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2017 ANNUAL REPORT 01 Denny O’Malley Denny Interim President/CEO Interim Zoo Denver leader in the protection of wildlife, dedicating staff and funding to more than 600 more dedicating staff and funding to of wildlife, leader in the protection for our next CEO, who we hope to have in place this summer. in place this summer. have hope to who we CEO, our next for it depends on strong community interest and support. Fortunately, in 2017, we had we in 2017, and support. Fortunately, interest community it depends on strong made significant have we 2018 and beyond, turn towards As we in the community. search nationwide and launching a structure our governance including reorganizing increase in those classified as vulnerable, threatened and endangered. , Zoos, and endangered. threatened as vulnerable, in those classified increase fulfill and our ability to year, and crucial with each passing relevant becomes more Mongolia, , Vietnam and . Mexico. and New Vietnam Mongolia, Peru, Here at the Zoo, we manage one of the largest and most diverse animal collections and most diverse largest manage one of the we at the Zoo, Here keepers, than 130 curators, staff of more Our animal care or endangered. threatened visits Zoo through wildlife 2.2 million people to the privilege of connecting a record support and underway to learn about animals and the conservation efforts to Denver Zoo has answered that call. Since 1896, we have established ourselves as a established ourselves have that call. Since 1896, we has answered Zoo Denver meet the highest standards in animal care, enhance guest experience, increase increase enhance guest experience, in animal care, meet the highest standards We are humbled to know that guests value the Zoo as an enjoyable place to visit as an enjoyable place to that guests value the Zoo know to humbled are We protect them. Our priority is to continue to improve the Zoo in every aspect to aspect to in every the Zoo improve continue to them. Our priority is to protect provide exceptional 24/7 care. care. 24/7 exceptional provide particularly those accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), are (AZA), are & Aquariums of Zoos by the Association particularly those accredited and outreach education programs, reinforcing the important role Denver Zoo plays plays Zoo Denver important role the reinforcing education programs, and outreach animals face growing pressure in their natural habitats, and experience an alarming an alarming habitats, and experience their natural in pressure growing animals face Sherri Koelbel veterinarians, nutritionists and behavioral husbandry specialists work together to to together husbandry specialists work nutritionists and behavioral veterinarians, on earth—nearly 4,000 animals representing 600 species, many of which are of which are 600 species, many animals representing on earth—nearly 4,000 has Denver of excellence the level conservation, and reflect our contributions to and guests, donors volunteers, staff, our Board, To our Zoo. of from expect come to thanks! our heartfelt extend we community partners, conservation projects in 62 countries on six continents. Last year, we committed committed we Last year, in 62 countries on six continents. conservation projects innovative develop to organizations and various non-governmental governments called upon to help save and protect species, both within their gates and beyond. and beyond. species, both within their gates and protect help save called upon to steps to ensure the Zoo is in a good position to achieve its significant potential, its significant potential, achieve is in a good position to the Zoo ensure to steps solutions to conservation issues around the world, including in , Botswana, Botswana, including in Colorado, the world, around conservation issues solutions to Sincerely, Our mission “to secure a better world for animals through human understanding” human understanding” animals through for world a better “to secure Our mission Chair of the Board of Governors Chair of the Board $2.2 million towards conservation, and worked directly with communities, local directly conservation, and worked $2.2 million towards The role of zoos in the global conservation effort intensifies with each passing year as year passing each with intensifies effort conservation global the in zoos of role The Supporters Dear Denver Zoo Zoo Denver Dear called upon called gates and gates species, both species, both beyond. beyond. within their Zoos... are to help save help save to and protect and protect 02 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 1,965,371 2013 WANT TO HEAR SOMETHING WILD? We celebrated thehighestattendance inour121-year history. 2,180,644 guestsvisited theZoo while48,043 people 382,446 ofthoseguestswere provided free access to Zoo visitsandoutreach educationprograms. Atotal of Our record-breaking attendance reinforces the Denver Zoo, brought to you byYour Hometown Toyota EDGE ishometo theZoo’s three Amurtigers—Nikolai, Stores, thatwashere from Julythrough October. Also, guests valuetheZoo asanincredible placeofwonder, guests to seethetigers closerthanever before. opening ournew tigerexhibit, TheEDGE,inMarch. The experience Denver Zoo. and agreat wayto learn aboutwildanimalsand when hismothersurprisedtheZoo withherpregnancy and Wyoming, aswell asconservationeducation places aswell asourconservationefforts worldwide. participated inoutreach educationprograms inschools, programs around theworld. We are proud that We connected withkidsandtheyoung atheart We served arecord 2,228,687 peoplein2017through , Dobby, madenationalheadlines It wasabig,successful, fun-filled year atDenver Zoo. the perfect outdoor experience withfamily andfriends, through ourpopulartraveling exhibit, DINOS!Live at Nikita andThimbu—andoffers several uniqueways for Much of2017’s success canbeattributed to theZoo importance ofDenver Zoo inourcommunity. Our just days before delivery inFebruary. libraries andcommunitycenters throughout Colorado 1,936,242 2014 2,037,036 2015 2,050,819 2016 in 2017 Served arecord 2,228,687 people2,228,687 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 03 Our in-house lead on this lead extraordinary and project be prouder of we couldn’t team took the took team the results.

