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Night Exhibit 1 Closure Information 7 Classes & Camps 17 Membership Program Changes 1 my WOODLAND PARK ZOO LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 601 NORTH 59TH STREET SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98103 Welcome to the first edition of myZoo.

Deborah B. Jensen Ph.D. Now those of you who have been receiving the zoo’s quarterly President & CEO membership magazine for years may be saying to yourselves, Gary Lee Bruce Bohmke “What first edition? And why rename it myZoo?” Deputy Director The new name ties directly to our effort to make Woodland Park Zoo your zoo – whether your passion is gorillas, big cats, hornbills or frogs, animal care or saving habitat. MyZoo is also the brand 2010 BOARD OF of our recently redesigned website. As we move forward, the website will allow more personal DIRECTORS OFFICERS interaction and communication about the zoo, from events to conservation and animal updates. Cameron Ragen, Chair Stuart V. Williams, Vice Chair In this spring edition, and in spring editions in succeeding years, we will focus on the zoo’s R. Jay Tejera, Treasurer conservation efforts in the Northwest and around the world. Victoria Leslie, Secretary Keep these numbers in mind: 38 and 50. Jan Hendrickson, Immediate Past Chair Whether it’s a tiny tree snail from tropical Tahiti At Woodland Park Zoo, these BOARD MEMBERS or the preservation of African and Asian elephants, numbers represent the 38 field Linda Allen conservation projects in 50 Richard Alvord the largest living land mammals, countries supported by the zoo. David S. Anderson Anthony Bay conservation is the cornerstone of the zoo’s mission. What these figures don’t Bruce Bentley account for are the hundreds Lisa Caputo Kenneth W. Eakes of people, thousands of animals and hundreds of thousands of acres of habitat positively impacted DeLaine Emmert by the programs we fund. From the thousand-fold increase in western pond turtles that now exist David Goldberg in Pacific Northwest ponds to the 187,000 acres now under protection for tree kangaroos in Papua Michele Havens Steven Haynes New Guinea, 2009 was a banner year for positive results in our efforts. Debora Horvath John Hoyt Whether it’s a tiny tree snail from tropical Tahiti or the preservation of African and Asian elephants, Douglas P. Kight the largest living land mammals, conservation is the cornerstone of the zoo’s mission. When we Jeffrey W. Leppo Dr. Robert M. Liddell launched our Partners for Wildlife (PFW) program in 2003, our initial motivation was to conso- Steve Liffick lidate our efforts for more effective conservation success. Since then, we’ve further refined the Brooke K. McCurdy Dr. James C. McGraw PFW program to provide comprehensive support for direct field conservation. The results? Ann Moe Wildlife preservation, habitat protection, capacity building and education and health programs Jane R. Nelson in local communities. Mary Odermat Kelly Ogilvie The most impressive part of our PFW program is that every one of our Partners focuses on Valerie Parrish Nancy Pellegrino community-based conservation work as a team with local people to achieve success. Our Partners Larry Phillips incorporate research, education, community healthcare and habitat protection into their work in Mark M. Reis Patti Savoy order to protect, involve, and sustain both the animal and human populations. People, wildlife and Rob Short habitats; these connections are the key to creating long-term solutions. Elizabeth Sicktich Ron Siegle We invite you to enjoy the success stories of our Partners and we thank you for supporting your zoo. Dr. Bryan Slinker Gretchen Sorensen Laura Lee Stewart Edward D. Thomas Deborah B. Jensen, Ph.D. Timothy C. Thompson Peter C. Wang President and CEO Margaret Wetherald Kathryn A. Williams

Benjamin Wolff myZoo Spring 2010 Volume 12, Issue 32. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA Susie Wyckoff General information: 206.548.2500 Membership Department and Address Changes: 206.548.2500, [email protected] Curtis J. Young Managing Editor: Ric Brewer, [email protected]. Design and Art Direction: Creative Services, Woodland Park Zoo. For Advertising Information: [email protected] or 206.548.2625 Tim Gallagher, ex officio Comments or questions? Write 601 N. 59th St. Seattle, WA 98103-5858 or e-mail [email protected] Deborah Jensen, ex officio Woodland Park Zoo is a City of Seattle facility managed and operated by the non-profit Woodland Park Zoological Society. myZoo (ISSN 1526-1557) is published quarterly for $6.00 per year for Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ) members from membership dues by WPZ at 601 N. 59th St. Seattle, WA 98103-5858. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA. POSTMASTER send address changes to: myZoo, WPZ 601 N. 59th St. Seattle, WA 98103-5858 All photos are property of Woodland Park Zoo unless otherwise noted. A special thank you to volunteer photographers Brittney Bollay, Kaye Cartwright-Lissa, Dennis Conner, Dennis Dow, Mat Hayward, Agnes Overbaugh, Milan Trykar, and Dale Unruh. Cover photo by Jamil Sinyor. 2 SPRING 2010 NIGHT EXHIBIT CLOSURE INFORMATION

