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SUMMER 2018

150th Anniversary Edition A MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF PERSPECTIVE

Soaring to New Heights I’ve been surrounded by great zoo people all my life. My father was an ornithologist. We lived at the Bronx Zoo, where I grew up with keepers and . In 1976 I joined as curator of birds (pictured, left) under the supervision of Dr. Lester Fisher, one of the best zoo people I have ever known. Now, as Lincoln Park Zoo cele- brates our 150th anniversary, I am proud and grateful to be part of a great zoo commu- nity. Our staff, volunteers, members, partners, and supporters keep this institution free and open 365 days a year so locals and global visitors alike can connect to nature in the heart of . Planning our anniversary has brought back many fond memories; it has also encour- aged us to reflect on our evolution and future. We’ve come a long way. Our zoo began in 1868, when commissioners of ’s gave Lincoln Park a gift of two pairs of swans. As was the culture of the time, we spent our early years as a menagerie showcasing a multitude of exotic species. Around 1950, we began to shift from focusing on quantity of animals to quality of life. Dr. Fisher built new facilities that reflected the animals’ natural habitats. He instituted regular preventive veterinary medicine. He set a foundation for the zoo to grow as a place that serves animals as well as people, and strives to conserve species in the wild. Today, we are rooted in science. We are a leader in care, conservation, com- munity partnership, and education, but we still have much to do. We will continue to improve animal habitats and the on-grounds experience with The Pride of Chicago capital campaign. Outside the zoo, we work with colleagues in Puerto Rico to support critically endangered Puerto Rican parrots, whose habitat was affected by Hurricane Maria. We will continue to expand the Urban Wildlife Information Network. In November, we will host the 2nd International Wildlife Reintroduction Conference, which will bring together experts to discuss the best ways to restore wildlife to their native habitats. Here in Chicago, we will continue our work with partners in communi- ties across the city to co-create nature experiences in their own backyards. I hope you’ll join our anniversary celebration by exploring our exhibition, From Years of Chicago’s Free Zoo Swans to Science: 150 Years of Lincoln Park Zoo, in the coming months. As always, thank 150 you for your ongoing support. Here’s to another 150 years. • KEVIN J. BELL PRESIDENT AND CEO

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LINCOLN PARK ZOO SUMMER 2018 DEPARTMENTS Happy Birthday to Zoo! VOLUME 17, NUMBER 2 • MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF LINCOLN PARK ZOO Perspective / 3 It started with swans in 1868—a gift from New York’s Central Park to Lincoln Park’s Board of Commissioners. The striking Wild File / 5 CONTRIBUTING EXECUTIVE STAFF white birds were a sensation in Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo FEATURES Take Action With Us / 7 came to be the forever-free urban oasis it is today. While you PRESIDENT AND CEO can still see swans (though a different species than the found- 150 Years of Chicago’s Free Zoo Family Album / 18 Kevin J. Bell ing waterfowl) at Hope B. McCormick Swan Pond, the science Zoo / 2 Green Scene / 21 EXECUTIVE VICE behind their care has changed. Over the course of 150 years, In honor of Lincoln Park Zoo’s 150th PRESIDENT science has shaped the zoo’s animal care strategy, conservation Field Note / 22 anniversary in 2018, we’ve wrapped Megan Ross, Ph.D. efforts, and community presence. this issue in a detachable, fold-out In celebration of the zoo’s sesquicentennial anniversary and VICE PRESIDENT OF timeline that chronicles the zoo’s Cover: The zoo’s original sea pool, built in 1879 the science that steers everything we do, we’re sharing stories MARKETING AND proud history. and shown here in a photo taken around 1900, from the past and looking toward the future with a free, fami- COMMUNICATIONS attracted visitors whose modes of fashion and ly-friendly summer exhibition: From Swans to Science: 150 Years Beth Krauss transportation were a bit different than those of of Lincoln Park Zoo, now through September 3. A History of Helping / 8 today’s guests. What hasn't changed? Lincoln Park CREATIVE DIRECTOR Guided by an interactive Exhibition Pass Presented by At Regenstein Center for African Zoo is still free and open to all every day of the year. Lena McDonagh Wendella Tours and Cruises, history buffs and animal lovers will Apes, animal care is informed by a enjoy 10 image- and fact-filled stops throughout the zoo that pioneering past and research that DIRECTOR OF trace its commitment to community, care, and conservation over gives and a PUBLIC RELATIONS 150 years. Enter code words to form a message in the Exhibition voice through science. Jillian Braun Pass as you make the circuit, and you can enter a drawing to win monthly prizes, including ADOPT packages and special boat MAGAZINE STAFF Look for this icon to find great tours and cruises from Wendella! Transforming the Zoo / 14 gifts from Lincoln Park Zoo. EDITOR You can also sidle up to a piece of zoo history Dr. Lester Fisher and Kevin Bell, Craig Keller during daily noon “Meet an Artifact” chats at whose past and present leadership Regenstein Small - House at Lincoln Park Zoo spans decades, ART DIRECTOR Members save on throughout summer. On July 17 and August share how the zoo has evolved and Joann Dzon Twilight Safari. 21, join ticketed, 150th anniversary-themed what it means to them. Sign up at lpzoo. CONTRIBUTORS Twilight Safaris led by zoo history experts org/calendar. Emily Altimari after hours! I Spy, Zoo Spy / 16 Chris Bijalba The zoo’s history is written on the Beth Botts walls—literally! Explore the zoo in a Jillian Braun whole new way by using these clues Michelle Falco to find some hidden (and not-so- Julia Fuller Product: 4x6 Postcard Date: 00-00-00 Front Customer: Xxxxxxxxxxxx Version: 1 hidden) features of the zoo, with Hyson Gibbon Job#: 00-XX00 Option: A Code: 46 designs dating back to as early as Artist: XXXXX Kelly McGrath Item#: 0000000 1904. Allison Price Send family and friends some

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BY MEGAN ROSS, PH.D. New Chick on the Block EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Come Play at the The zoo’s African colony got a Farm! lot fuzzier on February 10 when its first We know you care about the chick hatched. It’s a boy! Lincoln Park zoo, and that means you care Early Childhood Learning Zoo Trustee Mayari Pritzker named about wildlife. At Lincoln Programs at the Farm Presented the chick Oliver. Oliver is the offspring Park Zoo, we protect ani- by Peoples Gas offer free activi- of penguin pair Robben (female) and mals around the world, from ties for the littlest learners at the Preston (male), and will retain his downy the Republic of Congo to Farm-in-the-Zoo! gray feathers until he molts into his Clark Street! You might be waterproof, juvenile plumage. After one surprised at how many wild Play Days at the Farm to two years, African molt into animals live right here in Chicago. (Main Barn) Tuesdays and their iconic, tuxedo-like adult plumage. How can we help make Chicago a wel-

Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon Fuller byJulia Photo Bird keepers slowly introduced coming place for people and wildlife to thrive Join our Play Assistants for Oliver to the rest of the colony behind together? Here are a few suggestions from hands-on nature play activities! the scenes. While the introductions went Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute: From sorting pinecones to digging Hats Off to Bats well, it was no surprise they ruffled pro- Fuller byJulia Photo in smooth seeds, little ones ages To spot the “Official Mammal of Chicago,” tective mom Robben’s feathers a bit. Appreciate local wildlife. When you see 1–5 with a caregiver can explore you’ll have to look up. The little brown Keepers then gave Oliver and his parents wildlife, don’t approach, but get a pic- the sights, smells and textures that bat was waiting in the wings to claim this the choice to explore a small on-exhibit When Beary Met Sally ture. We like to say, “Tweet it, don’t touch it!” nature offers in an open-ended title, which became official this past April space before giving the little one access No icebreakers necessary: Siku and Talini, the zoo’s male and experience. 18 at a Chicago City Council meeting Create wildlife-friendly spaces by plant- to the entire Robert and Mayari Pritzker female polar , have been getting along swimmingly at with support from 43rd Ward Alderman ing -native plants in your yard or Penguin Cove with the other penguins. Walter Family Arctic Tundra since Talini’s arrival in March from Sing Along with Mr. Singer Michele Smith. school garden. Native plants help provide Lincoln Park Zoo works closely with . The pair came together as a part of a breed- (Main Barn) Wednesdays and This bat badge of honor will be in resources for important animals—like insects AZA’s Saving Animals From Extinction ing recommendation from the Species Survival Plan® Fridays, 9:15 and 10 a.m. place through 2018 and represents the that our bats need to eat to survive. (SAFE) program, which focuses the col- (SSP), which cooperatively manages the polar bear population Sing, dance and clap your hands zoo’s vision to inspire communities to lective expertise within AZA-accredited within the Association of and Aquariums (AZA) based on If you really want to help make a place with Chicago’s beloved Mr. Singer! create environments where wildlife facilities to save . genetic and demographic analyses conducted at Lincoln Park for local wildlife, install a bat house, Enjoy original songs while wee ones will thrive in our urbanizing world. It The is a SAFE priority Zoo’s Population Management Center. insect hotel, or birdhouse. (Visit lpzoo.org/ ages 6 and under dance and sing nods to the work of Lincoln Park Zoo’s species due to its decreasing population According to keepers, 13-year-old Talini is playful, curious, insect-hotel for a DIY guide to making your along. Urban Wildlife Institute (UWI), which in southern from habitat destruc- and definitely in charge when it comes to her courtship with own insect hotel.) studies urban to develop sci- tion, commercial overfishing, and other 8-year-old Siku. Talini and Siku met at the peak of polar bear Edible Gardens Wednesdays, entific standards that minimize conflict Help us analyze the largest urban human-related causes. breeding season, and observers are just as smitten. Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:30 between humans and wildlife. Scientists wildlife dataset in the world! Visit Want to follow Oliver as he contin- General Curator Dave Bernier reports the pair have engaged a.m.–12:30 p.m. (through October) at UWI and the zoo’s Davee Center for chicagowildlifewatch.org to identify the ani- ues to reach developmental milestones? in proper courtship behaviors: chuffing, nuzzling, and—in Facilitated in partnership with Epidemiology and Endocrinology use mals we’ve spotted at sites across Chicago. Tune in to the second season of “All My Siku’s case—even watching Talini sleep! Animal Care will work Green City Market and The Organic non-invasive techniques to study bat You can help us understand how wildlife use Penguins” this summer at lpzoo.org/ with the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology to Gardener, the hands-on Edible species in Chicago. Bat populations cities, and get to know a few of your animal allmypenguins! monitor Talini’s reproductive-hormone levels to see if cubs may Gardens connect children with across the nation—including little brown neighbors. potentially arrive in the future. their food and give families the bats in Illinois—have been devastated by Support local stewardship. You can vol- knowledge, experience, and inspi- a fatal fungal disease called white-nose unteer with your local preserve ration to support sustainable food syndrome. district to help protect nature throughout practices. The zoo hopes Chicago will rally Opposite: Big brown bats Chicagoland. Or you can make a monetary behind little brown bats and the plight of roost in southwest suburban donation to the zoo or other organizations Feed the Cows (Dairy Barn) other bat species. These flying Laughton Preserve (top); that work to protect local nature. Daily, 10:30 a.m. are an important part of our shared eco- penguin chick Oliver with Get nose-to-nose with Holstein system, helping to control insect popula- mom Robben (bottom). We live on a planet that gets more urban dairy cows! tions, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds. Above: Siku and Talini’s rom- every single year. Help us make sure that Learn how you can help bats and other com courtship; left: another even on an urban planet there’s still a place local wildlife in “Take Action With Us” on new arrival, 2-year-old male for our wild neighbors. That’s part of what the opposite page. giraffe Finely, is adult female

Photo by Kaycee Bridges Kaycee by Photo Bijalba byChris Photo we mean by “For Wildlife. For All.” Etana’s companion.

6 | LINCOLN PARK ZOO SPRING 2018 | 7 A History of Helping Apes BY KATE SILVER Photo by Jillian Braun by Photo

In the second installment of our year-long magazine former Lincoln Park Zoo director and household name in series on the care and conservation of primates, explore Chicago for whom the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study Regenstein Center for African Apes, where care is informed and Conservation of Apes is named—helped shape the modern by a pioneering past and research that gives gorillas and zoo and the modern house. “Les chimpanzees a voice through science. “Les Fisher helped Fisher helped rewrite the history books for Lincoln Park and for zoos If you visit the Regenstein Center for African Apes (RCAA) rewrite the history everywhere,” says Steve Taylor, at 1:30 p.m. on a weekday, you might see Kwan the silverback books for Lincoln former president of American gently placing his finger on a touchscreen monitor to Park and for zoos Association of Zoological Parks and select the food he likes, usually opting for grapes or tomatoes. Aquariums, in an article published in Nearby, an intern may be tapping away on an iPad, recording everywhere,” says Chicago Tribune in 1992, the year that information in the ZooMonitor app about where apes like Azizi, Steve Taylor. Fisher retired from the zoo. a bachelor gorilla, is sitting and how he’s making use of his Fisher transformed Lincoln Park habitat. Zoo from an entertainment-centric park where (visitors could These pursuits, along with robust healthcare and a detailed feed marshmallows to bears and peanuts to ) into a planning and management system, inform the way staff cares renowned facility dedicated to education and conservation. He for the great apes on a daily basis. “Science is in everything we coordinated preventive medical procedures at the zoo, taking do,” says Maureen Leahy, vice president of animal care and blood draws from each ape. The goal was to move the animals Photo by Todd Rosenberg Todd by Photo horticulture at Lincoln Park Zoo. It’s part of a legacy dating into family groups, as they live in the wild, and to encourage back decades. Science—through technology, research and data breeding. To date, more than 50 gorillas have been born at collection—gives the apes a voice and allows them, both directly Lincoln Park Zoo (while that number is impressive, the focus is and indirectly, to make choices that inform their care. on the quality of the animal matches and not quantity of births). Caring for the apes takes a village. More than a dozen Lincoln Park Zoo team members work with each animal to Becoming a leader in great ape care and conservation better understand and improve their lives, and, more broadly, Science and innovation are part of the DNA of ape care at bolster conservation of the species. The zoo has four different Lincoln Park Zoo. In the 1920s, the Primate House was great ape groups at RCCA. There’s the family group of western designed in a way that would mimic “native habitats”, and allow

lowland gorillas, led by the 382-pound silverback, Kwan, District Park Zoo/Chicago Park Lincoln by Photo in natural light. Even back then, the ventilation system was that has three adult females and three female offspring. The constructed to prevent the spread of disease between animals bachelor group of gorillas is a rowdy one, made up of four males Opposite: Fisher Center Research Assistant Crystal Egelkamp conducts a and humans. As far back as the 1930s, the zoo would draw blood ages 12 to 15, led by Azizi. There’s an inquisitive group of six touchscreen cognition session with male gorilla Azizi. Above: Dr. Lester E. Fisher from animals, like the beloved gorilla Bushman, to assess their chimpanzees led by Hank and a group of five chimpanzees that (foreground) examines male gorilla Otto in 1976 during the apes’ move into the health and, according to a 1932 article in the Chicago Tribune, live behind-the-scenes in a separate habitat, led by Magadi. former Great Ape House, where they formed family groups. “discover means of prolonging the creature’s life.” Primate health is at the top of the priority list, and that Starting in the 1960s, Dr. Lester E. Fisher—a veterinarian,

