Inspiring caring and action on behalf of wildlife and conservation
FISCAL YEAR 2020 Annual Report [July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020]
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 1 WHO WE ARE
Zoo New England is the non-profit organization responsible for the operation of Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Mass. Both are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Zoo New England’s mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research and education. To learn more about our Zoos, education programs and conservation efforts, please visit us at www.zoonewengland.org.
Board of Directors Officers [FY 20: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020]
David C. Porter, Board Chair Janice Houghton, Board Vice Chair Thomas Tinlin, Board Vice Chair Peter A. Wilson, Board Treasurer
Board of Directors [FY 20 July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020]
Robert Beal LeeAnn Horner, LICSW Rory Browne, D. Phil. Ronnie Kanarek Gordon Carr Mark A. Kelley, M.D. Gordon Clagett Christy Keswick Francesco A. De Vito Walter J. Little James B. Dunbar Jeanne Pinado Thomas P. Feeley Claudia U. Richter, M.D. Ruth Ellen Fitch Peter Roberts Mark Giovino Colin Van Dyke Kate Guedj Kathleen Vieweg, M.Ed. Steven M. Hinterneder, P.E.
Advisory Council [FY 20 July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020]
OFFICERS: Kathleen Vieweg, Advisory Council Chair Lloyd Hamm, Advisory Council Vice Chair
MEMBERS: Alexis Belash Danio Mastropieri Joanna Berube Quincy Miller Melissa Buckingham Jessica Gifford Nigrelli Bill Byrne Susan Oman Thomas Comeau Sean L. Po Katie Connolly Gauri Patil Punjabi Elizabeth Cook Maureen Reardon Kim L. Cronin, DVM Janice Corkin Rudolf Donna Denio Terry Schneider John Gosselin Kate Schwartz Mark Gudaitis Scott Sherman Jackie Henke Arthur Soohoo David Hirschberg Steven D. Spitz, DMD Elizabeth Duffy Hynes Alan Stern, M.D. Hathaway Jade David Straus Stephanie Kube, DVM Heather Egan Sussman Lorenda C. Layne Jeffrey D. Terrey Susanne MacDonald Mark Vaughan Ruth Marrion, DVM Dear Zoo Supporters,
Fiscal Year 2020 was unlike any other year in our Zoos’ history. Like so many other businesses and organizations, we were greatly affected by the global pandemic. But, with challenge, there can also be great opportunity and thanks to our incredible staff, passionate supporters and engaged partners, we embraced the opportunity to reimagine our programming, to present new ways for guests to safely experience the Zoos, and to continue to fulfill our important mission of saving species from extinction.
Following last year’s record-breaking attendance of 708,278 visitors, we were on track for another record-setting year and had great success in regard to attendance, programming, membership and fundraising. Our impactful conservation work on behalf of rare and threatened species right here in eastern Massachusetts, as well as abroad, continued to have a positive impact, while our engaging Education programs brought classroom learning to life for thousands of schoolchildren.
When Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo closed in mid-March due to COVID-19, we quickly strategized and pivoted our planning and programming to keep our audiences connected to our work and for young people in particular to continue learning from all the incredible creatures that call our Zoos home. Simultaneously, we implemented cost-saving measures for the organization. It was incredibly challenging to have to close our gates right as we headed into peak attendance season. As a result, we ended FY 20 with 501,975 in total attendance and experienced a loss of earned revenue of approximately $2 million from gate admission and other business as usual when compared to the FY 20 operating budget.
While we were closed, our Animal Care team was on grounds daily at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo ensuring that all of the animals continued to receive the high quality care to which they are accustomed. Critical operations staff also continued working at the Zoos to provide vital care to our infrastructure. To support the critical care of the animals, we established the All for Our Animals Fund in March, and directed all fundraising efforts to support this fund.
When we safely reopened our Zoos on June 4 with a range of new health and safety measures in place, it warmed all of our hearts to see the joy and excitement from guests who were so appreciative of the opportunity to once again visit and discover amazing wildlife. Throughout FY 20, we also planned for the summer opening of the truly spectacular, Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo.
All of this work is a collective effort, and we are fortunate to have highly-skilled professional staff, a strong core of devoted volunteers, a talented Advisory Council, and a dedicated Board of Directors to ensure that we are able to deliver on our mission, now and in the future. We are grateful to the loyal and generous Zoo members, donors, and volunteers who help us fulfill our mission of saving species and inspiring caring and action on behalf of wildlife and wild places.
With your continued support, we will realize our vision for these beloved Zoos, as well as ensure a healthy, thriving planet for generations to come.
Sincerely,
John Linehan President & CEO ZOOS THAT Inspire
ven as Stone Zoo was closed to the public AZA and other partners, ZNE participates in a reintroduction in the spring due to COVID-19, six curious program to release captive-reared Mexican wolves in remote E parts of Arizona, New Mexico and the country of Mexico. Mexican gray wolf brothers began acclimating to their expansive new wooded home as their The wolf brothers were not the only new addition to the Zoos dedicated care team attentively observed their in FY 20. Through participation in 91 SSPs, we welcomed a behavior. number of furry and feathered faces at both Zoos. We also prepared for the arrival of several others with the pregnancies Named after female conservationists, Craighead, Mittermeier, of Abby, a Baird’s tapir, Kiki, a western lowland gorilla, and Lek, Carson, Goodall and Beattie quickly settled in and have Cleopatra, a pygmy hippopotamus. Each expectant mom brought new energy and activity to the Mexican gray wolf had a carefully developed prenatal care plan, which included exhibit. Craighead, the runt of the litter, is especially curious regular ultrasounds conducted by our skilled staff to monitor and can often be seen checking out his surroundings near the the development of the babies. front of the exhibit. Each and every day, zoos, like ZNE’s Franklin Park Zoo and Since the Zoo’s reopening in early June, the young wolf Stone Zoo, are working to save species from extinction while brothers have delighted guests. Their arrival from the Wolf also serving as centers of education, conservation, and Conservation Center in New York was a welcome addition to important research that is assisting scientists in the field. ZNE the Stone Zoo animal family, enabling us to further educate is committed to exceptional animal care and to being leaders guests of all ages about this endangered species, as well as in this field, sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues our work to ensure their continued survival. both in-situ and ex-situ.
For more than 20 years, Zoo New England has been While our gates were closed in the spring due to COVID-19, committed to the conservation of Mexican gray wolves, and the high commitment to care never waned and all of our is a longtime participant in the Mexican Gray Wolf Species animals remained healthy and well. Throughout our 10-week Survival Plan (SSP). These cooperative, inter-zoo programs, closure, the dedicated Animal Care and veterinary teams were coordinated nationally through the Association of Zoos onsite every day ensuring that all of the animals continued to and Aquariums (AZA), are designed to ensure continued receive high quality care, including healthy diets, enrichment species survival and enhance conservation work in the wild. activities, veterinary care, and the human interaction the Additionally, in a unique partnership between the U.S. Fish and animals look forward to when the gates are open. Wildlife Service, state agencies, several zoos accredited by
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 4 SIGNIFICANT ANIMAL BY THE NUMBERS ACHIEVEMENTS
In early October, the staff at Franklin Park Zoo welcomed two tiny prickly additions following the birth of Cape porcupette twins – a first for this species at the Zoo. Porcupettes are born with their eyes open and are up and moving immediately after birth. From the first day, the female twin was feistier than her brother, stomping her feet and rattling her little quills. The 1,558 twins quickly became a viral sensation with a video of them attracting 497,000 video views and reaching an audience of ANIMALS AT FRANKLIN PARK ZOO AND STONE ZOO 1,427,015 on Facebook.
The Cape NUMBER OF SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS porcupettes 91 WE SUPPORT were not the only new faces at Franklin Park NORTH AMERICAN Zoo. Eight female RIVER OTTER JOINED THE STONE ZOO black Welsh 1 ANIMAL FAMILY mountain sheep joined the animal family. There are approximately 1,600 black Welsh 6 17 mountain sheep ROCK HYRAX BABIES PRAIRIE DOG PUPS BORN in North America BORN AT STONE ZOO AT FRANKLIN PARK ZOO in flocks across the United States and Canada. While this heritage breed is mostly kept on farms or are found on the hills of Wales, more POUNDS OF MEAT SNOW LEOPARDS zoos, like ZNE, and conservation organizations are stepping 4 HIMAL AND KIRA EAT EACH DAY in to provide safe homes for these rare sheep, which are listed as threatened by the Livestock Conservancy. Several POUNDS OF KALE CONSUMED feathered faces also joined the animal family, including male 3,012 YEARLY BY THE GORILLAS and female keas, an Orinoco goose and two-red breasted POUNDS OF SWEET POTATOES mergansers. In FY 20, work began on the new white-naped 352 CONSUMED YEARLY BY THE crane and koi pond exhibit. This space was previously home BLACK BEARS to a flock of Chilean flamingos, all of which moved to new homes.