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funding from the City and County of Denver and a major investment of time and investment and a major of Denver the City and County funding from in-house staff. talented by the Zoo’s financial resources for the endangered species, increasing the tigers’ outdoor space by almost 50 outdoor tigers’ the species, increasing the endangered for exciting beautiful new home, and Zoo guests and Zoo home, beautiful new the wild. made possible through a combination of $2.2 million in Better Denver Bond Denver a combination of $2.2 million in Better through made possible nearly an acre of the southeastern edge of the Zoo, provides an expansive space expansive an provides edge of the Zoo, of the southeastern nearly an acre performed by our Zoo’s own expert staff members. It was an enormous staff members. expert own by our Zoo’s performed percent from their old home in the Felines Exhibit. old home in the Felines their from percent an opportunity to learn more about and appreciate these endangered animals. these endangered about and appreciate learn more an opportunity to inspired are accomplishment for an in-house project of this scale. Financially, The EDGE was Financially, of this scale. an in-house project accomplishment for opened to the public in March 2017 to rave reviews. The new exhibit, located on located exhibit, The new reviews. rave 2017 to the public in March opened to Visitors are given a stunning view of the beauty and power of these animals and of the beauty and power a stunning view given are Visitors The majority of the exhibit’s construction and parts of its unique design were were and parts of its unique design construction The majority of the exhibit’s provides our tigers a special place to call home while giving our guests place to a special our tigers The EDGE provides is our brand-new, large and naturally beautiful home for Amur tigers. It Amur tigers. beautiful home for and naturally large The EDGE is our brand-new, gives our Amur tigers a a our Amur tigers The EDGE gives EXHILARATING. EXPANSIVE. EXPANSIVE. BREATHTAKING. BREATHTAKING. 04 2017 ANNUAL REPORT history alive Zoo brought DINOS! Live at Denver visitors. for our THE PAST. THE SPECIESOF TODAY ALSO ABOUT ANIMALS MEANS VISITING LEARNING The Zoo partnered withYour Hometown Toyota Stores for thetraveling exhibit, The Zoo hosted several events inconjunctionwiththeexhibit, helpingto raise Zoo’s learningandengagementdepartmentspentaconsiderable amountof DINOS! Live atDenver Zoo. Theexhibit, ondisplayacross theentire campus averages. Thankyou to ourDINOS!Live atDenver Zoo presenting sponsor, Your attendance Julythrough October by10%higherthantheprevious three-year animatronic. Perfect for allages,thisexhibit offered thechanceto seethese provided anopportunityfor gueststo learnabouttheadaptationsoftheseextinct prehistoric creatures brought to life amongtheZoo’s otheranimalexhibits. The Hometown Toyota Stores, alongwithoursupportingsponsor, Emerson Micro time ontheinterpretation oftheexhibit. Whileentertaining, thedinosaurs also Motion, for theirgenerous contributionstowards thisaward-winning exhibit. beings andcompare themto themany specieswhocallDenver Zoo home. from Julythrough October, featured 21life-size dinosaurs, 19ofwhichwere 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 05 05 06 2017 ANNUAL REPORT The AZAinspectionteam highlighted anumberofachievements duringtheirDenver Zoo visit.TheZoo’s overall staffmorale, The accreditation process includesadetailedapplicationandmeticulouson-site inspectionbyateam oftrained zoo To beaccredited, ourZoo underwent athorough review to make certainwe have met,andwillcontinueto meet,ever-rising The Association ofZoos &Aquariums (AZA)announcedinSeptember 2017thatDenver Zoo wasonceagaingranted Accreditation bytheAZA. earned theprestigious We areproudto have Zoo’s three bullelephants,were justafew strengths noted bytheinspectionteam. standards. AZArequires zoos andaquariums to successfully complete thisrigorous accreditation process every five years. commitment to veterinary care, impressive fieldconservation programs andthechallengingbutsuccessful socializationofthe certification since1976. and welfare, keeper training, educationalprograms, conservationefforts, veterinary programs, financialstability, risk and aquariumprofessionals. Theinspectingteam observes allaspectsoftheinstitution’s operations includinganimalcare accreditation byAZA’s independentAccreditation Commission. Denver Zoo hasbeenamemberofAZAandretained this management, visitor services,safety for visitors, staffandanimals,more. 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 07

improvements to our marine mammal habitats, we ensure our animals ensure our marine mammal habitats, we to improvements improvements for our marine mammal habitats. our marine mammal habitats. for improvements helping us to better fulfill our mission and vision. fulfill our mission better helping us to Bond process. Together, we made sure that the vision of the 2015 Master that the vision of the 2015 Master made sure we Together, Bond process. the needs of our animals, our encompassing Plan was the guiding star, Denver Zoo is home to nearly 4,000 animals, including many endangered endangered animals, including many nearly 4,000 is home to Zoo Denver more than a year of agency, City Council, and public input. Denver voters showed showed voters and public input. , of agency, than a year more restore, replace, and expand infrastructure and capital assets across the city. Denver Denver the city. across assets and capital infrastructure and expand replace, restore, passion for this special place, and the unique role it plays for the millions of for it plays and the unique role this special place, for passion projects was a $20 million investment for improvements at Denver Zoo which will Zoo at Denver improvements for was a $20 million investment projects animal hospital and provide our 48-year-old replace to critical resources provide presented the 2017 GO Bond authorization to voters in November 2017 after 2017 after in November voters the 2017 GO Bond authorization to presented and threatened species. By replacing the animal hospital and making replacing species. By and threatened across the city from fire stations to bike and pedestrian facilities. Among these facilities. and pedestrian bike stations to fire the city from across children and families who visit us each year. who visit us each and families children continue to have access to leading edge care and extraordinary surroundings. and extraordinary edge care leading to access have continue to overwhelming support for ballot measures to protect and improve infrastructure infrastructure and improve protect to ballot measures support for overwhelming Thank you to the Zoo Team’s support through the 2017 General Obligation the 2017 General support through Team’s the Zoo to Thank you The City and County of Denver authorizes General Obligation (GO) Bonds to Bonds to Obligation (GO) General authorizes of Denver The City and County The Bond Ballot Measure 2B passed in 2017, in 2017, passed 2B Measure The Bond Ballot

