Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati zoo & BotanICal Garden 2018-2019 Annual Report Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45220
2018–19 Annual Report Fiscal Year: April 1, 2018–March 31, 2019
PHOTOGRAPHY Cover photo of Tulivu by Lynn Smart
Abbi Atkinson I never lack hope. Although there are sobering realities we Dana Burke must address, such as the report published by the United Display Dynamics, Inc. DJJAM Nations earlier this year outlining rates of extinction and loss Mark Dumont of biodiversity, I remain rooted in the role the Cincinnati Zoo Teagan Dumont & Botanical Garden plays in mitigating crises like these. Ron Evans Greg Hanson Hope abounds when I see the progress we are making as a Erica Hill community that plants pollinator gardens in backyards; when Lisa Hubbard I look to the successes of our CREW scientists as they unlock Kathy Newton David Orban the mysteries of jaguar reproduction; or as I watch us move Lynn Smart toward sustainable actions of water and energy conservation Fernando Von Zuben that have a positive impact on our neighbors throughout Avondale and beyond. EDIT The Zoo’s greatest strength is our reach. Through our Krista Powers myriad programs we are cultivating passionate advocates
DESIGN willing to take action. It is a myth that saving wildlife or reducing pollution is bad for business. What’s good for business is Greg Hanson doing things smarter. That’s how we do it at the Cincinnati CONTRIBUTION Zoo, where every day we make a difference for the animals Michelle Curley and plants we love and need. Marci Miller It’s easy to remain hope-filled here. Our collective actions Shannon Silk Lori Voss as a community have secured the title of #1 Zoo and the Greenest Zoo in America. That inspires me and feeds my hope for all that lies ahead. Thank you for being on this journey with us!
Sincerely,
Thane Maynard Zoo Director 2018/19 Cincinnati Zoo Board of Trustees
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TRUSTEES W. Stuart Dornette John Benevides Chairman of the Board Christopher Bevacqua Doug Brendamour Francie S. Hiltz Vice Chair Craig Buchholz Robert Castellini ** George Molinsky Sheila Cole Treasurer Jane Novak-Cook Pete Ragland Anne DeLyons * Secretary Marc Dizard Brett Heekin Audit A little over a year ago, our More Home to Roam campaign Stephen Hightower Eileen Barrett Chris Hock kicked off with a challenge from Linda and Harry Fath: raise Cathy Crain George Joseph $100 million toward your mission and we will contribute Lynn Marmer Margaret Lafley Matt Schroeder another $50 million. By their incredible generosity, the Faths Jan Michele Kearney** Craig Young demonstrated a faith and confidence in our Zoo and the people Joshua Lorentz who make it great every day. In the months that followed, tens ex officio Tim Massa Mayor John Cranley of thousands in our community have joined them to help us Amy Murray * Cora Ogle, PhD raise more than 25 million dollars, bringing us a quarter of the * City Appointee Jack Oliver way to our goal. ** County Appointee Mitch Quint With the faith that others have shown for us comes a Ashwin Ramprasad * responsibility. We can transform our Zoo into a place of wonder Oscar Robertson ** Scott Robertson for generations to come – to engage people with plants and William Weyand animals and to foster conservation both in our community William Witten and in far off lands. We do not shirk from that responsibility. As the pages of this annual report reflect, this is an exciting 2018/19 Foundation Board Members time. Construction is underway on new facilities including
Roo Valley set to open next year bringing new levels of Tim Bonacci TRUSTEES engagement to our visitors. We continue to learn and Chairman Peter Barrett advance the care of our animals across the board, to enhance Murray Sinclaire Kelly Brown sustainability of our operations and accessibility to all, and to Vice Chairman Otto Budig Carri Chandler take our messages of education and conservation ever deeper Patrick Dolle Ron Christian into our community. Treasurer John Dovich
Your continuing support – as member, donor, advocate, Jim Ellerhorst Sally Leyman cheerleader – is helping shape the future for our Zoo, our Secretary Katie Heekin Donald Hudson animals, and their counterparts in the wild. Eric Kahn We thank you. We could not be where we are today Cal Kalnow without you. Leah Lepof Phil Myers Fred Robbins Sincerely, David Valz Sarah Zamary
Portfolio Manager Bret Parish W. Stuart Dornette Johnson Investment Chair
3 Highlights during the fiscal year: April 1, 2018–March 31, 2019
June 2018 The Zoo announced an historic gift that allowed us to embark on a bold campaign to ensure our future. Local philanthropists, Harry and Linda Fath, who April 2018 also made a generous donation AUGUST 2018 Wings of the World bird house re- to help the Zoo complete its The Zoo, in partnership with Cincinnati opened with a major face lift, featuring indoor gorilla facility and Africa Children’s Hospital Medical Center, new interactive elements to engage habitat, have stepped up with an celebrated Access for All Day. The Zoo guests in learning about birds and unprecedented, transformation- has been working hard to become how to become better bird neighbors. al matching gift of $50 million. the most welcoming, accessible, and Bird-watching tips, seek-and-find inclusive zoo for individuals with When fundraising is complete opportunities and bird identification developmental disabilities and their activities are featured in games and in 2025, this matching gift will families. colorful, Charley Harper-inspired signs. have represented one third of the $150 million goal of the More JUNE 2018 Home to Roam capital campaign. SEPTEMBER 2018 In collaboration with the animal care The Zoo was awarded a $22,000 grant staff at the Arizona-Sonora Desert from the Duke Energy Foundation that Museum, scientists from CREW will support key parts of a project to produced their second pregnancy in create more pollinator friendly ocelots using a novel fixed-time habitats in the urban landscape. artificial insemination (AI) method.
4 JANUARY 2019 1,000 people walked 1,000 meters to celebrate Fiona hitting the 1,000 pound milestone on the scale! Social Media Superstar!
October 2018 The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) recognized the Zoo with the 2018 Excellence in Marketing Award for innovation in the Zoo’s instagram #TeamFiona campaign. @CincinnatiZoo has 346K followers
DECEMBER 2018 Five conservation-related PNC Festival of Lights took items typically posted per day = the top spot in USA Today’s 100,000 reach per 2018 10-Best Poll for Best 24 hours Zoo Lights. Instagram posts reach an average of 116K people
February 2019 The first jaguar cub ever born from artificial insemination (AI) arrived at the Associação Mata Ciliar in Brazil! The birth is a result of an AI procedure performed by CREW scientists and twitter represents a major scientific @CincinnatiZoo has advancement for the conservation of this species. 226K followers December 2018 They see an average of three conservation-related The Cincinnati Zoo, aka the Greenest March 2019 tweets per day. Zoo in America, achieved Platinum We were voted Best Instagram LEED certification for the new indoor Account, and, for the second year Gorilla World habitat. in a row, Fiona was voted “Best Cincinnatian” in CityBeat’s 2019 Best Of Cincinnati issue.
facebook @CincinnatiZoo has 903K follows
5 births and arrivals
Named for the winter solstice, Winsol made his public debut at the end of March 2018
6 Good-bye
We also said good-bye to some beloved members of the Zoo family this past year. Red panda cubs, Audra and Lenore, joined the Zoo family in June
Daphne, an orphaned manatee, moved into Manatee Springs in April
Popsy
Two Guam rail chicks hatched in August, keeping A blue death-feigning beetle emerged hope alive for this extinct-in-the-wild species in August, in time for the 40th anniversary of World of the Insect Imara
Kwasi
Gabriele Mani the tamandua arrived in Pierogi and Toast, two little blue penguins, hatched December to much social media fanfare just in time for the new year
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8 ANIMAL WELFARE & EXCELLENCE
Referring to an animal’s collective physical, mental, and emotional states over a period of time, animal welfare is measured on a continuum from good to poor and is at the core of everything we do at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The continuous pursuit of not just good, but optimal animal welfare is how the Zoo defines animal excellence.