Around the same time that the Mexican gray wolves made their exhibit debut, Dunkin, a young female North American river otter, also settled into her new home at Stone Zoo. In addition to Dunkin, other new faces in FY 20 included a female coatimundi, and six rock hyrax babies born at the Zoo.
At our Zoos, each animal is truly an ambassador for its species and has a story tell about the importance of wildlife protection and habitat preservation. Management of animals within and cooperatively between institutions accredited by AZA is vital for ensuring healthy, genetically diverse populations.
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 5 IMMERSIVE Experiences
hroughout the fall and winter, visitors to Stone Zoo popular seasonal event Tpartook on a safari of a different kind – a Brick Safari at Stone Zoo is a beloved featuring more than 40 life-size animal sculptures made from holiday tradition attracting millions of colorful LEGO® bricks. new and repeat visitors year after year. This year’s event From the iconic elephant made from over 270,000 bricks attracted more than 61,660 to the stately giraffe comprised of 110,000 bricks, visitors visitors who immersed discovered wildlife from all corners of the globe. Every themselves in seasonal fun animal sculpture, built by BRICKLIVE, relied upon thousands with family and friends. of bricks to keep it strong. Our ecosystem is much the same way – every species, large and small, plays a crucial role in a While the Zoos’ roster of balanced ecosystem. special events continues to offer some of the most Brick Safari is just one example of how we aim to provide fun, unique experiences of memorable experiences that introduce people of all ages to the Greater Boston social amazing wildlife. Through these experiences, guests can more and cultural landscape, fully understand the incredible biodiversity of our planet and the unusual circumstances the critical role they can play in ensuring it remains a healthy, this year presented the thriving environment for generations to come. opportunity to creatively change our offerings. Due to COVID-19, we had to completely reimagine two of our major At both Zoos, opportunities abound to experience wildlife in annual fundraising events – Zootopia and A Wild Affair. ways that can leave a positive, lasting impression. At Stone Zootopia, our annual gala, was presented virtually in May and Zoo, the new African spurred tortoise exhibit, home to three was incredibly well-received. Zootopia raised $319,591, while tortoises from a rescue center, was a welcome addition. The A Wild Affair, Stone Zoo’s largest annual fundraising event new interactive exhibit also includes space for the public to held virtually in June, raised $26,699. feed the tortoises for a small fee. At Franklin Park Zoo, guests continued to enjoy the peaceful calm of a stroll through All of these events and experiences, both in-person and Butterfly Hollow, as well as the flurry of colorful activity in virtual, connect our guests to the natural world through Aussie Aviary. exploration, discovery, play, education, and imagination. With each of these experiences, we aim to inspire caring and action ZooLights once again dazzled with hundreds of thousands of on behalf of wildlife. lights creating a festive holiday winter wonderland. This wildly
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 6 COMMITTED TO Conservation
he sun is just setting over Great Meadows National that share their environment. This mindset is integral to all our TWildlife Refuge, in Concord, Massachusetts, on conservation projects, both here in New England and abroad. a muggy, early summer night. While the day is just ending for most people in this suburban town, it’s just One of our greatest sources of community engagement beginning for the staff of Zoo New England’s Conservation is with local schools. In FY 20, 3,400 students participated Department. Here, far away from our grounds, they are in our HATCH (Hatchling and Turtle Conservation through working on one of the Zoo’s core conservation projects: Headstarting) program, raising Blanding’s, wood, and protecting and restoring populations of snapping turtle hatchlings from the nests our staff protected. Blanding’s turtles, a threatened species The turtles get a “headstart” at school, here in Massachusetts. Using radiotracking growing bigger so they are less prone to equipment, and their cumulative decades of predation and more likely to survive to knowledge of the site, the Conservation staff adulthood when released back to the wild. fan out in search of turtles. Their goal is to Through HATCH, schoolchildren get to find nesting females and protect their nests. participate directly in local conservation, learn STEM skills, and gain a better Since the turtles at Great Meadows often nest understanding of the wildlife in their in the suburban neighborhood surrounding community. With funding from the Yawkey the refuge, the staff often knock on doors Foundation and the Disney Conservation late at night to ask for permission to access Fund, we were able to offer this program someone’s backyard or flower bed. What for free to seven schools in underserved might at first seem like an unwelcome communities. This year, the virtual field trips intrusion has become an integral part of the that we offered to participating classrooms conservation project. The neighbors at this helped many students feel connected to and other conservation sites have become their classes during the dislocation of the allies in the project, keeping an eye out for turtles and COVID-19 pandemic. reporting them to our turtle “hotline.” People who “host” a turtle on their property receive free passes to ZNE and the Just like the Blanding’s turtle project at Great Meadows, ZNE New England Aquarium, a project partner. works with local communities to protect many rare animals and plants that live outside the Zoo. Many of our projects are A core component of ZNE’s conservation goals is to involve right here eastern Massachusetts, including: a partnership local communities in the conservation of the living treasures with MassWildlife to study and protect declining wood turtle
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 7 BY THE NUMBERS
3,400 STUDENTS 155 PARTICIPATED IN THE CLASSROOMS HATCH PROGRAM IN FROM
populations dwelling in urban and suburban streams, and TOTAL reintroduction programs for the rare and beautiful wildflower, 44 SCHOOLS the New England blazing star, in MetroWest Boston and for the state’s rarest amphibian, the marbled salamander, in the Middlesex Fells.
FRANKLIN PARK BIODIVERSITY PROJECT While the core of our work takes place here at home, our NUMBER OF IDENTIFICATIONS OBSERVED projects span the globe. We partner with community-based organizations abroad to support critical conservation efforts 30 FUNGI for several species in Central America, the Caribbean basin, Africa, and central Asia. Innovative measures that we help including bald eagle, merlin, ruby-throated BIRDS support include: a community-based incentive program for 52 hummingbird, and great crested flycatcher snow leopard conservation in Mongolia, developing effective insects including 9 species of and exciting school programs to foster tapir conservation 117 INSECTS bee and 4 species of butterfly in Costa Rica, and conducting reintroductions for Nubian giraffes in Uganda, and the hicatee, a critically endangered 83 PLANTS turtle in Belize. ZNE Conservation staff traveled to Panama to help in the captive breeding of 12 rare frog species, some of TOP FIVE MOST OBSERVED SPECIES: which are now extinct in the wild, as well as to St. John to help GRAY SQUIRREL, GRAY FOX, WILD TURKEY, reintroduce critically endangered forest shrubs. In early 2020, RACCOON, AND AMERICAN ROBIN we raised $26,833 in contributions from our All for Australia fundraising event, generous donors, and our Conservation Committee to help support Zoos Victoria’s Australian Wildlife SIZE OF NESTING AND ACRES FORAGING HABITAT CREATED Bushfire Relief fund. TO BENEFIT BOX TURTLES This year, ZNE staff joined the steering committees of two 3 AND OTHER RARE SPECIES new Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) programs for rare American freshwater turtles and for the monarch butterfly.
ZNE encourages people of all ages to take an active role in 665 sustaining healthy ecosystems right in their own backyards. Through the Franklin Park Biodiversity Project, the local NUMBER OF community is invited to participate alongside Zoo staff to BUTTONBUSH SHRUBS BEING identify and monitor populations of species found right in GROWN FOR Franklin Park. ZNE staff continue to serve on the Steering HABITAT Committee for the Boston Area City Nature Challenge, RESTORATION whereby people can become citizen scientists in their own EFFORTS communities as they log their observations of local plants and wildlife in the iNaturalist app.