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Terry andLindaStevinson The Citizens oftheScientificand Your Hometown Toyota Stores or more to theannualfundin2017. and thrive. Alldonors listed have community continuesto learn, grow, and theplanet,ensuringour connections between people appreciation for helpingfoster and theirhabitats. Our deepest side andsupportingwildanimals made cashcontributionsof$1,000 SIGNATURE PARTNER Colorado Zoological Trust City andCounty ofDenver Community First Foundation Children’s HospitalColorado Swire Coca-Cola, USA Schlessman Family Fund Salah Foundation Sturm Family Foundation wild animalsandtheirhabitatsacross theglobe. Denver Zoo andstrengthening ourwork to preserve andprotect Rocky MountainAce Stores Kibongi Market Conservation Sales Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund AutoNation Toyota Arapahoe Cultural Facilities District Groove Toyota Stevinson Toyota West Stevinson Toyota East Mountain States Toyota Larry H.MillerBoulderToyota $10,000 -$24,999 $25,000 -$49,999 The Moniker Foundation Donor Fund Todd McNamara andKristinaJames The Kenneth KingFoundation The AnschutzFoundation Trust For MutualUnderstanding Tree Top AppleSauce The Denver Foundation AZA Nature Play BeginsAt Your Zoo AZA Conservation Grants Fund Arrow Electronics, Inc. Aegon Transamerica Foundation Anonymous (4) Carol McCasland Vince andOlgaDonahue Carnegie Corporation ofNew York Sherri andBuzKoelbel Swingle Lawn,Tree &LandscapeCare Sprout Foundation Schoelzel Family Foundation Susan andEddie Robinson Sandy Campbell Wells Fargo Foundation Walter S.Rosenberry, IIICharitableTrust U.S. BankFoundation Jeanne LandFoundation James M.Cox Foundation, giftby James A.C. Kennedy Fund Jen Gilbert-KaufmannandRob Kaufmann Katharine Kurtz Richard andDianaVigil CharitableTrust Noah’s Ark Harry L.Willett Foundation Rebecca A.Grace Holly andGaryGibson Pat GiarritanoandJanina Kozacka Bardsley Foundation DeVee andClifford Lushbough Harmes C.FishbackFoundation Delta DentalofColorado Bank ofAmericaMerrillLynch (collaborative grant) Manheim Denver

