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Meet Jahari Get to know our brand new pygmy hippo baby and enjoy a special pull-out poster!

Holiday Gift Ideas at the Louisville Zoo! The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 • 3 CONTENTS

CHILL TOGETHER The Louisville Zoo, a nonprofit organization and the state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the PROUD PARTNER OF Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Mailing Address: Zoo Hours: THE LOUISVILLE P.O. Box 37250, September 29 to March 13, 2015 Louisville, KY 40233-7250 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.) TABLE OF CONTENTS ZOO Delivery Address: March 14 to October, 2015 Message From Leadership...... 4 1100 Trevilian Way 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) Louisville, KY 40213 Member News...... 6 Telephone: Admission ZooBucks...... 7 Administrative Offices: 502-459-2181 Visit the website for FAX: 502-459-2196 seasonal admission pricing. Article: A Virgin Snake Birth...... 8 Children (under 3) receive free Education: 502-238-5358 Feature Article: Great Expectations...... 12 Membership Office: 502-459-2287 regular admission. Groups (15 or more): Animal Spotlight Poster...... 14 Website with Online Store: Call 502-238-5348 louisvillezoo.org at least 72 hours in advance. Education Classes and Camps: Holiday and Spring Break...... 16 © 2014 PepsiCo, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This ad contains valuable trademarks owned and used by PepsiCo, Inc and its subsidiaries and affiliates to distinguish products and services of outstanding qualities. The Louisville Zoo is an agency of Horticulture: Rose Care...... 19 Louisville Metro, Greg Fischer, Mayor Brew at the Zoo Thanks...... 20 Metro Council Kids For Conservation: Attica Scott, District 1 Cindi Fowler, District 14 Riding Your Bike for the Planet...... 21 Barbara Shanklin, District 2 Marianne Butler, District 15 A.D.O.P.T.S. Animals Depend On People To Survive Mary C. Woolridge, District 3 Kelly Downard, District 16 Sponsorship Thanks...... 22 David Tandy, District 4 Glen Stuckel, District 17 Celebrate the winter holidays with the Cheri Bryant Hamilton, District 5 Marilyn Parker, District 18 “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” Name on Picture / Photo presented by Meijer Photo Gallery...... 23 ADOPTS program at the Louisville Zoo. With David James, District 6 Jerry Miller, District 19 Levels Certificate Website Info Card Button Plush Ken Fleming, District 7 Stuart Benson, District 20 so many animals to choose from, there’s sure Zoo Wish List...... 24 $35 Tom Owen, District 8 Dan Johnson, District 21 to be one just right for you. • • • Tina Ward-Pugh, District 9 Robin Engel, District 22 Donor Thanks...... 25 The dedicated staff of the Louisville Zoo $50 Jim King, District 10 James Peden, District 23 consistently provide the very best of care for • • • • Kevin Kramer, District 11 Madonna Flood, District 24 Volunteer News...... 26 our special residents every day. With an annual $75 Rick Blackwell, District 12 David Yates, District 25 Support Your Zoo: Zoo Kids Inc...... 27 • • • • • Vicki Aubrey Welch, District 13 Brent Ackerson, District 26 food cost of over $400,000 a year, community support is needed more than ever before. Over 80% of our operating funds come from the generosity Zoo Foundation Board Of Directors of conservation-minded members & donors like you. Our ADOPTS program is just one of the ways you Editorial can help. Funds generated through this program go directly toward caring for the Kevin Anderson Patti Hobbs Patty Dale Tye Maureen Horrigan & Robert Kemnitz animals here at the Zoo, and we count on your support. Kathryn Arterberry Dr. Heidi Hulon Manning Warren III Cleo Battle Debbie King Jan West Contributing Writers If you have participated in the ADOPTS program in the past, we thank you; if Jennifer Kemnitz and Kyle Shepherd Leea Bridgeman Maria Ladd Mark Wheeler you’ve never adopted an animal, please consider it now. It’s quick and easy! Mark Brown Mike Lorch Lisa Yennes Design Simply choose your favorite animal, and we’ll do the rest. Nick Costides Mark Loyd Ex-Officio Members Robert Kemnitz Christopher Ecken Edgardo Mansilla Noah Barnes Photographers Wayne Estopinal Darryl Metzger Maury Buchart Robert Kemnitz, Kyle Shepherd and other staff members. Special Winter Holiday Animal Adoption Dr. Larry Florman Becky Phillips James Peden

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gems, a gift to our community all Your family or business can make it FROM THE year-long. Did you know that a possible for underprivileged children Meerkat Babies MAYOR percentage of every admission in Louisville to visit the Zoo and see a and membership goes towards real tiger or penguin for the first time. The Zoo welcomed two baby meerkats recently. As of Greg Fischer conservation of endangered Our Zoo Kids, Inc. program works Metro Mayor this printing, they were too young and hadn’t wildlife? So, here’s one idea. with qualified charitable organizations Purchase a Gift Membership to provide free admission and happy been examined so we don’t know their uring this for a loved one this year giving memories to at-risk children in our genders. However, we do know their holiday them a whole year of fun community. season, parents. Penny and Leonard gave and opportunities to learn. This How about a fun family project? many of birth to the two babies on Nov. enhances the quality of their life Select one or more “paw print tags” Dus are looking for 6, 2014. On your next visit come while at the same time supports the off the Enrichment Tree located on the gifts that are fun, Zoo. It also contributes to important Zoo’s plaza this December. Each tag see them near Gorilla Forest and affordable and meaningful. Perhaps, a work globally with endangered species, suggests an animal along with a toy or gift that reaches out to more than just Monkey Island. a show of compassion. item you can purchase to enrich their the person receiving it. As you know, Consider adopting a favorite Zoo daily lives. I set three primary goals for our city: animal for a nature-loving grandparent, Whether giving or volunteering, Healthier… Lifelong learning… Even child or even an entire classroom of we can all find creative ways to show more compassionate. I’d like to offer a students. Paired with a Zoo book and compassion to others and to the world few suggestions for some interesting regular visits to see their adopted around us. That’s a winning holiday gifts available through your Zoo that animal, the new personal connection combination. also give back in a number of surprising could make learning about wildlife a KROGER WILD WINTER DAYS ways. much more meaningful experience. The Louisville Zoo is one of our local Food Drive & Admission Discount The Louisville Zoo is teaming up with Kroger and Dare to Care Food Bank to offer a special discounted Zoo admission November 1, 2014 through February 28, help you overlook any short-term African explorers. 2015 for guests who participate in a canned food drive. FROM THE inconveniences. Ultimately, a new road will run This will be the sixth year of our partnership. To date, the Zoo has collected DIRECTOR On the west side of the through the current Bongo yard (the nearly 22,000 pounds of food thanks to the generosity of its visitors. Zoo, we will begin renovation Bongo and Addax are staying), pass by John Walczak To receive 50% off regular adult and child General Admission, visitors must Louisville Zoo Director of the Oriental White Stork the Elephant exhibit and then rise more exhibit to prepare for a new gently up to the African Outpost where bring one canned good per person and present it at the Zoo’s ticket window. fairy penguin encounter in the we will create some fun new viewing For an added bonus, show your Kroger Plus Card and receive a free carousel always Islands, plus renovation of the experiences of the zebra. We will also enjoy the Islands café will take place. We add a new interactive sculpture garden. ride ticket good for Spring 2015. One ticket per card. Please note the Zoo opportunity hope to isolate the work on both Thank you in advance for your carousel is closed for the season and will reopen around March 14, 2015, to engage with of these projects to minimally impact patience and understanding. I know weather permitting. Iguests at the Zoo, the walkways and your visit. On the you are going to enjoy these new and particularly with East side of the Zoo, we will begin experiences and hope you visit often to Vist louisvillezoo.org/dare for more details. members who visit frequently and the renovation and expansion of the see this progress underway. know the Zoo so well. Many of our Elephant exhibit requiring a remapping I hope you are proud to know that conversations focus on how you are of the pedestrian path to the African our Louisville Zoo is ranked the 12th enjoying the new projects and progress Outpost restaurant: foot traffic will be best Zoo in the country by USA TODAY. going on in the park; and of course, I detoured to the current tram path and Thank you for helping to make this love to hear your thoughts and share around Monkey Island. Signs will help possible. SEASONAL ZOO JOB FAIR upcoming news. As you may know guide you. Regrettably, the camels, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 Minimum job requirements: already, we are currently raising funds lions, and sometimes the zebra will 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. • Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. for several exciting new developments not be accessible for viewing during LOUISVILLE ZOO’S GHEENS ROOM Some jobs require you to be at least age 18 with a and we hope to break ground in a this time and the interactive Safari valid driver’s license. few areas this winter. While watching bus near the petting zoo will be going Are you interested in working in a fun environment sur- the construction can often be very away. I know you will miss visiting rounded by the sights and sounds of exotic animals? Here is • Must be able to work a variable schedule, Monday interesting, it can also temporarily these awesome ambassadors and be your chance. The Louisville Zoo is holding a job fair for sea- through Friday and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. interfere with normal walking paths and sad to say goodbye to our bus, but I exhibit access. We regret this and hope promise we are going to create an even sonal workers interested in working during the Zoo’s peak the anticipation of new adventures will more engaging adventure for all of our season starting in March and running through October. ZooBucks Member News