Dear Members, Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging We are very sad to announce that the Night Exhibit (also known as Nocturnal House) will be closing March 1st. experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. The exhibit will remain open to zoo members and visitors through February 28 so that you will be able to enjoy seeing your favorite animals. In fact, we’re going to be able to keep several on view in other areas of the zoo. CONTENTS All of us at Woodland Park Zoo have been touched by the out- This annual Woodland Park Zoo Conservation Update provides the status pouring of sadness the community has expressed. We know of selected conservation projects from among our 38 projects in 50 coun- many feel a strong emotional connection to the zoo and to tries around the world. Several notable successes occurred in 2009 includ- this exhibit and its animals in particular. ing the declaration of more than 187,000 acres of pristine rain forest in Papua New Guinea, set aside for endangered tree kangaroo habitat; the for more information, visit As the economy expansion of gorilla and other African forest wildlife school education pro- continues to www.zoo.org/nightexhibitclosure grams through Club Ebobo: and the wild release of thousands of locally struggle, the threatened silverspot butterflies, among several other accomplishments zoo has been here at home and around the globe. struggling to close a million dollar gap in our budget. Like so many families, organizations and corporations across Learn more about these and the other projects supported by the zoo America, we have had to cut back in many ways both big at www.zoo.org/conservation and small. Closing this exhibit was a painful but necessary Northwest-based Projects decision that we were not able to include members in. 2 Grizzly Bear Outreach Project Many have expressed interest in fundraising to keep the exhibit 12 Oregon silverspot butterflies running. Unfortunately this would only provide a short-term 13 Lab to field: Zoo Corps teens get real-life experience solution which would not be enough to keep this energy- inefficient and costly exhibit open. However, we can accept Asia-Pacific Projects donations to modify existing areas to house the Night Exhibit’s 3 Hutan Elephant Conservation Unit animals that will remain here and help support their day-to-day 12 A unison call for conservation care. You can donate online at www.zoo.org/nocturnalanimalfund 14 Caught on tape: the secret life of tree kangaroos or mail donations to the zoo in care of Nocturnal Animal Fund Africa at 601 N. 59th Street, Seattle, WA 98103. 4 Update on the gorillas of Mbeli Bai While many of the animals will go to other zoos, we are 15 Waterhole Restoration Project happy to announce that several of them will remain here: South America a pair of two-toed sloths will move to the Tropical Rain Forest; 5 Tapir Collaring in Brazil the Rodrigues fruit bats, tamanduas and springhaas will move 5 Jaguar Conservation Update to the north end of the Adaptations Building; and a three- banded armadillo will be used as a presentation animal. Departments The pygmy lorises and a slow loris will live off view behind 7 Classes and camps the scenes. 17 Membership Matters Also note that the north end of the Adaptations Building FIND US ON is currently closed as we make modifications to the existing exhibits to house meerkats, which are returning to the zoo after a 10-year absence. Additionally, we will need to make ZOO HOURS MAIN ZOO LINE modifications to accommodate the Night Exhibit animals FALL/WINTER 206.548.2500 that will live there. The Adaptations Building will re-open on October 1 — April 30 GENERAL EMAIL May 1st to debut meerkats and reintroduce our Night Exhibit 9:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. animals to the public. [email protected] CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY MEMBERSHIP EMAIL No one is happy about closing the Night Exhibit. We thank [email protected] you for sticking with Woodland Park Zoo through good SPRING/SUMMER www.zoo.org times and bad. May 1 — September 30 9:30 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. Woodland Park Zoo is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 1 my Ryan Hawk Ryan GRIZZLY BEAR OUTREACH PROJECT By Sharon Negri, Co-Director, Grizzly Bear Outreach Project WHEN BEARS come out of hibernation this spring, they throughout the Northern Cascades ecosystem. Our most exciting likely will smell change in the air. Since 2002, the Grizzly Bear event continues to be participating in Woodland Park Zoo’s “Bear Outreach Project (GBOP) has been successfully educating Affair & Big Howl for Wolves” event. GBOP staff biologists and communities by providing non-advocacy and science-based volunteers work closely with zoo staff to demonstrate a not very information on grizzly bear ecology, behavior, safety and recovery “bear-safe” campsite in the grizzly bear exhibit (see photo above), in the North Cascades ecosystem. while sharing with visitors how we can co-exist with these large carnivores, and what these animals need to survive in the wild. Our approach has been successful and has been held up as a model for other community-based wildlife programs. One With a new year, GBOP will build on its successful model, and technique that sets our approach apart is combining the creation changes in 2010 will benefit not only grizzly and black bears but and dissemination of high-quality educational materials with other carnivores as well. When funding becomes available, GBOP on-the-ground, community-based outreach and relationship will expand its focus to include cougars and wolves, and extend its building. One of the unique elements of the GBOP model is the outreach to include the Selkirk Ecosystem. The small population hiring of local staff, who already have a rapport and relationship of grizzly bears in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains in eastern with their communities. Washington is one of the last remnant populations in the lower 48 states and the second significant ecosystem in this state that From school children to county commissioners, and every contains grizzly bears. This combined with two confirmed wolf public stakeholder group in between, GBOP’s five part-time staff packs now in Washington – the Lookout Pack in western Okanogan deliver accurate, factual information about grizzly bears, and County and the Diamond Pack in Pend Oreille County – makes through our Bear Smart program provide steps individuals and GBOP’s expansion a natural and very important step to meet the communities can take to reduce encounters that can be harmful growing need for coexistence, recovery and safety outreach. to bears and people. Already, GBOP is taking steps to include wolves and cougars Our approach includes surveys to assess knowledge of and by enhancing its website to incorporate these species, and in May attitudes towards species, one-on-one meetings with key commu- 2009, I was hired to co-direct the organization with bear biologist nity members, community group meetings, slide presentations, Chris Morgan. The staff at GBOP are excited that change is in educational products, school curriculum activities, and media the air. We value your input and ideas as we work together with exposure (i.e., public service announcements). Since January our partners to meet the growing need for community outreach 2009, GBOP has participated in 60 presentations, 72 individual in Washington. meetings, and attended over 70 events reaching diverse audiences

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Every 10 days, Kutuba received more intensive veterinary treatment by HUTAN ELEPHANT Dr. Cecilia. CONSERVATION UNIT The healing process was long but prog- ressed well. A short time later, Kutuba by Dr. Marc Ancrenaz, Hutan Scientific Director was moved to a pen adjacent to the head- The Malaysian state of Sabah harbors almost the entire Bornean quarters of the Sabah Wildlife Department elephant population and about a fifth of the Bornean orangutan located close to the Meningul River in population. Hutan’s long-term goal is the survival of the orangutan the hopes of an imminent release. Unfor- tunately, while he recovered well initially, and the Bornean elephant in the forests of Sabah. The following Kutuba ultimately ended up suffering is an update on just one of the effects of oil palm plantations from blood poisoning which collapsed on elephants. his lungs, and he died several weeks later. SNARES ARE more and more widely (the veterinarian working at the Sepilok Sadly, snares in palm oil plantations play no used by oil palm plantation workers Orangutan Rehabilitation Center) and her favorites among local species. Continued who are poaching wild boar and deer in team came out several times before being expansion of oil palm plantations will Kinabatangan, Sabah, Malaysia. Unfort- able to tranquilize the elephant for further result in more habitat and species loss until unately, these non-selective devices are treatment. the need for the oil declines. responsible for the death of many non- “Kutuba” (the name given the young bull) target species, such as elephants, sun bears appeared to be emaciated and dehydrated. WHAT YOU CAN DO and clouded leopards. Dr. Cecilia managed to remove the rope Read labels and avoid purchasing In late April 2009, Hutan’s Elephant from the wound but the injury was deep, products using palm oil. Palm oil Conservation Unit (ECU) was following at least three inches. It was decided that production has been documented as a group of three bachelor male elephants Kutuba would require intensive and long- a major cause of substantial and often in Ladang Mubali, an oil palm plantation lasting treatment before being released. irreversible damage to the natural located close to Lot 3 of the Lower Over the next few weeks, Kutuba stayed environment, including deforestation, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. They in the plantation where he was caught and loss of habitat for critically endangered realized that the left front leg of one of a team of wildlife rangers from the SWD, species, and an increase in greenhouse the young males was swollen and severely helpers from World Wildlife Fund and gas emissions. injured by what appeared to be a rope ECU field research assistants took care that was still located deep inside the of him, providing him with food (banana Visit www.zoo.org/palmoil wound. The elephant was in pain and trees, oil palms, and elephant grass) and moving slowly. His body condition was water as well as basic veterinary care. still satisfactory but deteriorating slowly because of malnutrition. ECU immediately lodged a report of their concerns with the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD). Dr. Cecilia

