Cooking for Anteaters and Marmosets Non-Profit Org. By Ron Glazier, Santa Ana Director, Retired U.S. Postage PAID My wife enjoys the cooking channel on share their collective knowledge on the Permit No. 1181 television and therefore I have watched a subject. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. Santa Ana, CA multitude of cooking shows—and, I might There are also several national vendors Santa Ana, CA 92701 add, eaten many wonderfully delicious that produce specialized animals’ diets that www.santaanazoo.org meals as a result. However, neither have been formulated through extensive Time Sensitive Material Rachael Ray, nor Emeril Lagasse, nor even research in animal nutrition. For example, A the venerable Julia Childs have ever given one diet called “flamingo fare” was designed LOOK Animal Zoofari 2009 Rheas one useful recipe for preparing a dish for for the unique filter feeding behavior of Trading Thank you More an anteater or a marmoset. My wife, on flamingos. It also includes the color pigment AT Card for making coming the other hand, has prepared a meal for a necessary for maintaining their brilliant WHAT’S Do they the Funky soon to patas monkey, but that’s another story. pink color. In nature, this carotene-type INSIDE really have Monkey a the Pampas Animal nutrition is one of the most pigment—that’s the same pigment that pieces of fruit throughout the monkey’s red hands? success! critical aspects of zoo animal management. gives carrots their characteristic color—is exhibit rather than just putting it all in Proper diets are paramount for normal found in aquatic algae. That algae is con- one pan, or putting meal worms in a PVC growth, development, and health, but also sumed by small shellfish, which in turn are pipe that has holes drilled into it so that a Fall 2009 - Volume 11, Issue 3 are crucial for successful reproduction eaten by the flamingos, and the pigment monkey has to manipulate the pipe to and maintaining natural behavior patterns. then ultimately winds up in the feathers of shake out the worms. Special Events 2009 Boo at the Zoo 2009 The key factor with respect to nutrition is the bird. Without that supplement the Favorite food items may also be used a thorough understanding of the animal’s flamingos, and the zoo’s scarlet ibises, would to reward animals that are being trained EVERY SECOND TUESDAY of the month: natural diet and feeding behavior, which gradually fade to white or pale pink. to perform certain behaviors. Known as Cooking for Anteaters and Marmosets, Board Officers FREE admission for Santa Ana Residents continued. Zoo Info: must as nearly possible, be recreated in the All of the food given to Santa Ana operant conditioning, food items are used Jon "Rip" Ribble - President Day. $1 Train & Carrousel Discount Day (2nd Tuesday only). zoo. For many animals this is relatively Zoo animals is fresh and fit for human to reward a series of successively refined the feeding of zoo animals by the public is HOURS: Debbie Friedman - Vice President Gates Open ...... 10 AM easy; for example, grazing hoof stock, or consumption, with perhaps the exception behaviors until the animal successfully that their food intake is closely monitored. Allen Goh - Treasurer Gates Close ...... 4 PM September 26 seed-eating birds. When it comes to more of meal worms, mice, and rats—although performs the required task. For example, Animals fed popcorn by the public, for Steve McGuigan - Secretary Membership Appreciation Day — a monkey may be trained to put its arm example, may fail to eat the more nutritious Grounds Close...... 5 PM Members get FREE train rides, crafts and specialized eaters, such as termite-eating in many places in the world such things Board of Directors anteaters or pygmy marmosets that feed are consumed by humans. Diets are through a small opening in its enclosure food provided by the keepers. In addition, The Santa Ana Zoo is open daily except extra discounts: 11-2 PM. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Armando Armenta Mark Harrison on tree saps, among other things, the prepared by the keepers specifically for so the veterinarian can give it an injection the animal may gain unnecessary weight. October 11 zookeeper’s task is more challenging. each animal, and necessary vitamins and without having to sedate the monkey first. It is also possible for some diseases, such ADMISSION: Lori Babcock Monica Kim National Chemistry Week/ Some of the larger even have minerals are added as required. In some Diets are weighed, measured, and as colds or flu, to be transmitted from Adults (13+) ...... $8. Roseanne Bye Paul Mac Farland Chemistry Day — animal nutritionists on staff, but most rely cases, medications are added to the diet recorded. On a regular schedule the animals the public to the zoo animals, particularly Children (3-12) ...... $5. Maureen Cronin Patricia McClendon Chemistry displays sponsored by the David Dobos Kelly Michel American Chemical Society: 11 AM-3 PM. on the expertise of the zoo animal curator under the direction of the zoo veterinarian. are also weighed or measured to see if primates, through food that is handled by Seniors (60+)...... $5. FREE with price of admission. and zoo veterinarian to review and formu- Diets are varied periodically to take they are maintaining proper weight. If the the public. FOSAZ members and children under 2 David Exline Patricia Mickey late diets. Diet information is also shared advantage of seasonal food items, to add animal’s weight varies from the normal Diet is so important that FOSAZ is are FREE. Curtis Farrell Laura Thompson October 17, 18, 24, 25, 30 among zoo curators, veterinarians, and interest and provide enrichment; that is, range, diets can be adjusted accordingly. embarking on a major fundraising