Committed to Outstanding Care The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden takes a scientific in order to promote physical activity, ultimately improving approach to caring for animals. This is done by implement- the health of the little blues. Not only are the lives of the ing a holistic and evidence-based approach to understanding Cincinnati Zoo’s little blue penguins improved, but we are and enhancing the lives of animals in the Zoo’s care. With an sharing this research and information with Zoos across the innovative animal excellence initiative, the Zoo is focusing nation in order to drastically improve the lives of little blue efforts on ways to best care for animals so they can thrive. penguins everywhere. The Cincinnati Zoo defines animal excellence as the To help ensure optimal animal welfare is being considered, continuous pursuit for optimal animal welfare. Combining the Zoo’s animal excellence team was an integral part of the this new science with the Zoo’s experienced team of expert design process for new animal habitats and renovations care staff is the best approach for promoting animal planned as a part of the More Home to Roam initiative. Best excellence. practices research for Roo Valley, which will include a new A prime example of this symbiotic relationship between habitat for little blue penguins, included reviewing penguin science and animal welfare is the story of the Zoo’s little blue pool designs that promote swimming behavior and researching penguins. Keepers used science and research along with how rocky surfaces can promote better foot health in cutting-edge technology to study the movements of these penguins. beloved birds and track their physical activity. Using radio- This is just the start. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical frequency identification (RFID) technology, keepers were Garden is committed to providing the best experiences to able to use the data collected to change feeding practices the animals in our care.
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Better Homes for Birds
In 2018, hundreds of thousands of air mixed-species aviary while also mak- signage throughout the building. people participated in the Year of the ing connections to our own native bird We did not stop there, though. In Bird to build a better world for birds. species. New LED lighting is supple- the past year we brought bald eagles The Cincinnati Zoo joined the cele- mented with UVA-emitting lights that back to the Zoo, successfully bred and bration through multiple efforts, be- allow birds to see a whole spectrum of raised Raggiana birds-of-paradise and ginning with an extreme makeover to colors and skylights to enhance natural partnered with Raptor Inc. to assist in the Wings of the World habitat. The light. Bird-watching tips, seek-and-find recovery of injured and ill raptors. The renovations offer visitors the opportu- opportunities and bird identification Zoo hatched two Guam rail chicks with nity to observe an amazing diversity of activities are featured in games and the hope of reintroducing them into birds from across the globe in an open- colorful, Charley Harper inspired their native habitat where they are currently extinct. We championed Lights Out Cincinnati, an initiative spanning across 26 cities committed to helping migratory birds travel safely by asking community members to turn lights off during migration seasons, so birds are not disoriented and drawn to building lights. And, we installed Feather Friendly dot decal patterns on exhibit windows to reduce the number of bird strikes against glass enclosures. Although the Year of the Bird has come to an end, our efforts to build a better home for birds across the world and right here at home continue. Always.
UC Engineering Project
In 2018, The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden partnered with the University of Cincinnati to develop an innovative course designed to teach students to understand the needs of animals and create enrichment activities to meet those needs. The student teams had to think outside the box to create unique enrich- ment items including a self-service shower for rhinoceros hornbills, interactive puzzle feeders for giraffes, and a tube filled with lights and sounds for tigers that is remotely activated by keepers. The opportunity for Zoo staff to collaborate with some of its young neighbors at UC was just as important as the enthusiasm the students brought to the Zoo’s enrichment program.
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Welcome Home, Ndume!
“We are thrilled Ndume is finally here. We’ve been preparing fessionals almost a year to bring Ndume home. Led by Ron for his arrival and are ready to offer him an environment, Evans, the Zoo’s Curator of Primates, the team showed schedule and social status that work for him.” Those were the courageous advocacy, action and tenacity – not surprising words Zoo Director, Thane Maynard, was finally able to share for a Zoo with an 88-year history of caring for gorillas. on June 14, 2019. Arrangements for Ndume’s travel and re-introduction to For nearly a year, the Zoo had worked to bring the 38-year- the Zoo were planned with Ndume in mind. According to old silverback home to his place of birth – Cincinnati. In Ron, “Gorillas require and desire to be near other gorillas. 1991, Ndume was loaned to The Gorilla Foundation (TGF) in As with all new gorillas, we want to make sure Ndume is California to be a social companion for Koko, the gorilla comfortable with his new home, keepers, and routines. famous for being taught a form of sign language. Upon Koko’s Patience is always the key when acclimating new gorillas.” death in June 2018, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Today, Ndume is making steady progress in his new (AZA) Gorilla Species Survival Plan® (GSSP) recommended home, exploring each of the five different zones in our that Ndume be returned to the Cincinnati Zoo. Gorilla World habitat. We look forward to introducing It took a united front of zoological and animal welfare pro- Ndume to Zoo guests.
From Dan Ashe, President & CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA): They say, “If you’re going to talk-the-talk, then be prepared to walk-the-walk.” If you’re like me, many of you may have found yourself in situations where your talk got you into a walk that was longer and harder than expected. The path Cincinnati walked with Ndume was steep, narrow and full of risk. They persisted. My favorite definition of courage is when someone follows their belief and does what they know is right, even when the price may be more than they want to pay. With Ndume, Cincinnati Zoo showed this kind of courage. They did what they believed to be right for Ndume as an individual gorilla. By doing this, they have enhanced their reputation as a leader in animal welfare. They deserve our collective applause and admiration. Thank you Cincinnati Zoo, and welcome home Ndume!
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12 more home to roam
In the summer of 2018, we launched our More Home to Roam capital campaign with a goal of $150 million to dramatically transform habitats and expand community and conservation efforts, here and around the world. We are well on our way to reaching the goal!
Better Homes for Them. Better Zoo for You.