3 my UPDATE ON THE GORILLAS OF MBELI BAI

Dr. Thomas Breuer, Principal Investigator and Kelly Greenway, Study Assistant

Courtesy Thomas Breuer

IN 2009 Mbeli Bai (bai is the local name for forest clearing) There have been seven gorilla births within the population already experienced a spectacular Nauclea fruiting season. Such an event this year. The current population size is around 140 gorillas and over happens only once every few years because the trees sustain so the course of the last 15 years, we have been monitoring more than much damage from the western gorillas’ (Gorilla gorilla) feeding 350 gorillas. activities. Mbeli Bai is situated in There is also good news in other areas of the proj- the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, One recent busy day, 10 different groups ect. The education program, Club Ebobo, which Republic of Congo. and solitary silverbacks visited the bai, a visits schools around the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Researchers were lucky to witness total of 59 different gorillas! Park to promote conservation awareness, is due to increasing activity, including some rare be expanded. The plan is to increase the team of interactions between groups, from a platform over the bai. One educators and collaborators in order to reach more schools, as well busy day, 10 different groups and solitary silverbacks visited the as adults in the villages surrounding the park. WPZ also generously bai, a total of 59 different gorillas! Each is known by research- supports a capacity building program. Currently we are training ers; the progress of some individuals has been followed for up to three Congolese research assistants at the site. Additionally, Mireille, 15 years, as well as some newcomers. who has been supported by WPZ for many years, has finished her master’s thesis at the Royal Botanical Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland The gorillas usually come to feed on aquatic herbaceous vegeta- and will join the team again in October 2010. tion in the bai, but the fruit growing in the numerous trees where the forest meets the bai are an added attraction. Not just for gorillas, but for monkeys, birds and even chimpanzees.We have also just celebrated the second birthday of the gorilla twins. WHAT YOU CAN DO Ginger, the redhead and Treacle, the darker twin, are becoming Always buy wood and wood products certified increasingly independent and adventurous. by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). You’ve got to admire their mother Winona; one infant is enough These products have been grown, harvested to deal with, but two, that’s a challenge. She makes it look and processed with sustainable practices. effortless, striding into the bai, often with Treacle on her back and Ginger clinging to one arm. They may also suckle simultane- Look for the FSC logo: ously while Winona feeds herself. They tumble over each other trying to follow their mother among the tall grasses or play in front of their father, Coriander. Ginger is slightly smaller but often tries to help herself to Winona’s food or to snatch a stem from her sister, often resulting in a tug-of-war while sitting on their mum’s back. 4 ZOO IN THE WORLD TAPIR COLLARING IN BRAZIL By Patricia Medici, M.Sc., Chair of the IUCN/SSC Tapir Specialist Group Woodland Park Zoo’s Conservation Dues program consists of contributions that support projects worldwide, focusing on animals in the zoo’s collection that are endangered in their natural habitats. Selections are made in collaboration with the zoo’s curators and guided by recommendations from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ conservation programs and/or the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Specialist Groups. The Tapir Specialist Group is one of 17 projects in this program. Despite initial concerns, three tapirs were captured, two in the same trap! Even better, a tapir was radio-collared the very first day of field work. In total, four tapirs were captured and collared during this expedition. Visual checks to monitor the collared tapirs were performed during monthly visits. This also allowed examination of the habitat the tapirs used and to check for other non-collared tapirs (offspring, mating pairs, etc.) that may be accompanying the collared tapirs. Two tapirs previously collared, an adult male called BandAid and an adult female called Kelly, were the main subjects of the tracking project. On three occasions, Kelly had another uncollared Courtesy Patricia Medici Radio tracking tapirs is revealing important information tapir with her. The goal was to catch that animal and find out about social dynamics and habitat usage. more about its relationship to Kelly. Fortunately, that animal was LAST JUNE, five humane box traps were built at Baia das caught-up and collared and identified as an adult male, 1 to 1.5 Pedras, in the Nhecolandia sub-region of the Pantanal, Brazil. The years old. He could be Kelly’s son, but only genetics will answer purpose? Catch and radio-collar as many tapirs as possible, and that question. If he really is Kelly’s offspring, it will be extremely collect biological samples. All traps were built inside strips of interesting to see how long he is going to stay with his mother, tropical rain forest along the Pantanal’s river floodplains. Although how he will establish his own home range, if he will disperse there were not high hopes that the traps would work immediately to another area, or if he is going to stay somewhere close to his due to tapirs’ natural wariness, we hoped they would quickly gain mother. Gaining such information will add greatly to research confidence in order to obtain the salt prize inside. about social ties and habitat use among these elusive animals. REIGNING CATS AND DOGS JAGUAR CONSERVATION FUND UPDATE RESEARCHER KAREN DEMATTEO, THE JAGUAR is the largest of South America’s wild cats, and while they once roamed freely in the lower United States and throughout Mexico and South America, a 2009 WPZ Jaguar Small Grant recipient, is using they are now found only in remote regions of South and Central America — par- a rather unusual technique for identifying and monitor- ticularly in the Amazon River basin. Due to continued deforestation, human/animal ing jaguar populations and their travel corridors in conflict, and illegal poaching for their pelts, the jaguar is declining in numbers; listed Argentina — dogs! The dogs, Train and Lucas, have “Near Threatened” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), been trained to find scat so that it can be genetically meaning they could be threatened with extinction in the near future. analyzed to determine information on population size, Woodland Park Zoo, thanks to a generous bequest from the Rick Buckley breakdown of male versus female and genetic variability. Estate, is able to award $10,000 annually to jaguar conservation projects. In order The dogs’ reward? Playtime with their favorite toy in to qualify, projects must meet guidelines including the world: a tennis ball. While the pay scale seems low research relating directly to habitat protection and/or conservation of jaguars, a strong education by human standards, the reward is priceless in their component, participation of and/or benefits for local minds and the results of their work is priceless, too. To communities, and collaboration with other partners – date, more than 200 scat samples have been located and including other conservation organizations. are currently being tested to determine whether they In 2009, WPZ awarded four jaguar conservation pro- are from jaguars, pumas, ocelots, or bush dogs — all grams with grant dollars to support ongoing programs species of concern in the area. in Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil. A wild jaguar caught on a camera-trap 5 THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL CONSERVATION: don’t be shy . . . take a leap and become a

adopt an animal YOUAs one of the leaders in wildlife and habitat conservation in the Northwest, Woodland Park Zoo realizes the unique today! opportunity we provide our community to support conservation efforts for all kinds of animals all over the world. That’s why Adoptions help support the care of our animals here at we provide a variety of levels of ways that you can support the zoo and Woodland Park Zoo’s conservation efforts the zoo no matter your ability. around the world.

So, hop, swim or slither to join the family and the fun now! DONATE www.zoo.org/zooparent You can support our Partners for Wildlife, Conservation Dues, or Jaguar Conservation Fund programs that are helping wildlife species, their habitats and local people in more than 50 countries across the globe. Learn more at thrive! www.zoo.org/conservation/partners-for-wildlife with our zoo To donate directly, visit www.zoo.org/donate thrive! with Richard Louv Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:00 p.m. at Fremont Studios Join us to learn how you can help us cure BEQUESTS AND PLANNED GIVING nature-defi cit disorder by getting more kids All gifts are a show of support and ensure the continual outside and connected to nature! development of your zoo. Your planned gift helps build our endowment to ensure a stable financial future. When you Kids’ Night with Joan Embery add Woodland Park Zoo to your will or estate plans, you (Complimentary with your also become a member of a very special donor group, patron level thrive! ticket purchase) the LionHearts Club. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Learn more at www.zoo.org/support/plannedgiving 5:30 p.m. in Zoomazium

www.zoo.org/thrive GIVING CATALOG We have created a special catalog that outlines unique ways to contribute to the zoo and our mission by providing differently scaled giving opportunities. Support the daily care of an animal, expert veterinary care, individual conservation projects — even help bring new animals to the zoo — all in a variety of incremental giving plans. Learn more at www.zoo.org/support/giving-catalog