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report | 8 SHARING THE WONDERS OF THE Natural World
n any weekday spring morning, the air is abuzz with Providing ways for guests of all ages to stay curious and Oexcited energy as students prepare to enter Franklin continue learning about wildlife and habitats helped us Park Zoo and Stone Zoo with their classmates for a day of to continue fulfilling our mission even while our gates discovery and fun. But spring 2020 was unlike any other, and were closed. Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo provide the as a result of our temporary closure due to the COVID-19 environment for active exploration, inquiry, and hands- pandemic, springtime looked very different at the Zoos. on discovery to inspire people to interact positively with When students and guests could the natural world. Our expansive not visit in person during our 10- science, technology, engineering week closure, we brought the Zoo and mathematics (STEM) focused experience to their living rooms educational programs, incorporating through engaging digital content. Massachusetts and federal curriculum frameworks, supplement and build Launched on March 23, our daily interest in formal science education #ZooToYou programming featured and enable our guests to explore the a mix of Facebook Live, videos and complex connection between natural, activities all designed to keep our thriving habitats and wildlife. audience connected to the Zoos and our mission. Content presented To ensure access to schoolchildren, by the Zoo’s Animal Care team and the Zoos offer free admission to all educators was designed to deepen Massachusetts students throughout people’s understanding of wildlife, the school year who visit as part and our commitment to care and of scheduled school field trips. By conservation. Featured content providing opportunities to children included behind-the-scenes visits with who may not otherwise be able to the two-toed sloth family, trips into visit, we’re able to introduce them to the field to spotlight local conservation work, presentations wildlife and bring fun and effective educational programming on a wide array of animals, as well as segments highlighting to all members of our community. COVID-19 adversely veterinary care, and the importance of training and affected school group attendance with the closure of both enrichment. Between March 23 and June 30, the reach for the Zoos and in-person classroom learning. March through #ZooToYou content was 2,113,559 and video views totaled June are the busiest times for school groups and as a result 562,649. of the closures and stay at home advisory, school group
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 9 attendance for FY 20 was 12,357, which is only 21% of FY nationally recognized One Health Clinical Elective, a unique 19’s attendance of 59,924. Realizing that students would be collaboration with Harvard Medical School, hosted five missing an opportunity to learn more about science, wildlife students in FY 20. The goal of the experience is to help and conservation, Zoo New England offered virtual programs medical students appreciate the concept of One Health – the in addition to #ZooToYou, which included virtual classes, intersection of human health, animal health, and ecosystem animal encounters and tours. Between March and June, the health. The One Health concept is not one that is typically Education team presented 32 virtual programs reaching taught in medical schools today and exposing students to 1,273 students. the broader picture of ecosystem health and the role of biodiversity in protecting human health has an immediate Through a range of formal and informal programming, the impact on their perception of health in a broader context. In Education department reaches students of all ages – from the midst of a global pandemic, this concept is even more toddlers in our Playful Paws playgroups to school-aged critical and relevant today. children, college students doing research, adult education students and casual learners. Additionally, the Zoos provide valuable hands-on learning opportunities through its well- established internship program, with internships available in several Zoo departments. To learn more about ZNE’s education programs, visit On the science and research front, our partnerships continue WWW.ZOONEWENGLAND.ORG/DISCOVER with Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute. Our
ANIMAL AMBASSADORS BY THE NUMBERS 23,269 2 2 FENNEC EASTERN 5 NUMBER OF 20 FOXES SCREECH OWLS ONSITE PROGRAM OVERNIGHT NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PROGRAMS WITH ZOO CAMP #ZOOTOYOU DIGITAL PROGRAMMING 106 PARTICIPANTS SESSIONS HELD AUDIENCE 96 2,113,559 REACH NUMBER OF NUMBER OF ZOOCAMP VIDEO PREMIUM TOURS 562,649 VIEWS 561 PARTICIPANTS CONDUCTED Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 10 nder watchful eyes, one by one the Teen Ambassadors placed Ua tiny turtle hatchling on the scale to check the weight before INSPIRING carefully measuring the shell. For four months, the teens attentively cared for eight tiny Blanding’s turtle hatchlings – feeding them a diet of turtle pellets, tuna, krill and silversides, ensuring the Tomorrow’s conditions of their water tank were optimal, and monitoring their growth and behavior. Leaders This was the first year that the Teen Ambassadors actively participated in Zoo New England’s HATCH (Hatchling and Turtle Conservation through Headstarting) program, and the experience was invaluable in providing an opportunity to participate in hands- on conservation work that is making a measurable difference for rare species right here in eastern Massachusetts. Honing their observation and STEM skills, the teens gained first-hand knowledge of the science, care and commitment that is required for successful species conservation.
The Teen Ambassadors cared for the turtles onsite at Franklin Park Zoo until March, when a shift from in-person programming to video conferences was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the Zoo’s closure, the teens participated in weekly video conference meetings focused on professionalism and career readiness. The Youth Programs department also enrolled with EVER-FI – a free, online, educational resource for K-12 learners – and assigned online modules for Teen Ambassadors, including financial literacy, mental wellness, and career planning. The rapid shift was challenging, but it enabled the program to continue to support learning and positive social connections among Teen Ambassadors and ZNE.
In FY 20, ZNE’s Youth Programs department hosted 95 youth in four programs - the summer ZooTeen program, the Teen Ambassador program, the Junior ZooTeen program, and the Boston BioBlitz Initiative for Girls (BBIG) program. For more than 20 years, the incredibly popular ZooTeen program, which attracts a diverse group of participants, has engaged Boston youth with authentic work experiences that allow young people to develop professionally, build a strong sense of self, and strengthen their knowledge and preparedness for future endeavors. In FY 20, 39 ZooTeens worked in a wide-range of departments at Franklin Park Zoo, including Animal Care, Education, Commissary, ZooCamp, and Guest Services. The program provides teens with the opportunity to receive direct exposure to zoo and conservation-oriented careers in a fun, structured and professional learning environment. Professional development workshops provided exposure to STEM fields, and offered opportunities to practice skills to navigate workplace communication, problem solving, professionalism, identity, diversity and inclusion, and career readiness.
As a stepping stone to the ZooTeen program, the Junior ZooTeen program is a unique opportunity for participants ages 11 – 14 to learn more about zoos and conservation. In FY 20, we hosted two 8-week Junior ZooTeen sessions with a total of 15 participants each. The spring 2020 session of the Junior ZooTeen Program was able to carry out two session dates before ultimately cancelling the remainder of the session due to COVID-19.
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 11 STRENGTHENING OUR Communities
t is at the core of our mission to make wildlife and wild places Iaccessible to all. Together, we can foster a deep love and appreciation for our environment, and leave our planet better than we found it. Much like the diversity represented within our animal residents, our Zoos attract a diverse audience where visitors from all backgrounds have the opportunity to share experiences as they learn about the natural world.
As a vibrant component of the cultural community in Boston and beyond, Zoo New England is committed to community participation and community access. We work with community centers, camps and groups such as Greater Grove Hall Main Streets, Project RIGHT, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, Franklin Park Coalition, the Wonderfund, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and the Stoneham Chamber of to connect people to the natural world through meaningful Commerce. We also do outreach to libraries, schools, after- experiences that engage, educate, and inspire the next school programs and various other entities. generation of conservation stewards, it is imperative that we Throughout the year, we welcomed and honored members of reach everyone within our communities. ZNE’s dedication the community through outreach efforts all designed to promote to this aspect of our mission is evident in our community access and recognize the service of others. In honor of Martin outreach programs, which include: Luther King Jr. Day, we offered free admission, and guests to w Library Pass Programs: Libraries purchase the pass which both Zoos were invited to fill murals with messages of peace and entitles their patrons to a discount to the Zoos. hope. To honor those who risk their lives to keep the community w EBT Program: In recognition of the fact that Zoo visits safe, we hosted a First Responders Day for first responders and are integral to childhood and learning, Massachusetts their families. Likewise, on Veterans Day, veterans enjoyed free residents who are eligible for the Massachusetts’ EBT and admission. WIC program may purchase admission to the Zoos for up In late spring, we were thrilled to receive a $100,000 grant to four people for $4.00 per person. While participation from the Cummings Foundation to fund our new Family Nature has steadily grown throughout the past several years, Adventure Program. This new initiative will support children and participation decreased in FY 20 as a result of the Zoos’ families by helping to reduce the negative impact of adverse closure due to COVID. In FY 20, we welcomed 28,508 childhood experiences, poverty, and trauma by providing guests who visited with their EBT/WIC cards. This is a enriching adventures in zoos and nature, as well as positive decrease of 8,788 compared to 37,296 participants in FY outdoor opportunities incorporating family relationship building, 19. When the Zoos reopened in June, the EBT and WIC environmental education, and physical activity. The program will discounts were the first discounts implemented in our new include free daytime admission to Franklin Park Zoo and Stone online ticketing system. w Zoo for program participants, as well as Adventure Kits, available Community Pass Program: Non-profit organizations and in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Chinese, to help guide community groups are eligible to receive a limited amount of outdoor exploration and learning. free admission passes. ZNE distributed 1,811 passes to non- profit organizations and community groups during FY 20. ZNE remains committed to ensuring that personal financial w Organizational Pass Program: Non-profit organizations situations do not constitute a barrier to enjoying and benefiting may purchase an institutional pass enabling groups of from Zoo experiences. As an organization whose mission is individuals to attend the Zoos at greatly reduced cost.