It started with eight monkeys, three deer, six raccoons, a Klimb, a 60-element, high adventure ropes course. hyena, an alligator, a circus elephant and over 400 birds. Future phases of More Home to Roam include additional Those were the animals that lived at the Cincinnati Zoo parking solutions, enhanced visitor experiences, and bigger, when it opened its doors in 1875. We have certainly grown more naturalistic spaces for animals. Rhino Reserve will be over the years! redesigned to include a larger, mixed species yard, expanded For 144 years the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s moats and visitor viewing decks. Elephant Trek, the final expertise in animal care, conservation, education, and phase of More Home to Roam, will be nearly five times the size horticulture has evolved, and our habitats must continue of the current elephant yard and feature naturalistic trees, to evolve too. The vision of More Home to Roam is already mud wallows, grasses, pools and streams. As the greenest zoo taking shape. A redesigned entry lends safe, streamlined in the country, the Zoo is also on track to be net zero energy, visitor access and amenities such as additional family style water and waste by 2025. restrooms and a calming room for guests with development More Home to Roam will not only enrich the lives of the disabilities. Zoo’s animals – and Zoo guests – it also symbolizes another Hops, a craft beer garden with local flavors and a giant leap in the Zoo’s efforts to conserve Earth’s biodiversity multi-tiered deck opened this fall and will offer a treetop and create a world where both people and wildlife can view of Roo Valley when it opens in Summer 2020. Featuring thrive. a kangaroo walk-about, a new little blue penguin habitat and
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Artist’s rendering of Elephant Trek, set to open in 2025. The expanded habitat will offer our multi-generational elephant herd five times the space as their current habitat.
Artist’s rendering of the expanded black rhino habitat.
14 more home to roam Harry and Linda Fath In June 2018, Cincinnati humanitari- ans Harry and Linda Fath believed in our vision enough to contribute a record $50 million transformational challenge gift which marked the beginning of the Zoo’s most expansive change to date. Harry shared, “Linda and I helped launch this campaign because the Zoo is for everybody and it makes Cincinnati a great place for families. We hope that Hops Beer Garden deck, opened October 2019. thousands of people will respond to our challenge and help match our gift.”
Campaign Update When it opens in 2020, Klimb will feature accessible At the heart of every great city is a climbing features for people of all abilities. great zoo. At the heart of every great zoo are compassionate, committed citizens who know what zoos mean to the world. Investment in the Zoo is an investment in our planet. As a globally recognized, fierce defender of all man- ner of wildlife and the environment, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is not only a place to see the wonder, pow- er, and beauty of nature, it’s a place the world trusts to help save it. The Fath’s challenge gift has inspired thousands of people to give, to the tune of $25 million raised since June 2018. Cincinnati is indeed a Zoo town. We are In Kangaroo Walkabout, opening in 2020, guests will encounter tremendously grateful! kangaroos up close, and an expanded little blue penguin pool.
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A key pillar of our mission is “Serving Community” – giving back so others can move forward. From partnering with diverse and economically challenged communities locally to supporting our global neighbors, giving back to help others move forward is a responsibility the Zoo takes seriously.
Access for All
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in partnership maps, a skip-the-line rides access pass, social narratives, with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center visual supports, and sensory bags filled with oral motor chewy (CCHMC), has been working hard to become the most tubes, fidgets, noise canceling headphones and sunglasses. welcoming, accessible, and inclusive Zoo for individuals with New sensory gardens are a place to sit when feeling a little developmental disabilities and their families. With a grant overwhelmed, inviting visitors to use their senses to explore from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in carefully curated container gardens. A calming room and a 2017, the Zoo has made great progress toward this goal and second sensory-friendly, family restroom opened this fall. The has hosted two Zoo Access for All Days. Adventure Ropes course scheduled to open in Summer 2020 In addition, hundreds of Zoo employees and volunteers will have ADA accessible components. have participated in training provided by CCHMC’s Leadership The Zoo is committed to providing all members of our com- Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities munity with the opportunity to make a positive connection to (LEND) program to learn how to better engage with visitors wildlife and wild places. This commitment is emphasized in of all abilities. Our Family Advisory Council has provided our vision for the future, and funds raised through our More guidance leading to the implementation of a variety of Home to Roam capital campaign will continue to make the Zoo supports, including adult-sized changing tables, sensory experience better for everyone.
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Community Makeover: Roselawn For the fifth consecutive year, the involved over 400 volunteers from a va- Zoo team coordinated landscaping, Zoo joined forces with the annual Reds riety of local organizations and compa- construction management, project Community Makeover project, renovat- nies, including the Zoo, P&G, Cincinnati coordination and maintenance. The ing a neighborhood park at the New Children’s Hospital Medical Center, finished product was amazing: a new Prospect Baptist Church and Summit Kroger, Interact For Health, GE, Cincin- baseball field including infield, dugouts Center in Roselawn. The 2018 effort nati Tool Bank and OneSource. The and bleachers; refurbished outdoor recreation areas and green space; upgraded indoor spaces such as the teen center, kitchen and technology center; and a new and improved camp- ground and amphitheater along Mill Creek. The investments in the Roselawn project provide significant and sustain- able impact, including reducing operat- ing costs and energy usage and investing in the long-term development of the community and its residents. The Zoo team was proud to be a part of the annual Reds Community Makeover, making a transformative and sustainable impact on an urban neighborhood and its residents while strengthening local youth baseball and softball programs.
Light Up Avondale
In 2017 and 2018, The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was awarded a grant from the Duke Class Benefit Fund to convert the Zoo campus to all LED lighting, including the annual PNC Festival of Lights. That goal has been achieved, and now the Zoo is spreading light and efficiency to the whole neighborhood by providing energy-efficient LED lighting in residences and businesses throughout Avondale. The Light Up Avondale team has transitioned 26 neighborhood businesses to LED lighting, resulting in energy and maintenance savings of over $150,000. The team has also upgraded 65 Avondale homes and hopes to do the same for every house in the neighborhood.
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Creature Connections
The sight of three flamingos out for a walk down the periods,” says Dr. Davies. “Being able to provide these middle of the Zoo pathway took Katie M. by surprise. A flap children and families with a few joyful hours to forget about of the wings and a sudden loud squawk from one of the their diagnosis is priceless.” flamingos startled her. But what came next surprised her even It all began with Fiona. Just like the rest of the world, so more – the sound of her ten-month-old laughing for the first many of the kids were enraptured by the engaging baby time ever. It brought tears to her eyes. hippo. Katie’s son was a patient at Cincinnati Children’s, receiving Carol and Dr. Davies arranged for several patients, along treatment for glioblastoma. The family was at the Zoo with their families and medical staff, to visit Fiona – who, of enjoying a brief respite as part of Creature Connections, a course, charmed the children. collaborative partnership between the Zoo and CCHMC. “The kids talked about Fiona for weeks,” Carol says. The brainchild of Carol Bonner – two-time chair of the “Actually, no matter what the animal, the kids will bring up SPCA Fur Ball and former Zoofari committee member – the their visits all the time.” program provides patients and families with one-of-a-kind Sweet-faced Moe the sloth is also a popular choice to animal encounters at the Zoo. The human-animal connection hang with. The Zoo gives each child a stuffed animal, and creates cherished experiences with lasting memories. Carol one little girl now carries her own Moe to cuddle wherever partners with Dr. Stella Davies, head of Cincinnati Children’s she goes. There’s a three-legged chinchilla named Morgan Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune that kids gravitate toward, too: they find comfort in their Deficiency, to coordinate the encounters. shared challenges. “Our patients typically remain in the hospital for extended
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20 conservation
Conservation is at the core of everything we do. As Zoo Director Thane Maynard states, “Protecting wildlife equals protecting people.” From field projects supporting lion conservation in Kenya and saving sloths in Costa Rica to reforestation with pines and pollinators to the work CREW does to Save Species with Science, the Cincinnati Zoo contributes to conservation efforts far beyond our own backyard.