DONOR CLUBS SAVE THE DATE Membership in one of the zoo’s donor clubs is a great way to become more involved and get exclusive access to insider JUNGLE PARTY information. In addition to regular zoo membership privileges, FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010 you also receive benefits that include behind-the-scenes tours, extra guest passes and invitations to special functions. ON THE ZOO’S NORTH MEADOW

Learn more at www.zoo.org/donor-clubs Thanks to our corporate sponsors! Barrier Motors, Boeing, Cobalt, Costco, Lane Powell, Sound Community Bank SPRING 2010 PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS www.zoo.org/education/classes Tiny Tyke Time OFF SEASON KINDER CAMP EYE TO EYE! Ages: Adults and children 18-36 months Up close and personal: it’s the other Fee: $90 per 6-week session each parent/ Kinder Camp is an exciting blend of side of Woodland Park Zoo! child pair games, activities and chances to see Go inside and experience the zoo in zoo animals while limiting the scope of a different way! Eye-to-Eye gives you the Tiny Tyke Time is an excellent opportunity the week to accommodate little legs. Children rare opportunity to see what’s behind the for toddlers and parents to learn exciting must be fully potty trained. This camp is meant scenes in our award-winning exhibits and things. Start with private time in for children to attend without their parents or meet the staff who care for the animals. Zoomazium before it opens. Each week guardians. venture to new areas of the zoo to learn Ages: Adults and children 8 years and older about animals and their ecosystems. Each tour South End Kinder Camp (individual attendees must be over 18). For the session will provide information and activities Ages: 3-4 years safety and enjoyment of everyone, please do for parents and children. 7119: March 22-26, 9 a.m.-noon not bring younger children. 9120: Wednesdays, April 7 through May 12, Fee: $155 Fees: Members - $45 per person 9-10:30 a.m. (6 weeks) Nonmembers - $55 per person BUG CLUB 9130: Thursdays, April 8 through May 13, To register, use the form on page 11. For 9-10:30 a.m. (6 weeks) Fee: $50 per quarter plus a one-time $10 additional information, call 206.548.2424 materials fee for new members. ZOO TOTS Ages: 5-12 years Savanna Safari: Sticking Your Neck Out Discover how to house a hippo. Stand eye-to- Join in on these classes that explore the amaz- This year, Bug Club will explore bug mysteries: knee with a giraffe. Warning: you will be so close ing animal world through full-body play and the amazing details of metamorphosis, how to the giraffes, you may get a neck cramp as you interactive experiences. Everything is geared insects sense the world, the complexities of experience the zoo from the keeper’s side! towards 2-4 year olds. Younger family members bug conservation and the astounding feats of welcome. Please note, we will not tour zoo arthropod architects. Join other bug enthusiasts Tour runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. grounds but encourage you to do so after the to learn and share information. Take part in March 27 & June 12 program. buggy crafts, snacks and activities. You and your Bug Club friends will also create a newsletter Tropical Rain Forest: Warm and Wild Ages: Adults and children 2-4 years and correspond with clubs at other zoos. Go behind the scenes to experience the Fee: $20 per adult/child pair keepers’ world. Discover what it takes to care $7 each additional family member 2-4 years Bug Club meets 10 a.m.-noon generally on the for the wide variety of animals from reptiles to fourth Sunday of every month year round. Visit 2110: March 13, 10-11 a.m. Mammals primates. Then venture to the Conservation www.zoo.org/bug-club for topics and schedule. 2120: April 10, 10-11 a.m. Dogs Aviary to learn about the birds and to meet 2130: May 22, 10-11 a.m. Zoo ABCs, 123s one of the amazing rain forest birds up close. YOUNG EXPLORERS Tour runs from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. KINDERZOO CLASSES These classes are designed to facilitate April 24 These are programs specially designed for caregiver-led nature exploration. Each class preschoolers to attend with an adult. Classes consists of activities such as nature crafts, Northern Trail: North American Wonders include zoo walks, stories, crafts and more! Wander through the Northern Trail with a puppet play, stories and movement and the keeper as they introduce you to some of North Ages: Adults and children 3-4 years opportunity to touch a live animal! This class is America’s resident species. You’ll get to go Fee: $25 each adult/child pair an outdoor, nature-based program and will go behind the scenes at otters and get up-close $10 each additional child rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. We and personal with the elk herd as you feed will not tour zoo exhibit areas, but encourage them their afternoon carrots! Please be aware Animals of Asia you to do so after the program. Everything is this program includes areas with stairs and Explore the world of elephants and orangutans geared towards 2-4 year olds. Younger family uneven surfaces. through crafts and play and then visit the zoo’s members are welcome. Tropical Asia residents. Ages: Adults and children 2-4 years Tour runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 3110: March 12, 10-11:30 a.m. April 11 & June 5 Fee: $25 per adult/child pair, $10 each additional Exploring Nature through Art family member 2-4 yrs INFANT & TODDLER Animals create beautiful nests and have even 2140: March 5, 10-11 a.m. Colors CLASSES been known to paint with berries! We will 2150: March 6, 10-11 a.m. Counting travel the zoo collecting natural items to be 2160: April 23, 10-11 a.m. Tracks and Trails Walkin’ and Rollin’ used in our art projects, seeing 2170: May 8, 10-11:00 a.m. Building Ages: Adults and children birth to 18 months animals along the way. Fee: $70 per 6-week session each parent/child 3120: April 17, 10-11:30 a.m. pair PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Movin’ Right Along Visit the website for information. Feel like you haven’t spoken a full sentence in Learn to move like your favorite animals as you ages? Want to get out and about and learn ww.zoo.org/education/childrens-programs explore the zoo, play games and make crafts. Ages: Children 4-11 years something? Here is a fun opportunity for you 3130: May 15, 10-11:30 a.m. and your little one! We will start the morning Fee: $25/child, $20/each additional sibling with play and music. Then we bundle the little Be A Wild Thing 4120: February 6, 5:30-10 p.m. Do mud face painting, make mud pies and ones into their strollers and set off to explore 4130: March 6, 5:30-10 p.m. the zoo. Each week we will venture into a generally get messy! By the end of this class different area of the zoo to learn about the you will look, act and sound like you belong in zoo’s awesome animals. the wild! 3140: May 21, 10-11:30 a.m. 9110: Tuesdays, April 6 though May 11, 9:45-11 a.m. (6 weeks) 7 ZOO OVERNIGHT AND PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN KINDER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS EVENING ADVENTURES Kinder Camp is an exciting blend of games, Stealthy Science: Research After Dark Bring your preschool or kindergarten group activities and chances to see zoo animals while limiting the scope of camp to accom- Join a group of fellow field researchers- to the zoo for a fun-filled class! Programs modate little legs. Children must be fully in-training for an evening or overnight available to kindergartens, preschools, daycare potty trained. See pg. 10 for dates and fees. expedition at the zoo. Learn about the amazing centers, and other groups of 10-18 children Half day sessions: 3-4 years. tools and techniques used by biologists to study (one adult for every three children). Program New This Year! Full-day sessions: 4-5 years. animals in the wild. Visit behind the scenes availability limited. Visit www.zoo.org to obtain non-animal areas with your research team and an application. Offered Sept.-April each year. North End Kinder Camp: Children will be meet two of the zoo’s smaller residents. As a Fee: $7.75 per person, includes admission based in the carousel party rooms and from there explore animals of the Northern Trail, group, overcome research obstacles using your Who Am I? Tropical Asia, Australia and more! Drop-off observation and problem solving skills. See the In the classroom you and your students will and pick-up for these sessions takes place at world through the eyes of a modern explorer! get up-close and personal with a variety the zoo’s old North Entrance. Zoo Adventures are offered on Friday and of animal pelts, skulls and bones. Solve the Saturday nights, March through November. mystery of which animals they belong to and South End Kinder Camp: Children will discover Other weekday nights may be scheduled learn fun animal facts. Then go for a short the wonders of the African Savanna, Tropical based on staff availability. All children must be safari to the African Savanna. Rain Forest and other exhibits on the southern age 7 or older and accompanied by 1 adult half of the zoo. Drop-off and pick-up for these for every 6 children. We require a minimum SPRING CAMPS 2010 sessions takes place at the Education Center of 22 participants to schedule a Group Zoo entrance near the zoo’s South Entrance. Adventure. Smaller groups can attend a TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY PROGRAMS Small Group Adventure in the summer months Looking to plan ahead for those days when ZOOPER DAY CAMP (see dates listed below). Special dates are your child will be out of school, but you will also reserved for Girl Scout groups to attend For children ages 4-9 years, we offer two be at work? You’ve come to the right place! together (see our website). curricula so they can attend one or two weeks. Woodland Park Zoo now offers one-day Half and full day programs are offered. If For more information visit our website at programs for teacher in-service days. www.zoo.org/overnights or contact the selecting two weeks, please be sure to pick an Reptiles Group Registration Specialist by phone at A and a B week. Order does not matter. See Explore the world of these cold blooded 206.548.2424 or email at group.registration@ pg.10 for ages, dates and fees. creatures through crafts, games and first hand zoo.org. Field Research (A): Are you an explorer at observations! You will even have the chance to heart? Do you have a love for nature and a meet two of the zoo’s resident reptiles! Group Overnight Adventure: thirst for information? If you answered “yes” to (minimum 22 participants) Ages: 5-9 years these questions then we want you for our field Sleep in the Education Center: $42 per person 1210: March 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. research program! Learn tricks of the trade Sleep in Zoomazium: $48 per person Fee: $70 and practice the skills necessary to be a field Time: 6:30 p.m.