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Questions about your MEMBER NEWS membership? Contact the Membership Dept. at 502-459-CATS (2287) Thanks for Your app on multiple devices, one for each can change some profile informa- Continued Support named adult on your card. This app Or visit us online for Frequently tion like email, address and phone Asked Questions at Welcome to our newest members will conveniently let you know when number but need to call the Zoo louisvillezoo.org/member/FAQ.htm and thank you to all who have it’s time to renew too! See more for other changes. been supporters for years. This is details at louisvillezoo.org/virtualapp. • Non-members should select “New the perfect time of year for us to delivery. The Membership winter Registration” (Tip: use your email A Holiday Gift That Will Zoo Webstores – Status address for the username say “Thank You.” Every time you office hours are daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our new Webstore was activated Really Be Appreciated! so you can remember it and purchase a membership, buy a ticket, Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and in late October. The Zoo will be Consider giving a Zoo Gift you won’t have to search for ride the carousel, eat a meal at the New Year’s Day. hosting two (2) webstores for a short Membership to your loved ones an unused username.) There Outpost or buy a Zoo keepsake in The NEW E-Gift Card can be period of time while we make a this year. A Zoo Membership is a is a password reset feature if one of our gift shops, you support purchased online and pre-loaded with full transition to the new store. The Frequent Fun Pass that offers you need it. the Zoo’s mission: to better the bond the amount you choose. You can Online Store button on our website year-round admission, lots of great between people and the planet enter a recipient name and message. (above) will direct you to a page discounts and critical support for Stay Connected to by providing excellent care for our A unique barcode is applied to your listing the products and providing wildlife education and conservation. Your Zoo – New animals, educational programs for E-Gift Card voucher which is emailed links to the correct webstore. schools and families, enjoyable guest It’s a fun AND meaningful gift! Also, to you to forward or print out for Webstore Profile Key feature in new webstore: experiences plus leadership in wildlife keep in mind that as a gift giver, personal delivery. The E-gift Card Don’t miss your Trunkline You will be asked to login each conservation. Thank you again! memberships are tax deductible to becomes active when it is redeemed magazine or Zoo E-News time you make a purchase, much like It was great to see so many of the extent allowable by law. at the Zoo for membership, tickets, featuring animal news, other e-commerce sites. This allows you join us for “The World’s Largest You can purchase a Gift education programs, ADOPTS, gift special offers and upcoming events. the system to know if you are a Halloween Party!” presented by Membership or the NEW E-Gift shop items, rides or concessions. Call the membership office at current member or not and to provide Meijer. Many thanks to those of Card. What’s the difference? If redeemed for a membership, 502-459-CATS (2287) or visit the automatic discounts, renewal options, you who participated in our biggest Gift Memberships start immediately the E-Gift Card is replaced with a new Webstore to update your profile viewable history and so on. We do annual fundraiser helping make it a with a personalized Membership card. personalized Membership card when with new email or home address and not store credit card numbers for huge success and a fun memory for They can be purchased by calling the member completes registration phone. Also stay on top of news and security reasons. so many young ones! Don’t forget 502-459-CATS (2287) or by visiting at the Zoo on their first visit. Photos special offers via social media: • Hot Tip: Members SHOULD login to join us for the upcoming Santa’s the membership office. Cards can be are taken and any incentive items are • Facebook.com/louisvillezoo with their current or even previ- Safari presented by IHOP. Members picked up or mailed upon request provided then as well. E-Gift cards are • Twitter.com/louisvillezoo ous member number to quickly receive special pricing. Find details and include a special Gift Letter valid for 12 months. See more details • Instagram.com/louisvillezooofficial locate your membership (much and tickets at louisvillezoo.org/santa that allows you to personalize the at louisvillezoo.org/giftcard. faster than “New Registration” (tickets are required and available gift. Special incentives not picked which requires you to remember online only). Holiday camps are up are redeemable when the gift a username and password). You filling up quickly so be sure to register recipient makes their first visit to the for those fun programs. Zoo and completes the registration process. Orders must be made by New Virtual Membership December 15, 2014 for holiday Card App – We’re Live! ZOOBUCKS Our new app lets you store your Louisville Zoo membership card SPECIAL The Louisville Zoo is pleased to offer electronically on HOLIDAY your iPhone or members quarterly Android device. OFFER! coupons for various Go to the Apple Louisville Zoo Zoo offers like ZOOBUCKS ARE App Store or Purchase a new guest admission Google Play Store and download and activities. We ONLY AVAILABLE Gift Membership hope you enjoy the the free Louisville Zoo membership by Dec. 31, 2014 app. On your next visit to the Zoo, following limited-time TO MEMBERS IN check in at the membership office to and SAVE $5 promotional offers. receive your verification code (photo plus receive an Please check the PRINT VERSION I.D. required to obtain code). Once adorable plush expiration dates and activated, we can scan the barcode polar bear toy. restrictions on the on your mobile device to validate your coupons. membership. You can download the Article: A Virgin Snake Birth