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 12 Keel Foundation EXCEPTIONAL Henry and Mary Lee MassMutual Jean and David McLachlan Partners Matthew Milikowsky and Nicole Eldredge Lindsay Neagle and Anne Pearson Zoo New England is grateful to all who donated to the Zoos. Your support provides Newburyport Savings Bank the funds to care for all of ZNE’s animal inhabitants, pursue conservation projects both Jessica and Andrew Nigrelli locally and abroad, and continue to educate and inspire conservation stewards of the People’s United Community Foundation future. Listed here are some who made gifts between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Jenifer Burkett-Picker and Dennis Picker Linda and Ronald Savage Donna Weiss GIFTS $100,000+ Eastern Bank Anonymous Nicole and Thomas Feeley GIFTS $2,500-$4,999 Cummings Foundation Jonathan Haar Mary Ames Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Hays Companies of New England Deborah Babson Highland Street Foundation LeeAnn and Steven Horner* Elizabeth and Tom Boates Doug Lober James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Kevin and Julie Callaghan Massachusetts Cultural Council Foundation Thomas and Ann Comeau MathWorks Ronnie and Stephen Kanarek John and Vanessa Craven Mark Kelley and Gail Riggs Kelley Jacqueline Green GIFTS $50,000-$99,999 Dr. Martin Kelly and Mrs. Judith Kelly Kate Guedj Anonymous Knapp Foundation Denison and Caroline Hall Disney Conservation Fund Lorenda Layne and Robert Niblack Karl Hanold Jean and Henry Hall* Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Steven and Jeanine Hinterneder Institute of Museum and Library Susan A. Martin Charitable Trust Elizabeth Duffy Hynes and Tod Hynes Services New Balance Corporation Dr. C. Stephen Keklak Kathy and Girard Sargent New Balance Foundation Samuel Lasky and Christina O’Sullivan Peter A. Wilson and Jean C. Tempel David and Jennifer Porter* Massachusetts Service Alliance Neil and Anna Rasmussen Peter and Cindy Neville GIFTS $25,000-$49,999 Peter and Barbara Roberts Bruce Perry and Susan Davis Related Beal Tiny Tiger Foundation Putnam Investments David Canter and Lisa Strope Colin and Olivia Van Dyke Robert and Sally Quinn Citizens Bank Van Dyke/Billy Foundation Claudia U. and James M. Richter Grace and Edward Fey Raimund and Anne Vanderweil Daniel Romanow and B. Andrew John Gosselin and Elizabeth Neylon Kathleen Vieweg and Dr. Barry Berger* Zelermyer Lloyd and Linda Hamm Mrs. Emily V. Wade South Asian Bar Association of Greater Liberty Mutual Foundation Boston, Inc. Martin W. Richard Charitable GIFTS $5,000-$9,999 The Summer Fund Foundation, Inc. Bradford and Hilary Allinson David Taylor Robert Lloyd Corkin Charitable City of Boston Credit Union Karen and Robert White Foundation Gordon and Andrea Clagett Whole Foods, Inc. StonehamBank Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast Sayoko Blodgett-Ford GIFTS $1,000-$2,499 GIFTS $10,000-$24,999 Commodore Builders Anonymous (6) Jonathan and Rosemary Avery Kim Cronin and Joe Ryan Ashley Allinson Margaret and Dewey Awad East Coast Slurry Co. Charles Alpuche Anne and David Bromer Flutie Foundation Alexandra and David Andrews Dr. Rory Browne and Dr. Grace Chang Foundation M Dr. Eric Baitchman and Brandi Claneil Foundation, Inc. The Fuller Foundation Baitchman Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. Charles and Anne Gifford Joanna and John Berube DCU for Kids Deborah Goldberg and Michael Winter Bromer Booksellers, Inc. EarthWatch Institute Inland Underwriters Insurance Agency Margery and Gordon Carr
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 13 Kathryn and Tim Conway Sean Po State Street Corporation Jeff and Brooke Cook Harold and Frances Pratt Dr. Alan Stern and Lori Tenser Joseph and Lori Cooney Regina Pyle and Celeste Decker Joseph and Susan Stone Janice Corkin Rudolf and John Emery Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Kate and Ben Taylor Cummings Properties Maureen Lukas Reardon Juliet Teixeira Taci Darnell Matthew and Meredith Reed John and Mary Ellen Toomey Michelle Dean John Ricci The Topol Family Fund Teresa and Frank DeGiacomo Robert Rosenthal and Lisa Sears Kristen Vagliardo Donna Denio and Bruce Conklin Jaishree and Gururaj Deshpande Jan Dyer The Eastern Charitable Foundation Nelson and Susan Eby William and Susan Elsbree Neal and Ronna Erickson Vinita and David Ferrera Ruth Ellen Fitch Nicole Ford Sarah Freeman Felicia Gervais Mark and Amanda Giovino Global Atlantic Financial Group Laura Glynn* Dr. Annekathryn Goodman John Gray Jacquelynn Henke and Kyle Wolff Cynthia and David Hill Geoff and Adele Horwitz Janice Houghton Doris Howard Income Research + Management Alexandra Kavadas David Kelly Christy and Matthew Keswick Dr. Stephanie Kube Wendy and Charles Leiserson Liberty Mutual Insurance Shenkiat Lim Carlo A. MacDonald Doug and Julie Macrae Dr. Ruth Marrion and Robert Halenda Laurel Martino Suzanne S. Matta Glenda Mattes Carolyn McCane-Chin and David Chin Michelle McGee Marsha Rosselli and James Driscoll Megan Watts Greg and Nicole Moore Roberta Rubin and Donald-Bruce Scott Wayne Rita Nethersole Abrams Marvin and Vera Weiss Jeanne O’Keefe and Dan Rea R. Pito and Christine Salas Constance V.R. White* Craig and Lillian Olmsted Jennifer Shea Daphne Whitman Susan Oman and Michael Decker Thomas Smalley E.O. and Irene Wilson Susan Pioli and Martin Samuels St. John Smith and Kay Barned-Smith Evan L. Winter Plimpton-Shattuck Fund Cindy Smith
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 14 GIFTS $500-$999 Mike and Linda Drabik Sarah and Darrin Ladd Burt Adelman and Lydia Rogers Jessica and Robert Duffy Gene Landy Carol R. Adler* Karen Dunnett Louise Lazare Gene and Rena Anspach Daniel and Stephanie Finegold Annette Leonard-Zupan Frederick Basilico and Judith Richard and Judy Fox Thomas and Christopher Loring Waligunda Caitlen Frank Kathleen and Frederick MacNeil Matthew and Sarah Begg Rabbi Soshana Friedman Nagesh Mahanthappa and Valentine Suzanne Brandi-Reed and Joseph Reed Perry Galvin and Ellen Harris Talland David Bremser and Rachel Esch The Garden Club of Concord Sharon and Brian McNally Mary Buonanno Alan and Wendy Gilden Emily McNaughton Ann Buxbaum Diane Gorrow Michael Miele and Anne Esbenshade Casey Carlson and William Stone Lynn Guilbault Joanne Morris Rachel and Denis Chagnon Erin Higgins and Douglas Rosner Sally Muspratt Miriam Chernoff and Stanley Morse Jean Holmblad and Bob Zaret Barbara Natke and Geoffrey Kuesters Suzanne Christensen and Michael Dunn Mr. Albert Huang Glenn Noland Patricia Crow ICYBAY James O’Connell and Jill Roncarati John and Marilyn Darack Ms. Patricia Katz L. Allen Parker Joseph D’Arrigo Eric Kilby and Kate Peterson David Passafaro Barbara and William Dickinson Carol Kountz Alison Payne Paige and Larry Ransford Carianne and Paul Roche Robin Rohrabacher Ann and Glenn Rosen Cindy Rubens Kristine and Mark Sawyer Daniel and Daniel Scanlan John Schaechter Mr. Robert Sinnott and Ms. Anna Marie Wagner Mark and John Smith Michael Stack Melita Teichert and Bill Sabine Lisa Thorson Carolyn Vaughan and Paul Smith Catherine and Natarajan Venkatesh Sally Withington Suzanne and James Woodruff Rosemarie Yevich and Francis Drislane
GIFTS $250-$499 Laura and Michael Albert Christine Altieri Shreesh Ayachit Gloria Bernier Dinah Bodkin Anna Borodovsky Michelle and George Brock-Fisher Joanna Burns Sandra Camargo Dennis Campbell and Teresia LaFleur Adrian and Amy Chan Michael Ciano Frances Clark Jaimee Corkin