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Charitable Foundation K-M Concessions, Inc. Concessions, K-M LLP Schreck, Farber Hyatt Brownstein Butler Rents EKS&H Company Guarantee Land Title Concepts Alto/Alvarado Palo RPM Parking Companies, Inc. Companies, RPM Parking Bardsley Foundation Bardsley Family Coors and Meredith Peter DanoneWave Haselden Construction RNL Design IMA, Inc. John and Kelly Eisinger and Kelly John PRESENTING EVENT CHAIRS PREMIER Marcy and Bruce Benson Marcy Holdings, Inc. M.D.C. HOST COMMITTEE HOST U.S. Bank U.S. UCHealth UNDERWRITER AND VIP AND VIP UNDERWRITER Wagner Equipment Co. Equipment Wagner Schlumberger Susan and Eddie Robinson Susan and Eddie Sprint Press Denver, Inc. Denver, Sprint Press SRC Energy Sherri and Buz Koelbel CoBiz Financial CoBiz SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTING Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Petroleum Anadarko Inc. Electronics, Arrow Altria Turner Construction Company Construction Turner Townsend Trish and Ken Green and Ken Trish The Baseball Club Rockies The Colorado 2017 Do at the at Do 2017 Zoo Sponsors Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk Casino Lady Luck Lena Bros. Leopold Kitchen Country Low Restaurant Luca Italian Company Belgium Brewing New Panzano Inc. Hose, Perfect Brewery Park Platt Oak Hall Post Postino Ellen Saltz Rabinowitz Napoletana Pizzeria Racca’s Range Restaurant Company Brewing Renegade Company National Distributing Republic P.C. and O’Dorisio, Waters Robinson Moonshine Tequila Mexican Clyne’s Roger JoAnne Newton and Michael Newton and Newton JoAnne Macy’s Made In Nature Pavilion Denver Maggiano’s Bakery Life Sweet Maggie & Molly’s Dive Wine MAX’s Corporation Microsoft Wagner Equipment Co. Equipment Wagner Company Brewing Wynkoop Seattle Fish Company Seattle an A.M. Eatery Snooze Cocina SOL Mexican Inc. Denver, Sprint Press St. Killian Importing Beer Co. Craft Strange Ice Cream Cow Sweet Confections SweetWorks Odell Brewing Co. Odell Brewing & Finch Olive Tamayo de Texas Cheese Shop The Truffle Table The Truffle The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood The Oceanaire Restaurant The Palm Corporation - EMSC Corporation Anna Brandenburg-Schroeder K-M Concessions K-M Grill Kona Bar & Tequila Kitchen La Sandia Mexican Nancy A. Irlbeck Harris, LLC & Ash (KTRG) Hickory Isle Casino Duo Restaurant E & J Gallo Winery & Bar EDGE Restaurant Medical Services Emergency Company Epic Brewing Faction Company Brewing FATE Brewery Collins Fort Linsley and John Erica Garroutte Emily Gillis Kate Berm Kate Services Black Bear Construction Boulder Beer Company Co. Brewing Bristol Diane Brookshire Bistro Butcher’s D Bar Restaurant Double Eagle Steakhouse Del Frisco’s Beer Company Denver & Lounge Restaurant Departure & Mike by Dave Design Works Distillery 291 Richard Wright* and and Wright* Richard Jill’s Restaurant and Bistro Restaurant Jill’s John Baker John Jessica Zofnass Barclay and Collin Barclay and Collin Barclay Zofnass Jessica Joseph Zebrowski Joseph John Wilson and Dawn Jacoby and Wilson John Melinda and Dave Beaumont Melinda and Dave IN-KIND DONORS William S. and Cheryl S. Bennett Fund Cheryl S. Bennett S. and William Vickie Kunter Vickie Christine L. Gasser Estate Christine L. Gasser Company Divide Brewing Great Colorado Cider Company Colorado Company Coring Concrete Distributing Company Coors Coperta Polish and Prep Concrete Custom Charlie and Anne Wright Charlie and Anonymous Ale House at Amato’s Art & Soul Works The Hornet The Irish Snug Trish and Ken Green and Ken Trish The Corner Office The Corner The Duffeyroll Cafe The Duffeyroll Toby Zimmerman Toby 12 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Heritage Society Wildlife Thank you for sharingour passion for We are forever grateful to the Adam andAmberChristopher Angela Betker andAnthony Simon Ann Bengtson Anonymous (23) animals andhelpingto ensure our Denver Zoo to theirwillsorother world for animalsthrough human work willcontinueto secure abetter understanding. places, bothlocallyandglobally. George W. Cole Carter Family andPets financial plans.For generations following members whohave added Sandra BerryandRebecca Sloan Scott Anderson S. Lorraine Adams andDeborah Horner Sondra G.Broers Shannon Block the world for wildanimalsand to come, your legacywillchange Mimi Chenoweth Michaeleen DunayBagley Mrs. SallySchmidtAshby Jane Chase Ms. Laura G.Caron Ms. Amy Carder Mary andFred Brown Marcia andRobert Brown Mr. andMrs. David S.BinnsJr. Marcy andBruceBenson Judith Barker Marjorie D. Anderson Joanne Bowman Joe Bourse Lynn andSuzanneClaar David andPaula Chase Kimberley A.Barton Kathleen Bartle E. Frances Barnett BAMS Patricia Baker Brian andChuckieAucone Beth Archibald Bob Burrell Karen andCraig Bruns Diane Brookshire Lynn Brevard Dylan andGavin Brackle Elaine M.Boyle Ron Bollig Karen L.Boesel Debra L.Blight,D.V.M. andTed C.Blight Patricia M.Bird Amy andJimHecht Antonia andByron Ferguson Anne B.Diggs Alexandra andRudyDavison III Cyndy Klepinger Gloria E.Johnston Cheryl Gawf Cindy andScott Fisher Catherine Fennelly andLaelMoe Christofer F. Ebeler Olga andVincent Donahue Vikki Lindenmuth-Disney Chester A.Dalton Susie Betts Hotz Sidney andCalebGates Ms. Carole Keller Margaret A.Kaufmann Madeleine L.James M.J. Hooper Michael andStephanie Goldsmith Judith HusbandsDamas Jacqueline HudsonandRichard Rapier Jan andClarkHastings Judith A.Halverson John W. Griek Janet Grant Jay andLindaFortune Ms. Felicia DiamondandDr. GeneS.Bloom Margaret Croxford andCory Croxford Maggie andJimCox Ms. Tracy Cooley andMr. Greg Luby Janet L.Decker John andSharon Coons D. LanceKing Deborah andMark Jones Dr. andMrs. Richard E.Holman Barbara D. Hoffman Kathleen andWalter Hoessle Bobbi J.Hoerter Ronald C.Hill Kitty andJohn Hasche Donna E.Hamilton Paula andStanGudder Patrick E.Green andMashenkaLundberg Rebecca A.Grace Noah’s Ark Holly andGaryGibson Ruth andJames Gaulke Deborah Garvey Flesh Family Trust Linda andHarryFegley Roberta J.andWilliam R.Fawcett Erin andGreg Eiselein Luke andAnneDutka Kathy Duffy Donna MeiLinDriscoll Bethylin Driscoll Elizabeth H.Dressel Donna J.Devine Kathryn andDavid Dean Fred P. Cronstedt Leslie N.Crispelle, Jr. Todd J.McNamara Anita andBillOndr Arlene Lebsack Geraldine Puchalski Gilford andSusanPriemel Christina Orlikowski Cindee Moyer Carla McCray Carol andMickLippincott Sally McMahon Susie andBillLathrop Sharon Rae William Kuhn Ms. NatalieParks Marilynn Miciek Marsha andJimMcNally Michael P. Marotta Marcia J.MaloneandJose F. Velazquez Marilyn Oliver Michelle andJeff Neely Mike Nabhan John andMarianneMcKiernan Jeanne andMartinMcCune Julie MackayPercy andMichaelPercy Ms. SheriLevine Mel LaRue Mark andNancyRinker Maryann Ray Jack R.Quinting Judith P. andKevin T. Landon Janina Kozacka andPat Giarritano Pat andDavid Pringle Katherine Leith Porter Fred* andKaren Pasternack Foundation Brenda Parsons-Hier Ronald Palumbo Dr. Ron andAlys Moubry Edward J.andGwen E.Meserko Rosemary Jayne McManis Bonnie J.McLaren Richard andSandra* McCray Beth andPat McCrann Beth McCorkle andKrisSchledewitz Elisabeth J.Maus Brian Martin Leslie andDr. George Mamalis Ellen Tasset-Maistryk andWally Maistryk Neil A.Mackie Bennett I.Machanic,M.D. DeVee andClifford Lushbough Ellen SaltzRabinowitz Denny andDeniseO’Malley Dr. andMrs. James S.OgsburyIII Patricia V. Northup Bonnie Noble Lynda RaeNelson Kris Nelson Kathryn andBryanLees Beverly Hamilton Kyle Katharine andJames* Kurtz Beverly Rennie Dolores Reid 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 13 Dorsey E. Cherry Estate Dorsey Kay Gemmill Robertson Betty Judith Ann Fontius Estate Judith Ann Fontius Estate Rehmar P. Josephine Mary J. Armstrong Estate Mary J. Armstrong Estate Bristol Margot Estate Myrna K. Criswell ESTATE GIFTS IN 2017 GIFTS ESTATE Candace J. Taylor Trust Estate Trust Candace J. Taylor As of December 31, 2017 Anonymous Thomas Siratovich *Deceased Ms. Gina Zaro and Mr. Guy Ohl and Mr. Ms. Gina Zaro Debra and John Taylor and John Debra Liz Telea Pamela and Brian Tuerffs Pamela and Mark Turner D. Uebelhoer Manfred and Kristen Bob Valerio Zaparanick Linda and Robert M. Zarlengo Karen Kathleen M. Zipp Heidi K. Wadas Wellinger Patricia and Mary Zang Wicker Richard Buskirk A. Van and Barbara C. Wolf Fred Hannah Yaritz Zaro, and Louise In memory of Joe Jan Zinkl Jan Marilyn and Dick Veazey Marianne and Joseph Wagner Marianne and Joseph Sheila Trader Scott Vickrey and Michael Baughman Vickrey Scott Sandra and Jack P. Walmsley P. and Jack Sandra Cherrie L. Wilkie Gayle and Bill Witmer Charlie and Anne Wright Young Genevieve Charles L. and Emma J. Warren Charles L. and Emma J. Ann and Dean Weaver Alden M. Whittaker Tracy Tempest Tracy Toni Zagarella Toni