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scientific community. on exhibit with another reticulate Along the with several other python. The offspring aren’t on authors, Louisville Zoo Curator of exhibit just yet. Due to their size Ectotherms, Bill McMahan, penned a and exhibit space, the Zoo will likely paper accepted for publication in the share the offspring with other zoos prestigious Biological Journal of the within the Association of Zoos and Linnean Soceity describing how a 20- Aquariums. foot female reticulate python (Python reticulatus) at the Louisville Zoo produced a live offspring without the benefit of a male snake. The paper was published in late summer 2014. “It is a very exciting thing to be able to witness something like (Opposite page) 11-year old that first hand,” McMahan adds, reticulate python “Thelma” (Right) HerpAquarium Curator of “especially something that had never Ectoherms Bill McMahan been documented before in this (Bottom) One of Thelma’s species.” offspring at 2 years old A You can see mom in the HerpAquarium daily where she is VIR GIN S BIRTH NAKE About reticulate pythons The reticulate python is the world’s largest by KYLE SHEPHERD snake. This status is based on more than a century of documented physical evidence. Some measured specimens have exceeded e have a “news of the shells (typical of infertile reptile eggs). Over the next several months, their 25 feet and weighed more than 300 pounds. weird” story for you! A decision was made to artificially molecular lab determined through They occur throughout tropical Southeast Zoo staff made an incubate some of the clutch to genetic testing and analysis that all Asia, India’s Andaman Islands, the Philippines, incredible discovery ascertain whether the eggs were six offspring were produced by the Indo-China and through Indonesia’s vast inW the HerpAquarium — a world’s actually fertile. On Sept. 12, 2012, the mother alone, without sperm from Malay Archipelago first! We are proud to announce that first of six healthy reticulate pythons a male snake. This has never been the Louisville Zoo and researchers hatched with an average individual documented before in the world’s from the University of Tulsa have weight of 148.3 grams (5.23 ounces). largest snake. discovered that the world’s largest Shed skins from the mother and You may wonder why it has taken snake is capable of virgin birth or all six offspring – as well as other us this long to tell you about such PNC recognizes that learning in a child’s early years is ZOO: Use math words to play a game of “bigger or smaller.” Ask your child, “What animal do you see that is bigger than what is called parthenogenesis. biological material – were sent to a an amazing discovery! First, it takes essential for their long-term success. That is why we are pleased to support the Louisville Zoo and the opportunities it you? What do you see that's smaller?” Comparing words like Yes, you read that correctly! molecular ecology laboratory in the a lot of time to gather the necessary “bigger or smaller” are math ideas, and you'll be giving your presents for the region’s children and their families to experience child math practice by using them. The 20-foot 200 pound reticulate Department of Biological Sciences at information and then to authenticate the wonders of nature and the animal world. Whether at the zoo python affectionately known as the University of Tulsa, in Oklahoma. it and share the discovery within the or in a neighborhood park, here are a few tips on how everyday HOME: Ask your child to look out the window to find three red “Thelma” had been housed at the moments become learning experiences for young children. objects. Then ask for three objects that are other colors. It’s a fun way to help children learn colors and numbers. Louisville Zoo for more than two What is parthenogenesis? HOME: Let your child see that you write shopping lists, “to do” years prior to the clutch, without a lists, phone messages and directions. It lets children know that male. In the summer of 2012, the Parthenogenesis is the development of an egg writing is important in everyday life. snake had laid a clutch of 61 eggs. without fertilization. It is derived from the Greek Through PNC Grow Up Great – a 10-year, $100 million initiative The eggs were covered and brooded in early childhood education – PNC provides the leadership, by the coiled female for two weeks parthenos which means virgin and genesis which advocacy, funding, tools, and volunteers to help educate before being removed by Zoo staff parents, caregivers, and communities on how to prepare young means birth. Parthenogenesis occurs through a children for success in school and life. for examination. It is not uncommon For more information, please visit for a snake to lay infertile eggs, so process known as terminal fusion automixis, where pncgrowupgreat.com. the staff was surprised when the cells behave like sperm and fuse with the egg eggs appeared to be full and healthy instead of shrunken and discolored triggering cell division. ©2010 The PNC Financial Services Group. All rights reserved. CON PDF 0710-022 10 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 • 11

A Gift to Our Animals Members of the local chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) invite you share the joy of caring for our animals by donating one or more enrichment items suggested on this year’s Animal Enrichment Tree. Starting December 1, the Enrichment Tree will be set up on the Zoo’s front plaza decorated with paw print tags created by Louisville Zoo keepers. Each tag lists an animal and a toy it would enjoy. Simply select one or more paw print tags, purchase the item, and drop it off at the Zoo’s reception desk by DECEMBER December 31. So have fun shopping for your favorite animal – no need to wrap the items. SPECIAL! All Polar themed Give a Gift of Membership items are 10% off Purchase a Gift Membership, a Frequent Fun Pass that also supports the care and conservation of Holiday Gift Ideas (excluding plush) wildlife. See page 6 for a Special Holiday Offer! MEMBERS For a Very Special Gift! get 20% off Is there a special person in your life who deserves an extra at the Louisville Zoo special gift this year? Or is there someone your family or business wants to honor or recognize? Here are a few novel opportunities: Say goodbye to the long lines at the mall full of harried shoppers! Stop by the Louisville Zoo this • Adopt-An-Animal for the nature-loving person in your holiday season for some unique and fun gifts for life. Pair it with a fun educational zoo book, t-shirt, or other family members, friends or customers. Contact us gift item from the gift shop. See page 2 for a Special Holiday for some very special personalized gifts or visit us Offer. online for Animal Adoptions and E-Gift Cards. All • Behind-the-Scenes VIP Tours make surprising and your Zoo purchases bring with them the extra memorable gifts. They start at $250 per exhibit area for bonus of supporting important conservation a small group, are valid for a year and can be scheduled and education programs. at a time convenient for your gift recipient. Louisville Zoo The Louisville Zoo’s Gift Shop has one of members even enjoy a $50 discount. the finest collections of plush animals in • Have a loved one’s name engraved on a Louisville town. Whether your loved one is a huge Stoneware leaf, butterfly or bird and placed on the fan of lemurs, penguins or flamingos, your Zoo’s Tree of Life which is located in the Islands exhibit in an best chance of finding a plush version of area that can be easily visited over and over again. their favorite animal is at your Zoo. You can also find unique picture frames, jewelry, snow globes, • Engrave the name of a special person on one of the ornaments, animal-themed t-shirts, jackets plus lots benches near our beautiful and contemplative Alice of educational books and toys, toys, toys! The Louisville S. Etscorn Garden located close to the giraffe and rhino Zoo also carries authentic hand-made Free Trade items exhibits. created by artisans from around the world. Just a reminder To learn more about these personalized options, that Zoo contact the Development Office at 502-238-5615 or visit members receive a LouisvilleZoo.org/support. discount! A Fast, Easy & Versatile Gift! Admission is not Visit louivillezoo.org to purchase an E-Gift Card which is pre- required to enter loaded with the amount you choose and valid for 12 months the Zoo’s main gift from the date of purchase. They are sent directly to your e-mail shop located on the inbox, so they are a great option for last minute gifts. E-Gift front plaza. Guests Cards become active when they are redeemed at the Zoo for can stop by daily membership, tickets, education programs, ADOPTS, gift shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. items, rides and concessions. Visit louisvillezoo.org for details. (closed Thanksgiving, Not valid for photography, face painting or for any online purchases. Value Christmas and New is in US dollars. Lost, stolen or misused cards cannot be reissued and are not redeemable for cash. All sales are final. Any Year’s Day). unspent value expires 12 months from date of purchase. Feature Article: Great Expectations