8 | LINCOLN PARK ZOO SPRING 2018 | 9 Opposite: Operant conditioning helps primate keeper Amy Martens and Maureen Leahy monitor the heart health of a female with an implanted EKG device. This page, top: Umande, shown here in 2012, observes the bachelor group’s outdoor habitat. Dominant apes might use doorways to establish control over troop members. Below: Mulch and wood- wool shavings provide welcome ground- nesting materials for chimpanzee Kathy at Regenstein Center for African Apes.

much less stressful situation, because they’re used to the training. They’re used to the veterinarian coming in to check on them.” Preventive care also extends to how animal care and research staff interact with the apes. Because gorillas and chim- panzees are so similar to humans, they can share diseases, like the flu or cold. Given this risk to all primates involved, several years ago the zoo revised protocol and all team members coming into contact with the apes are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including face masks and gloves. Anyone who is ill or thinks they might be ill must also stay home. These practices are also used by our researchers in the Republic of Congo with the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project as they track wild chimpanzees and gorillas. Photo by Todd Rosenberg Todd by Photo

A Core of Scientific Research Photo by LPZ Staff LPZ by Photo Scientists at Lincoln Park Zoo have found a number of ways to get feedback—direct or indirect—from the apes. Those touch- the animals use their space. At the time, they were living in screen tasks, mentioned above, give the animals a chance to the Lester E. Fisher Great Ape House. He would observe the includes preventive care. According to Lester E. Fisher Director weigh in on their own care. By selecting icons on a screen, the animals and, every 30 seconds, record where and how they of Veterinary Medicine Kathryn Gamble, D.V.M., 60 to 70 chimpanzees and gorillas can choose the foods they prefer, and, spent their time using a special computer program (today, percent of the medical attention the apes receive is preventive. in the future, they may be able to select their favorite enrich- they use an app called ZooMonitor, an evolution of the early That’s an important change from earlier days in zoos, when ment (items that encourage natural behaviors, from play to program, to record similar data on a tablet). vets, who usually weren’t on staff, were called upon to address foraging). In the past, they even played something the scientists Ross noticed how much time they spend in doorways and an immediate issue, such as an illness or injury. “As technology call “Ape-Plunko”: the primates rearrange straws in a transpar- corners and hypothesized that a corner might replicate a thick has evolved, it’s coming to veterinary medicine and we’re able ent tube to try and get a grape to fall through the opening. forest, protecting them from open spaces, while a doorway to access it,” says Gamble. “Each decade that goes by we learn The cognition studies are managed by Lydia Hopper, Ph.D., could be a point of control for a dominant ape to keep track of new things, better ways to care for animals. And so from a assistant director of the Fisher Center, and the goal is to better what’s happening within the group. Today, you can see how medical perspective, anything that makes the animals more bal- understand how they learn and how they perceive the world those observations influenced the design of the angular RCAA anced in their environment makes them less likely to get sick.” around them. building. “We used data from the apes to tell us how to do it,” The apes are even trained to aid staff in monitoring their Additionally, a long-term behavioral monitoring program— says Ross. “So in a way, they designed it.” own health. Through something called “operant conditioning,” which Fisher Center Director Steve Ross, Ph.D., started in the To ensure the apes’ comfort, the habitats at the RCAA are the team at RCAA works with the apes daily to ensure they previous ape house and continues today—is made up of more thick with mulch—a big change from the concrete and steel know how to present different parts of their body (like a hand or than 7,500 hours of data on the resident apes. Many of the 180 exhibits of the past. Ross says that’s because apes, like humans, foot) and will open their mouth for a dental examination. The interns who have been trained in the Fisher Center have par- Chris Bijalba by Photo suffer from arthritis. The mulch offers a softer alternative that’s team performs cardio ultrasounds on the apes, because, just like ticipated in this data collection, and the experience has helped more akin to a natural forest floor. The chimps enjoy the mulch humans, gorillas and chimpanzees suffer from heart disease. launch many of their careers in science. The rich dataset is so much they build their nests on the ground, rather than in The animals are rewarded with a part of their diet, like fruit or used by scientists and managers to put each animal’s behavior trees, as they do in nature. “They dig a small concave shape diluted juice. into a longer-term context to inform needed management like a teacup for themselves, line it with some bedding that we Jill Moyse, curator of primates, says that this kind of condi- changes at the zoo. It’s also been utilized in dozens of scientific provide, some hay or straw, and actually pull a little blanket tioning creates a system and takes away anxiety for all involved. publications, sharing knowledge with the scientific community. over the top of them,” says Ross. Lincoln Park Zoo was the first “Say they got in a fight and there’s a wound, which is natural,” A few years before RCAA was built in 2004, Ross was hired zoo in North America to use mulch with chimpanzees, and zoo says Moyse. “The vets can come and look at these wounds in a to conduct research that would reveal preferences in how

10 | LINCOLN PARK ZOO SPRING 2018 | 11 12 LINCOLN PARK ZOO behind-the-scenes space,behind-the-scenes next to her family group. Staff cared human pediatric trauma cases). While healing, she lived in the team (which also consulted with a surgeon specializing in structive surgery performed by the Lincoln Park Zoo veterinary her to the zoo hospital. She underwent emergency facial recon scenes area sotheycouldsafelyattendto Nayembi, transporting directed the other gorillas in the habitat to their behind-the- quickly in what could have been a chaotic situation. They Thanks to operant conditioning, staff was able to intervene family group led by Kwan, sustained an injury to her face. preparations were put to the test in 2013. medical emergencies that could transpire and more. Those a birth and for the critical months following birth, any and all the possibilities that could arise throughout pregnancy, during happen when two animals are recommended for breeding, all words, they prepare for everything: every scenario that could great apes spends a lot of time exploring the “what ifs.” In other Beyond data collection and research, the team working with the The power ofaplan learn more about the benefits of mulch floors. staff regularly field inquiries from other facilities seeking to That’s when Nayembi, gorilla in thea three-month-old zoo’s animalcare andveterinary staff. intervention andaround-the-clock care from the 6, 2013—was fullyrecovered thanks to rapid female gorillaNayembi—shown here onMay Just afew months after suffering a facial injury, - they like,” says Leahy. to understand how our apes think and feel and learn, and what welfare. It also gives them agency. “We’re trying to use science aligned with health and well-being. choice and control, and ensure they are living in a way that’s the apes use their space, provide them with opportunities for says Leahy. This approach helps caregivers understand how that we deeply care for, so there’s an emotional component,” approach animal care holistically. “We’re working with animals edge, and expertise are combined with research and data to incredibly intimate. Collective years of staff experience, knowl Leahy, the relationships between care staff and the animals are There’s gray area. Respect. Laughter. Love. Because of that, says deep understanding of gorilla behavior. at age 5, she’s thriving, thanks, in part, to careful planning and watch until Nayembi had healed enough to be reunited. Today, Nayembi’s mother, Rollie, and the rest of the crew was able to you’re socializing them, you become their family,” says Gamble. like gorillas—playing, resting and grunting with her. “When for her 24 hours a day, trying to behave, as much as they could, Not only does science help improve the animals’ care and Working with animals isn’t inherently a scientific process.