Barbara Jean Saunders Jean Barbara Scheer Barbara Dr. Schutte Betsy Scott Kai W. Branham Elizabeth Searle and Michael Sellon Larry and Kathy Bee Ross Nancy K. Storer, Ph.D. Nancy K. Storer, Lynn Sites Lynn Smith and Terry Barbara B. Snyder Robert Joann and Delbert Roupp Joann James P. Sutton P. James and Glenn Taylor Jacque Janis and Steven Straley and Steven Janis Jenene and Jim Stookesberry Jenene Josie and Chapman Stewart Josie Mr. and Mrs. Pat Russell Pat and Mrs. Mr. Ann Semple Martin and Jo M. Southern Jacque Mindy Robinson and Kim Clark Mindy Robinson Mary Ann Rondinella Rosenberger Mary Noteman Michael and Linda Stone MaryAnn Stack* Denver Zoo is extremely grateful for the Corporate Partners that that Partners Partners the Corporate the Corporate for for grateful grateful is extremely is extremely Zoo Zoo Denver Denver and Vantix Systems Inc. Inc. Systems Systems and Vantix and Vantix were honored to renew many partnerships, establish new sponsors, sponsors, sponsors, establish new establish new partnerships, partnerships, many many renew renew to to honored honored were were during 2017. during 2017. supporters supporters companies back as corporate companies back as corporate and welcome and welcome Susan and Eddie Robinson Susan and Eddie Susan Sulsky Carolyn R. Scharf Carolyn Connie R. Shea Connie Carol A. Robbins Carol of Explore the Shores, Delta Dental of Colorado’s sponsorships sponsorships sponsorships Delta Dental of Colorado’s Delta Dental of Colorado’s the Shores, the Shores, of Explore of Explore School’s School’s The Goddard The Goddard Bear Clinic and Boo at the Zoo, Bear Clinic and Boo at the Zoo, of Teddy of Teddy Capital Management, Capital Management, Lights, and charitable contributions by Cigna, Gates Lights, and charitable contributions by Cigna, Gates of Zoo of Zoo guests receive the highest quality experience during their visit. We during their visit. We during their visit. We the highest quality experience the highest quality experience guests receive guests receive sponsorship of Be a Zookeeper Zone, Rocky Mountain Ace Stores’ sponsorship sponsorship sponsorship Stores’ Stores’ Mountain Ace Mountain Ace Rocky Rocky Zone, Zone, of Be a Zookeeper of Be a Zookeeper sponsorship sponsorship support our work to enrich the lives of our animals and ensure our our of our animals and ensure of our animals and ensure enrich the lives enrich the lives to to support our work support our work Some highlights include, Children’s Hospital Colorado’s sponsorship sponsorship sponsorship Hospital Colorado’s Hospital Colorado’s Children’s Children’s Some highlights include, Some highlights include, Annet M. Robben and Michael C. Heber and Michael M. Robben Annet