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS by Jennifer Kemnitz o little is known about the “There are about 350 pygmy adapted well to his environment, main threat to the wild population and to the overall population through Photos by Kyle Shepherd mysterious and reclusive hippos in managed enviroments learning to swim with mom by his is loss of their native habitat due managed breeding. Pygmy hippo that researchers around the world, but that population side. This is the third Pygmy hippo to deforestation for logging and “These are interesting, charismatic can only provide a broad is heavily skewed towards females,” birth at the Louisville Zoo, and the agricultural conversion. Pygmy hippos animals that come from a pretty Sestimate of the wild population, explains Jill Katka, supervisor of first male. are also hunted opportunistically for tough part of the world,” Katka somewhere between 2,000 and Gorilla Forest where the Zoo’s Pygmy “There are plenty of unattached the bushmeat trade. Because of their says. “As adorable as this little guy is, 3,000. For perspective though, even hippos reside. “We’re always excited females who will be waiting for reclusive nature, much of what we he’s also worthy of our respect and at the highest estimate, that means about a successful birth, but having him to reach maturity in a couple of know about the Pygmy hippo comes admiration. He doesn’t know it, but the total population would only fill a male is especially important for years,” Katka says. from scientific studies in zoos. the world has high expectations for Pygmy about 5% of Papa John’s Stadium. expanding the managed population Pygmy hippos are one of only As participants in the Species him.” The critically endangered status of a species in dire need.” two types of extant species of the Survival Plan, the Louisville Zoo hopes of the Pygmy hippo gives particular The baby was born August 28 Hippopotamidae family. While to continue contributing both to the Hippo significance to the Louisville Zoo’s to father Maji and mother Hope. considerably smaller than the River knowledge base of Pygmy hippos new birth, even among the captive Although a little small at birth, he’s or Common hippo, adults can reach population. “gained weight like crazy” and has six feet in length and weigh up to 600 pounds. They are solitary and Meet Jahari! Birth nocturnal, spending much of the day near or in water and foraging at Over 2,500 names were night for food in the nearby forests. submitted to the Louisville As herbivores, they mainly eat leaves, Zoo’s Name the Baby Hippo Is a roots, ferns and fruits. Contest this last April. The top layer of the Pygmy hippo’s Those names were whittled skin is very thin to help keep it cool down to three and voted upon Very in excessive heat, but subsequently at the Louisville Zoo. that outer layer can dehydrate easily, Cheryl Cline of Jeffersonville which is one of the reasons the Indiana submitted the winning animals spend a lot of time in the name and will receive a BIG water. Pygmies secrete a fluid that is behind-the-scenes tour with pinkish in color, sometimes described Jahari. The name means one as “blood sweat,” which is believed who has youth, strength and to help protect them from sunburn power. Deal and gives them a shiny appearance. Found primarily in Liberia, the JAHARI