- Photo by Todd Rosenberg want to participate.”—Craig Keller doesn’t stop. We keep hearing from new institutions that the cards and send us digital images,” says Moyse. “The work donates cards. are not appropriate. Eldon Biologicals still generously and identify potential, nearby donors if their own animals Lincoln Park Zoo in times of emergency or pre-surgical need spawned related research—allows veterinarians to contact resource—which has blossomed into a global network and of great apes at zoos and sanctuaries worldwide. This central maintain this virtual blood bank, documenting blood types shares all four blood types B, with humans—A, AB, and O.) their discoveries: orangutans are the only ape species that its findings in the scientific journal although not identical. human and ape blood types are genetically comparable, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos, validating that Lovstad’s research confirmed they also worked for gorillas, types when mixed with water and small blood samples. ded with dried antibodies that revealB or O human blood A, donated by Denmark-based Eldon Biologicals, are embed blood-typing cards sent to zoos and sanctuaries. The cards, ZooMed support intern, laid the groundwork by analyzing 2006. Veterinary Resident Jessica Lovstad, D.V.M., then a wanted to do something about this for 15 years.’” recalls Gamble. “I told her, ‘Then I need your help. I’ve Medicine. D.V.M., the zoo’s Dr. Lester E. Fisher Director of Veterinary sions are needed. She sought the advice of Kathryn Gamble, great ape blood types—key data for treatment when transfu keeper) was surprised by the lack of published literature on ing illness. Despite their vigilance, Mumbali succumbed to her advanc type matched, as a donor and performed the procedure. Veterinarians identified silverback male Kwan, whose blood transfusion. Finding a suitable donor proved frustrating. became ill and requiredat RCAA, dialysis and a blood In 2005, Mumbali, a female western lowland gorilla Type Casting “Because the process is a visual reaction, zoos can keep A dozen years later, Moyse and Gamble continue to Four years and nearly 600 cards later, the team published The two launched a great ape blood-typing initiative in “Jill was frustrated and wanted to make a difference,” Curator of Primates Jill Moyse (then assistant lead Zoo Biology . (Among - - - Lincoln Park Zoo. type—O positive—for Bella,a3-year-old gorillaat antibodies to determine andarchive theblood use acardGamble embeddedwith dried Curator of Primates JillMoyse andDr. Kathryn SPRING 2018 | 13

Photos by Julia Fuller Left to right: Kevin Bell and Dr. Lester E. Fisher today; in 1981 with rockhopper penguins prior to their exhibition at the former Penguin-Seabird House; and Transforming the Zoo in 1984 with a and baby raccoon at on Chicago's far north side where the In a conversation with magazine staff, Dr. Lester Fisher and Kevin J. Bell, zoo helped care for animals exhibited to the public. whose past and present leadership at Lincoln Park Zoo spans decades, share how the zoo has evolved and what it means to them

District’s area of interest. Over the past 30 years we have emphasized that and now have one of the largest zoo-based conservation science departments in the country. So we’re creating great exhibits, and using applied science in the field, to tell the public a story about why we have animals in our care and what we can do to help them in the wild—as well as in expanding urban areas. Photo by Julia Fuller by Photo District Park Chicago by Photo

Why is it important that the zoo stays free? Dr. Fisher, tell us about your challenge was, “How do we transform Were there some key donors early on? earliest days as the zoo’s first staff this already wonderful place into KB: On any particular day, anyone can LF: Marshall Field came in and said, veterinarian. something even more meaningful and come to the zoo. While they’re having “Les, I want to help the zoo.” From comfortable for the animals?” fun, we hope they’re also learning LF: I’m a city guy, and most of the there the Zoo Society continued to

KB: The Lincoln Park Zoological District Park Chicago by Photo more about animals and supporting keepers were semi-retired animal people grow. We also had a luncheon with Ray Society’s formation in the late 1950s conservation efforts. from rural areas. I was initially part-time Kroc, the McDonald’s hamburger man, provided private resources besides LF: Lincoln Park Zoo has a very special and earned their respect after coming and I walked out with a million-dollar city funding through the Chicago Park relationship with the entire community. here around midnight to deliver a zebu check. Ray said a restaurant without a Did Lincoln Park Zoo also play a role KB: In the early days we developed District. That led to better programs Everyone looks upon it as their zoo—and,

cow’s calf. It was storming, so we named Julia Fuller by Photo good kitchen has a problem, just like a in inspiring today’s shared population curriculum for schools to use. We’re still and exhibits that helped animals happily, it is their zoo and one of the few the baby Thunder. Word got around zoo without a commissary. We got our management of species among zoos? doing that, but we’re also now partnering express their natural behaviors and places people of all backgrounds can pretty quick: “Maybe Doc’s okay.” commissary as well as seed money for the with communities in Chicago to develop visitors learn more about them. Les and KB: We took a leadership role years ago come together and enjoy a meaningful Great Ape House built in 1976. programs right in their neighborhoods. Barbara Carr, who ran the Zoo Society, when, free of charge, we donated a group experience. Programs that teach them about wildlife How far has zoo vet medicine come were an incredible team: Barb raising of gorillas to another institution. They where they live, and that has been very since then? money, Les coming up with designs. The Which meant moving several gorillas, were considered very valuable back Transcript edited by Kelly McGrath successful. groundwork they laid in the 1960s, ‘70s, chimpanzees, and orangutans from the when animals were bought and sold from LF: A long way from the days when I had and ‘80s made it easy for me to become Primate House. one zoo to another. We were the first to a little black bag with my stethoscope, director in 1993 and keep moving the do this. Commercializing animals was What should the zoo’s priorities be thermometers, and bandages. We had no LF: We assembled a team of specialists, ship forward. not the message we wanted to present. today and going forward? hospital, no nursery, but we had to take veterinary and medical, and every animal We don’t have animals here because Our 3D Viewer and Reel celebrate Lincoln care of the animals. You’d been here since 1976, when had a total physical, which we’d never LF: It’s extremely important we they’re assets with price tags attached Park Zoo's 150th anniversary with seven KB: When Les became director in 1962 Dr. Fisher hired you as bird curator. done before. It was very meaningful to remain involved in local, national, custom 3D images created from photos of to them. We also felt commercialization he hired the first full-time veterinarian see the animals in a family group, in a and international efforts to work with significant moments in zoo history! KB: I had just finished working with could affect our efforts to conserve species. here. That opened the door to doing good space, instead of crammed into a wildlife and preserve wild spaces. puffins off the of Maine with the regular physicals on animals and small place. How have the zoo’s education KB: The main mission of zoos is Audubon Society. It was special to work preventive medicine. KB: That was part of the shift toward initiatives furthered conservation conservation. When we privatized with Les and be part of the campaigns exhibits that replicate natural habitats. messaging? in 1995, it was the Zoo Society’s they started. My first week here I was Getting people away from just looking strength that made our move to self- Dr. Fisher, what did you prioritize hanging ropes in the new great ape LF: We hired our first education curator at an animal and being entertained by governance so successful. Les started when you became director? house. We had just opened the zoo’s first in 1977, and that started in a minimal it. Realizing animals are part of habitats hiring educators and conservationists hospital and commissary. We went from way. Under Kevin it’s done nothing but LF: Because we are a historic facility that are disappearing, and we need to do to start programs in the late ‘80s one project to the next. expand, and today fills a very important the exhibits were literally ancient. The something about that. that wouldn’t have been in the Park Get yours today at Wild Things gift shop niche in Chicago learning. or online at lpzoo.org/shop. $33.