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 15 Jan Cormier Erika Mills Jamie Banks Debra and David Cox Carolyn Morrill Faith Barker Mecealus Cronkrite Helen Munzer Joseph and Frances Baron Glenn and Judithann Cushman Nicole Murray John and Janice Barris Mark Dalius Mary and Richard Noble Geri Nicole Barrison Tina Donnarummo and Timothy Aleong Northeast Elementary School Laurie Barron Kristen Dougherty Jeanne Pinado Anita Barry and James Heffernan James Dunbar Frances Pratt Kathy Barylick Barbara Ebert John Radosta and Mayre Plunkett Daniel Beaulieu James and Catherine Elgin Pauline Ratta Christopher Beaulieu Joan Elwood David Rockwell and Debra Hall Tom Beaulieu Joan FitzGerald Jill Roncarati and James O’Connell MaryAnn Beaver The Flatbread Company Jean Rosenberg and Peter Southwick Samira Beckwith J. Kevin and Elaine Foley George and Jacqueline Rutledge Serenity and Luis Belo Lucy Foulston Lorin and Nanci Rydstrom William Benner and Joseph Wicinski Howard and Maria Fox Kiku Adatto and Michael Sandel Sandra and Bill Berchoff Karen Gansner Richard and Crystal Schaaf Mary Binderman Dr. Thomas Gettelfinger Sarah Sharpe Maggie and Jesse Biroscak Michael and Karen Gorton Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. Devon Black Cheryl Gradziel Linda Shea Elizabeth Blackburn Katie Greehan Kimberly Shubrooks and Anthony Suzanne Blondin Sally and Bill Green Viapiano Bruce J. Bonnell Elizabeth Hammond Elana Silver Karen Boomhower Richard and Mary Hart Heather Skorik Joseph Bosstick Joanne Hayes-Rines Elizabeth Smith Barbara Bourdeau Starla and David Hazen Mason Smith and Gordon Green David Bowe Joseph and Patricia Henebury Judith Swift Dr. Elisif Brandon and Mr. David David and Linda Hirschberg Peter A. Wilson and Jean C. Tempel Brandon Leslie Hoerr Lorraine Theroux and Chris Jones Brad Braufman Gene Hornsby Thomas and Kristin Heather Tinlin Caroline Breen Katherine Howard Jay Tracy Alison and John Brennan Daniel and Sivika Hunter Tulis, Miller & Company LLP Jason Briggs Vinicius Isola Andrew and Barbara Wales Amy Brisson Haley Representative Louis Kafka and Mrs. Amanda Westbrooks Judith and David Brooks Anita Kafka Melodie Wing Jane Brown Cherry and James Karlson Judith and Albert Zabin J. Thomas and D’Ann Brownrigg David and Sharon Kelley Robert Bujalski and Lesley Liu-Bujalski Arvel and Michelle Kendall GIFTS $100–$249 Ms. Margaret Callahan Kenneth and Karin Keyser Anonymous Todd and Mary Claire Cantor Darlene and Steven Knapp Elisabeth Adams Christopher Capone Marc and Donna Kozin Christopher Adams Joyce and John Carnes Joanna Kreil Suzan Adelmann Ronald Caron The Kwan-Soohoo Family Anne Agee Michael and Nenita Casey Mary-Joyce and Paul Licata Eric Aho and Michael Oliveri Brian Castagna Allison Lindberg David and Heidi Aliski Barbara Chase Christopher Litterio and Ursula Smith Alan and Saralynn Allaire Pisha Chen Michelle Lucas Kim Allen Lucy Chin and Paul Luther Christina and Daniel Alves Donald Cochran Jonathan Mandell Paul and Stephanie Andruchow Jean Cochran Christopher and Karen Martin Jim Anello and Sue Bradford Jill Cohen Matrix Financial, LLC Natalya Asipenko H. Steven and Theodora Colburn Ryan and Tonya McKee Alison Avram Bridget and Mary Collins-Lyman Robert McKinnon Megan Baird Matthew Condon Hal and Judith Miller Susan Balogh and Joel Solomon Coopete, Inc
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 16 Marie Cora and Andre Alguero Leo Cortissoz, II Jacquelyn Cotnoir Michael and April Cotugno Anne and Jim Cram Holly Laurent and David Crane Etienne Cremieux Roberta Cross Angela Cucinelli-Moser Cheryl Cullion Nancy Cunningham Valerie and Robert Dearth Katherine Deforest Gary Denton and Dana Comi Robert P. D’Entremont Diane and Stephen Derby Dorothy Derifield and Jeffrey Chasin Linda Derosa James Destephens Mary Jane and James Devins Gretchen Dietz Tara Dillon Joseph Dinanno Carrie Dirats Nancy and Stephen Ditullio Clare Dochat Katherine Dodge Elizabeth and Michael Dodge Anna Dolmatch and Jane and Zachary Donaghey Darcy and Alan Donald David and Jan Drake Melanie Drayton Linda Drazen and Meg Bloom Terrence Driscoll Debra and Arthur Dunham Nancy Dunham-Herd Joan and John Dunne Sarah and Charles Forbes Claudia Gelzer Carolyn Eagle Peter and Rebecca Forkner Marvin E. Gilmore, Jr. Emily Eckner and Aidan Walsh Christopher Foster Margaret and David Gilmour Jennifer and Richard Edwards Claudia and Robert Foster Frances Girgenti Todd and Erin Ellis Eileen Freedman David and Grethe Golden Alexandra England and Chuck Pratt Phillip Freeman and Jill Goldstein Carol Goslant Mr. and Mrs. J. Barry Epperson Mary Frink Alison and Ethan Gottlieb Ms. Maria Epsimos Debra Fulton Shoshana Gourdin Jay Epstein Douglas Funkhouser Peter Grande Clarissa P. Erving Kathleen Gallagher Felicia Grant Peter Fallon Representative William Galvin and Rhoda Greenspan Joan and John Ferguson Jennifer Pinkham Nicole Grillo Jennifer Field Jennifer Gammon Victoria Groves-Cardillo and Peter Clarke Fitts Eileen Ganley Cardillo Kelli Flanagan Karen Gardner Patrick and Priscilla Guiney David Fleishman Caroline Gaudet Diane Gurry
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 17 Ronald Gwiazda Beth Logan Svetlana Peikates-Ribaudo and William Peter and Andrea Hacker Stephen Loranger Ribaudo Richard and Joan Hannah Melanie Lovell Lauri Pekkala Todd Harris Ann and Donald MacAdam Alicair and Brian Peltonen Ann Hartner Nathan Macdonald Michael Perakis Daphne Hatsopoulos John Maciaszczyk and Nancy Elizabeth Perry Jared Hawkins Sencabaugh Kevin and Yen-Yen Petrosino Terrence Hayes and Lara Curtis Hayes Richard and Wanda Macnair Steven Picciano Michael and Sue Hazard Tracy MacNeal and Geoffrey Doerre Sarah and Edward Pitts Spencer and Charisma Henderson Cristina Maldonado Thomas Plsek Roy and Helen Herold Francine and Kevin Mandeville Antonia Pollak Ms. Ellen Hertzmark Judy A. Manning Michele and Meyer Potashman Rachel Hewett Angela Markle David Poulten and Wanru Tai Ingrid and Michael Hillinger Joseph Martinez Tiffany Pounds-Williams and Justin Hilson Terry Mason and Kevin Batt Christopher Williams Dana Hines Nancy Master Naomi Powers David Hoffman Jane and Jay Mazur Barbara Prato Robin Hollenstein Gretchen McClain Charles Pratt Constance Horton Daniel McDonald Harold Pratt Ruth Hosein Lisa McGrath Mark and Susan Primeau Eileen Hulnick Andrew McKinley and Maria Fernando Kim Proctor Diana and G. Lee Humphrey Deborah and Martin McKneally Carol and David Purdy Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Innis The Mead Family John and Janice Raftery Eleanor Jaynes and Robert Ward Adrianne Medeiros Pheobe Ramsey Keith Jennings Irina Medvedeva Frank L Reis, Jr. and Sarah Phillips Lauren Jett Anna Melbin Dorothy and Robert Reuss Alexander and Daphne Johnson Bradley Merchant Linda Revere Ardis Johnston John and Jody Messenheimer Nicole Rietmann Tyler Jowaisas Kumar Metlapalli David and Laura Riley Phyllis and Nate Kalowski Jeanne and Amy Michael Ashlyn Rizzo John Kearse and Kimberley Lowe Rebecca Miller Melissa and David Roberts Sara Keddy Gail Miller Jessica Roch John Keegan and Susan Amirault Robert E. Mitchell Jr. Emily Rodenhuis Joseph Kesselman Simon Montlake William Rodgers Michael Kiley Ellen Moore Mr. Ralph W. Rogers* Ellen Kirchheimer W. Michael Murphy, Jr. Sydney Rosen Marie Koch Rosenthal Peri Nawawi Kristin Rosner Pamela Kuhn Francis Neely David and Justine Ross Barry M. Lamont, M.D. Kimberly Nelson Justine Ross Mary Louise Larkin Brian Nett Laurie Ruskin Nancy Latner Kate Neumann Susan and Matthew Ryan Anne and Paul Lawrence Adrienne and Evan Nolan Joan Ryan Ann Leamon Cheryl and Jerome Odom Fergus and Tina Ryan David and Lucinda Lee Eileen O’Donnell Cheryl Sadeli Nora Lee Patricia and Eugene O’Flaherty Leeann Sadowski Devon Lemieux Mary Ann and James Ohearn Linda Salera Christine Leslie Juliet O’Leary Marsha Salett Cindy and Rob Levine Louis and Gail O’Malley Gena Salvo Eli Levine and Laura Mintz Edward O’Neil and Lucy Gilbert Mike Sarno Rev Jurgen Liias and Mrs. Gloria Liias Stanley Osowiecki Karsten Sauer John and Julie Linehan Shyamal Patel Charles Sawyer Susan and Paul Linehan Michelle Patrone Jenny Sazama, Tim Crellin and Adam Robert and Lorraine Liscio Leita and Liam Patterson Crellin-Sazama Frederic Little and Claudia Ordonez David and Laura Scarbro