Plant for Pollinators The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is bringing sustain- Initially, the Zoo set out with a lofty goal of registering 500 ability to your own back yard! gardens. The City of Cincinnati embraced the challenge and This year, in partnership with Klosterman Bakery and led launched its own neighborhood pollinator garden challenge by Pollen Nation, a dedicated group of the Zoo’s horticultural in March, as part of its Year of Living Sustainably. Clifton was champions, the Zoo asked its neighbors in Cincinnati to take named the neighborhood winner of this challenge with 22 the “Plant for Pollinators Challenge.” In March 2019, Pollen registered pollinator gardens. Nation’s presenting sponsor and partner, Simple Truth, gave Only two months after launching the Plant for Pollinators this project wings and helped propel the project further. Challenge, the Zoo reached its goal of 500 pollinator gardens Participating in the challenge is as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1) Plan registered! In fact, the community stepped up and more than your garden; 2) Choose the best plants with help from the 800 pollinator gardens have been registered to-date. Zoo’s list of best pollinator plants; and 3) Register your The Plant for Pollinators Challenge is an easy way to build garden on our website. Participants also have the option to crucial habitats for pollinators and add beauty and blooms all order a yard sign to promote their pollinator garden. With season long. “A healthy population of pollinators improves the expertise and support from the Zoo’s award-winning horticul- health of all plants, which support all wildlife and human ture team, challenge participants can achieve the garden of beings, supplying us with food, habitat, and a livable planet,” their dreams while contributing to conservation efforts by said Scott Beuerlein, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s providing vital habitat for pollinators. Manager of Botanical Garden Outreach.
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CREW: Ocelot CREW scientists, in collaboration births represent the culmination of 25 then, CREW has improved its AI strate- with colleagues at the Arizona Sonora years of research by CREW’s Director gies for felids by modifying protocols Desert Museum and the El Paso Zoo, of Animal Research, Dr. Bill Swanson, for semen cryopreservation, ovarian produced two litters of ocelot kittens who produced the first (and until now synchronization and laparoscopic following artificial insemination (AI) only) ocelot kitten from AI with frozen insemination. with frozen semen in March. These AI semen at the Dallas Zoo in 1995. Since Small cats, including the ocelot, have received relatively little attention compared to larger cat species, with limited information available on their ecology or conservation status in the wild. Under CREW’s leadership, repro- ductive sciences are playing a critical role in helping address the conservation and management challenges associated with maintaining these imperiled small cat species within zoos, and possibly in the wild in future years.
Conservation Education Initiative
Education has been a principle component of the Zoo’s mission for over 50 years. Each year the Zoo reaches more than 350,000 students and educators with program- ming built around the plants and animals that thrive on our 81-acre campus. From across the globe to our own backyards, the Zoo team knows that education and conservation are intimately intertwined. The Zoo participates in more than 30 different field conservation projects around the world and uses robust and sophis- ticated breeding programs to propagate species and preserve genetic biodiversity. Wildlife conservation isn’t just about saving eagles or tigers, it is also about protecting the natural systems that support human society. Conservation needs a bigger fan base, and zoos play the leading role in engaging the public with wildlife. Which is why our most important work is in public education, getting folks to care about animals and play a role in protecting their future.
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CREW: Polar Bears
Polar bears are the focus of one of CREW’s four Signature single fecal sample. One of CREW’s latest efforts involves Projects. Since 2007, CREW scientists have monitored 63 po- collecting tens of thousands of fecal samples from polar lar bears at 30 North American institutions to better under- bears in zoos across the United States and Canada, making stand female cyclicity, male reproductive seasonality, and the our Zoo the proud owner of the world’s largest polar bear long-term effects of contraceptives. They have established poop repository. In order to differentiate feces from mul- methodologies for semen collection and cryopreservation tiple bears, non-toxic glitters and dyes are added into the and performed the world’s first polar bear artificial insemina- animals’ food, resulting in easily detected differences in the tion (AI) in 2012. samples collected. Yet polar bears have a low birthrate, creating urgency if Most people will never see a polar bear in the wild, but this iconic species is to survive. Of the 63 polar bears mon- approximately 181 million people visit zoos each year. Zoo itored, only six females have produced cubs, despite breed- polar bears act as Arctic ambassadors for their wild cous- ing behavior being observed with all pairs. CREW scientists ins, helping to communicate the messages of conservation are actively working to develop a pregnancy test based on a and climate change to broad audiences.
Thanks to a $244,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), scientists from CREW will continue their work toward unlocking the secrets of polar bear reproduction. This IMLS award will allow CREW scientists to continue building the world’s first polar bear sperm bank; determine the age and factors influencing sexual maturity; and employ new technologies to develop a pregnancy test for this species. Ongoing learning about the reproductive physiology of this species leads to enhanced care for polar bears in human care. Additionally, insight gained from studying zoo bears may be applicable to their wild cousins.
23 horticulture Our 75-acre botanical garden is one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio. The view from the top of the elephant dome during recent restoration yields a deep understanding of the genius of the Zoo’s horticulture team. Lush green canopies offer natural shade, geographically appropriate landscaping for animal habitats and a beautiful environment as guests enjoy an urban oasis.
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26 We believe modeling sustainable practices is just as important as inspiring visitors with wildlife. That’s why we are working toward Net Zero Water, Waste and Energy by 2025. That means our Zoo plans to be the first zoo in the world to produce more power on its properties than it consumes; we will capture and recycle stormwater for 100% of our non-drinking water needs; and we will send zero waste to the landfill.
Paving the Way LEEDing the Way The Zoo’s commitment to net zero waste by 2025 includes The Zoo has been LEEDing the way in sustainable building more solar on all properties, more rainwater collection, more practices for more than a decade and has built an impressive composting and less overall waste. Water conservation is list of green awards and accomplishments. It earned the first well underway with efforts yielding an 80% reduction of wa- LEED Silver certification in Cincinnati in 2006, the first LEED ter consumption, saving more than 1.5 billion gallons of water Platinum in the city in 2009, and was the first Zoo in the world and reducing the Zoo’s energy usage. Paired with simple ac- and project in Ohio to receive Living Building Challenge rec- tions like upgrading light bulbs and installing a 1.6 megawatt ognition for its Painted Dog Valley habitat. In November 2018 solar array in our parking lot, the Zoo staff is dedicated to le- the Zoo achieved Platinum LEED certification once again for veraging every tactic available to lowering our footprint on its new indoor Gorilla World habitat. Nearly half of all build- this earth by reducing our use of natural resources in our own ing products used were manufactured using recycled materi- backyard. als and 44% came from local suppliers. Bowyer Farm Browse Our sustainability initiative reaches beyond Zoo boundaries to Bowyer Farm in Warren County, where we’re growing food for our animals. Currently we grow “browse” - birch, willow, hackberry and other species - which is collected for distribution at the Zoo. Hay and straw are also farmed at the site. Our goal is to grow all food sources for our animals by 2025.