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16 LINCOLN PARK ZOO SPRING 20182018 | 17 | 17 ZOO FAMILY ALBUM: MEET OUR STAFF AND SUPPORTERS

In our anniversary edition, members of the zoo family share their most memorable zoo experiences

Lydia Hopper, Ph.D. Luis Gutierrez Amber Platowski Assistant Director, Lester E. Founder/ CEO, 9th grade biology teacher, Fisher Center for the Study and Latinos Progresando Marine Leadership Academy Conservation of Apes, Incoming Board of Trustees In fall 2017, I began work- built insect hotels Lincoln Park Zoo member, Lincoln Park Zoo ing with facilitators of to provide habitats the zoo’s Partners in for local pollinators. I first visited Lincoln Park Zoo in 2007 to attend Walking around Lincoln Park Zoo Fieldwork program (PIF). They have completed The Mind of the Chimpanzee, a conference hosted makes you feel like you’ve been trans- I watched my high research projects, by the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and ported somewhere else. Surrounded school students transform analyzed data, and Conservation of Apes. At the time, I was a grad- by nature, you sometimes forget you’re from hesitant kids who begun to generate uate student and excited to present my research still in Chicago. were, at first, happy just new questions. at this prestigious seminar series, founded by Dr. The zoo is to see an airplane through It is true scientific Jane Goodall. truly one of our their newly donned binoc- inquiry in action, The opening reception was held in the city’s greatest ulars. Now they go outside benefiting my stu- Regenstein Center for African Apes, and I vividly treasures. and debate with each dents while contrib-

remember the joy of seeing friends and meeting On any given Platowski Amber of courtesy Photo other, field guides in hand, uting to the data set colleagues while surrounded by chimpanzees day, you can go to

Photo by Veronika Hernandez Veronika by Photo about what species of bird they have for the zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute, and gorillas sleeping peacefully in their habi- the zoo and see seen based on its physical and behavioral and support from the PIF team has been tats. The floor-to-ceiling viewing windows gave families of differ- characteristics. They have done biodi- instrumental in making it happen. us an unprecedented up-close and personal view of the apes. Jonathan Lopez ent backgrounds Photo courtesy of Luis Gutierrez Luis of courtesy Photo versity investigations comparing our I thought about how incredible it would be to work there. In from different Past participant, Research Apprenticeship local schoolyard to the 606 bike trail, and 2012 a position opened up in the Fisher Center and I applied. Program neighborhoods and experiences. For I was appointed a research scientist, and in 2014 promoted to families, it gets more and more diffi- assistant director. One of the things I admire most about "After working with cult to find affordable, fun things to do, Working in RCAA is even more fun than I had imagined in the zoo is that it is free. That makes it the Urban Wildlife and the zoo’s commitment to remain 2007. Not only am I fortunate enough to pass the chimpanzees very accessible for everyone to come and free, accessible, and still provide Katherine O’Brien and gorillas every morning as I walk to my office, but through learn about animals. People don’t know Institute as a RAP quality experiences for people of all Zoo Member my job I get to study the apes and share what my team and I ways to help animals, and when they intern, I realized I ages is really amazing. Now that I’m LEAP nature-play program learn with zoo guests. come to the zoo they leave with so much loved ecology." a part of the Lincoln Park Zoo family, participant with sons Tyson In 2016 my connection with Lincoln Park Zoo came full knowledge and a different perspective I’m excited to introduce my nieces and and Kieran circle as I helped to organize and host the successive meeting on the topic of animal conservation. –Jonathan Lopez nephews to everything the zoo has to to Mind of the Chimpanzee, titled Chimpanzees in Context— I also really admire the opportunities offer. While Tyson was a baby—as new parents which Dr. Goodall attended. they have for teens. I am a senior in high school. Before I was an I also look forward to seeing looking to carve out a routine for our little intern for the Malott Family Research Apprenticeship Program Lincoln Park Zoo’s engagement efforts family—we’d go on daily jogs to the zoo (RAP) I was unsure of what I wanted to study in college. I knew with the Marshall Square/Little to see Anana the polar bear. When Anana I wanted it to revolve around animals, as I’ve always loved them Village communities grow and flour- left Lincoln Park Zoo [to be paired with a and wanted to help, but I never knew how. After working with ish this year. male polar bear at North Carolina Zoo], it the Urban Wildlife Institute as a RAP intern, I realized I loved was hard to say goodbye. ecology. "The zoo is truly one of our On early mornings, it seems like we’re I will now be attending Sewanee: The University of The sometimes the first visitors to say hi to South, which is located in Tennessee, to get a major in ecology city’s greatest treasures." the black bears. One day, the black bear and biodiversity. I really hope the zoo continues to be free and –Luis Gutierrez said “hi” back. Since then, our boys love provide teen opportunities. to ask each other, “Remember that time we high-fived a black bear?” Fall Fest has also become our family go-to. Our boys love to ride the Ferris wheel, and spend the entire ride scream- ing in delight. Photos courtesy of Katherine O'Brien Katherine of courtesy Photos Photo by Todd Rosenberg Todd by Photo

18 LINCOLN PARK ZOO SPRING 2018 | 19 GREEN SCENE

Pat Detrie Zoo Volunteer

I still remember the first day I volunteered. It was for the gar- dening group. I was welcomed with such warmth and appre- ciation, I knew this was going to be a wonderful place. In fact, it just might be the happiest place in Chicago! The zoo is one of my top sights whenever family or friends visit. Every time I bring someone, they are amazed the zoo