campaign Train Rides...... $3. Howard Hall Boo at the Zoo — Halloween family Keepers also know the feeding behaviors to build a new animal commissary. The festival with trick-or-treating, costumes, keepers. As a matter of fact, when animals to prevent boredom or loss of appetite. Carrousel Rides...... $3. Advisory Board lights and decorations, nocturnal animal are moved from one zoo to another, they In addition, food may be presented in a of animals entrusted to their care and can commissary is the building that houses 11 AM-2 PM Every Day ($5 Combo Tickets Stuart Anderson Ron & Joyce Glazier presentations, train and carrousel rides: are always accompanied by their diet variety of ways to encourage natural often get early indications of impending the animal kitchen, dry food storage, and for Train & Carrousel available) 5:30-8 PM. The ghosts are bringing the pumpkins, Crean Family Farm. Peggy Butler Tom & Deborah sheets so the recipient zoo can maintain foraging behavior, to reduce competition health issues by noting changes in feeding refrigerators and freezers. The new kitchen Subject to change without notice. the monkeys have picked out the candy, General Admission is $10 per person Crean Family Newmeyer continuity in the animal’s diet routine. among animals in the same enclosure, or behavior or the amount of food consumed. will replace the one currently housed in November 21-22 and once again the Santa Ana Zoo is ages 2 and up, and $5 per Zoo Member Call for further information (714) 836-4000. Michael Darany David Wachtel University of Master Gardeners — The American Association of Zookeepers to stimulate mental and physical activities. One of the reasons why the zoo restricts one of the Zoo’s original buildings built in excited to present another “merry not ages 2 and up. Children under the age of TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Kathleen Edman Bill & Donel Wiles Fun activities and helpful information for has published the Zoo Infant Diet Book to Some examples are: placing individual Continued on back page. the early 1950’s. The current facility has scary” Boo at the Zoo. These howling 2 are free. The Zoo’s train, the “Boo”fari Recorded Zoo Info: Judy Fluor-Runels the gardening enthusiast: 11 AM to 3 PM. been updated several times, but the Zoo’s FREE with price of admission. (714) 835-7484 good times will take place on Saturday, Express, will be making its way around continuing growth and anticipated future Zoo Office Staff October 17; Sunday, October 18; Saturday, the haunted tracks for $3 per ride; and developments require an improved and Education Dept.: December 19 & 26 Kent Yamaguchi - Zoo Manager Holidays with the Critters: Holiday family October 24; Sunday, October 25; and join us for a spin on the Carrousel for $3 expanded facility. New energy-efficient (714 ) 647-6575 Suzanne Merner - Curator event with music, holiday crafts, lights, Friday, October 30, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. per ride or a combo ticket for both for $5. food coolers and freezers will save on Gift Shop: Tish Flynn - Education Specialist and decorations: 6-8 PM. For the 18th consecutive year the Zoo will Snacks and drinks will also be available for energy costs and ensure less spoilage. (714) 542-9650 Ethan Fisher - Zoo Registrar • "Dreamnight" 12/18: special invitation be filled with decorations, treats, games, purchase each night. Stainless steel appliances and work counters only for children living with life Friends of Santa Ana Zoo: Jeanie Ramirez - Community Center music, and Halloween Cheer! Boo at the For those who are a little older and a with impervious wall and floor surfaces (714) 953- 8555 threatening conditions. Representative Zoo is an annual tradition held throughout little more adventurous, the Zoo will have will enhance cleanliness and sanitation. WEB SITE: • City of Santa Ana and Seniors Night 12/19: the Zoo and is fun for ghosts and goblins a haunted house in a separate area (included Rodent- and vermin-proof food storage FOSAZ Staff City residents, employees, and seniors of all ages. in the regular price of admission) that is www.santaanazoo.org get in FREE. will reduce disease transmission, food Cathi Decker, Executive Director You can trick-or-treat your way sure to provide chills and thrills for those spoilage, and unwanted rodent populations [email protected] • Member Appreciation Night 12/26: About This Publication Members get in FREE. through the Zoo, wearing your favorite who dare to enter. on the Zoo grounds. Vanessa Anderson, Office Manager costume, and then join in the nightly To avoid the lines, tickets will be Animal Tales is published by Friends of Santa As a member of FOSAZ, you can make [email protected] Spring 2010 costume parade led by Count SAZOO available online after October 1 at Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a nonprofit corporation Tierra de las Pampas Grand Opening! — a big difference by making a contribution to organized to develop financial support, Kevin Jackson, Director of Operations (the Zoo’s monkey mascot)! You will www.santaanazoo.org (valid any night of our ANIMAL COMMISARY CONSTRUC- [email protected] Grand opening of the new exhibit. also be able to meet and learn about the event, nonrefundable – bring receipt growth and community awareness for the Open to the public. 11am – 2pm. TION FUND. You can provide the best Santa Ana Zoo. Tom Decker, Director of Technology and some of our interesting and beautiful to Will Call on the night of the event). meals for our animals by donating the price Communications, [email protected] nocturnal animal friends with live You may also purchase tickets at the Red-handed tamarins are omnivorous and will Editor/Writer - Tom Decker Dates are tentative and subject to change.