-9 a.m. researcher in the wild, or your own backyard. SPRING ZOOPER DAY CAMP *Includes free entry to the zoo the day after your Overnight. Bioclimatic Zones (B): Travel the world Basic Needs What are the basic needs of all Group Evening Adventure: without ever leaving the zoo! Explore the animals? Learn how those basic needs are met wonders of tropical forests, African savannas (minimum 22 participants) in the wild, at the zoo, and even in your home! Fee: $33 per person and the far north! Learn what makes each Time: 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Half-Day Session: 4-6 years of these areas and the animals that live there 6130: March 29-April 2, 9 a.m.-noon special. Small Group Adventure: Fee: $155 Select dates are reserved for individuals, families Full-Day Session: 5-9 years ZOO UNIVERSITY (ZOO U) and groups of less than 22 individuals. Multiple 6140: March 29-April 2, 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 10 to 14 year olds study more advanced topics parties will be combined to insure an overall Fee: $270 while having fun and making new friends at the minimum group size and an exciting adventure zoo. See pg.10 for ages, dates and fees. Visit for all. All Small Group Adventures will take SUMMER CAMPS 2010 www.zoo.org/zoo-u for full program details. place in Zoomazium. See pg.10 For programs’ ages, dates and fees. Blood & Guts! Animals from the Inside Out: Per Person: Ages: Indicates the age the child must be before Investigate animal anatomy. Learn about the Session 8310: Friday, July 16 $48 the first day of camp. body parts and systems of mammals, birds, and Session 8320: Saturday, July 24, $48 See the zoo’s website at www.zoo.org/camps reptiles through hands-on activities. Session 8330: Friday, August 13, $48 for full details. Please note that for the safety Natural History of Animals: Focus on the SPRING 2010 PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS SPRING 2010 PROGRAMS www.zoo.org/education/classes Session 8340: Saturday, August 21, $48 of the animals and participants, students will Stay for the Evening portion only – natural history of zoo animals and how this not have direct contact with the zoo’s animals. any session $33 knowledge impacts captive animal management Children are assigned to age appropriate groups. and care. We cannot accommodate all “group with” Special Partnership Programs: requests. Natural History of Animals with SCAN Youth Extended Day: For all camps except Kinder Media: Participants produce short videos Camp sharing what they learn about zoo animals and 7100: Mornings available Tuesday-Friday, conservation efforts. 8-9 a.m. Fee per child: $28 Tuesday-Friday Natural History of Animals with Seattle REGISTRATION FORM FOR or $8/day Aquarium: Participants will explore animals of ALL CLASSES ON PAGE 11 7200: Afternoons available Monday-Friday, land and sea at Woodland Park Zoo and the 4-5:30 p.m. Fee per child: $50/week or $12/day Seattle Aquarium. 8 ALL THE WORLD’S A ZOO DISCOVERY DAY CAMPS www.zoo.org/education/classes 9 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 $160 $160 $250 $175 $175 $300 $175 $175 $300 TUITION 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. TIMES 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs 5-6 yrs 5-6 yrs 6-9 yrs AGES ZD11d ZD11c ZD11a-b ZD10d ZD10c ZD10a-b ZD9d ZD9c ZD9a-b ZD8d ZD8c ZD8a-b ZD7d ZD7c ZD7a-b ZD6d ZD6c ZD6a-b ZD5d ZD5c ZD5a-b ZD4d ZD4c ZD4a-b ZD3d ZD3c ZD3a-b ZD2d ZD2c ZD2a-b ZD1d ZD1c ZD1a-b CLASS ID . . www.sct.org/classes I Spy Myths and Monsters I Spy Myths and Monsters I Spy Myths and Monsters I Spy Myths and Monsters I Spy Myths and Monsters I Spy CURRICULUM your detective skills to track skills the culprit detective down the animal kingdom! and restore order to your secret agents to solve the mystery! Travel around the world sorting things out as you learn about animal behavior. Use around the world sorting learnas you things out behavior. about animal Travel the mystery!secret agents to solve I Spy: Penguins in the jungle? Disappearing monkeys? There’s something strange going on with the animals, and it’s up to our and it’s something strangeon with the animals, going There’s in the jungle? Disappearing monkeys? Penguins I Spy: Offered in partnership with Seattle Children’s Theatre Drama School. DramaTheatre School. in partnershipOffered with Seattle Children’s All the World’s a Zoo camps are taught by instructor by a Zoo camps are taught expertise. education theater and environmental teams with Half-day World’s All the sessions are a modified and shortenedsessions are age appropriate will be assigned to Please note that children groups. curriculum. is through Seattle Children’s Theatre. Seattle Children’s Seattle Children’s Theatre. CAMPS is through Seattle Children’s DAY FOR DISCOVERIES REGISTRATION Myths and Monsters: Stories throughout history have told of fantastic creatures with amazing powers. But do dragons But Stories and history throughout Monsters: Myths and powers. creatures with amazing told of fantastic have unicorns really exist? You will learn more as you discover the truth behind some of the world’s best-known tales. See the animals the truth tales. best-known will learn discover behind some of the world’s more as you You unicorns exist? really create stories own. as you dream up new creatures of your Then, and learnthat inspired these myths about the real animals. Theatre Drama School will accept registrations by phone and on the web beginning Monday, March 1st. To register, call register, To March 1st. Theatre Drama beginning Monday, registrations School will accept web phone and on the by August 30-September 3 August 23-27 August 16-20 August 9-13 August 2-6 July 26-30 July July 19-23 July July 12-16 July July 6-9 July in 5th No class held on July observance of Independence Day June 28-July 2 June 28-July June 21-25 DATES 206.443.0807 x1186 or visit their website at visit their website 206.443.0807 x1186 or Morning and evening extended care offered. See Summer Camps 2010 for details. See Summer Camps 2010 for Morning extended care offered. and evening ZOO CAMPS SCHEDULE myDates Curriculum Class ID AGES TIMES COST 7201 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: South End 7202 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7001: (A) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 June 28 - July 2 Zooper: Field Research (A) 7002: (A) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7021: (A) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Blood & Guts 8001 10-12 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $295 7203 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $140 Kinder Camp: North End July 6 - 9 7204 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $240 No class held on July 5th in 7003: (B) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $140 observance of Independence Zooper: Bioclimatic Zones (B) 7004: (B) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $140 Day 7022: (B) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $240 Zoo U: Natural History 8002 10-12 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7205 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: South End 7206 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7005: (A) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 July 12 - 16 Zooper: Field Research (A) 7006: (A) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7023: (A) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Blood & Guts 8003 10-12 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $295 7207 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: North End 7208 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7007: (B) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 July 19 - 23 Zooper: Bioclimatic Zones (B) 7008: (B) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7024: (B) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Natural History with SCAN 8004 10-14 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $375 7209 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: North End 7210 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7009: (A) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 July 26 - 30 Zooper: Field Research (A) 7010: (A) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7025: (A) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Natural History with SCAN 8005 10-14 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $375 7211 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: South End 7212 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7011: (B) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 August 2 - 6 Zooper: Bioclimatic Zones (B) 7012: (B) 4-6 yrs 1-4:00 p.m. $155 7026: (B) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Blood & Guts 8006 12-14 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $295 7213 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: North End 7214 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7013: (A) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 August 9 - 13 Zooper: Field Research (A) 7014: (A) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7027: (A) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Natural History 8007 10-12 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $295 Kinder Camp: South End 7215 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 7216 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zooper: Bioclimatic Zones (B) 7015: (B) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 August 16 - 20 7016: (B) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7028: (B) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Natural History w/ Aquarium 8008 12-14 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $320 7217 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: North End 7218 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7017: (A) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 August 23 - 27 Zooper: Field Research (A) 7018: (A) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7029: (A) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Blood & Guts 8009 10-12 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $295 WOODLAND PARK ZOO SUMMER CAMPS & U PARK WOODLAND www.zoo.org/education/classes 7219 3-4 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 Kinder Camp: South End 7220 4-5 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 7019: (B) 4-6 yrs 9 a.m.-noon $155 August 30 - September 3 Zooper: Bioclimatic Zones (B) 7020: (B) 4-6 yrs 1-4 p.m. $155 7030: (B) 5-9 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $270 Zoo U: Blood & Guts 8010 10-12 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $295