Photo by Lincoln Park Zoo Park Lincoln by Photo is in the middle of the city, is free to all guests, and has gardens that are just as amazing as the animals. Two years ago I joined the Volunteer Enrichment Group. I learned how to Hibiscus moscheutos, a cultivar christened “Pink

turn boxes into edible piñatas that Clouds”, brings a taste of the tropics to the zoo. Ellen Neely by Photo look like an antelope for the lions or a birthday cake for the polar bears. I also learned how to make white PVC pipe Rachel Santymire, look like tree branches and turn them Ph.D. into a bird house, and weave recycled Director, Davee Center fire hose into a swing for the gorillas. Blooms for The options are endless! for Epidemiology and Photo by Todd Rosenberg Todd by Photo Endocrinology, the Ages Lincoln Park Zoo BY BETH BOTTS or purple. Often colors are combined for of each bell. In fact, attracting pollina- One of my favorite Lincoln Park Zoo a tie-dyed effect. Hibiscus may be the tors is the whole point of those big, flashy success stories involves my decision to evaluate the hormones The huge, dramatic, tropical-looking most charismatic of all the blooms in the blooms, at least from the plant’s point of of the Sichuan , whose breeding recommendations had hibiscus flowers you can see in July and zoo gardens. “People are really drawn to view. not yet successfully produced offspring. August at Lincoln Park Zoo may also them,” Rothleutner says. Bright hibiscus flowers also are a I thought hormone analysis would provide some insight seem exotic, like something from a balmy Now, the horticulture staff is cranking treat for the zoo’s birds, primates, and into why they hadn’t bred. Working with the Animal Care Pacific island. Yet these are hardy peren- up the drama by planting dozens of vari- tortoises. Some animals eat the blooms. staff, we collected fecal samples on Kublai Khan, our male nial hibiscus, right at home in Chicago, eties of hardy hibiscus at the zoo—more Others dissect them. “It’s a novelty,” , and Chabi, our female takin. We even had staff from according to Joseph Rothleutner, director than 50 kinds so far, Rothleutner says, Rothleutner says. around the zoo watching them, hoping to observe breeding. of horticulture. with more to come. Although several hundred species We were lucky to have Jinse, a pregnant female from the San The big blooms are attention-get- It’s not just people who are drawn to of hibiscus grow in swamps and wet- Diego Zoo, come live at Lincoln Park Zoo so that Khan could ters. A hibiscus flower—a flaring trumpet hibiscus flowers. Bees, butterflies, and lands around the world, most come from have his herd, which is the takin’s natural social group. with five broad petals—can be five to migrating hummingbirds also love them warm climates and can’t survive cold I had been analyzing the takin feces for a few months, seven inches across, in white, pink, red for the sweet nectar offered in the base winters. The varieties planted in the zoo’s measuring testosterone in the male and progesterone in the gardens are hardy enough for Chicago females to monitor pregnancy for Jinse and determine if Detrie Pat of courtesy Photo because they’re all descended from North Chabi was cycling. As I was analyzing the females’ hormones American species. One species, swamp in the lab, I thought I had mixed up the samples because both "Every time I bring someone, they Growing Hardy Hibiscus rose mallow (Hibiscus moschuetos), is females had high hormone levels indicative of pregnancy. are amazed the zoo is in the middle Tips from Joseph Rothleutner for growing hardy hibiscus: a Chicago-area native that naturally I marched down the hall to the veterinarians. As with • Make sure the variety is hardy to USDA Zone 5. grows in like the zoo’s Nature humans, there are certain medications pregnant animals of the city, is free to all guests, • Plant it in full sun in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Boardwalk. should not take, and I wanted to make sure everyone knew and has gardens that are just as • Keep the soil moist. Hibiscus do well in wet-soil spots. Look for hibiscus all over the zoo Jinse and Chabi were pregnant. Chabi’s usual behavior was to amazing as the animals." • Use slow-release fertilizer, following the package directions. this summer: candy-pink near the Wild act aggressively towards the veterinarians, but she had sud- • Spread mulch to hold in moisture and protect the plants in winter. Things gift shop, red near Regenstein denly become pleasant with the staff. They’d thought it indi- –Pat Detrie • For containers, use tender annual hibiscus varieties. Macaque Forest, huge blooms every- cated she might be ill. Happily, that was not the case. where. Expect to be wowed. The story ended well with the birth of female and male calves, Mei Li and Bao Zhen!

20 LINCOLN PARK ZOO SPRING 2018 | 21 FIELD NOTE Focus on the Future 150 years of history provides a wealth of experience to Gray’s inform the future. These initiatives signal the zoo’s ongoing commitment to connect people with nature and advance Anatomy animal care, community, and science and conservation.

Penguins don’t emerge from in tuxedos. Oliver, an African penguin chick The Pride of Chicago that hatched at the zoo on February The final phase ofThe Pride of Chicago 10, sported fine, dark-gray down upon capital campaign is renovation of Kovler arrival. Within a few months (as seen in Lion House. Built in 1912, it will be re-en- this photo taken April 3), his down was visioned to provide larger, more engaging, molting to make way for the bluish-gray, state-of-the-art habitats. Architects and waterproof feathers of a juvenile. Oliver planners are starting with the end in mind: may have to wait up to two years to fully a world-class building where keepers acquire the iconic, black-and-white can provide the best care; guests can have plumage of an adult. clear, safe, close-up encounters with lions; Until then—just like every adult and scientists can monitor and conduct penguin in the colony at Robert and research to inform conservation efforts for Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove—he’ll species in the wild. endure an annual two-week molt to replace old feathers with new ones. Sometimes called a “catastrophic molt” Connecting with Nature in North because all feathers are shed at once, Lawndale that brief fashion disaster seems a small Adjacent to Little Village, where Lincoln price to pay for the elegant formalwear to Park Zoo has been collaborating since follow.—Craig Keller • 2016, North Lawndale is rich in history and outdoor space. Zoo representatives have been listening to North Lawndale organizations and residents to learn how they wish to connect with nature in their neighborhood. A co-created partnership is blossoming, rooted in the community’s priorities of engaging and employing teens and utilizing art and wildlife to activate green space. A Members of the public will have an opportunity to attend a new program, Douglass 18—the vision of North Lawndale artist lecture from a world-renowned expert; details will be available Haman Cross III—will employ local teens to create art instal- soon. More information is available at reintro.org. lations that enhance Douglas Park’s miniature golf course. The zoo will introduce teens to the species, science, and steward- ship of local birds, providing a foundation for their artwork. Adapting Penguin Encounters The partnership is further expansion of the zoo’s vision: Last year, Lincoln Park Zoo launched Malott Family Penguin inspiring communities to create environments where wildlife Encounter: an opportunity for guests to get close to endangered will thrive in our urbanizing world. African penguins inside their habitat. This format reflects the zoo’s commitment to offering animals choice. Guests enter a designated space in the habitat, and the penguins can choose The 2nd International Wildlife Reintroduction Conference to come and visit—and with their curious personalities, the pen- Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to growing its leadership role guins have always chosen to participate! This year, while learn- in global conservation. On November 13-16, 2018, in partner- ing about the penguins’ natural history, individual personalities, ship with the International Union for the Conservation of and the challenges facing their habitats in the wild, guests can Nature’s Reintroduction Specialist Group, the zoo will host snap close-up photos with their phones or other small cameras. the 2nd International Wildlife Reintroduction Conference. Visit lpzoo.org/penguin for schedule, pricing, and details. Reintroduction biologists and managers from around the globe —Beth Krauss will again convene in Chicago to share information, triumphs, and tribulations from experiences restoring wildlife—from plants to green-winged macaws and more—back to the wild. Photo by Chris Bijalba by Photo