CORPORATE CORPORATE

PARTNERS THANK YOU THANK YOU 14 2017 ANNUAL REPORT A GLOBAL IMPACT. EXPERTISE THAT ISMAKING EXPERIENCE AND Our 2017Conservation Award Winner ischangingthelives ofanimalsand deserving ofthehonor. Dr. Selebatsohasmore than20years ofexperience inwildlife research, communitydevelopment and economy. Denver Zoo works to reduce human-wildlife conflictbypromoting coexistence between peopleandanimals and Natural Resources Managementfrom University ofBotswana. and conservation,predominantly within thesouthernKalahariofBotswana. Hecurrently works withDenver Zoo andits populations ofAfrican wilddogs,lions,vultures, springbokandwildebeest.Denver Zoo hasconducted partner, KalahariResearch andConservation, to restore andmaintaintheKalahariecosystem andecologically viablewildlife In Botswana, human-wildlife conflictusuallycenters around efforts to protect livestock, ahugepartofthecountry’s culture Botswana, where hestudiedtheecologyofCentral Kalahari bluewildebeest.Healsoearnedamaster’s degree inEcology Dr. Selebatso’s work spansmanagement-oriented environmental research, communityconservationanddevelopment and Dr. MosesSelebatsowasselected asDenver Zoo’s annualConservation Award winnerthisyear andhecouldnotbemore by researching theecology andeffectiveness ofconflictmitigationmeasures. human-wildlife interactions. Dr. Selebatsowasrecently awarded aPh.D inNatural Resource Managementfrom University of people here andhalfaworld away. in Botswana since2006. 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 15

VIETNAM Tonkin snub-nosed monkey Tonkin Conservation project focus: focus: project Conservation

MONGOLIA BOTSWANA vulture, argali sheep, Siberian ibex, sheep, Siberian ibex, argali vulture, Mongolian gazelle, goitered gazelle goitered Mongolian gazelle, Conservation project focus: multiple focus: project Conservation Conservation project focus: cinereous cinereous focus: project Conservation vulture species, , lion. species, African vulture

lions.

vultures, vultures, currently currently focuses on focuses PERU in BOTSWANA in BOTSWANA frog Titicaca Lake African wild African

GREAT PLAINS GREAT North American pika Conservation project focus: focus: project Conservation elephants and

ROCKY MOUNTAIN/

Conservation project focus: bison, focus: project Conservation dogs, wildebeest, dogs, wildebeest, education, and capacity-building and advancing science-based policy to policy to advancing science-based capacity-building and education, and conservation. and impactful field lasting create Denver Zoo’s work around the world is guided by conservation science, conservation science, is guided by the world around work Zoo’s Denver

The Zoo’s efforts efforts The Zoo’s CHANGING THE FUTURE FUTURE FUTURE THE THE CHANGING CHANGING

FOR COMMUNITIES, ANIMALS ANIMALS COMMUNITIES, FOR AND THE PLANET. THE AND 16 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Our inclusion very special part ofthe Denver Zoo. the chance volunteers gives some wonder of integral to bean program ANIMALS KNOWS NO BOUNDS. RESPECT FOR WILD LOVE AND Animal Care team andhelpto maintaingarden bedsfor theHorticulture team. Our InclusionPartners volunteer withmentors, volunteer orstaffcolleagueswho experience. Inaddition,theyprepare dietsandotherhusbandrydutiesfor the core ofZoo volunteers. of ourvolunteers eachyear. In2017, more than550volunteers donated 60,679 accommodations to encourage theseadultsto achieve success, inclusionand provide individualized support,guidanceandcoachingbasedonthespecific needs. TheInclusionProgram establishesacontext andprocess ofreasonable needs, interests andabilitiesofthePartners. Partners engagegueststhroughout Denver Zoo’s InclusionProgram provides volunteer opportunitiesfor adult the Zoo, doingtheirpartto helpourguestshave anexceptional andmemorable Denver Zoo isheartened bytheincredible andcriticalsupportwe receive from all hours to supporttheadvancementofourmission. Thankyou to ourwonderful individuals withdisabilitiesandhave exceptional physical orcognitive independence asDenver Zoo volunteers. 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 17 17