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Payment: Payment must be included TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ £Check £Visa £MasterCard Account # Exp. Date / Mail this form with payment to: Verfiication Code Woodland Park Zoo Signature 601 North 59th Street Seattle, WA 98103-5858 Attn: Education Classes Cancellation Policy: A two-week notice is required for refund. If the zoo cancels a class, or fax 206.547.3553 participants will receive a full refund. Telephone registrations are not accepted. SPRING10 my ON NOVEMBER 18, 2009, Woodland Park Zoo’s latest red crowned A UNISON CALL FOR crane (Grus japonensis) chick went to West CONSERVATION Palm Beach Zoo, marking another breeding success by the zoo’s By Stephanie Miller, Zookeeper, Woodland Park Zoo treasured pair of cranes. It was also a success for the Association of Zoos & Aquarium’s (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) for the species and the captive population of these regal birds. SSPs are coordinated efforts by AZA facilities to manage and conserve threatened or endangered species in an ex situ (or captive) population. SSPs also conduct conservation-oriented research, breed captive populations to maintain genetic diversity, and engage in cooperative education efforts. WPZ is an active member of this SSP, having successfully raised these cranes for many years. We have also sent fertile eggs to be hatched, raised, and released in Dennis Dow the Amur Region of Russia at the Kinganski Nature Reserve. Dr. Sergei Smirenski created the Muraviovka Park for Sustainable In addition to its dramatic mating dances, this species also engages Land Use in the Amur Region of Russia. The only private park in unison calls which help to form and maintain pair bonds, in Russia dedicated to species conservation and sustainable land advertise territories, and are used as combative signaling. These practices, the park is home to over 200 species of birds including behaviors, which continually cement the lifelong pair bond the red crowned crane. The goal of the 15,000-acre park is between mates, have given rise to red crowned cranes being threefold: conserve vital breeding habitat, demonstrate sustainable vibrant symbols of life and loyalty to many cultures. land use for agriculture and ecotourism, and bring together people from the many countries the migratory crane inhabits to address Recognizing the significant role this species plays in the habitats environmental and conservation challenges. The park also conducts where it occurs and in human cultures, the zoo supports the environmental education programs to inspire appreciation for this conservation of wild red crowned cranes through its Partners for region and create future conservationists. Wildlife program. One of the zoo’s original Partners for Wildlife, SILVERSPOT BUTTERFLIES brought into the lab and they laid an astounding 3,794 eggs. By Erin Sullivan, Collection Manager, Woodland Park Zoo In the lab, after about 10 days, the fertile eggs hatch out into tiny larvae, about the size of the head of a pin. At this stage, the larvae SINCE 2001, Woodland Park Zoo has been part of a partner- do not eat, but are given water by placing them on moist filter paper. ship to augment the population of the Oregon silverspot butterfly After drinking, they are placed in specially modified jars, and put into (Speyeria zerene hippolyta). This butterfly is listed as threatened a refrigerator for winter diapause, or hibernation, where they sleep or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Once for nine months. Last August we placed 1,509 larvae into diapause for found in coastal headlands from northern California to southern the winter. Meanwhile, zoo gardeners work to grow early blue violet Washington, it has disappeared from all but a handful of sites (Viola adunca) plants for the larvae to feed on after their hibernation. along the Oregon coast. Now, thanks to Woodland Park Zoo and fellow project partners U.S. In May 2009, these larvae were brought out of diapause. As they Fish & Wildlife, The Nature eat and grow, they quickly outgrow the jars they are kept in and are Conservancy and Oregon Zoo, transferred to shoebox-size bins. Daily, staff, volunteers, and Zoo the population is beginning to Corps teen interns remove the old food, offer new food, clean the recover. frass (i.e., bug poop) and wash the bins. Each larva will eat about two fully grown violet plants in its lifetime! At the peak of violet Basically, what we do here at the collecting the staff harvested over 8 cups of leaves per day. Consider- zoo is to raise caterpillars (larvae) in ing that the leaves are no bigger than the size of a quarter, you can our lab until they pupate and then place imagine how long this task alone takes. those pupae into the wild to become adult butterflies. Sound easy? Not quite! Every year It is very detailed work but the entire team works together raising during the flight season, female butterflies the larvae until they pupate. This year 1,400 Woodland Park Zoo are brought from Mt. Hebo in Oregon pupae were placed at The Nature Conservancy’s 280-acre Cascade to WPZ. Every day, keepers feed the Head Reserve in southern Tillamook County, starting a new genera- butterflies and collect their eggs. In tion of these native butterflies. 2008, 15 female butterflies were 12 AT THE ZOO A UNISON CALL FOR CONSERVATION LAB TO THE FIELD zoo corps teens get real-life experience By Katie Remine, School Programs Supervisor, Woodland Park Zoo