22 LINCOLN PARK ZOO SPRING 2018 | 23 A History of Lincoln Park Zoo 2010 Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes visitors to a transformed, 1982 Life Trustee planned —designed by 2015 Thanks in part to Studio Gang Architects—for plants and advocacy efforts by the 1868 Two pairs of swans arrive at 1952 The first children’s zoo opens Joe Regenstein funds wildlife encompassing the South Pond. Fisher Center, the U.S. Lincoln Park—a gift from New York’s seasonally. A year-round version—now Regenstein Large 2000 In the early 2000s, the Population 1963 The public is invited to become Fish & Wildlife Service Central Park. The birds mark the 1920 A full-scale Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo—arrives Mammal House with Management Center, Davee Center for members of the zoo for the first time. declares all chimpanzees beginning of Chicago’s free zoo. replica of a Norse in 1959. the largest donation yet Epidemiology and Endocrinology, and Viking ship that sailed 1940 R1, a 1-year-old made to the zoo—$1.8 Alexander Center for Applied Population to be an endangered 1970 Kumba is the first western species and expands 1870 The zoo builds its first animal from Norway to West African dwarf 1959 The Lincoln Park Zoological million. It is the first of Biology are founded at Lincoln Park lowland gorilla born at the zoo. protections for them. house. Over the next few years, , Chicago for the 1893 crocodile, arrives and Society is formed to raise money to his family foundation’s Zoo. The centers begin making World’s Columbian scientific breeding recommendations Soon after, the zoo foxes, , deer, , eagles, a lives 70 years in the care for animals, purchase equipment, The zoo’s first hospital opens. continuing 1976 partners with the national puma, peacocks, and two turtle doves Exposition is installed on zoo’s care. Guests can and improve the zoo. support for for zoo animals; inform caretakers about chimpanzee sanctuary, are donated to the zoo. zoo grounds. It remains visit his descendants Gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees the zoo. hormones in zoo and wild animals; Chimp Haven, to form at the zoo until 1994. today at Regenstein move into a new, modern great ape research disease transmission; and the first comprehensive 1878 The Lincoln Park African Journey. house. During the transfer, Dr. Fisher devise computer models to help guide The city’s first accredited zoo/ commissioners decree the zoo must 1923 performs an important preventive conservation strategies. aquarium opens to sanctuary collaboration always remain free. 1944 medical procedure: a blood draw the public at the zoo. Regenstein African Journey opens which will improve our becomes the zoo’s from each ape. 2003 1879 The original sea lion grotto Today, it houses Park director. Three years with immersive habitats for species understanding of ape is constructed. In the 1890s, two Place Café. later he’s featured The zoo’s Women’s Board is ranging from lovebirds to pygmy hippos. Urban Wildlife Institute welfare. Siku at Walter Family Arctic Tundra escape and wander into a Clark Street on the cover of formed. They take over the restaurant. TIME magazine. His annual Zoo Ball, which was first 2000 2017 pioneering TV program, hosted by the Zoo Society Zoo Parade, broadcast in 1964 and remains the live from the zoo, institution’s largest fundraiser 2000–PRESENT A NEW VISION: FOR WILDLIFE. FOR ALL. provides the template Kevin J. Bell as Curator of Birds Chicago Daily News, to this day. 2004 2016 Nature Boardwalk for Mutual of Omaha’s May 14, 1960 . 1960 1981 2016 The zoo provides its ZooMonitor 1948–1999 MODERNIZATION AND PRIVATIZATION app for free to other institutions Bushman 1948 1995 Laflin Memorial worldwide, which Bird House enables caregivers to make more informed 1993 Kevin J. Bell decisions and promote 1904 1930 becomes director. animal welfare.