Fund that provides access to Denver Zoo’s educational programs regardless of financial circumstances. of financial circumstances. regardless educational programs Zoo’s Denver to access Fund that provides We are incredibly grateful and humbled by this generous support from the Sturm Family Foundation for our for Foundation Sturm Family the support from and humbled by this generous grateful incredibly are We Award-winning Nurturing Scientists through Nature Play Program and helping to underwrite the Access to Awe Awe to the Access underwrite and helping to Play Program Nature Nurturing Scientists through Award-winning – Stephanie Stowell, Denver Zoo Vice President of Learning and Engagement of Learning President Vice Zoo Denver Stowell, – Stephanie is in nature. But recent research indicates that young people in Denver’s low-income and ethnically diverse neighborhoods and ethnically diverse low-income in Denver’s people that young indicates research But recent is in nature. knowledge, attitudes and behavior, show innovation and measure success. and measure innovation show and behavior, attitudes knowledge, have less access to play in natural areas. Through our award-winning program, with each turn of a leaf, stroke of a tortoise shell of a tortoise stroke each turn of a leaf, with program, our award-winning Through areas. play in natural to access less have Denver Zoo’s educational reach is broad and impactful, in 2017 Denver Zoo served 1150 unique schools engaging and served Zoo and impactful, in 2017 Denver is broad educational reach Zoo’s Denver Denver Zoo currently partners with Clayton Early Learning and Mile High Early Learning thanks to funders from Constellation Constellation from funders thanks to and Mile High Early Learning Early Learning with Clayton partners currently Zoo Denver and Points school staff in the Five and 28 caregivers, and 126 students, their families reaches The program Philanthropy. In 2017 the AZA recognized Denver Zoo for our work in early childhood education with a significant achievement award. The award. achievement in early childhood education with a significant our work for Zoo Denver In 2017 the AZA recognized We believe all children need to experience nature, discover a love of animals and the planet, and gain an understanding of their and the planet, and gain an understanding of animals a love discover nature, experience need to all children believe We award recognizes outstanding achievement in educational program design based on their ability to promote conservation promote design based on their ability to in educational program outstanding achievement recognizes award and sift through sand, children develop science skills and gain a window into science they might not otherwise experience, all experience, science they might not otherwise into science skills and gain a window develop sand, children and sift through lives. models in their and with the important adult role staff and experts while under the guidance of Zoo areas that often struggle with science education. Children learn best through play and benefit tremendously when that play play and benefit tremendously learn best through struggle with science education. Children that often areas empowering tens of thousands of children to appreciate and protect nature. and protect appreciate to of thousands of children tens empowering own greater role in the world. Denver Zoo’s Nurturing Scientists through Nature Play program helps develop children’s sense children’s helps develop Play program Nature Scientists through Nurturing Zoo’s Denver in the world. role greater own in and caregivers students, teachers preschool underserved the needs of Denver’s and address world in the natural of wonder Cole/Whittier neighborhoods. Cole/Whittier KEEPERS OF THE FUTURE. OF THE FUTURE. KEEPERS KEEPERS PLACES, THEY BECOME THEY BECOME PLACES, WILD ANIMALS AND WILD WILD ANIMALS TO THE WONDERS OF THE WONDERS TO THE NEXT GENERATION GENERATION THE NEXT WHEN WE INTRODUCE WE INTRODUCE WHEN 18 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 19 those ginormous eyes and not want to help our herd in any way in any help our herd and not want to those ginormous eyes help with was a need for out that there their antics. When I found disappearing from they are fast I just thought of how their browse- So I did. I would. this earth and if I could help in the slightest, How can anyone get up-close and personal with a giraffe, look into look into with a giraffe, get up-close and personal can anyone How possible? These gentle giants always fill me with awe and mirth at fill me with awe These gentle giants always possible? – Todd McNamara, Zoo Pride Member Zoo McNamara, – Todd from , which provided him with a plasma transfusion him with a plasma transfusion which provided Mountain Zoo, Cheyenne from both very small figures for a newborn giraffe. In addition to his diminutive his diminutive In addition to giraffe. a newborn for small figures both very the world standing only 5 feet tall and weighing in at a mere 73 pounds, 73 in at a mere tall and weighing standing only 5 feet the world times his birth weight. In February 2017, Denver Zoo received a very welcome surprise—a new surprise—a new welcome a very received Zoo Denver 2017, In February restoring his antibody levels to normal, Dobby is now a healthy, thriving a healthy, normal, Dobby is now to his antibody levels restoring giraffe calf named Dobby, who was born only days after zookeepers and staff zookeepers after who was born only days Dobby, calf named giraffe 28, Dobby entered On February was pregnant. his mom, Kipele, discovered his mother. from proteins enough infection-fighting than 10 pounds—more and 757 5 inches 9 feet, and measures one-year-old, stature, Dobby had difficulty standing to nurse and therefore didn’t receive receive didn’t and therefore nurse Dobby had difficulty standing to stature, Thanks to quick action and the attentive care of our veterinary team and help team of our veterinary care quick action and the attentive Thanks to OF COURSE. CELEBRATING A CELEBRATING , GIRAFFE SURPRISE PARTY? SURPRISE BABY SURPRISE BEST KIND OF OF KIND BEST WHAT’S THE THE WHAT’S DOBBY OLD. HE NATIONAL NATIONAL CAPTURED CAPTURED YOUNG AND YOUNG EVEN MADE GUY NAMED ONE LITTLE OF VISITORS OF VISITORS THE HEARTS THE HEARTS FELL IN LOVE. NEWS AND THE WHOLE NATION WHOLE NATION 20 2017 ANNUAL REPORT WE HATCHED THEFIRST NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY. LAKE TITICACA TADPOLES IN TAKE TO HELPSAVE HAVE 200OFTHEM TADPOLES DOESIT WHO AREDOING A SPECIES?WE JUST THAT. HOW MANY Zoo staffmembers have studiedtheirbehavior andlooked to increase On Valentine’s Day2017, Denver Zoo wasthrilledto announcethe conservation andawareness for thisneglected species. carefully sincetheirhatching andsaytheyare doinggreat. at other(AZA)accredited institutions,furtheringthe message of Until recently Denver Zoo wastheonlyinstitutioninnorthern plight oftheseamphibianswhilealsogainingimportantinsightinto It hasbeenmore than20years sinceaLake Titicaca frog hasresided in the care ofthespecies.Now thatsomeofthetadpoleshave developed their population.TheZoo’s goalhasbeento raise awareness ofthe the United States. SincetheinitialarrivalofZoo’s Lake Titicaca frogs, Lake Titicaca area ofPeru. Zookeepers have beenwatching thetadpoles that arrived from theHuachipaZoo, inLima,Peru, inNovember 2015. hemisphere to housethiscriticallyendangered speciesfound onlyin history. Theroughly 200tadpolesare theoffspringoftwo of20frogs hatching ofthe first Lake Titicaca frog tadpolesinNorthAmerican into frogs, somewillstayatDenver Zoo whilemany willberehoused ZOO BABIES Zoo babiesare notonly adorable andexciting, they help ourscientistsstudy endangered species. critical to thesurvivalof population growth andare 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 21 of African of African successfully successfully since 2001. is a leader is a leader in the produced Denver Zoo wild dogs within the management management 32 puppies AZA, and has AZA,

