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Cooking for Anteaters and Marmosets Non-Profit Org. By Ron Glazier, Santa Ana Zoo 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 zoos 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 California 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.