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 18 Crystal and Richard Schaaf Jane and William Spaulding Joan Thompson Aaron Schmitt Nathaniel Speer Laura Tichy Mr. Jason Searle Lee Sprague Steve Tobin and Nancy Hartle Jocelyn Sedney Kimberley Springer Maureen and John Towle Ruth Seiders Adrienne and Pat St. John Monica and Jason Tucker-Schwartz Elihu Selter Anne Starr Tracy and Stephen Tyson Edward Shadoff Marianne Stigum Eleanor Underwood Sarah Shamel Paula Stoler Courtney Vagliardo Nancy Simcock Kristian and Judith Stoltenberg Peter Vassil Helaine Simmonds Stephanie Stone Carol Veasey Sandip Singh David and Irina Straus Fredericka Veikley Marjorie Skoll Joan and Herman Suit Susan and Michael Wallace Diane and James Sleek Kimberlyann Sulmonte Wendy Wallerstein Eric Smith Erika Swan Michael and Catherine Walsh Priscilla J. Smith Leah Temple Paula Wanzer Bryan and Constance Smith Denise Tewksbury Jeffrey Ward Sandra Smith Tammy Thibault and Robert Skenderian Robert Weinerman Sheila and Charles Snider Ethan Thibault Paul Weinstein Mary Sparks Marcia and Timothy Thomas Shelley Weinstein
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 19 Susan and Frank Wellington Wren Werner Douglas and Sage Wicinski Edward Wigfield Donald and Margaret Wilhelm Benjamin Williams Leslee Willitts Scott and Lisa Wilson Bryan and Alison Windmiller Stephen Wintermeier Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai Terence Yang Richard Yost Noelani and Michael Zervas Tanya Zucconi Peter Zuger Gregory and Miriam Zurlo
*Zoo Legacy Society bequest
ZOO LEGACY Society
Thank you to all our donors who have designated Zoo New England as the beneficiary of a will, trust, life insurance policy or other planned giving arrangements. Each planned gift helps save species and works to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations. Donors who participate in this society have been recognized with an * throughout the Annual Report. This list of estates gives thanks for those gifts already received through the generosity of legacy giving.
Anonymous (5) Estate of Dorothy Brambilla Estate of S. Blair Lent, Jr. Estate of Christine O’Kane Estate of Patricia May Sheehan
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 20 IN-KIND In-kind donations are a unique way to support Zoo New England. These donations can be goods or services, or items used for animal enrichment, educational presentations, administrative purposes and more. In-kind donations help defray Zoo costs and provide a great way to put your extra Donations items or skilled services to use.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU Donna Bishop Jeremy Fontaine DO TO SUPPORT ZOO NEW Devon Black Goulston & Storrs PC ENGLAND! The Boston Globe Cole Grant Susan Deysher Dr. Katie Hogan Anonymous Entercom Evan Johnson Bradford and Hilary Allinson Deborah and Daniel Flynn Logan Communications Carlo A. MacDonald Dr. Ruth Marrion and Robert Halenda Montilio’s Baking Company Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP NBC10 Boston, NECN Northeastern University Christine Norton Party Rental LTD Claudia U. and James M. Richter Sara Satloff Larkin and Charles Sawyer Leonard Siaw SLH Medical Specialties Snow Leopard Vodka Dr. Steven Spitz and Mrs. Laura Spitz Sweet Spot Bakery Wegmans Westwood
HOST COMMITTEE: David Porter, Co-Chair Jennifer Porter, Co-Chair Ronnie Kanarek, Vice Chair and GALA 2020 Art Curator Lorenda Layne, Vice Chair and Auction Co-Chair Elizabeth Duffy Hynes, Auction Co-Chair Peggy Baseman Devon Black Elizabeth Boates Thank you to everyone who supported the first ever virtual Zootopia 2020! Zootopia Melissa Buckingham is the Zoos’ annual fundraising gala which raises significant funds toward our annual Michael Ciano operating costs. Although we could not all be together in person this year, our first Laura Goscinak virtual Zootopia was still a huge success. Proceeds from Zootopia directly benefited Doris Howard Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo, as well as the Zoos’ education Gail Riggs Kelley programs, and vital conservation initiatives. Araceli Rios
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 21 ARTS AUCTION Janice Corkin Rudolf and John Emery Dr. C. Stephen Keklak SUBCOMMITTEE: Owen Cortner David and Sharon Kelley Ronnie Kanarek, Art Curator Jacquelyn Cotnoir Mark Kelley and Gail Riggs Kelley Jen Bradley Patricia Crow Christy and Matthew Keswick Doris Howard Grace DaFonseca Darlene and Steven Knapp Shelley Weinstein Linda Derosa Lorenda Layne and Robert Niblack Carrie Dirats Henry and Mary Lee HONORARY COMMITTEE: Mike and Linda Drabik Annette Leonard-Zupan Mayor Martin J. Walsh Terrence Driscoll Mary-Joyce and Paul Licata Senate President Karen Spilka James Dunbar Rev Jurgen Liias and Mrs. Gloria Liias Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo Karen Dunnett Doug Lober Jerry Sargent, President, Citizens Bank Jan Dyer Melanie Lovell Massachusetts East Coast Slurry Co. Michelle Lucas Eastern Bank Carlo A. MacDonald PRESENTING SPONSOR: Emily Eckner and Aidan Walsh Kathleen and Frederick MacNeil Citizens Bank Judy Ezop Doug and Julie Macrae Nicole and Thomas Feeley Made By Me A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Fenway Park Tours Tom Maher AE Events Grace and Edward Fey Jonathan Mandell Linehan Photography Stephanie Foster Francine and Kevin Mandeville Winston Flowers Caitlen Frank Dr. Ruth Marrion and Robert Halenda Sarah Freeman Laurel Martino Anonymous (3) Debra Fulton Mass MoCA Bradford and Hilary Allinson Galerie d’Orsay MassMutual Christine Altieri Margaret and David Gilmour Caitlin McCartan and Daniel Smalley America’s Test Kitchen Mark and Amanda Giovino Ryan and Tonya McKee Jim Anello and Sue Bradford Deborah Goldberg and Michael Winter Sharon and Brian McNally Asta Jennie Goldstein Emily McNaughton Margaret and Dewey Awad Diane Gorrow The Mead Family Serenity and Luis Belo Sally and Bill Green Greg and Nicole Moore Devon Black Victoria Groves-Cardillo and Peter Kathleen Murphy Sayoko Blodgett-Ford Cardillo Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Elizabeth and Tom Boates Kate Guedj Barbara Natke and Geoffrey Kuesters Boston Harbor Cruises Louise Hadden NBC10 Boston/NECN Martha Bowen Lloyd and Linda Hamm Rita Nethersole Patricia Boyden Karl Hanold Peter and Cindy Neville Amy Brisson Haley Richard and Mary Hart New England Aquarium Dr. Rory Browne and Dr. Grace Chang Hays Companies of New England New School of Music Mary Buonanno Joseph and Patricia Henebury Newburyport Savings Bank Margery and Gordon Carr Jacquelynn Henke and Kyle Wolff Mary and Richard Noble Robert Chabot Katelyn Hicks Glenn Noland Adrian and Amy Chan Steven and Jeanine Hinterneder James O’Connell and Jill Roncarati Miriam Chernoff and Stanley Morse David and Linda Hirschberg Jeanne O’Keefe and Dan Rea Michael Ciano David Hoffman Craig and Lillian Olmsted Citizens Bank LeeAnn and Steven Horner Peabody Essex Museum City of Boston Credit Union Janice Houghton Susan Pioli and Martin Samuels Gordon and Andrea Clagett Doris Howard Jeanne Polidori Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast Inland Underwriters Insurance Agency David and Jennifer Porter Thomas and Ann Comeau Jake’s Seafood Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Commodore Builders Ronnie and Stephen Kanarek Elaine Rando and Carrie Zizza Maureen Conboy Michael Kanarek Paige and Larry Ransford Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Ms. Patricia Katz Maureen Lukas Reardon Joseph and Lori Cooney Alexandra Kavadas Matthew and Meredith Reed Jaimee Corkin John Keegan and Susan Amirault Shelley and Tom Reynolds
