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I \ • r. ) • - - THE .. z 0 .. 0 T I A camel 's ability to survive the harshness of the desert is due to a wide variety of adapta tions. The single hump of the DROMEDARY CAMEL (Came/us dromedarius) is of prime importance as a storage place for energy-producing fat. This lack of uniformly distributed insul ation allows for easier heat loss . c Since the animal doesn't sweat freely until its body temperature reaches 105° (from a night-time low of 93°), it conserves body fluid . Drinking at a rate of 27 gallons of water in 10 minutes , or obtaining moisture from the scrub plants it eats, the camel merely replaces the defici t. Blowing sa nd creates few problems for the camel since its double row of eyelashes are A , t here is hair inside the ears, and the narrow nostrils can be closed. Seven bare, leathery • protect the chest, elbows, wrists, and knees when the animal rests its weight on the hot ground . Large, thickly -padded feet keep the camel from sinking into the sand . Utica Zoologica l For ce nturies , both the African Dromedary and the two-humped Bactrian Camel from Societ y News letter Asi a have bee n of valuable se rv ice to people of the desert. The Dromedary has been bred V oi. 17 , No . 2 for speed, ri din g abi lities , and as pack animals. In keeping with this history of domestication, the ca mels at t he Utica Zoo are now in training. July , 1982 2 THE ZOOTICA PERSONNEL PROFILES Loretta Daniele started in her position as Projects Coordinator in June 1981. She was already familiar with the Utica Zoo, having worked in Concessions, Hoofed stock, and Children's Zoo for the three previous • summers. Her duties are centered around the areas of publicity and fund raising. Through the former, she writes all media releases, including Tiger Tales and Monkeyshines, public service announcements, and T.V. commercials. Activities in the field of fund raising include member ship drive, Zoo Parents Program, and the sale of exotic fertilizer. She has also been in charge of such special events as the Polar Bear Raffle, Zoo Olympics, and the Family Picnic. One of Loretta's first assignments last July was work ing with Bob Dangler, Grounds and Exhibits Foreman, to obtain the donations of hundreds of flowers from area nurseries. The end results of their efforts were magnificent gardens throughout the Zoo. This project In May, a White-Tail Deer fawn was rescued from a is scheduled again for this summer. stream when it was only a few days old. Audrey Barndt Loretta's busiest months, from November to January, is one of the zookeepers who works in the Rehabilitation were filled with the first billing for membership renewal, Program. Visitors may see other animals receiving organizing the Christmas Boutiques at the shopping special care in the Nursery. centers, and making up the certificates and packets for over 60 Zoo Parents during the Red Tag Sale. Loretta finds that each day is different from the last. UTICA ZOO RECEIVES GRANTS It's a challenge to find new and exciting ways to make the general public aware of what you already know - The Utica Zoological Society wishes to express its the Utica Zoo is terrific! appreciation to Senator James Donovan for his efforts in acquiring $50,000 for the Utica Zoo. This grant from the New York State Supplemental Budget will be used for the camel exhibit, perimeter fencing, and other renovations. In addition, we are pleased to announce the approval of a grant from the Natural Heritage Trust for $24,000. These monies will be used for staff salaries, uniforms, and expenses in the areas of education and general main· tenance. SUMMER FILM SERIES The following films will be shown on weekends at 3:30P.M. in the Zoo Auditorium: f the Uttca. zoo logical July 17-18 "Where the Pelican Builds Her Nest" Members o ortunity • The op~drnission July 24-25 "Bear Country" • Free Z +ictt- tt The oo t spec • ·t tions 0 . • lnv• a ,_ +surll 1Y July 31 -August 1 "Wild Cat Family - the Cougar" Photos by Bruce Thomas August 7-8 "Deer Family" THANK YOU! August 14-1 5 "Birds That Never Fly" August 21-22 Through the generosity of the F .X. Matt Brewing "The Hound That Thought Company, the Utica Zoo has received a 12 ft. x 60 ft. He Was a Raccoon"• house trailer. The building, to be used for a new Gift August 28-29 "Weasel Family" Shop, will greatly expand the potential for increased revenues on the Zoo grounds. September 4-6 "Zoo" THE ZOOTICA 3 A MEMBERSHIP BONUS Below is a list of other Zoos and Aquariums that have a reciprocal agreement with the Utica Zoological Society. rAJmission to these other facilities will be free, but don't forget to bring your membership card. ~LABAMA LOUISIANA OHIO Birmingham Zoo Audubon Park & Zoo,New Orleans Akron Zoo Montgomery Zoo Greater Baton Rouge Zoo, Baker Cleveland Zoo Louisiana Purchase Zoo, Monroe Columbus Zoo ARKANSAS Toledo Zoo Little Rock