Red-handed tamarins can be found in Northern of a meal for your family! $10 $15 $20 Estela Gomez, Membership & For additional information on any event, encounters and frightfully fun educational main gate on the night you attend. Copy Editor - Royal Literary Publications Red-handed tamarins are highly endangered due $25 Whatever you can afford to give will Rentals Coordinator, [email protected] please contact the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo programs. Plus, there is no better place For more information please call at (714) 953-855 x12. make for happy animal tummies!! Thank Graphics - CoolPics Studios Marytza Rubio, Volunteer & Event Assistant to listen to ghoulishly good Halloween (714) 953-8555 x12. Common Name: Red-handed tamarin Scientific Name: Saguinus midas Distinguishing Characteristics: The red-handed tamarin is a New World monkey named for the reddish-golden hair on their hands and feet. They have long tails that can be wrapped around branches. Unlike other primates, they have claws instead of nails on all their digits with the exception of their big toes. Habitat: Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana and Surinam. They are arboreal and prefer small- crowned trees. Wild Diet: feed on fruits, flowers, insects, small frogs, and lizards. They will also eat sap, resin and nectar from trees. Facts: to the loss of their tropical rainforest habitat. Tamarins live in groups of four to 15 members. All adult members of the group take care of the young. Red-handed tamarins are heavy sleepers, and they sleep together as a group. Animal Trading Card Animal Trading you for continuing to support your Zoo! Printing - Metropolitan Printing [email protected] tales than in the big red barn of our See you at BOO! Friends of Santa Ana Zoo Welcomes New Board Members Huge Success at Zoofari 2009 — Thank You! Family Adventure Classes products and solutions. Funky Monkey, was the theme of this directors, and the substantial investment A variety of natural science workshops are offered to the public on the weekends. Family Adventures Further, Ms. Michel also is the US year’s Zoofari, held on August 22 here at from the City of Santa Ana in providing All sessions are geared to a variety of ages and provide an exciting opportunity to Reservation Form representative for the AEGON Global the Santa Ana Zoo. Zoofari has become the Zoo’s operating budget. The Parks, learn about animals and nature firsthand. Call the Zoo Education office at 714-647-6562 Pensions. This organization’s main objective one of the most enchanting, exciting, and Recreation and Community Services for information. Reservations and payment must be made in advance. is to generate business from multinationals entertaining fundraising events in Orange Agency (PRCSA) also provides extensive ______eager for a different, more cross-border County, all thanks to you! operational support through its Adminis- Breakfast with the Beasts Conservation Education Parent Name approach to pension management. Zoofari proceeds from this year are tration/Design Division and Park Services Theater She is an active member of ASPPA, and being used to upgrade our Zoo’s Maintenance Division. The Zoo is proving Join us early Saturday morning for a ______the National Association of Professional commissary, where the food for the to be a model of private and public collab- light breakfast of cereal, muffins, fruits, Child(s) Name(s) Age(s) Employer Organizations. She has authored animals is prepared, along with other oration for providing top-quality care for and juice. In the new Crean Family Farm everyone lends a hand feeding the animals several articles for industry publications important Zoo upgrades in preparation the animals we maintain, outstanding ______for our upcoming AZA inspection. educational and conservation programs, as their breakfasts – all before the Zoo on retirement plans and the value of Child(s) Name(s) Age(s) participating in Multiple Employer Plans. We’d like to thank our Co-Chairs Ed amount of work a very creative and well as a beautiful zoological and botanical opens to the public. This single-session She received her Bachelor of Science Arnold and Sandy Segerstrom Daniels as dedicated Zoofari committee put into garden for our community to enjoy. workshop is designed for both adults ______in Business Management from Pepperdine well as our Master of Ceremonies making this event happen. The Santa Ana There is still much more to be done, and children of all ages. Workshop University in Malibu, CA. She is a registered Chuck Dreyer. This year, we honored Zoo at Prentice Park could not continue as the possibilities are endless and exciting. meets from 8:30 – 10 AM. Fee is $8 Complete Mailing Address / Street / Apt.