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EDUCATION Cost per session FAMILY CLASSES HOMESCHOOL PRIDE (one adult & one child): Bring the family to our Family Class Education PROGRAMS WE DON’T HIBERNATE 2014 – 2015 Regular $35; Members $20 and learn together about the world programs Why let winter get you down! The Louisville Zoo is open year-round. Come and discover we live in. This program is designed Animal Puzzles presented by Winter Homes: Session 1 the many things going on at the Zoo during the winter months. Education programs will Thursday, Jan. 8 for families with children 4 years old Ages K–5 give you the opportunity to visit exotic places around the world without having to pack 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and up. Meet your instructor at the The Louisville Zoo is offering your suitcases or get on an airplane. These programs take advantage of the Zoo’s vast Front Gate and learn with us! education programs designed Winter Homes: Session 2 resources as a “living classroom.” Classes operate rain, snow or sunshine. Please dress for specifically to meet the needs of Saturday, Jan. 10 cold or damp weather since most programs will include a short tour outside. “Breakfast with the Bears” local families that are taking the 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 responsibility for educating their ZOOper Kids 8:30 – 10 a.m. children at home by using resources Bring your own Teddy Bear for this HOLIDAY CAMPS Teen Holiday Camp EARLY CHILDHOOD 2015 Ages 4 & 5 in the home and community. A series class. Learn together about Polar Ages 13 – 15 This program includes a guided of science based classes are being CLASSES AND CAMPS bears and Grizzly bears. Hands-on ZOOper Kids Holiday Camp This all day program will provide Zoo walk, “hands-on” activities, offered once a month with curriculum activities will take place along with a Ages 4 – 5 teens with a unique experience at Two by Two closely supervised contact with based on the new Next Generation simple continental breakfast served Campers will enjoy a Zoo walk, the Louisville Zoo. Teens will explore Two-year-old and an adult education program animals and lots Science Standards. Students will be in the Louisville Zoo’s classroom craft, and a “hands-on” visit with how our Zoo cares for the many This program is designed with the of information about how animals encouraged to look at patterns and in Glacier Run. Children must be education animals. A healthy snack endangered animals that live here, as two-year-old in mind. The child MUST survive the winter. Activities will formulate answers to questions about accompanied by an adult. will be provided. well as conservation projects in the have reached the age of two by the satisfy the curiosity of young minds. the world around them. The “Animal Cost Individual: Cost per person per day: wild. Teens need to bring a lunch and date of the class and be accompanied Cost per session: Puzzles” series will make connections Regular $30; Members $15 Regular $40; Members $25 drink, and dress for the weather. by one adult. This playful class Regular $30; Members $15 to different body parts and how these Cost Family of 4: Session 1 Cost: Regular $55; Members $40 includes circle time, learning stations physical features help them survive. Wild Winter Animals: Session 1 Regular $100; Members $50 Monday, Dec. 22 and a special animal guest before Cost per class: (one child & one Monday, Dec. 22 Thursday, January 8 Additional family participants $10 9 a.m. – Noon heading out on a guided walking adult) Regular $ 20; Member $15 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. each tour of part of the Zoo. Time is spent Session 2 Spots exploring the world around them Wild Winter Animals: Session 2 Monday, Dec. 29 Family Holiday Camp “Breakfast with the Tuesday, Jan. 27 where they are encouraged to touch, Saturday, January 10 9 a.m. – Noon Spend your holiday as a family on a Orangutans” 2 – 4 p.m. taste, scribble, and do whatever 1 – 2:30 p.m. Zoo safari experience. You don’t have Saturday, Feb. 7 Stripes Holiday Camp to pack your bags and take a long satisfies their curiosity (under Spring Break Camp 2015 Tuesday, Feb. 24 supervision)! The cost for extra adults 8:30 – 10 a.m. Ages 6 – 12 flight to an exotic location. Explore Ages 6-12 2 – 4 p.m. attending will be $10 each. Escape the winter blues with this This all day program will be packed Africa, the Pacific Ocean islands and Register for individual days of Spring Cost per session delightful and delicious program. Speed with activities including animal the Arctic all in one morning at your Break Camp or all five days. Every (one adult & one child): Families will be able to explore Tuesday, March 31 study, crafts, a “hands-on” visit Louisville Zoo. day brings a fun and educational Regular $35; Members $20 the world of orangutans. A simple 2 – 4 p.m. with Education animals and a snack. Cost – Individual: program with a different theme. Each continental breakfast will be served Beaks Children should bring a sack lunch Regular $40; Members $25; Warm Fuzzies: Session 1 theme will include Zoo walks, close- while the orangutans eat their Tuesday, April 28 with a drink. Children will be grouped Cost – Family of 4: Thursday, Jan. 8 up contact with educational animals, breakfast too. A keeper will join 2 – 4 p.m. according to age. Regular $120; Members $85 9 – 10:30 a.m. crafts and activities. Bring a sack the group and share information Cost per person per day: Additional family Warm Fuzzies: Session 2 lunch with a drink. about orangutan behavior and Regular $55; Members $40 participants $15 each Saturday, Jan. 10 Cost – Individual day: what it is like to work with these Session 1 Around the World! 9 – 10:30 a.m. Regular $55; Members $45 intelligent animals! Children must be Monday, Dec. 22 Monday, Dec. 29 Cost – Five Days: accompanied by an adult. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – noon Two by Three Regular $275; Members $215 Cost – Individual: Three-year-old and an adult Session 2 Animal Senses Regular $30; Members $15 This program is designed specifically Monday, Dec. 29 Monday, April 6, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost – Family of 4: to meet the developmental needs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regular $100; Members $50 of the three-year-old child. The child Zoo Careers Additional family participants $10 Tuesday, April 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Session 3 MUST have reached the age of each Tuesday, Dec. 30 three by the date of the class and be Wild Water Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. accompanied by an adult. This class Wednesday, April 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE AT includes circle time, learning stations LOUISVILLEZOO.ORG Animal Grossology and a special animal guest before Thursday, April 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE AT heading out on a guided walking LOUISVILLEZOO.ORG tour of part of the Zoo. Time is spent Animal Conservation exploring the world around them and Friday, April 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. “play” time to let their imaginations run wild. Horticulture: Rose Care

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ADULT CLASSES HORTICULTURE Ages 18 and over Are you interested in finding out more about what’s going on at the Louisville Zoo? One way to find out the answers to your many questions, is by attending one of our Adult Education programs which focus on information related to animal Winterizing Your Roses and Perennials husbandry, Zoo conservation efforts, and why do we do things the way we do? by Dennis Stephens The Louisville Zoo’s Award Winning Exhibits Tour Starting this year, Dennis Stephens of Monty’s Plant Food held Role in Conservation Saturday, Feb. 21 Saturday classes at the Zoo to help teach the proper techniques for Saturday, Jan. 17 9 a.m. – Noon 9 a.m. – Noon Join a Louisville Zoo Educator for a growing roses. We plan to offer the classes again starting in the This program will look at the efforts walk and an informative look at the summer. But to give you a head start, here’s a few hints from Dennis and role that the Louisville Zoo plays award-winning Islands, Gorilla Forest about what you can do right now to make your garden grow. in a variety of conservation programs. and Glacier Run exhibits at the Zoo. Find out more about the history Association of Zoos and Aquariums reparing your roses for winter sure it is decayed so that it does not of and what makes these exhibits (AZA) accreditation, participation in will help to ensure the best stimulate growth. The mulch should unique and exceptional in the zoo Species Survival Plan (SSP) and unique results for the coming spring. be pulled back in the spring once the world. exhibit design will be discussed. Below you will find a variety threat of a freeze has past. Cost per person: Join a Louisville Zoo Educator on an Pof recommendations that have proven Regular $25; Members $20 Below the ground informative tour of the Zoo which to be successful in protecting roses Soils that do not drain well can may include a brief behind the scenes from the often harsh winters of our lead to bacterial issues because experience. REGISTER ONLINE AT area. What happens above the ground they hold water in the mulch and Cost per person: LOUISVILLEZOO.ORG is important, but what happens soil area. Compacted soils will also Regular $25, Members $20 below the ground can be equally lead to issues by limiting the plant’s important to the life of your roses. ability to spread roots and take up Although these recommendations nutrients. A healthy, vibrant plant are directed to roses, many of these GIRL SCOUT WINTER DAYS AT THE LOUISVILLE ZOO starts with strong, healthy roots. recommendations apply to other Make sure the bud union of the rose perennials as well. Winter Days Zoo Careers and is planted below the soil level. If the Above the ground bud union is showing above the Despite the cold, the Louisville Zoo remains open Animal Conservation Winter pruning helps ensure that ground, you should replant once the throughout the winter. For some animals, this means more Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors time indoors; for others it means a change in their diet. you will have a better, healthier plant plant is dormant but the ground is Saturday, February 7 in the spring. Any time after we have not yet frozen. Because of the climate And for animals like the Polar bears and Snow leopard, 9 a.m. – Noon winter is where it’s at! During this special program, Girl had a good freeze but before things in our area, the bud union should Scouts will not only discover what winter days at the Zoo Saturday, March 14 warm up in the spring, typically be planted at least one inch below are like, but will also learn about animals’ winter habits 9 a.m. – Noon between the first of December and the soil surface. Adhering to this and habitats. Girl Scouts will receive a participation patch. Have you ever thought about working at a zoo? Zoos the middle of February, you can depth will typically allow the plant to No tag-alongs, please. To register for Daisies, Brownies or play very important roles in our modern world, and many prune your Hybrid Tea, climbers and better resist our inconsistent weather Juniors, first call Karen Maynard at 502-238-5382 or email careers are required to operate an accredited zoo like our Knockout Roses for winter. Prune patterns. Woody mulch is preferred [email protected] to check availability. Louisville Zoo. Join us as we explore the professions that the lateral canes and small twiggy because wood is a non-conductor our employees are so passionate about and how zoos are stems that have not – and cannot — of temperature and therefore better Daisies (K/1st) leaders in conservation. You will get an inside look at what produce a bloom. If you have black insulates the ground. January 17, 12:30-2:30 we do, meet employees, and learn how you can be a canes, cut these back until you have These recommendations will Cost: Girl Scouts $12; Adults $10 leader in conservation as well! You will also receive a a creamy pit on the edge of the stem. make your roses the envy of the Brownies (2nd/3rd) participation patch. Many gardeners typically cut the neighborhood! January 24, 12:30-2:30 To register for Cadettes, Seniors and climbers and knock-out roses around Monty’s Plant Food Company Cost: Girl Scouts $12; Adults $10 Ambassadors, first call Kathleen Valentine’s Day if we happen to offers a variety of products designed Juniors (4th/5th) Johnson at 502-238-5342 or email receive a few days of warmth. to maximize the success of your January 31, 12:30-3:30 [email protected] to check A two-inch woody mulch should be roses and perennials. For more Cost: Girl Scouts $15; Adults $10 availability. applied once the ground has frozen. information visit mymontys.com or Cost per session: Applying the mulch after the ground contact Dennis Stephens, President Girl Scouts $15; Adults $10 has frozen prevents the ground from Monty’s Plant Food Company at warming up too early in the spring. [email protected]. New, tender growth can be damaged The 2015 Rose Classes schedule will by late cool periods in the spring. be announced in the next issue of Manure can be used, but make Trunkline. Brew at the Zoo Thanks Kids For Conservation: Riding Your Bike for the Planet

