAIN Lisa Hunt, Sheba Moses, Keeper Visitor Services Manager

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