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28 The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden continues to educate students of all ages. From toddlers in Zoo Camp to young adults in Zoo Academy – the two-year college preparatory program located on Zoo grounds – and all the way to the adult wildlife enthusiasts young at heart, the Zoo continues to inspire and educate guests with wildlife every day.
Zoo Troop For All
The Cincinnati Zoo is always looking for ways to connect and lifelong skills. Toddlers practice skills such as counting, our community and their families with wildlife and wild plac- sharing, and making new friends, while 7th and 8th graders es. This is where Zoo Troop comes in. As one of the Cincinnati practice their skills in scientific classification using scientific Zoo’s top Education programs, Zoo Troop is not your typical tools and observations. Zoo Troop is all about whole-child extracurricular activity. This four-week series teaches development. While learning about wildlife, we challenge kids children to understand and respect the world around them. to work together, be confident, get outside, problem solve, With age-appropriate classes for toddlers up through 8th and so much more! Kids and families look forward to seeing graders, the program is designed to develop curiosity, create each other week after week and many of the children leave empathy, encourage healthy social skills, and grow self- having made memories, bonds with their peers, and lifelong esteem – all while receiving a top-notch Zoo experience. Zoo friends. Zoo Troop is a unique functional environmental Troop aims to deliver these important life skills through education program that starts and sustains youth on their exploration, up-close animal encounters, and fun! Participants journey toward developing the skills needed to become are immersed in educational and wildlife-rich experiences productive, forward-thinking, action-oriented, ecology aware designed to target the growth stages and develop knowledge citizens.
29 Gifts, Grants & Donations Statement of Financial Position as 2 8 8 2 Admissions & Parking of 3/31/19 and 3/31/18 38% 1 28 23%
Membership March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 10 9 16% Assets Cash $853,931 $2,276,307 Trade & Other Receivables 3,912,874 1,359,822 Tax Levy Pledges Receivable, Net 44,283,339 46,877,211 11% 2 00 Prepaid Expenses & Supplies 459,960 320,584 Investments 38,029,184 23,454,452 Total Revenue Beneficial Interest in Trusts 447,294 466,486 $63,031,046 4% Commissions Bond Indenture Deposits 1,665,307 2,140,775 2 81 889 Property & Equipment, Net 103,968,426 99,318,725
3% Programs Total Assets $193,620,315 $176,214,362 1 81 2 3% Other Liabilities and Net Assets 2% 1 9 8 Accounts Payable $4,051,214 $2,884,813 Accrued Expenses 2,655,102 2,500,693 Net Investment Return Line of Credit 1,000,000 0 1 1 Notes Payable 2,770,000 2,300,000 Bonds Payable 2,731,522 3,460,551 Pooled Income Liability 25,463 26,009 Gift Annuity Obligations 117,051 107,941 Revenue & Deferred Memberships 4,674,549 4,643,968 Other Liabilities 1,327,052 877,913
Expenses Total Liabilities $19,351,953 $16,801,888 Animal & Plant Care 1 20 1 Facilities & External Properties 9 8 9 1 36% Without Donor Restrictions 110,884,091 103,377,855 16% With Donor Restrictions 63,384,271 56,034,619
Park Operations Total Liabilities and Net Assets $193,620,315 $176,214,362 22 80 13%
Events & Group Functions 9 9 8 12% Total Expenses $48,175,158 Administration 10%
6% Education 2 9 9 4% 3% Conservation & Research 2 0 0 Fundraising The Zoological Society of Cincinnati’s financial statements 1 2 2 were independently audited by Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.
30 Statement of Activities for the Year Ended 3/31/19 with Comparative 3/31/18 Totals
Without Donor With Donor Total Total Restrictions Restrictions March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
Attendance 1,746,268 1,812,442 Revenues Admissions & Parking $14,365,728 $0 $14,365,728 $14,653,202 Memberships 10,397,577 0 10,397,577 10,038,611 Programs 1,813,742 0 1,813,742 1,691,566 Commissions 2,781,889 0 2,781,889 2,759,920 Tax Levy Income 6,662,500 0 6,662,500 6,550,000 Gifts, Grants & Donations 7,576,798 15,391,384 22,968,182 50,331,208 Net Investment Return - Operating 406,120 0 406,120 60,007 Other Revenues 1,816,579 0 1,816,579 1,403,183 Net Assets Released from Restrictions 8,777,533 (8,777,533) 0 0
Total Revenues 54,598,466 6,613,851 61,212,317 87,487,697
Expenses Programs: Animal Care & Health 15,687,301 0 15,687,301 15,006,657 CREW 2,076,303 0 2,076,303 1,784,359 Horticulture 1,520,315 0 1,520,315 1,445,696 Events & Group Functions 5,969,685 0 5,969,685 5,026,298 Membership and Park Operations 6,227,807 0 6,227,807 6,205,313 Education 2,767,969 0 2,767,969 2,485,132 Supporting Services: Facilities & External Property 7,938,951 0 7,938,951 6,985,815 General & Administrative 4,753,465 0 4,753,465 3,567,366 Fundraising 1,233,362 0 1,233,362 1,200,680
Total Expenses 48,175,158 0 48,175,158 43,707,316
Increase (Loss) from Operations 6,423,308 6,613,851 13,037,159 43,780,381
Endowment Activity Gifts, Grants & Donations 688,999 179,671 868,670 725,669 Change in Beneficial Interest in Trusts (22,872) 3,680 (19,192) 377,463 Net Investment Return – Non-Operating 416,801 552,450 969,251 1,016,435
Total Endowment Activity 1,082,928 735,801 1,818,729 2,119,567
Change in Net Assets 7,506,236 7,349,652 14,855,888 45,899,948
Net Assets Beginning of Year 103,377,855 56,034,619 159,412,474 113,512,526
Net Assets End of Year $110,884,091 $63,384,271 $174,268,362 $159,412,474
31 By donating to the Zoo, you support extensive efforts to protect endangered animals and plants. And, you help transform communities from across the world to across the street. Your gift means the world. Thank you!