The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 • 21 Thanks! KIDS FOR CONSERVATION Friends of the Louisville Zoo would like to thank all who participated in Brew at the Zoo 2014. The event was a huge RidingYour Bike for the Planet success because of your support. Special thanks to: by Matt Lahm, Assistant Curator of Conservation Education

ow many of you like to ride your bicycle? Did you know that by riding your bike, you are helping the planet Hand being “Green!” “Green” is more than just a color. What does it mean to be “Green?” Being “Green” means: CRAFT BREWERIES Highland Brewing Traveler Beer Co. RESTAURANTS 1. That you are thinking Against the Grain Brewery Hudepohl Brewing Company Uinta The BBQ Cowboy Alltech Lagunitas Upland Brewing Company B.C. Roosters about how people and the Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Latis Imports Victory Big 4 Burgers + Beer / environment are connected. Angry Orchard Lazy Magnolia Virtue Cider Charlie Noble’s Eatery + 2. That you are doing your Apocalypse Brewing Company Left Hand Brewing West 6th Draught House best to take care of the Arcadia Ales Leinenkugel’s Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. Bill’s Famous Cheese Spreads Artisanal Imports Lost Coast Brewing Company Woodchuck Bluegrass Brewing Company planet’s resources as well as Atwater Block Magic Hat Buckhead Mountain Grill considering how the items you WINES Avery Brewing Company Merchant Du Vin Chili’s Grill & Bar Alamos use affect the environment. Beer Engine Mike’s The Comfy Cow Apothic 3. That you care for the Bells Brewery New Albanian Brewing Company DiOrio’s Pizza & Pub Barefoot Bluegrass Brewing Company New Holland Brewing Company Drakes environment in ways that keep Bella Sera Boston Beer North Coast Brewing Company Eiderdown the planet healthy. Bolla Brooklyn Brewery O’Fallon Brewery Fire Fresh BBQ Bridlewood Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. Oskar Blues The Irish Rover Carnivor How does riding a bike help the Cider Boys Cider Company Red Hook Brewery Kern’s Kitchen /Derby Pie® Dark Horse planet? Riding a bicycle is a great way Country Boy Brewing Redd’s Mark’s Feed Store BBQ Edna Valley (left to right) Matt Lahm, Hunter Veenerman, Patrick Gage Crabbies Rivertown Brewing Company The Monkey Wrench to commute without creating any Entwine Crispin Rogue Ales O’Sheas Public House pollution, and it’s healthy for you as Frescata to try to help educate others and Cumberland Brewery Schlafly Beer Papa John’s Pizza How can I make my carbon Las Rocas well. Fuels like gasoline, oil and coal Dark Horse Sheltowee Brewing Company Rocky’s Sub Pub show how commuting using their Michael David are called fossil fuels. When you drive footprint smaller? Deschutes Shiner Beer Shenanigan’s Irish Grille bikes instead of cars can reduce their Mirassou Bikes are a great form of “green” Dogfish HD Shock Top Brewing White Castle a car, it uses gasoline which creates Old 502 carbon footprints. The Louisville Zoo Duvel USA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Zaxby’s carbon dioxide (CO2) in the exhaust. transportation! Consider riding your Polka Dot was one of twelve zoos in the U.S. Evil Twin Southern Tier Brewing Company bike to school or to a friend’s house Primal Roots OTHER BEVERAGES Carbon dioxide is called a greenhouse Falls City Beer St. Killian Imports that had a team participating in the Red Rock Heine Brothers’ Coffee gas. Many scientists believe that instead of getting a ride in a car. Of Flat 12 Sterling Beer Bike Commute Challenge this past Rex Goliath Pepsi course, you need to make sure you Fort Collins Brewing Company StiegI greenhouse gases are making Ruffino Sunergos Coffee September. Founders Brewing Co. Stillwater the earth too warm. Your carbon have a safe route to travel and get Skinny Girl When you ride your bicycle, you Goose Island Beer Co. Stone Brewing Company SPECIAL THANKS! your parent’s permission first. Starborough footprint is the total amount of CO2 Great Flood Sweetwater Pinot’s Palette–St. Matthews are supporting the Louisville Zoo’s The Naked Grape you create. A big carbon footprint is If you must ride in a car, try to Great Lakes Brewing Company Thirsty Dog Brewing Company PEPSI_S1_NB_SM_4C (FOR USE .25" TO 1.5") Uptown Art Uncorked mission “To better the bond between Wente Vineyards CMYK carpool with others and plan your HammerHeart Three Floyds Yard birds bad for the planet. William Hill North Coast people and the planet.” Harpoon Brewery Total Beverage route so you are not driving more than you have too. The staff members here at the Louisville Zoo are doing their part

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CMYK Website Resources • climatekids.nasa.gov • kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/go_green.html • grist.org/biking/babes-in-bikeland-advice-for-cycling-with-kids • http://bikeleague.org LOUISVI LLE

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CMYK Sponsorship Thanks “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer Photo Gallery

22 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 • 23 SPONSORSHIP THANKS

Every day, the Louisville Zoo welcomes visitors, supports conservation projects, creates once in a lifetime memories and cares for endangered wildlife. Just like our animals, corporate partnerships with the Zoo come in many shapes and “The World’s Largest sizes. Your business or organization can partner with the Zoo through many different opportunities including event or program sponsorships, group events and more! With PEPSI_S1_NB_attendanceSM_4C (FOR USE .25" TO 1.5") of over 880,000 this past year, your brand has the CMYK potential to reach a significant number of families in the region. Halloween Party!” Special thanks to our generous sponsors for these programs: Toyota Backyard Big Big Bugs! Norton Zoo Official Soft Presented by Healthcare PEPSI_S1_NB_MEDIUM_4CDrink (FOR ofUSE 1.5" TO 4") the Action Hero presented by Education CMYK Guidebook Get Healthy Programs Louisville Zoo Walking Club presented by presented by THANKS for supporting the Zoo’s biggest annual fundraiser. We hope you had a great additional support time and made some happy memories!