1868–1947 BUILDING THE ZOO 1995 Under The Learning agreement with the department teams Years of Chicago’s Free Zoo 1947 R1 c.1941 , up with partners the Zoo Society takes in Chicago’s Little Teen ambassadors engage families over management of Village neighborhood, 1888 Cyrus DeVry is hired as Animal 1927 The Small the zoo and remains 150 Regenstein Center for African Apes co-creating art- and Keeper. He was a charismatic leader Animal House—now committed to keeping garden-focused 2017 Hurvis Family 2018 The City of and the first public face of the zoo. Helen Brach Primate the zoo free. Bell is programming that Learning Center opens. Chicago and Illinois House—is built with a named president and 2004 Regenstein Center for African 2013 King, a critically endangered connects people to In this space, the General Assembly c1889 The “red-roofed cafe,” later spacious central hall CEO. Apes opens. It houses the Lester now living at nature. Learning department appreciate Lincoln Park known as Landmark Café, opens to and skylights, housing E. Fisher Center for the Study and , is born at Lincoln continues its work Zoo’s contributions to serve refreshments to zoo visitors. monkeys and apes, Lincoln Park Zoo hosts Conservation of Apes, maintaining the Park Zoo. His arrival is guided by a An African penguin with the Conservation leadership in animal pumas and lynx. its first ZooLights Ambassadors Board, care, community 1904 The Bird House—now zoo’s status as a global leader in great Davee Center-developed hormone- colony waddles into the holiday celebration. ape conservation and research. monitoring program designed to new Robert and Mayari Zoo Internship Program engagement, and McCormick Bird House and the oldest 1930 A 2-year-old Dr. Lester Fisher and zookeeper ZooLights facilitate breeding. Pritzker Penguin Cove. and other teen conservation with animal house still operating today— lowland gorilla arrives Roy Huff with gorilla Sinbad 2006 Lincoln Park Zoo teams up with (African penguins are programs that connect proclamations opens, featuring a skylit central court from Africa and the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project to 2015 Regenstein Macaque Forest, the listed as endangered by young people with zoo recognizing the zoo’s with a small waterfowl pond. becomes the most After a dozen years as the The zoo’s Education department The zoo 1962 1977 1984 study wild chimpanzees and gorillas in first exhibit of the zoo’s current capital the International Union scientists, educators, 150th anniversary. famous zoo animal of zoo’s first veterinarian, Dr. Lester E. is formally established. establishes its Auxiliary Café Brauer, designed by TIME magazine, this untouched region of the Republic of campaign, The Pride of Chicago, for the Conservation of visitors, and one another. 1908 his era. He is named Fisher becomes the zoo’s director. He Board. July 7, 1974* Congo. opens with a troop of Japanese snow Nature). See the extended Prairie School architects Perkins & Bushman. When he dies The Association of Zoos and oversees the modernization of animal 1981 monkeys. Lincoln Park Zoo Hamilton, opens. In 1990, after 50 on New Year’s Day in Aquariums (AZA)—which certified The zoo timeline and more exhibits and improves animal care and 1989 2008 The Urban Wildlife Institute is Walter Family Arctic announces a new vision: years of being closed, the landmark is 1951, thousands pass Lincoln Park Zoo as one of the establishes its great photos at veterinary practices. He retires in 1992. founded to study urban ecosystems and Tundra opens to the inspiring communities restored and reopened by The Lincoln by his empty exhibit in nation’s first accredited zoos in 1975— Conservation and minimize human-wildlife conflict. In 2017, public with its first to create environments lpzoo.org/150. Park . tribute. Mayor Richard J. Daley helps initiates the Species Survival Plan® Science department. 1962 it creates the Urban Wildlife Information resident, polar bear where wildlife will break ground at the Farm-in-the-Zoo, (SSP) program. Bali mynahs, which Network, a national organization to thrive in our urbanizing 1912 The Lion House— now Kovler Siku, introduced to a replica of a working Midwestern the zoo still conserves with partners in monitor urban biodiversity in different world. Lion House—opens to exhibit big female Talini in 2018. farm. It is the first new exhibit funded Indonesia, are among the first species regions and contribute to city planning . by the Zoo Society. protected. for green spaces. *©1947 Time Inc. All rights reserved TIME and the TIME logo are registered trademarks of Time Inc. Used under license. Historic photos: Chicago Park District, , Lincoln Park Zoo archives. Other photos: Julia Fuller, Isaac Guzman, Lincoln Park Zoo staff, Todd Rosenberg. Non-profit 2001 North Clark Street Your membership supports everything Organization Thank you, Chicago Focus on the Future U.S. Postage Chicago, IL 60614 we do, from animal care to publishing PAID 150 years of history provides a wealth of experience to lpzoo.org Lincoln Park Zoo magazine. Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately 1976-1982: “To Make A Great Zoo Greater” inform the future. These initiatives signal the zoo’s ongoing managed non-profit organization. $21 million commitment to connect people with nature and advance More than 80 percent of the Kroc Hospital & Commissary animal care, community, and science and conservation. institution’s operating costs are Great Ape House (later renamed after Dr. Lester Fisher) Crown-Field Center supported by contributions from Kovler Penguin/Seabird House donors, members and revenue spent Regenstein Large Mammal Habitat on grounds by visitors. Antelope/Zebra Habitat The Pride of Chicago The final phase ofThe Pride of Chicago From its inception, the zoo was managed by the 1985–1991: Landmark Campaign capital campaign is renovation of Kovler Chicago Park District (initially its Lincoln Park $23.1 million Lion House. Built in 1912, it will be re-en- commissioners prior to the consolidation of the city’s New construction: visioned to provide larger, more engaging, original 22 park districts). They remain a partner who Pritzker Children’s Zoo state-of-the-art habitats. Architects and provides an annual subsidy to support the zoo. In 1959 Regenstein Birds of Prey planners are starting with the end in mind: The Lincoln Park Zoological Society was founded to Renovation: a world-class building where keepers supplement the city’s operational efforts and provide Helen Brach Primate House can provide the best care; guests can have Kovler Lion House significant capital and programmatic support. In 1964 clear, safe, close-up encounters with lions; McCormick Bird House and scientists can monitor and conduct the Zoo Society opened their first privately funded Landmark Café project: Farm-in-the-Zoo. Over the next 30 years they Café Brauer research to inform conservation efforts for By printing this issue on 100% post- 45 43,199 4,420 14,521 contributed significantly to the zoo’s growth until species in the wild. consumer, recycled paper, we are saving: trees gallons of pounds of pounds of water waste CO2 finally, in 1995, the Zoo Society assumed management 1991–1995: “Heart of the Zoo” for the institution. $50 million This established a framework that enabled zoo Connecting with Nature in North leadership to prioritize program areas of animal care, New construction: Lawndale Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House conservation and science, and learning. It meant the Adjacent to Little Village, where Lincoln Kovler Sea Lion Pool zoo could seek private funding to renovate animal Park Zoo has been collaborating since Zoo landscaping 2016, North Lawndale is rich in history Zoo Calendar houses and invest in community-based wildlife Renovation: and outdoor space. Zoo representatives science and learning programs. With the Zoo Society Judy Keller Education Center at the helm, the zoo grew and continues to grow as Lion and habitats have been listening to North Lawndale Friday, 20 Tuesday, 21 an immersive, accessible, science-based organization Animal hospital expansion organizations and residents to learn how July Family Nature Day Twilight Safari October that connects people to nature both on-grounds and Matthew Laflin Memorial Building they wish to connect with nature in their Tues & Sat, ongoing Saturday, 21 Wednesday, 22 Monday, 8 outside its gates. neighborhood. A co-created partnership Play Days at the Farm Night at the Zoo Family Nature Day Columbus Day Camp Completing these campaigns has sustained the is blossoming, rooted in the community’s 2000–2005: “My Kind of Zoo” Select dates through Friday, 12 zoo, kept it free, and brought to life naturalistic priorities of engaging and employing $125 million Sept 30 Friday, 27 Harvest Dinner at the Patio habitats for the animals and enhanced facilities for teens and utilizing art and wildlife to activate green space. A plants to green-winged macaws and more—back to the wild. New construction: Fitness at the Zoo Summer Wine Fest September guests and staff. new program, Douglass 18—the vision of North Lawndale artist Members of the public will have an opportunity to attend a Saturday, 13 Regenstein African Journey Saturday, 8 Haman Cross III—will employ local teens to create art instal- lecture from a world-renowned expert; details will be available Tues–Thurs through Sept 27 Family Nature Day Regenstein Center for African Apes Donut Fest at the Zoo Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo lations that enhance Douglas Park’s miniature golf course. The soon. More information is available at reintro.org. Music at the Patio August Thursday, October 18 Flamingo habitat zoo will introduce teens to the species, science, and steward- Saturday, 11 Second Saturdays Garden Saturdays, 7 & 28 Adults Night Out: The Great Renovation: ship of local birds, providing a foundation for their artwork. Tour Campout at the Zoo Second Saturdays Garden Farm-in-the-Zoo presented by John Deere The partnership is further expansion of the zoo’s vision: Adapting Penguin Encounters Pumpkin Glow Tour Family Nature Day Polar bear exhibit Friday, 13 inspiring communities to create environments where wildlife Last year, Lincoln Park Zoo launched Malott Family Penguin Saturday, 20 East and West Gate entrances Zoo Ball 2018: Zoobilee Saturdays, 11 & 25 will thrive in our urbanizing world. Encounter: an opportunity for guests to get close to endangered Friday, 14 Third Saturday Garden Campout at the Zoo African penguins inside their habitat. This format reflects the Saturday, 14 Lebowski Fest Chicago Workshop 2012–2020 (est.): “The Pride of Chicago” zoo’s commitment to offering animals choice. Guests enter a Second Saturdays Garden Wednesday, 15 Saturday, 15 $135 million The 2nd International Wildlife Reintroduction Conference designated space in the habitat, and the penguins can choose Tour Teen Conservation Third Saturday Garden Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to growing its leadership role to come and visit—and with their curious personalities, the pen- Go to lpzoo.org/calendar New construction: Ambassadors Board Workshop Tuesday, 17 for details on upcoming Regenstein Macaque Forest in global conservation. On November 13-16, 2018, in partner- guins have always chosen to participate! This year, while learn- application deadline Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove ship with the International Union for the Conservation of ing about the penguins’ natural history, individual personalities, Twilight Safari Sunday, 22 events. Walter Family Arctic Tundra Nature’s Reintroduction Specialist Group, the zoo will host and the challenges facing their habitats in the wild, guests can Saturday, 19 Saturday, 18 Fiesta Familiar de Hoy Hurvis Family Learning Center the 2nd International Wildlife Reintroduction Conference. snap close-up photos with their phones or other small cameras. Third Saturday Garden Third Saturday Garden Searle Visitor Center (opening fall 2018) Reintroduction biologists and managers from around the globe Visit lpzoo.org/penguin for schedule, pricing, and details. Workshop Friday, 28–Oct 28 Workshop Renovation: will again convene in Chicago to share information, triumphs, —Beth Krauss (Select dates) West Gate entrance and Lionel Train Adventure and tribulations from experiences restoring wildlife—from Fall Fest Kovler Lion House (planning underway)