# While visiting the Zoo, please stop representative and principal with the FINRA Lana Chandler, the Del Oro Pacific its development into one of the premier With the outstanding success of Zoofari per FOSAZ member ($12 per person by and enjoy the animal presentations and is a licensed insurance agent. She holds Railroad Club, and the Santa Ana Elks small zoos in the country without the 2009, we are already planning for an even non-member). Children two and under ______in our Conservation Education Theater. Kelly Michel the AIF® designation from the Center for Monica Kim Lodge No. 794. support of its generous donors, Friends of better Santa Ana Zoo. are free. Fee includes Zoo admission. City / State / Zip Code These presentations are free with Zoo Kelly Michel is the Senior Vice President Fiduciary Studies, affiliated with the Katz in history. Also, we must mention the incredible Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) and its board of Thank YOU for your support. Reservations must be made in advance. admission. The first weekend of every of the Institutional Sales and Business Devel- Graduate School of Business, University She and her family are avid animal Saturday, October 31 ______month will be our “special themes” opment Group for Transamerica Retire- of Pittsburgh. She resides in North Tustin lovers – with the exception of their Saturday, December 12 Home Phone Number(s) — very important weekend. ment Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. with her husband and son. dog Winston, who really does not care Animals Updates — Summer 2009 Ms. Michel joined Transamerica for either cats or coyotes - and they A record number of monkey births Scout Patch Program Weekends 12:00 and 2:30 PM ______Retirement Services in 1998. In her current would have two or three of just about continues this year with the arrivals of a Name and Date of Workshop role, she is responsible for the strategic Monica Kim is the owner and principal every animal if they could manage it. Designed for Scout groups, this September 5, 6 & 7 baby owl monkey and a baby saki monkey. In celebration of Labor Day we will management of three distinct teams including designer of Jolie Interiors Design Service. Since that isn’t an option, they spend a The baby owl monkey, whose sex is yet to program combines a variety of nature ______the Business Development Group, TPA In addition to learning about interior lot of time at the Zoo instead. You will topics such as animal classification, focus on some of the hard-working be determined, was discovered on May 4 tasks that animals do. Number of Spaces Reserved Services and Special Markets. Her focus is design throughout the US and Europe, probably be able to find them on the and the baby saki monkey was discovered endangered species, and conservation. on building, maintaining, and strengthening she has studied Political Science and train or carrousel, or in the bird Topics are chosen to help fulfill October 3 & 4 on May 18. It appears the saki monkey is ______key partnerships and distribution relation- Chemistry while attending Austin Peay sanctuary looking at the turtles on any a boy because the fur on his face is begin- requirements for various badges and National Boss’ Day is Total Amount of Check: $ ships for their corporate retirement plan State University, and has a Masters Degree given weekend. ning to turn pale white. White-faced sakis Try-Its for Cub Scouts and Brownies. Friday, October 16 – Let’s talk about Make Check Payable to are a dimorphic species meaning males Program includes an animal presentation, hierarchy in the animals’ workplace. and females look different, with the males paper and pencil scavenger hunt, CITY OF SANTA ANA notebook, and embroidered patch for November 7 & 8 possessing a bright white face. November is all about giving K I D S Z O N E Wish List for the the Scouts. Program is offered on select Please mail Reservation Form Animal acquisitions for the Tierra de thanks – for some it is getting a good and Payment to: # Owl Monkey Saturday afternoons from 2-4:30 PM. Zoo Fable 18 Santa Ana Zoo las Pampas exhibit continue, and the Zoo Anteater meal. We will talk about animal diets Fee is $10 per Scout and $8 per adult Education Department The Red-handed Tamarins and the Wagon Ride is currently in the process of acquiring of their favorite foods: roots, fruits, seeds, baths in the kiddie pools we provide for and who eats what! The Santa Ana Zoo is always look- additional rheas. Rheas, the largest birds and leaves. The giant anteaters continue them in their temporary home. During and includes Zoo admission. Advance Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park ing for useful donations that can help reservations are required. December 5 & 6 One day at the Santa Ana Zoo, the in the Americas and relatives of the ostrich, to do well and live off-exhibit while the bath time the anteaters splish and splash 1801 E. Chestnut Avenue