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CMYK Trunkline Magazine Mhorr Gazelle Wild Winter Days Santa’s Safari Night Safaris & Backyard Action Exhibit presented by presented by sponsored by Hero Guidebook sponsored by printed by

SAVE on Pet Meds Tail wagging GOOD NEWS. Choose from hundreds of Pet Meds including generic options as well as name brand medicines. Visit www.kroger.com/pharmacy for more information. Do more in one stop! Sponsored by Additional Support by At Kroger you can drop off your pet’s prescription while you’re doing your grocery shopping. What could be more convenient? Transfers are easy! Just call or bring in your prescription bottle Special Thanks Louisville Metro Council President Jim King & District 10 Residents, and we’ll take care of the rest. Chili’s Grill & Bar, Delta Dental of KY, Louisville Ballet, Caufield’s, Lead Safe Louisville, Louisville Water Company, Moe’s, Gattiland, Jason Philpot Hay Co., Carnes Trucking, Metro PCS and Macy’s Donor Thanks Zoo Wish List

24 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Winter 2014 • 25 WISH LIST DONOR THANKS

Gifts received July 16 through October 16, 2014 (all gifts of $100 or more are listed in this publication) he Louisville Zoo is seeking the WANTED $100,000-$249,000 $200-$499 Mr. Jason Richey InKind Donors following items for donation. New or The Gheens Foundation, Inc.* Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Nakamura Mr. Andy Schmitt Bandy, Carroll, Hellige Advertising Tgently used items are accepted. Please consider Goldring Family Foundation* Mr. and Mrs. Bennett BecVar Dr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Winters Ms. Amelia Connally Betty and David Jones* Mrs. Amy L. Bischoff Mr. Steven Stern and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dakin a donation. Dr. and Mrs. John J. Buchino Ms. Ingrid Osswald Dr. and Mrs. Zoltan S. Gyimesi $10,000-$24,999 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Comella, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril J. Stocker Publisher’s Printing Company Items of most need include: Commonwealth of Kentucky Diane Rigney Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thoms Ms. Virginia Frazier *Capital Campaign Gifts 1. Fiberglass ladders (4’, 6’ and 8’) Dunaway Engineering Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ward Mrs. Jean W. Frazier Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Edwards Mr. Louis I. Waterman 2. Lightweight, portable plastic tables Mr. and Mrs. John L. Zehnder, Jr.* Mr. Larry W. Frederiksen and Mr. and Mrs. William L. Heumann (6’x30”) $5,000-$9,999 Ms. Anne Marie De Zeeuw GE Foundation Ms. Sandra Lee J. Haile 3. Poly-tarps (various sizes) Greater Louisville Mr. Christopher T. Hardcastle United Labor Picnic, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Ball 4. Box fans Republic Bancorp Inc.* John Kemper Animal Enrichment Items Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Kindoll Save the Date 5. Tree pruners (various sizes) $1,000-$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Lange Ms. Carol Ann Behringer* Ms. Barbara A. Lasky and SATURDAY, JUNE 6 6. Pool skimmers The Louisville Zoo staff works hard to make Mr. and Mrs. James P. Campbell Ms. Rhonda Serda A BENEFIT FOR THE LOUISVILLE ZOO sure that our animals stay mentally engaged Mr. and Mrs. Denny Crum Mrs. Martha D. Leonhardt 7. AM/FM and weather radios and active. One way they do that is by providing Dr. and Dr. David Dunn Ms. Linda M. Shircliff For event details visit: louisvillezoo.org/events/zoofari Mr. and Mrs. Brian Davis Louisville Ballet To order tickets visit: zoofari.eventbrite.com 8. Backpack leaf blowers daily enrichment activities that encourage an Dr. and Mrs. Roger J. Shott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mueller PRESENTING SPONSOR SUPPORTING SPONSOR 9. Weedeaters (Stihl with .105” line) animal to perform a broader spectrum of their Dr. and Mrs. Larry Florman* Ms. Peggy Sawyer natural behavioral repertoire. The following items Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Diebold Mr. Phil Schaefer 2015 10. Reciprocating and circular saws Ms. Sandra A. Frazier Ms. Stephanie Shurts are needed to help us increase our enrichment Dr. and Mrs. S. Lyle Graham Mr. Samuel J. Stewart 11. Heavy duty ShopVac (various sizes) options: boomer balls (various sizes), jolly balls, Dr. and Mrs. J. William Holmes Mr. Richard D. Stewart 5-gallon buckets (new), burlap bags, plastic Industrial Services of America, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Taylor 12. Rubbermaid storage containers King + Company, PSC kiddie pools, pillow cases, flat (not fitted) bed Ms. Cynthia McClellen* $100-199 IHOP® is proud to be 13. 2-drawer and 4-drawer file cabinets sheets and blankets or quilts (without stuffing). Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Musselman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Beck See the Enrichment Tree full of suggestions on Ms. Nancy Barrett Loucks* Mr. and Mrs. Jonothan E. Bowling the presenting sponsor of 14. Water hoses, nozzles and sprinklers Paradis Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bramer* the main plaza in December. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stiefler Ms. Kelly H. Brothers Dr. Ann M. Swank Dr. and Mrs. Burton J. Cohen Ms. Pattie D. Tye Ms. Shirley A. Burwinkle Valassis Communication, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lavelle Whittenberg Construction Ms. Laura J. Clark* Santa’s Safari Company Mr. and Mrs. John E. Erickson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Widman Mr. Frederick G. Heath and at the Louisville Zoo! Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc.* Mrs. Merrily A. Orsini WANTED Mr. Chase Fulcher How to schedule your $500-$999 Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore Mr. and Mrs. Chad E. McRae December 6-7 and 13-14 wish list donation: Ms. Brionne Conner Ms. Gloria Luber GE United Way Campaign Ms. Deborah Havner Mr. and Ms. Craig Greenberg* Mr. and Mrs. H. Edgar Hill, Jr. Please contact Josh Lampton Ms. Maria A. Ladd J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC at (502) 238-5386 or email Mr. and Mrs. Sterling A. Lapinski Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Howell, Jr. [email protected] Mr. Robert R. Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Hughes Ms. Greta L. Ratliff Ms. Amanda Jack if you wish to make a donation. Pinot’s Palette Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ward All donations can be delivered Mr. Dennis G. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Jones Ms. Patricia G. Swope and Ms. Tory Joyce to the Zoo, Monday– Mr. James R. Van Camp Mr. Arne Judd and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Uptown Art Uncorked Mrs. Virginia Kelly-Judd Arrangements can also be made Hand Tools Mr. and Mrs. Vernon M. Smith Mrs. June M. Hampe Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gernert Jill and Rob Kaplan for delivery on the weekend. Dr. Paul Winter and Ms. Bettie Kehrt Ms. Janice Butters *The Zoo reserves the right Many departments throughout the Zoo Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Koch are looking for new or slightly used hand Ms. Grace Wooding Luckett and Farley Architects to evaluate the condition of Makowsky Oil Company an item before accepting a tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin S. Lammers donation. pliers, etc. Yard, barn and garden tools are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Miklos also needed. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O. Nix Ms. Mary Frances Olberz Mr. Jerry R. Randolph and ©2014 IHOP IP, LLC LP 13942-14 Mrs. Anne M. Ramsey Volunteer News Support Your Zoo: Zoo Kids Inc.