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 22 Claudia U. and James M. Richter Aaron Schmitt Kathleen Vieweg and Dr. Barry Berger Ashlyn Rizzo Jennifer Shea Shelley Weinstein Peter and Barbara Roberts Heather Skorik Donna Weiss Carianne and Paul Roche St. John Smith and Kay Barned-Smith Constance V.R. White William Rodgers Dr. Alan Stern and Lori Tenser Daphne Whitman Brittany Rollins StonehamBank Leslee Willitts Jean Rosenberg and Peter Southwick Juliet Teixeira Peter A. Wilson and Jean C. Tempel Royal Sonesta Boston David Teller and Jil-Anne Bailey E.O. and Irene Wilson Joan Ryan Thomas and Kristin Heather Tinlin Bryan and Alison Windmiller Linda Salera Kristen Vagliardo Winston Flowers Kathy and Girard Sargent Colin and Olivia Van Dyke Evan L. Winter Linda and Ronald Savage Fredericka Veikley Suzanne and James Woodruff Kristine and Mark Sawyer Jessan Marie Vidot Casanova
Massachusetts Bay Lines A WILD Merrimack Repertory Theatre Mohegan Sun Monkey Joe’s Party & Play Center Affair Mystic Aquarium New England Aquarium New England Coffee Co New Repertory Theatre Thank you to all participated in Stone Zoo’s 16th Annual A Wild Affair, and made New School of Music this year’s first ever virtual A Wild Affair a success! Proceeds from A Wild Affair Nippo Lake Golf Club supported the operation and continued growth of Stone Zoo, its education Norman Rockwell Museum programs and conservation initiatives. Nubar Old Town Trolley Tours Organic Garden Oriental Trading Company, Inc. SPONSORS: Boston Duck Tours Peabody Essex Museum StonehamBank Boston Harbor Cruises Puppet Showplace Theater Weiss Farm sponsored by Donna Weiss Boston Tea Party Rochester Country Club Butcher Boy Rock Spot Climbing Boston PARTICIPATING VENDORS: Calareso’s Farm Stand & Garden Center Salem Wax Museum Burton’s Grill of Burlington Carianne and Paul Roche Salem Witch Museum Del Sur Charles River Canoe & Kayak ScrubaDub Autowash Centers, Inc. Edrington Cowabunga’s Seasons 52 Harrow’s Chicken Pies Dave & Buster’s SpeakEasy Stage Company Not Your Average Joe’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary Starbucks Nubar Edrington The House of Seven Gables Starbucks of Melrose Elite Island Resorts The Lyric Stage Company of Boston Seasons 52 of Burlington Elizabeth Grady Skin Care Salons The Preservation Society of Newport T’ahpas 529 Evergreen Florist Inc. County True North Ales Fenway Park Tours The Steamship Authority Fran and Kevin Mandeville The Watchmaker GIFT IN-KIND DONORS: Harrow’s Chicken Pies Tides Restaurant & Pub Anne Bregoli Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant Total Wine & More Anton’s Cleaners, Inc. Hawthorne Hotel Trapp Family Lodge Bay Spirit Tours Jam Time Tuscan Brands Bayside Resort Kimball Farm Urban Adventours Bedford Car Wash Corp. Kowloon Komedy XV Beacon Hotel Billy’s Roast Beef & Seafood Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 23 BREW AT The Zoo
Thank you to all who attended Franklin Park Zoo’s 10th annual beer-tasting event, Brew at the Zoo, featuring stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants. Proceeds from this event supported the operation and continued growth of Franklin Park Zoo, its education programs and conservation initiatives.
SPONSORS getaround Metro PCS Party Rental LTD. Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Guinness Whalers Brewing Company ALL THE VENDORS THAT Harpoon Willie’s Superbrew SUPPORTED BREW AT THE ZOO! Hopsters Brew and Boards Willow Tree 110 Grill House Bear Brewing 21st Amendment Ispwich Ale Brewery 7ate9 Bakery Itz Spritz Abacus Distributing Jack’s Abby Aeronaut Brewing Company John Harvard’s Brew House Archer Roose Just Hummus Article Fifteen Brewing KIND Snacks Artisanal Brewing Ventures Kings Dedham Backlash Brewery & Taproom Lagunitas Brewing Co. Bantam Cider Company Lord Hobo Brewing Co. Baxter Brewing Company Martha’s Spiked Lemonade Bone Up Brewing Company Mayflower Brewing Company Boston Beer Company Sixpoint Brewing Company Bravazzi Small Change Brewing Company Brooklyn Brewery Smirnoff Seltzer California Pizza Kitchen Southern Tier Brewing Company Cambridge Brewing Company Start Line Brewing Co. Castle Island Brewing Co. Stormalong Cider Dorchester Brewing Company The Tap Brewing Company Down the Road Beer Co. True North Ale Company DW Brewpub Turtle Swamp Brewing Company Far From the Tree Cider Two Roads Brewing Flying Dreams Brewing Company UFO Glutenberg Craft Brewery Utz Quality Foods, Inc. Greater Good Imperial Brew Co. Victory Brewing Company
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 24 Clown Shoes Beer Ales & Tails Down the Road Brewery Firestone Walker Brewing Company Harpoon A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Hopsters Brewing Company ALL THE VENDORS THAT Jack’s Abby Thank you to all who supported SUPPORTED ALES & TAILS! KIND Snacks Stone Zoo’s 5th annual beer-tasting 110 Grill Lagunitas Brewing Company event, Ales & Tails. Proceeds from 21st Amendment Lord Hobo Brewing Co. this event supported the operation Abacus Distributing Narragansett Beer and continued growth of Stone Allagash Brewing Company Red Heat Tavern Zoo, its education programs and Bantam Cider Company Sixpoint Brewery conservation initiatives. Bedford Cupcakes Smuttynose Brewing Company Bone Up Brewing Company Southern Tier Brewing Company Boston Beer Company T’ahpas 529 Brooklyn Brewery True North Ale Company SPONSORS Buffalo Wild Wings UFO Party Rental LTD. Cabot Creamery Cooperative Victory Beer Green Mountain Energy Cambridge Brewing Company Wachusett Brewing Company Cisco Brewers Inc. Willie’s Superbrew City Roots Cider Wormtown Brewery
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 25 In Recognition of Tim and Carolyn In Memory of John and Peg Fitzgerald Chabot Gregory Fitzgerald Tributes Daniel Beaulieu In Recognition of Joe Ford In Memory of Joseph Ching Diane Gorrow Melinda Ching A gift to Zoo New England is an excellent In Recognition of Eliza Forman way to recognize someone special to In Memory of Maureen J. Cochran Ellen Hitzrot you. Gifts made in someone’s honor Jean Cochran or memory allow you an opportunity John Cochran In Recognition of Jonathan, Carolyn, to celebrate an animal-loving friend or Cindy Levin and Michael Fox family member in a truly meaningful way. Kathleen Robinson Kurt Badynski Unless otherwise specified, these gifts aid the Annual Fund. The person or family In Honor of Pat Crow In Recognition of Lucy Franckle recognized by the donation receives a Lindsay Clemens Leslie Davis special notification from the Zoo.