Zoo MARYLAND OKLAHOMA Baltimore Zoo CALIFORNIA Oklahoma City Zoo Knowland Park Zoo, Oakland * Tulsa Zoo MICHIGAN Los Angeles Zoo PENNSYLVANIA San Francisco Zoo Binder Park Zoo, Battle Creek John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Erie Zoo Santa Barbara Zoo Gettysburg Game Park, Fairfield Philadelphia Zoo CONNECTICUT MISSISSIPPI Pittsburgh Zoo Beards ley Zoo, Bridgeport Jackson Zoo ZOO AMERICA, Hershey FLORIDA MISSOURI SOUTH CAROLINA Dreher Park Zoo, West Palm Beach Dickerson Park Zoo, Springfield Greenville Zoo Jacksonville Zoo Kansas City Zoo Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia Markham Park Zoo, Ft. Lauderdale TENNESSEE GEORGIA NEBRASKA Knoxville Zoo Atlan ta Zoo Folsom Children's Zoo, Lincoln Memphis Zoo & Aquarium Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha TEXAS ILLINOIS Gl en Oak Zoo, Peoria NEW JERSEY Abilene Zoo Central Texas Zoo, Waco John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington El Paso Zoo San Antonio Zoo & Aquarium NEW MEXICO Texas Zoo, Victoria INDIANA Rio Gran de Zoo, Albuquerque Fort Wayne Children's Zoo UTAH ndianapolis Zoo NEW YORK Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City • Lafayette Zoo Buffalo Zoo Mesker Park Zoo, Evansville WISCONSIN Burnet Park Zoo, Liverpool Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend Jo-Don Farms, Franksville Ross Park Zoo, Binghamton CANADA KANSAS Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Staten Island Zoo Calgary Zoo, St. George's Island Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita Okanagan Game Farm, Penticton, B.C. Topeka Zoo Utica Zoo FREE MONORAIL RIDE ONLY: KENTUCKY NORTH DAKOTA Kings Dominion, Doswell, Virginia Louisvi ll e Zoo Dakota Zoo, Bismarck Kings Island, Kings Island, Ohio ' Free adm ission to baby zoo only. Zoo is free, but there is a $2.00 charge per car to enter the park. THE UTICA ZOO NEEDS YOU! The Utica Zoological Society invites its members to take a more active role in the Zoo. We need volunteers to help with various activities during the year. Please check those items you can assist with, and mail this form to : Utica Zoo, Steele Hill Road, Utica, New York 13501 . __ Baki ng __ __ Graphics, Art Work __ Crafts __ Guided Tours __ Office Work __ Membership Drive __ Animal Fair __ Christmas Zoo Boutique __ Other (please specify)--------- NAME: __________________ A pair of Reeve's Muntjac may be seen in the Chil ADDRESS : ______________ dren's Zoo. These small Asian deer use their tusk-like TELEPHONE: _____________ upper canines for purposes of defense. The male's small antlers rest on high, hair-covered bony structures on its forehead. 4 THE ZOOTICA EDUCATION AT THE UTICA ZOO MEMBERSHIP MEETING The various activities of the Department of Zoo The annual membership meeting of the Utica Zoo Education extend the reach of the Utica Zoo beyond logical Society was held on June 16, 1982. The folio. the exhibition of animals. In support of this, the Zoo ing reports were presented: Pres ident, Trea surer, Z completed a record year in the field of education for Director, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Projects Coordinator, 1981 -82: and Curator of Education. Re -elected for a 3 year term to the Board of Trustees • Zoo Education Programs were presented in the were Stuart Barrett, David Mathis, Jerard Riddell , and classroom and at the Zoo for 10,276 students, Paul Stratton. nursery school through High School. Ann Allen, Sue Baum, Dr. John Millett, Frank • High School Zoo Education Packets (Independent Robilotta, Henry Morehouse, and Elizabeth Dugan were Study) were utilized by biology and ecology stu approved by the Board as Honorary Trustees for the dents from Utica, New Hartford, and Clinton. coming year. Robert Benedict, President of the Zoo Society, ex • Zoomobile 1981: Animal demonstrations were pressed optimism concerning the increase in the mem presented at nursing homes, hospitals, libraries, bership rolls. playgrounds, and summer camps for 6,725 people. An Audited 1981 Financial Statement for the Zoo logical Society is available upon request at the zoo office. • Guided Tour Program: 18 tours of the Zoo were presented for 585 students from September 1981 through May 1982. During the month of June NEW BOARD MEMBER NAMED 1982, narrated slide shows were presented in the Michael Middaugh has been elected to the Zoo Board Zoo Auditorium for 4,045 people from 12 New of Trustees to fill an unexpired term of office. Mr. York State counties. Middaugh is the Director of Research and Planning for The Guided Tour Program has been staffed by the SUNY College of Technology. He and his wife dedicated volunteers since 1967. The Utica Zoo Susan have two children, and are residents of North Utica. expresses its gratitude to the following docents for 1982: Sally Barrett, Sheri Bauer, Jane Benedict, Ruth Blumberg, Donna Jonas, Karen Lewis, Judy Wenner, and Linda Whitney.