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hanks to the 2,580 Louisville throughout the school year Zoo volunteers who and into this summer. How Spotlight on Zoo Kids, Inc. contributed a remarkable committed is she? She drives all 64,353 hours of service. Their the way from Meade County, by Josh Lampton, Development Specialist Tefforts equal 31 full time employees, Kentucky. saving the Zoo over $1,265,585. Wow! Michelle is teasingly referred ouisville has many wonderful that many of In honor of their hard work, to by Zoo staff as “The attractions, but nothing us take for the Zoo held our annual Volunteer Terminator” or “The Machine” seems to capture the hearts granted. Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, August because of the incredible and minds of children as One teacher 11. Over 600 volunteers and guests efficiency she brings to her Lmuch as the Louisville Zoo. shared this joined us in celebrating the hard work work. She fulfills tasks in the Taking a school field trip to the comment with and dedication of all our fantastic blink of an eye, rarely even Zoo expands upon what our children us, “Every volunteers. It was a very hot evening, so stopping to take a break, and learn in school and helps teachers year there are thanks to those of you who were able once the job is completed, she bring classroom lessons to life. Every a handful of to participate and enjoy the delicious is ready to move on. Well done day at the Zoo, we see children with students who food and good company. and thank you Michelle! smiling faces and bright eyes filled have never been with anticipation race down the path to the Zoo. This Two special volunteers were Diane Taylor Spirit Award to sit face-to-face with an orangutan, year, when I recognized this year for exceptional Created to honor an Above Top: John Walczak, Diane Taylor and Anthony Schneider. watch the sea lions dart around their announced the contributions: outstanding Adult Volunteer, gigantic pool in Glacier Run or giggle trip, a little boy Jonathon Michael the 2014 Diane Taylor Spirit Award Above Bottom: John Walczak, Michael Tucker (Jonathon’s brother), Jonathon Henry Tucker (Jonathon’s nephew), Michelle when they see a baby Pygmy hippo rushed forward Heaton Award went to Anthony Schneider. L. Broyken, Jennifer Winterton (Jonathon’s Aunt) swimming and climbing on rocks. and hugged me, This award for outstanding Youth After volunteering in Glacier Unfortunately, these life-changing exclaiming, ‘I’ve is presented each year in memory of Run for two years, Anthony has smile and a great sense of humor, experiences are simply not possible never been to Jonathan Michael Heaton. become a true asset to this award- often inspired by some of the most for thousands of children in our the Zoo! Thank The 2014 winner is Michelle L. winning exhibit area. He is dependable, unglamorous jobs. In addition to his community. Their families are faced you! Thank Boyken. Michelle, a senior at Meade never complains and even in the most volunteering at Glacier Run, Anthony with difficult decisions, like putting a you!’ He knows County High School, is one of the severe weather, he is there to support works in the Zoo’s Guest Services meal on the table or sending money what the Zoo hardest-working volunteers around. the staff. Anthony is always up for a Department. Guess he likes this place. to school with their child so they is, but his family She began volunteering in the giraffe challenge: from making tasty treats for Huge thanks to you Anthony. can participate in a field trip. And has never been area in the summer of 2013 and has the bears to cleaning up their messes. shouldn’t every child have a chance able to go. At continued her work there on Sundays And best of all, he does this with a to see a real elephant or tiger, not least half of just those on TV, in books or online? my class would We need to work together to provide be unable to A BIG shout out and thanks is due to Humana every child with a chance to be pay for the employees who helped repair the Zoo’s the next great scientist, explorer or trip without chilling roar of a male lion; seeing perimeter fence (pictured right). conservationist, or simply inspire assistance from Zoo Kids, Inc.” real penguins and realizing they are them to learn about and care for our not just animated dancing cartoons. planet. How Can You Help? Help us help students in this truly The challenges faced by these We invite you to become a Zoo meaningful way, ultimately achieving THANKS FOR MAKING families led the Zoo to create the Kids, Inc. champion and help usher our mission of “bettering the bond HALLOWEEN 2014 A SUCCESS! Zoo Kids, Inc. partnership program in a new generation of children between people and our planet.” in 2005. The purpose of the excited to be part of our planet For more information or to make a Many thanks to all those who volunteered their precious gift of time, current program is simple: provide and enthusiastic about becoming donation, please visit our website at whether as individuals or as part of a group of organization, during the disadvantaged children in our region involved caretakers of nature and louisvillezoo.org/support/zookids or Zoo’s “World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer. Over 1,300 the opportunity to visit their Zoo. wildlife. There are always more call us at 502-238-5386 to become a volunteers helped make this community tradition possible this year for Area businesses and residents have requests than we can fulfill. Your Zoo Kids, Inc. partner. all those princesses and Ninja warriors and their families. The volunteers supported the program for nearly support can help expand the spent 8,339 hours and saved the Zoo over $66,716. 10 years underwriting 23,500 program and provide more of our A special thanks to UPS for assisting with set-up and breakdown as well admissions. All contributions to the region’s disadvantaged children the as providing 267 volunteers over three Halloween Party evenings. Zoo Kids, Inc. program go directly opportunity to create cherished and On October 10, the Louisville Zoo recognized UPS employee Mark toward admission fees allowing memorable experiences: a first nose- Wilson (at right with Diane Taylor and John Walczak), who since 2008 has underserved children the chance to to-nose encounter with a gorilla or a helped recruit other UPS employees to volunteer during Halloween. You’re create lasting memories at their Zoo diving polar bear; hearing the spine- the best! Louisville Zoological Garden 1100 Trevilian Way Non-Profit Org. P.O. Box 37250 U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40233-7250 PAID Lebanon Jct., KY Permit No.739 Change Service Requested

Santa’s Safari

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December 6–7 & 13–14, 2014 10 a.m., Noon & 2 p.m. Santa is making a special stop by the Louisville Zoo and he’s bringing some of his North Pole friends along too. Enjoy a visit and photo with Santa plus meet Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman plus a sun-loving snowman and two icy cold princesses! Includes yummy refreshments, a fun holiday craft, special animal encounter stations, festive sing- alongs and more. Bring your cameras!

Visit louisvillezoo.org/santa for details and tickets (available online only)