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32 INDIVIDUAL / FOUNDATIONS / CORPORATE
$250,000 & Above
The Joanie Bernard Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Heekin Ms. Beth Burchenal Jones Mrs. Carolyn High Helen G., Henry F., & Louise Institute of Museum & Library Services Tuechter Dornette Foundation, Patricia and Daniel Neidorf Fifth Third Bank, Trustee Francie Pavey Duke Class Benefit Fund The Charles W. Ratliff Trust Farmer Family Foundation Marge & Charles J. Schott Foundation Harry and Linda Fath The Spaulding Foundation Chris and Trey Heekin Jackie and Roy Sweeney Fund Mr. and Mrs. Brett Heekin Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Heekin
$100,000–$249,999
CLH Foundation The Kroger Co. Robert & Adele Schiff Family CSV Commission on Service and Ms. Margaret G. Lafley Foundation Volunteerism Mary K. Niland Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers First Financial Bank The Oliver Family Foundation U.S. Bank Gorilla Glue Pepsi Beverages Company Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wert The Robert Gould Foundation PNC Bank Foundation Western & Southern Financial Ms. Gertrude Jacob and PNC Bank Mr. Carl Jacob Group and Fort Washington Pete and Erin Ragland Family Fund Jim and Patty Kinder Investment Advisors
$25,000–$99,999
American Financial Group, Inc. Experiential Marketing and Alliances Team LaRosa’s, Inc. Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. One USA on behalf of Performance Lexus Macy’s Inc. Bank of America and Performance Lexus RiverCenter Mike’s Carwash BB&T First Watch Restaurants Mikesell’s Snack Food Company Ellen and Richard Berghamer Foundation Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc. National Band & Tag Co. & Richard C. Berghamer Charitable Anonymous Paycor, Inc. Remainder Trust Gravy Keg LLC / Cincy Shirts Claire B. Phillips Family Foundation Marjean Blankenship WeisTrust Great American Insurance Group The Rookwood Pottery Company Castellini Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Gross Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund Chemed Foundation Anonymous William and Ghayle Schnell Chick-Fil-A Heidelberg Distributing Company The Harold C. Schott Foundation Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Hippo Sak Anonymous Medical Center Ms. Elizabeth Tu Hoffman Subaru of America, Inc. CVG - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Debbie and David Horn Superior Credit Union International Airport Robert A. Johnston TriHealth, Inc. Eric B. Yeiser Family Foundation Dorothy M.M. Kersten Trust Ginger and David Warner
33 $10,000–$24,999 $5,000 - $9,999
Helen T. Andrews Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William LaWarre Alpaugh Foundation Dillard’s Crestview Hills Town Eileen and John Barrett Bryn and Josh Lorentz B & J Electrical Company, Inc. Center Store 0355 Janice and Bob Bechtel Ms. Lynn Marmer and Dr. Michelle and Mr. Peter S. Barrett Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bevacqua Dr. Gene Beaupré Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bell Martha and Stuart Dornette Boley Braces MetroPCS Betagole Family Foundation Inc Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Dumbauld Tim and Linnea Bonacci Tim and Lindy Michael Todd and Kelly Bonnell Lucile and Richard Durrell Special Fund II Brendamour Warehousing Midwest Training, LLC Dallas W. and Helen B. Bowyer Distribution & Services, Inc. Dillard and Vicki Moore Charitable Trust Dynegy Brevard Family Foundation Morgan Stanley Smith Barney The Joseph E. & Mary F. Brinkmeyer Mr. David Ehrlinger Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Brinkmeyer Mrs. T’s Pierogies Charitable Lead Trust Emerson Charitable Trust Otto M. Budig Family Foundation The Philip R. Myers Family Tim and Kelly Brown Miss Kimberly Fields Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Buechner Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bucher Formica Corporation William and Ellen Camm Neiheisel Steel Corporation Buckley Muething Capital Ben and Sue Fry Family Gift Fund Management Co Castellini Management Company New Mexico State University Richard Goettle, Inc. Robert S. Castellini Anonymous Betsy and Peter Niehoff Fund Graeter’s, Inc. Chipotle Co. Anonymous Ohio Facilities Construction Ms. Sheryl Grouse and Ron and Vicki Christian Mr. Alan Cockell Cincinnati Bell, Inc. Commission Civista Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Haas, Jr. The Cincinnati Reds, LLC Pepper Construction Company Kerry and Norah Clark Family and Family Christopher C. and Joseph A. and Susan E. Foundation Priscilla Garrison Haffner Sheila J. Cole Fund Pichler Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Coler William G. & Mary Jane Helms Trust The Columbus Foundation on Peter and Erin Ragland behalf of Interim HealthCare of August A. Rendigs, Jr. Foundation Coombe Family Fund Richard and Denice Hertlein Family Cincinnati, Inc. Gabrielle B. Reynolds Foundation CR architecture + design Hock Family Charitable Fund Corporex Companies, LLC Dianne and J. David Cathy and Tom Crain Bob and Carmen Hodge Bob and Jeanne Coughlin Fund Rosenberg Fund Lewis & Marjorie Daniel Foundation Horan Associates, Inc. Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati, RWB Properties & Mr. and Mrs. Robert Safrin Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Midtown/Rookwood Construction LLC Jacquelyn Dieckman and The William Hueneke Foundation Kim Doan Richard F. Schaengold Trust Michael Camery Mrs. Ashley A. Hulsey Zoltan Dobsa Estate Sharp Business Systems Mary Elizabeth Dodson Trust Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shuler in Duke Energy Foundation honor of Grant Shuler Father J. Thomas Fitzsimmons Skyline Chili Inc. Charitable Fund Sleepy Bee Cafe Fort Washington Investment Mr. and Mrs. Morton L. Spitz Advisors, Inc. Strauss Troy LLP Dr. Mark and Mrs. Emily Frolick Ms. Mara A. Strock Mr. and Mrs. Park Gilmore Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Ms. Peggy Greenberg U.S. Bank Foundation Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, The Vista Foundation Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation VITAS Healthcare HarperCollins Christian Publishing Welchwood Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Irving Harris Mr. William J. Weyand Bill and Pat Haynes Family Woodward Family Charitable Charitable Fund Foundation The Reuben Herzfeld Fund HGC Construction Miss Carol Wissel Horn The Huntington Foundation IBI Group Nancy and Bill Keating Wendy Knudsen and George Farrell The LaBoiteaux Family Foundation The LaMacchia Family Foundation
34 $2,500 - $4,999