Katie Remine/Erin Sullivan Zoo Corps teens and zoo staff helped record data while releasing butterflies raised at the zoo. WORKING IN THE ZOO’S silverspot butterfly lab is far had the chance to fill in at the lab when extra help was needed. from glamorous. Duties include picking and washing violet leaves In August, the two Zoo Corps interns who worked in the lab to provide food for caterpillars, washing frass (bug poop!) off participated in the release of the butterflies at a protected site on thousands of petri dishes, and preparing small bits of paper for the Oregon coast. Brenna Dart wrote, “It’s a great feeling seeing the butterfly larvae to pupate. But when several of Woodland Park the butterflies flying that we raised in our labs and picked so Zoo’s teens got the opportunity to support the butterfly project at many leaves for. I’ve felt really proud to work with a conservation field sites on the Oregon coast, they gained an appreciation for the project throughout the summer and I was pleased to actually be value of their work in saving an endangered species. able to see them in the wild as opposed to just caterpillars in a lab.” From the lab to the field, Zoo Corps teen Intern Claire Accettulo added, “Going on this interns are helping to save endangered species. From the lab to the field, Zoo silverspot trip has allowed me to appreciate Woodland Park Zoo’s Zoo Corps engages Corps teen interns are helping the work I have done at WPZ more…Every 9th-12th graders in a comprehensive training to save endangered species. little action helps this butterfly species live.” program and summer service on zoo grounds Last October, four Zoo Corps interns joined and in the community. Teens work in teams and independently in a team of Northwest Zoo & Aquarium Alliance members for a volunteer opportunities zoowide, but each teen has a focus within restoration day at another silverspot butterfly site near Yachats, his or her internship. In summer 2009, two teens completed their Oregon. Despite the driving wind and rain, the team managed focused internships in the Oregon silverspot butterfly lab. Other to plant about 800 violets – enough to support 80 larvae! Intern Zoo Corps interns who had their focus internships elsewhere also Keira Dart felt the experience “gave me a great opportunity to gain a glimpse into the work and challenges (of those) concerned with WHAT YOU CAN DO habitat conservation/restoration. Their knowledge and commit- The choices we make every day about how ment to such work really inspired me.” we manage the areas around our homes, schools Long-term, the zoo’s goal is to provide even more zoo-based and and workplaces impact butterflies and other field-based conservation experiences for youth through Zoo Corps. important pollinators. Find out tips for a sustain- Our experiences this past summer, and the effect it had on the able, wildlife-friendly yard from the Northwest teens, illustrated the benefits for youth and for threatened species Zoo & Aquarium Alliance at www.nwzaa.org/ of engaging teens in important conservation work. backyard

13 THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREE KANGAROOS By Hilary Aten, Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Coordinator, Woodland Park Zoo

Hilary Aten WHAT YOU CAN DO Support our $1 million WAITT Foundation supports TKCP challenge grant by donating to the & National Geographic Crittercam to Tree Kangaroo Conservation Trust. document wild tree kangaroos Visit www.zoo.org/tkcp/abcnews for more information and to donate. LITTLE IS KNOWN about the natural behavior of the wild Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species found only on the Huon Peninsula of Papua New Guinea. Living as possible. Ultimately, the goal of the high definition Crittercam at extreme elevations within the rugged landscape of the cloud for- is to capture data on the normal behavior of tree kangaroos, est, the Matschie’s is incredibly elusive. Through a generous grant including times of feeding, movement, plants eaten, and any new from the Waitt Foundation, Woodland Park Zoo’s Tree Kangaroo plant, moss, or tree species found in the cloud forest canopy. With Conservation Program (TKCP) recently partnered with National assistance from local landowners and hunters, the research team Geographic to test how their video research tool, “Crittercam,” was able to capture and deploy Crittercams on two wild Matschie’s would work to capture data on the behavior of wild tree kangaroos. tree kangaroos: one young male had a camera deployed over three By mounting a camera on a tree kangaroo by collar, resulting video days, while a female wore her collar for two. could provide new insights into the behavior of the shy marsupial, as well as test the viability of Crittercam systems for other The results were fantastic, with several hours of footage recovered arboreal species. from both cams. Initial analysis includes observations of the ferns and orchids eaten by tree kangaroos in the canopy, primarily dur- In the fall of 2009, staff from WPZ and National Geographic trav- ing twilight times of activity, ground movement, and even pouch- eled to Papua New Guinea to deploy the first Crittercams on wild cleaning behavior from a tree kangaroo with a joey! National tree kangaroos. National Geographic’s Kyler Abernathy custom- Geographic hopes to base a short TV segment on the research trip designed a camera system mounted on a collar, programmed to and data collected in the field. In addition, a news crew from ABC record the animal’s activities at various intervals. Because the Television visited the field site and recorded the experience of Crittercam collar must be designed with a size and weight that will finding and capturing a wild tree kangaroo, including the leap of a not impact the animal’s ability to maneuver, the camera maximizes tree kangaroo from over 60 feet high in the canopy to the ground. the limited battery power by recording at intervals over the course of deployment, rather than continuously. The recording intervals To see the video footage of the Crittercam were staggered during daylight hours over multiple days, hoping to deployment visit www.zoo.org/tkcp/abcnews capture as much of the animal’s feeding and other active behavior