WORD SCRAMBLE our wonderful animals. So, while you’re Saturday, October 10 Our education animals will be showing red-handed tamarin children wanted to play. are found foraging throughout the grass- construction of their new home wraps up. and make sure they comb all parts of cleaning out your house or replacing Saturday, November 14 off the colors of the holidays: Santa Ana, CA 92701 So, after looking around their enclosure, From Zoo Fable lands of Southern South America in search Anteaters enjoy water and take daily their fur by using their large claws. old items, kindly keep your local Zoo Saturday, December 5 Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. their father put together some leaves and 1. HEATRF (who pulled the wagon) in mind. branches and made a makeshift wagon for Zoo News from Kent Yamaguchi the children. Current items of need: The children shouted with glee over I’d like to introduce myself as the new a skunk. These are fun family memories teaching at the Zoo Camp. That is when I their new toy and could hardly wait for 2. NATEPICE (first spoken word in the story) Wire Cutters, 26" Hand Saw, Post director of the Santa Ana Zoo. While I’ve only that I will always remember. learned of the many conservation programs TradingAnimal Card their father to pull them along for a wagon Hole Digger, Vise Grips, 24" push held that position since March, I’ve been Being allergic to fur and feathers, I never in which the Zoo is involved and the ride. “Patience,” he told them, “for I must broom. involved with the Santa Ana Zoo much longer. dreamed of working at the Zoo. However, remarkable impact the Zoo has on young first eat the wonderful meal prepared for Growing up just three miles from the my high school youth pastor used to tell people. I got hooked and have been working me by the zookeepers at the commissary BONUS: Portable pressure washer, 2600 psi Zoo, I came with my parents to the stories of his unusual experiences working at the Santa Ana Zoo ever since. to give me some strength.” Now unscramble the letters circled above “Prentice Park Zoo” on a fairly regular at the before he had The Zoo’s animal collection is amazing,

to discover this Santa Ana Zoo animal! Save and Clip Finally, he was ready and the children Extension cords, towels, pruners, basis. My favorite TV show back then was become our youth pastor. He often said that and it’s fun for me to just wander around climbed onto the wagon. The father hedgers, exacto knives, poop scoops, “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom”. I loved working with zoo animals prepared him for the grounds, but the thing that impresses pulled them around and around in the leaf rakes, spade shovels watching Jim Fowler (assistant to the host, working with high school students. Even me the most about our Zoo is seeing the enclosure. Then they came to a rough Marlin Perkins) wrestle snakes and all thought his stories were always fascinating, impact that the staff has on the lives of Hint: This animal can be found in the spot and the children started to complain “Animal Updates” section of this If you’d like to help out, but you forms of creatures with dangerous teeth I could never figure out what would drive our visitors and volunteers. The staff is and cry out. “Stop your noise!” cried the newsletter. don’t have any extra items lying around, and horns. Coming to the Zoo was a someone to work at a zoo. It seemed so committed to providing the best possible father. “What have you to cry about when you can also help by purchasing the items fascinating way to interact with the wild strenuous, messy, and allergen-filled. experiences for our animals as well as the one who is drawing all the weight Kids, send your Zoo art (along with your new from the website Wish List at: animals I saw on TV. On these Zoo visits To my surprise in the summer of 1987 for the people who visit them. I have Linda Ivanov accepts the FOSAZ "Star Award" from Rip Ribble, remains silent?” name and age) to: http://www.santaanazoo.org/supportus. I remember seeing all of the monkeys I got a job at the Santa Ana Zoo. I had thoroughly enjoyed the last 22 years here FOSAZ President, and Randy Schultz, Professor Tom Decker, Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, php?cat=wishlist grooming one another, the alligator staying been working with the Orange County at my various Zoo jobs and look forward of TV-Video Communications, for all of her hard work on the Zoo Moral: Those who cry the loudest 1801 E. Chestnut, Santa Ana CA 92701 so still it looked dead, bears standing up Department of Education as an outdoor to many more productive years in my "Volunteer Recruitment" Video. are rarely the most hurt. or e-mail artwork to [email protected]. on their hind legs, and a fox smelling like instructor and was offered a summer job new position as the Zoo director.