In Honor of Marjorie Cucinelli In Memory of Gigi the Gorilla Angela Cucinelli-Moser Julie Gaieski In Recognition of Benjamin Afergan Douglas Wicinski Michael Afergan In Recognition of Ben and Jillian Elacqua In Memory of Jonathan Gilmour In Recognition of Finn Auclair Mike Sarno Samira Beckwith Christy White Albee Budnitz In Memory of Sally D. Epstein Scott Cummings In Memory of Stuart B. Avery Jay Epstein Anne Cram Jonathan and Rosemary Avery Bill Hunter Thomas Enright Theresa Fersch In Memory of Louise Barker In Memory of Louise Felton Teresa Gartner Faith Barker Anonymous Thomas Gettelfinger Kris Adams Margaret and David Gilmour In Celebration of Madelyn Basdekis John Darack Jonathan Glass Rachel Basdekis Gretchen Dietz David Golden Patricia Donahue Julie Beck Goss In Memory of Robert L. Beal Ilia Fisher Peter and Andrea Hacker Sally G. Withington Carol Greeley Richard Hannah The Topol Family Fund Ronald Gwiazda Mary Kelley Tulis, Miller & Company LLP Ann M. Hartner Robert Liscio Constance Horton Appleton Mason In Honor of Genevieve and Ruth Hoshino Elizabeth Panagoulis Emmett Bosstick Martin Kenney Lorin Rydstrom Joseph Bosstick Carol Landraitis Bryan and Constance Smith Linnea Lof Henry Spaloss In Honor of the Boston Marathon Team Charlotte Marden Edward Wigfield David Canter and Lisa Strope Adrianne Medeiros Katherine O’Malley Robert E. Mitchell In Honor of Jacqueline Green Carol E. Nesson Donna Weiss In Celebration of Chris Burke Sharron Quinn Sally Burke Laurie Ruskin In Recognition of Zara Grey Nancy R. Simcock Courtney Vagliardo In Memory of Julia P. Burns Marjorie Skoll Joanna Burns Myrna Weinman In Memory of Antonio Hansell Marlene Gasdia-Cochrane Daniel W. Finegold In Memory of Gill Fishman Richard Miller In Memory of Kenneth Hawes Joanna Burns Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 26 In Memory of Bruce Hendricks Kerry Elinskas and Jeffrey Snow
In Recognition of Steven Hinterneder Mary Sparks
In Memory of Alfred Huang Albert Huang
In Honor of Benjamin Johnson Amanda Hussey
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Kelley Emily McNaughton
In Recognition of Jaehyun Lee Noah Lee
In Recognition of Nora Lee Stephanie Johnson
In Celebration of Nathaniel Marsh Anne Lawrence
In Memory of Donald Mattes Glenda Mattes
In Honor of Susan Oman Phyllis Decker
In Recognition of Toby and Stan Orel Linda Orel In Recognition of Julia Rothar In Recognition of Colin Van Dyke In Memory of Scout Picciano Carole Shyavitz Judith Swift Steven Picciano In Celebration of Leo Rothman In Celebration of Donna Weiss In Honor of Frances G. Pratt Jean Rothman Marvin and Vera Weiss Charles Pratt Frances H. Pratt In Memory of Becca Sampson In Celebration of Eli White Harold I. Pratt, Sr. Ruth Seiders Sara Ader
In Memory of Robert Przygoda In Honor of Sally Saunders Brennan In Memory of Paul J. Willitts Jonathan Wilbur Wendy Brown Leslee Willitts
In Memory of Rosanne Ready In Honor of Rebecca Schneyer In Honor of Peter A. Wilson Naomi M. Powers Nancy Latner Joseph D’Arrigo Sally Green In Honor of Brook Ricci In Recognition of Ilana and Aggie Lauri Pekkala John Ricci Shamel Jill Roncarati Sarah Shamel Scott and Lisa Wilson In Recognition of Isabelita Rivera Rachel Rivera In Honor of Britini Steingard In Recognition of Sarah Woodruff Michael Miele and Anne Esbenshade Barbara Chase
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 27 Corning Brant EXCEPTIONAL James Buchanan Shannon Callaghan Charles Clifford Volunteers Henry Collins Kathy Colom/Manson Meghan Long Malik Curet-Muhammad INDIVIDUAL Paul Luther Ellen Curran VOLUNTEERS Liz McAuliffe Krystal De Anda Frank McCabe Shannon Farrell Susan McCabe Samantha Flint Matthew McDermott Vivian Foung FRANKLIN PARK ZOO Miranda McInturff Amy Fung Timea Adler Joseph Miceli Melissa Gaw Jake Agoglia Chanel Miclette Rachel Giglio Piper Alyea-Herman Sean Molloy Chaeli Goodwin Michael Auer Bianca Nascimento Lindsay Govostes Hannah Brogan Lindsay Neagle Lance Grabmiller Katherine Brown Rita Nethersole Nicholas Hatfield Emily Bucari Christine Norton Mackenzie Hellender Eileen Bukow Jorge Nunez Angela Hile Vanessa Carneiro Hope Nye Robert Holmes Kaitlyn DaPonte David O’Brien Leigh-Anne Hurley Zachary DeSanty Beth Oliphant Joanna Kreil Kenneth Farris Gail O’Malley Holly Lacefield Rebecca Feldman Avery Palardy Brittany Ladd Louise Felton Cynthia Pinkus Carlie LaFauci John Finkle Ruby Politano Justin Lawless Jessica Ghai Kathryn Preston Kaylee L’Etoile Jude Goldman Tira Rock Ayanna Lindsey Thomas Grantz Veronica Salisbury Crystal Lingel Thomas Guiney Nora Scanlan Brianna Magliozzi Carol Hayes Geetanjali Scarff Wendy Maguire Emily Hendrigan Sydney Shair Caroline Mandeville MK Holland Emily Simkins Fran Mandeville Caleb Howland Stachia Simpson Natalia McDonald Danni-Marie Hughes Michelle Somoza Bridgette Mekkaoui Eileen Hulnick Kerry Strong James Molloy Ryan Ivey Weiyi Sun Valeria Moreno Hathaway Jade Kristen Vagliardo Julie Mulligan Eleanor Jaynes Helene Weitzenkorn Charles Murphy Steven Jones Ann Marie Wilkins Anna Muszynski Valdas Kalibatas Chuyun Xu Jessie Paulson Caitlin Kilbashian Elvira Zaripova Shonna Peal Carol Kountz Elena Perez Kocis Teodora Lancea STONE ZOO Margaret Peters Hunter Laningham Sydney Alesse Rose Peters Ari Levitt Victoria Allen Geraldine Pothier Neah Likhite Marie Anderton Jeffrey Ransom Eric Lim Amanda Barry Clare Reid Joshua Lim James Barry Judith Riessle Theresa Lindboe Kathleen Barry Donna Rose Alan Locke Jean Bergeron Kayley Ryan Lynda Locke Danielle Boisvert Alison Sabatello
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 28 Alianna Sampson Kelly Smith Haley Traversy Christopher Sheehan Charles Staff Leann Westin Harrison Shields Beth Stewart Jiawen Yu Marisa Shind Rebecca Sutter Courtney Zuppa Karen Sidley Greg Tocco
GROUP VOLUNTEERS
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals American Student Assistance Baystate Financial Berry Appleman & Leiden Bikers Against Child Abuse Blue Cross Blue Shield Boston Cares Boston International Newcomers Academy Boston University FYSOP (First Year Student Outreach Program) Boston University Omega Phi Alpha C Space CannonDesign Citizens Bank Privy Encore City on a Hill Charter School Santander Foundation Medicine Dedham Country Day School Single Volunteers of Boston Fresenius Medical Care Emmanuel College Small Army Keurig English High School State Street Lincoln Financial Fidelity Inc. The Boston Consulting Group Nashoba Learning Group Gay for Good The Price Center One Brick Boston Global Atlantic Financial Company The Rogues Armada Random Chants A Capella group Grow Associates Triangle Inc. Samsung Harriet E. Richards Cooperative House Veterans Affairs StonehamBank Hercules Capital VolunteerMatch USS Constitution Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design Wellable Inc. Vinyl Street A Capella group IBM Wheaton Softball Team Walnut Street Center Matrix Financial White Wolf Gym Milton Academy STONE ZOO Sentinel Benefits & Financial National Charity League 501st New England Garrison StonehamBank National Grid Avison Young Syneos Health Company Northeastern University Alliance of Bank of America Triangle Inc. Civically Engaged Students Boston University Tufts FOCUS Northeastern University Alpha Phi Bostonality A Capella group USS Constitution Omega Bridgewell Walnut Street Center Northeastern University Circle K Cornell Club of Boston WellPet Northeastern University Delta Sigma Pi Northeastern University Lambda Phi Epsilon In total, 24,385 hours of essential services were contributed by Northeastern University Society of Asian 2,695 individual volunteers, interns, and group volunteers in FY 20. Scientists and Engineers
Zoo New England | Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report | 29 FISCAL YEAR 2020 Financial Summary
Condensed Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Change in Net Assets as of June 30, 2020 (in Whole Dollars)
OPERATING REVENUES: Admissions 3,684,804 Concessions Revenue (Net) 305,024 Membership Fees 1,541,129
Total Guest Operating Revenues 5,494,957
Other Operating Revenue 829,379
Total Operating Revenues 6,324,336 Non-operating Revenue Investment Income 98,521
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: State Appropriations 7,600,000 Private Gifts - unrestricted 1,641,271 Private Gifts - restricted 12,209,898
Total Other Contributions 21,451,169
Operating Expenses (including depreciation and amortization of $1,950,837) 18,297,317
Change in Net Position 9,576,709
Net Position, Beginning of the Year 27,471,529
Net Position, End of Year 37,048,238 FISCAL YEAR 2020 Highlights
w Total fundraising for FY 20 consisted of the receipt of unrestricted gifts and pledges totaling $1,641,271 along with the receipt of restricted/capital gifts and pledges totaling $12,209,898. Such gifts represent an overall increase from FY 19 of approximately $8,800,000 or 320%.
w Unrestricted foundation support totaled $266,918 in FY 20. This is an increase of $144,045 over FY 19’s total of $122,873.
w Restricted funds raised for operating in FY 20 was $672,566, an increase of $137,312 compared to the $533,433 raised in FY 19.
Zoo New England manages Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and we are grateful to the Commonwealth for its financial support.
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