14 ZOO IN THE WORLD Kakuta Hamisi/Maasai Association Kakuta Hamisi/Maasai

Waterholes, such as this one near Mt. Kilimanjaro, provide vital resources for wildlife, livestock and people. This project has been successful at restoring several WATERHOLE natural waterholes, important during times of drought. RESTORATION PROJECT By Kakuta Hamisi, Cultural Interpreter, Woodland Park Zoo in memoriam The Waterhole Restoration Project of the Maasai Association ON NOVEMBER 12, 2009, is focused on restoring 18 natural waterholes in the Merrueshi the zoo lost beloved staff member, group ranch area of Kenya. These waterholes benefit hundreds of Sammy Kiako Ole Sipoi, to a tragic wildebeest, zebra, eland, antelopes, elephants, and giraffe, as well motorcycle accident in Kenya. Sipoi as the small subsistence cattle herds of the local Maasai ranchers. had worked as a Maasai cultural When restoration of waterholes is complete, with successful rainfall, interpreter at the zoo for two sum- mers, sharing stories about his life water which would otherwise be lost to evaporation or runoff can on the savanna with zoo visitors, and be stored and used for up to six months. bringing to life the real conservation Kakuta Hamisi, representing Woodland Park (National Park) last week and we had to cut issues of his homeland. Zoo’s Partner for Wildlife, the Maasai Associa- our trip short due to hundreds of wildlife tion Waterhole Restoration Project, worked carcasses in the park. throughout the summer of 2009 at the At Mzima spring, Tsavo West National Park, zoo’s African Savanna exhibit as a cultural hippos are being cared for by the park rang- interpreter. This is the update Kakuta sent ers, surviving on hay given by humans. This upon his return to Kenya in September 2009. is unheard of in this part of the world. The I ARRIVED SAFELY IN KENYA drought has even affected the elephants that and found our families in good spirits are usually able to sense and avoid severe in spite of a terrible drought going on droughts. Most Maasai herdsmen, including in the region. The drought situation is people from the Merrueshi community, worse than we heard about while we lost nearly all their herds. The situation is were in the states. This is evident in terrible. El Niño rains are expected to come every household and across the plains soon. We have yet to see. of Kenya. Everyone — the people, We are preparing to begin the work for the cows, and wildlife — is terribly the waterhole restoration project. We are affected. No sacred cows with this hoping to have the bulldozer in by next drought. Cattle and wildlife carcasses week and start the work before the rains are scattered everywhere. The vultures that we hope to come. and hyenas have too many choices to comprehend. I was just in Amboseli

15 woodland park zoo works towards to get to work at least part of the time. As a result, Woodland Park Zoo earned a 2009 Pacesetter Award by Commuter Challenge! SUSTAINABILITY And as we have in previous years, zoo employees participated by Paul Balle, Major Gifts Officer and Green Team member, Woodland Park Zoo in the annual month-long Group Health Commute Challenge administered by the Cascade Bicycle Club held each May. In 2009, IN 2009, Woodland Park Zoo took a bold step forward in our 43 employees biked a total of 3,840 miles instead of driving to commitment to being more sustainable. In June, the zoo’s Board work, preventing roughly 3,840 pounds of carbon from being of Directors approved aggressive carbon footprint reduction goals, emitted into the atmosphere! providing a framework for our green activities moving forward. The Board approved: • By 2012: 7% reduction in carbon emissions from 1999 levels. WHAT YOU CAN DO Here are a few tips on how you can reduce your • By 2020: 20% reduction in carbon emissions from 1999 levels. footprint. For more about what you can do to be more We’re particularly proud of the sustainability features of our sustainable, see www.seattlecan.org Humboldt penguin exhibit that opened in May 2009. The new 1. Replace as many of your old incandescent light bulbs exhibit features geothermal heating and cooling, saving 22,000 with compact fluorescents (CFLs) or LEDs. The more kilowatt hours of energy annually over conventional methods. And bulbs you replace, the more you save on your energy the modern filtration system, including a constructed wetland, will bills over time. save 3,000,000 gallons of water annually. 2. Ride your bike or take public transportation when In November, we announced a new sustainable coffee provider you can. at the zoo, Caffé Vita. The locally based coffee roaster sources its coffee directly from growers in order to ensure adherence to strict 3. Take shorter showers – 5 minutes or less. This saves environmental and social standards. Its coffees are also shade- water and energy! grown, fair-trade, farm-direct and the Caffé Vita coffee served here 4. For gift-giving, give your loved ones gift certificates at the zoo is also organic. for experiences or services, instead of giving “stuff.” The zoo also participates in Washington State Department of For more information see Woodland Park Zoo’s website Transportation’s Commute Trip Reduction program. 2009 survey at www.zoo.org/support or King County’s Green results aren’t available yet, but the 2008 survey revealed that 38% Holidays website: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ of zoo employees used an alternative to single-occupancy vehicles ecoconsumer/green-holidays.asp.

Attract wildlife to your backyard! Backyard Habitat Workshop at the Overlake School – Redmond

Please join Woodland Park Zoo, Washington Department of Fish and Wildllife, National Wildlife Federation, and Seattle Audubon Society for a workshop on creating a backyard wildlife habitat. You’ll meet experts and get hands-on experience that will show you how to: • attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife to your backyard Four part workshop: • select and care for native plants Monday, March 1, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. • recognize and remove invasive plant species Monday, March 8, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. • conserve water Monday, March 15, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. • manage your backyard without the use of chemicals Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • place feeders and houses Cost: $75 (or $140 per couple) • have your backyard certified as a Backyard Habitat Scholarships available for Sammamish Community Wildlife Habitat Project

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT www.zoo.org/backyardworkshop SPRING 2010 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! Adopting Thanks to all the great feedback and suggestions from members, we’re making her significant improvements to the membership program this year! won ’t change the world . . . MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CHANGES

Most families will find their In March 2010, we’re rolling out membership up to $10 less than a whole new membership program last year, and some will save up to that will give you more choices and $35 from previous pricing levels. new options. And most members will find membership more affordable than ever! but it will change her life. We’re putting the final touches on the plan, but here’s an overview: Be a hero • A membership that fits your unique family! You’ll be able to customize your Bring her home membership by selecting the number of adults and children you wish, instead Love her forever of having to pick among a set of pre-packaged levels. And you’ll still be able to add the flexible guest option. M all ninee liveso are prwecious • You’ll have a new budget option of membership with fewer benefits and lower pricing. Or you can choose to upgrade your membership to Adoption is for Life a new, deluxe option full of fantastic benefits such as guest passes, discounts MEOW Cat R escue & Adoption and much more! Kirkland, WA 425 -822-MEOW(6369) • You’ll have new flexibility to make sure your membership works for you. www.meowcatrescue.org We’re reviewing all our rules and policies, tossing old ones that no longer work, and simplifying others to be clear and concise. After all, we want your membership to be the same world-class experience that your zoo is! • We’re working to make sure membership is affordable and not out of reach. Most families will find their membership up to $10 less than last year, and some will save up to $35 from previous pricing levels.

A NEW ENTRY

It’s the end of long lines and delays in getting your membership cards! As you may have noticed, we’re already well into construction of the new west entry which will be open May 1st. Great amenities will be available, including an inviting membership area where you’ll be able to pick up your new and improved membership cards — instantly! Experience the magic With your membership card in hand, you’ll be able to walk right into the zoo. of Woodland Park Zoo’s At the new entry, you’ll find restrooms (including a family restroom) next Historic Carousel for your to the main path and a new second location of the ZooStore. If you enter the next birthday party. zoo through this gate, you’ll also find restrooms outside the zoo as well — a great Zoo members receive a amenity if you are also a frequent visitor to the nearby 59th Street children’s 10% discount. play area. The South Entrance will also be remodeled to allow for express member entry at both locations.

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