Huntington Bank RNDC General, LLC 1919 Investment Counsel Reba and Doug Dysart Hutchinson Family Fund Dr. and Mrs. John M. Roberts Accenture Hannah Eldridge Paul J. Isaac Fund Mr. J. Scott Robertson Ammon Wholesale Nursery Mr. and Mrs. James Ellerhorst Anonymous Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC Mrs. Darlene Tranter Anderson Equipment Depot Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. Ms. Pam Rossmann Sarah and Anders Anderson Fidelity Investments Midwest Marcia and Jim Kennedy S.E.C. Charitable Corp. John H. Anning Trust Region KeyBank Len and Jennifer Sauers Apollo Home Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Willard H. Kissell Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schiff, Jr. Mrs. Angie Apple Dr. Aimee and Mr. Nicholas Frame KMK Law Matthew and Angela Schroeder Archbold Biological Station Ms. Annette L. Franke KPMG LLP E. W. Scripps Company Archdeacon Consulting, LLC Friedlander Family Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Krone Sehlhorst Equipment Services Ascent Private Capital Management Frost Brown Todd LLC Ray and Sally Leyman Dotty Shaffer, MD Association of Zoos & Aquariums Arthur J. Gallagher & Company Liberty Mutual’s Give with Liberty Jan Sherbin Mr. Timothy Aug Gaslight Ventures, LLC Anonymous Paul G. Sittenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bell Gregory Gates Architect, LLC Listermann Brewing Mrs. Sandra Spitz John and Kerry Benevides Susanne E. Geier Live Nation Worldwide, Inc Greg Taylor Richard C. Berghamer Family Trust Jack and Kay Geiger Craig and Anne Maier G. Richard and Jane S. Thomas Drs. David and Elaine Billmire Elizabeth Ghareeb Mr. and Mrs. William D. Martin Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod Bradford Amy Gleason The Meyers Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Tompos Mr. Ron Brandt Graydon Marianne B. Meyers totes>>ISOTONER Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brauer Ms. Dana Griffin C.M. Mockbee Co. Towne Properties Mrs. Charlene A. Breidster Mrs. Margaret Halberstadt Navian Capital Ms. Theo L. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Hammond Law Group, LLC Richard & Dorothy Pandorf The Utilities Group, Inc. Brendamour Mr. Scott Hawkins Foundation The Warrington Foundation Stella M. Buerger Charitable Trust Jeffrey Heger Mr. and Mrs. David C. Phillips The Wilds Gay and Jeff Bullock Hugh H. Hoffman Pure Romance LLC Worleigh Fund Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Caldemeyer Homan Foundation Rhinegeist Brewery Ken and Joan Campbell Ryan and Emily Hoskins Charles Scott Riley III Foundation Canterbury Baseball, LLC Anonymous Candace F. Carson Humana Jon and Randi Chaiken Jewelry Television Mr. Brandon Chamberlin Anonymous David and Carri Chandler Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Johnson CHC Manufacturing, Inc. Laurie F. Johnston The Children’s Theatre of Delle Christensen and Cincinnati Dr. Edmund W. Jones Chuy’s George and Kim Joseph Cincinnati Ballet Company Joseph-Beth Booksellers Cincinnati Bengals, Inc. Kris and Carl F. Kalnow Cincinnati Business Courier Mr. Greg Kappen Cincinnati Marriott North, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Kiefer Northeast and Airport Mr. and Mrs. Bart Kohler Cintas Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Kralovic Clark Schaefer Hackett Kulkarni Properties Classic Escapes JoAnn and George Kurz Keith Clayton Painting LLC Ms. Leah Lepof The Cord Foundation Leyman Foundation Cumulus Media Mr. and Mrs. Philip K. Lichtenstein Deloitte Links Unlimited, Inc. The Dental Care Plus Group Ms. Shannon Maas Meyer Mark and Teresa Deutsch Mrs. Sherie Marek Mike Dill Mr. and Mrs. John Martens Dimension Fitness The Mason Company, LLC Mr. John D. Dovich Tim and Lisa Massa Ms. Barbara Drake Noah McCormack Mrs. Jack Drake McD Concrete Enterprises, Inc. Dreamscape Media, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Kyle McLaughlin Rose W. Drucker Trust McM CPAs & Advisors
35 $1,000 - $2,499
Mrs. Fleming Ackermann Mr. and Mrs. Banca Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ackermann Dr. Thomas and Ms. Analisa Mr. and Mrs. Doug Adams Charlton Drs. Frank and Mary Albers Cincinnati Enquirer Ms. Heather Aldridge The Cincinnati Flower Growers Mr. and Mrs. Larry Allgaier Association Sally Alspaugh Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Anonymous The Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society American Scaffolding, Inc. Ms. Kara Clark Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate, Inc. Tiffany and Jeff Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Dan Argo Dr. LeAnn Coberly and Mr. Christopher Farrell Ms. Patricia Armstrong Doug and Amanda Cochran Dr. Diane S. Babcock Mr. Adam Schmucker and Coffee Emporium Karly and Christopher Mehlhorn John and Kathy Bachman Dr. Laura Schmucker Lois and Phil Cohen Metro Parks, Serving Summit Beth and Bob Baer County Scripps Howard Foundation Sheila and Christopher Cole Kimberly A. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. John C. Miller II Mr. Philip Senter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Cole Tom and Bev Barden Javier Morejon Sandy and Hal Shevers Michael L. Collins Ms. Amy C. Barhorst Judith and David Morgan Regina Siepel Louisa and Greg Gehring Dr. Robert G. Bartolo and The Silver Family Foundation Motz Engineering Ms. Christine June Moore Audrey and Charlie Comins SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Barton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Comisar Sports Injury Center Simply Giving Dr. David R. Bayless Sally and Michael Connelly Mueller Family Foundation James Skinner Mr. John H. Becker, Jr. Conservation Centers for Timothy Murphy Mr. Paul G. Skipper Species Survival Mr. David Beckett George and Caroline Musekamp Bill Spade Electric, Heating and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Coons Daniel, Leo and Connie Ben Ms. Valerie Newell and Cooling Kay Copelin French H. J. Benken Florist & Greenhouse Mr. Timothy Smith Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP Ms. Danielle Corigliano Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Bennett Melissa Newman St. Elizabeth Healthcare Ms. Elizabeth B. Corman Stephen Bennett Steve and Margie Virginia B. Stirling Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. Jeannette M. Berning Nordlund-Conaway Storopack Robin T. Cotton and Cindi Fitton Dr. and Mrs. David Bernstein Dominique Norton Stride Studios Michele Craig Mary M. Besanceney Ms. Jane Novak-Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sullivan Crawford Insurance Mr. DeWitt Cook Mr. and Mrs. Brian Black Marilyn and David H. Taylor Phyllis Crawford Cora Ogle Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. Blake C. Susan and Matthew Tedesco Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Curl Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blessing Ms. Carol Terry Mr. and Mrs. John J. Curley On Display, Ltd. Mrs. Justina Block Thompson Hine LLP Marcia and Joseph Cushall Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peairs Mr. and Mrs. Richard Block Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Thrash Ms. Rhonda Daugherty George and Jean Perbix Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Boettcher The Underground Detective Dr. and Mrs. Rank O. Dawson, Jr. Charitable Fund Mr. El E. Bourgraf Uptown Consortium, Inc. Dearborn Community Foundation Perbix Cincinnati Zoo Fund Boyd Family Ms. Kristen Vagliardo Ms. Leigh Deaton Dr. Sally Petro Julianna Bozler Margaret and Michael Valentine Theresa Deters Gerrard Platinum Marketing Group Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. David R. Valz Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. DeWitt Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Pohlman Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Brown VonLehman CPA & Advisory Mr. and Mrs. William O. DeWitt, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Pomeranz Mr. and Mrs. Thane Brown Firm Ms. Jill Dickerson The Portman Family Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brownell Mr. Len Weakley and Kristi Dinsmore Mr. and Mrs. David A. Powell Ms. Brenda Anthony Carolyn and Jim Bruckmann Ms. Amy S. Dlugokecki Principled Wealth Advisors WEB Ventures, LLC Mary Jo Budig Mr. Brad Dolwick Procter & Gamble Company Jeffrey and Arlene Werts Mrs. Anne Buescher Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. Doty ProLink Staffing Services Dr. Leslie Whitacre Patti and Edward Burk Dr. and Mrs. Pete M. Dowiatt Mr. Mitchell P. Quint and Debbie L. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Buse Ms. Aviva Rich Joan Dreier J. B. Winters D.O., LLC Busken Bakery, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Rahe Dan Druffel Inc. Landscaping Betty A. Wuest Mr. Joel Butler Heather Rietz Richard T. Druffel and Craig and Mary Beth Mr. J. Allan Campbell Catherine Nally Druffel Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker Young and Family Mike and Jaime Carle Family Tom and Fay Dupuis Mrs. Kathleen Ryan Zachary Zeller Giving Account E & J Foundation John E. Carrigan Plumbing Co. Inc. Dean Eayre Mr. and Mrs. Michael Catanzaro Ms. Lynn Edgar Preston Cates Fund
36 Col. Carol Edgington Ms. Sharon Hambene C W King Management Co LLC Gary and Angela Miller Mrs. Amy Ehler Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kluender Mr. and Mrs. Ian R. Miller Lauren Einhorn Brent and Mary Hardesty Mr. Tom and Dr. Tara Knipper Alessandra A. Mirolo ElitAire Joe and Brenda Harry Fred and Joyce Koehler Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moeddel Dee Ellingwood and Ronda and Robert Hart Mr. and Mrs. Jeff B. Koehn Mr. and Mrs. Steven Moore Kaycee McGinley Joe and Julie Hauck Mrs. Carol L. Kormelink Kaitlyn Morin Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Ellis Hauser Mr. and Mrs. Brian Krieger Motch Family Foundation Inc. ExxonMobil Foundation Doug and Linda Hawley Ms. Polly C. Kronenberger Paul and Terri Muething Fouad and Mary Ezra Family Fund Kuy Plastic Surgery Patty Muhleman Ms. Michelle Faris Gary and Sally Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Polk Laffoon IV Drs. Eric and Tonya Mullins Mrs. Catherine Feig Camille and Bruce Healy John and Susie Lame Fund Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Muñoz Mr. and Mrs. Walter Feige Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Heimann Ms. Louise M. Landen Natorp’s Inc. Thomas C. Fey Edward Heitzman Kathy and Joe Langley Larry and Leslie Newman Matthew and Allison Fickus Mrs. Sarah Helton Tami and Phillip Lanham Philanthropic Fund of The Mr. and Mrs. Edward Finke Chris and Suzy Hendriksen Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larsen Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Ms. Elizabeth Fischesser Mr. and Dr. Andrew and Kim and Don Larson Betsy J. Newman Mr. and Mrs. C. Grayson Fitzhugh Monica Hess Mr. and Mrs. Lou Lauch Bill and Karen Neyer Family Foundation Fund Dr. Stephanie Flynn Hilltop Basic Resources Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Leader Mrs. Susan Nickell Tim Follick Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy S. Hilton Dr. and Mrs. John Leibold and Family Genji Fund Gail F. Forberg John Lenaz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. L. Thomas Hiltz III Mr. and Mrs. Eric Nielsen Foster Charitable Mr. and Mrs. James W. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hines Mr. Charles E. Noe Foundation Fund Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levin Mr. and Dr. Geoff Hoff Michael Nordlund and Lisa Lee Carolyn Friedman Bob and Judy Licht Rich and Marcia Holmes Gail Norris Fund of the Warren Friends of Boone County Anonymous Arboretum, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holtzleiter County Foundation Depository Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lippert, Jr. Harry F. and Mary Ann Fry Fund Paul and Cynthia Holzschuher North Creek Nurseries, Inc. Edward and Ina Loftspring Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Dell Mr. Tim Gall and Mrs. Kim Gall Andy and Megan Hood Philanthropic Fund Off Family Foundation S. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hopper, Esq. Lucarelli Tactical Group Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Ott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gamble Peter and Mary Horton Mr. and Mrs. Clement Luken, Jr. Outdoor Environments, Inc. Eliza and John W. Gantt, Jr. Mr. Ervin Houston Ms. Carmie Maloney Mrs. Myrna Overstreet Gardens Alive Barbara V. Howard Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Maloney Dr. and Mrs. O’dell M. Owens Mary Ann Gardner Mr. and Mrs. John Howie Mandare Foundation Daniel Page Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaynor Hoynes Family Charitable Fund Mangat, Holzapfel, & Lied Mr. Charles Gentry and Donald and Lucia Hudson Plastic Surgery Center Mr. and Mrs. Sean Parker Ms. Linda Moore Ms. Debbie L. Huffman Ms. Janet Manning Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parkes Ms. Jodie L. George Herb and Julia Hunter Ms. Dee A. Martin Pepper Family Fund Naomi T. Gerwin Mrs. Lauren Huster David Mason Mrs. Crystal M. Perez and Ms. Linda Seibers Ms. Gloria I. Giannestras Innovative Cryo Enterprises LLC Eldon Mattick Ms. Mary Beth Pero Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Roger McClary Mrs. Nancy-Ann Petrany Sharon and Robert Gill Ms. Catherine B. Jacob Michele McClelland Family Fund Plante Moran Anonymous Mr. Mark O. McCollow John B. Goering Mr. and Mrs. Keith James, Jr. Mr. Andrew J. Plassard and Mr. and Mrs. Richard McFadden Ms. Emily Kilduff Mr. John Goettle Jason Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. McHenry Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Popelar Dr. Joanne and Mr. Jim Goodman Ms. Marrissa Jenkins Ms. Patricia McLennan and Gary E. Powell and Holly Hummel Robert Grant James Jenny Ms. Beth Blair Mr. William Price and Graphic Village Mr. and Mrs. Brent Johnson Stephanie and Arthur McMahon Mr. and Mrs. William A. Grauvogel Ms. Karin Brooks Steven and Carolyn Jones Fund Les and Redmond McNeill Priority 1 Construction Services, Inc. Greater Cincinnati Automobile Ms. Bari Joslyn Mary Ann Meanwell Dealers Association, Inc. Rahe Properties JP Morgan Chase Foundation Ms. Nancy E. Meeker Anonymous Greenfield Plant Farm Dr. Balint Kacsoh Brian Menard Mrs. Brandi Gregory Mr. Bob N. Ramsey Eric and Allison Kahn Bill and Nancy Menne Daniel and Irene Randolph Ms. Sandra L. Gross and Mr. Jeffrey Kapela Mercy Montessori Center John S. Hutton, MD Jack and Marjorie Randolph Holly H. Keeler Mr. Ryan Messer Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Gross III Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Raser Ms. Sheila M. Kelly and Sue Meyer Mitch and Karen Rashkin RCL Fund Mr. Michael G. Gressel Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Michel John Ray and Ruth Amon Catherine Hadden Kendrick and O’Dell Landscaping Dr. and Mrs. John S. Michelman John and Jenifer Ray Stew and Linda Hall David Kenney Dr. Richard Michelman and Reading Rock, Inc. Dr. Bruce M. Halpryn and Dr. Susan and Mr. Chris Killenberg Karen Meyer Chas W. Riebe
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