first-ever Kea chick. Kea are a species of large parrot parrot a species of large are chick. Kea Kea first-ever Zealand. only on the south island of New found involved in African wild dog research aimed at improving the management and aimed at improving wild dog research in African involved in the management of African wild dogs within the AZA, and has successfully wild dogs within the AZA, and has successfully in the management of African the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to habitat fragmentation, habitat fragmentation, due to of Nature Conservation Union for the International In November 2017, Denver Zoo welcomed four endangered African wild dog African endangered four welcomed Zoo Denver 2017, In November produced 32 puppies since 2001. Additionally, Denver Zoo helps protect African African helps protect Zoo Denver 32 puppies since 2001. Additionally, produced puppies—three male puppies, Nigel, Theodore Roosevelt and Livingstone, and and Livingstone, Roosevelt Nigel, Theodore male puppies, puppies—three wild dogs in Botswana by tracking them with radio and GPS collars and has been and GPS collars them with radio by tracking wild dogs in Botswana and plains of sub-Saharan Africa and known for their distinct orange, black and black and their distinct orange, for and known Africa and plains of sub-Saharan wild African at 6,600, estimated population a worldwide markings. With white dogs—also known as African painted dogs—are classified as “Endangered” by as “Endangered” classified dogs—are painted as African dogs—also known a leader is Zoo Denver disease. conflict with human activities and infectious one female puppy, Cholula. African wild dogs are native to the open woodlands the open woodlands to native wild dogs are Cholula. African puppy, one female of the species.

On February 8, 2017, Denver Zoo welcomed our welcomed Zoo Denver 8, 2017, On February HATCHED.

PREDATOR RIDGE. PREDATOR SPRING INTO PUPS SPRING INTO

A KEA CHICK CHICK A KEA AFRICAN WILD DOG AFRICAN 22 2017 ANNUAL REPORT access andeducationalprogramming. More thanacenturysinceitsinception, Denver Zoo hasbecomeaninternational leaderinanimalcare, conservation, their animalsduringabreakfast attheOldSupreme Court Chambers before the Zoo’s immenseimpactontheregion. Legislators metwithZoo staffand a tribute waspresented infront ofboththeHouseandSenate. Inparticular, Denver Zoo andtheZoo’s animalswere recognized bytheColorado State education andsustainability andisabeloved member of thecommunity. Legislature inApril2017duringZoo DayattheCapitol, acknowledging lawmakers touted ourimpactinimproving thecommunitythrough free T T CAPITAL. STATE THE COLORADO WE MAKESURE PEOPLE SAY IT AND CRAZY AT CAN GETWILD IT DOES.

At ourstate the most visited Zoo was leaders as by state recognized Day”, Denver in thestate. institution cultural capital “Zoo 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 23

and Vendors support other businesses. We of percent about 76 captured Zoo in Denver suppliers in 2016. This includes items expenditures non-employee and and maintenance and nutrition, repair animal care like communications. When using the boundaries of the SCFD region, the figure jumps to 88 percent. jumps to the figure region, from visitors other industries. In 2016, Zoo propel We $3.9 million spent an estimated outside the SCFD region and other annually in local lodging, restaurants stores. retail

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that places like the Zoo can remain strong and vibrant for years to come. But more than just the jobs and the than But more come. to years for and vibrant strong remain can the Zoo that places like powerful. much more and it’s put a number to, can’t something you That’s see and learn about our wider world. economic impact, the Denver Zoo represents a unique experience for thousands of kids, families and students to and students to thousands of kids, families for a unique experience represents Zoo economic impact, the Denver The Denver Zoo is a real asset to our community as an economic driver and cultural institution, and it’s important it’s institution, and and cultural as an economic driver our community to asset is a real Zoo The Denver

– Mayor Michael B. Hancock – Mayor the initial spending, the total economic benefits of Denver economic benefits of Denver the initial spending, the total million in the SCFD, $116.7 an estimated were Zoo in 2016. million earning $54.1 workers by 1,141 produced a year days manage its 24/7/365 To jobs. create We than 400 full and more employs Zoo Denver operation, part-time staff and nearly 250 seasonal, part-time, concession Private and interns. workers temporary service and gift shop operations food for operations add an additional managed by KM Concessions 380 workers. Through the multiplier effects of the multiplier effects Through boost the economy. We Forty percent of the Zoo’s team lives in the City & County of Denver; more than more of Denver; in the City & County lives team of the Zoo’s percent Forty the city. bring people to We in the SCFD region. live 94 percent inaugural State of Denver Zoo event. With their generosity, along with our other Corporate Partners, donors, and annual donors, Partners, along with our other Corporate their generosity, With event. Zoo of Denver State inaugural Findings included: Denver Zoo hosted our inaugural State of Denver Zoo Luncheon in August 2017, where we presented results from a new study a new from results presented we where 2017, Luncheon in August Zoo of Denver State our inaugural hosted Zoo Denver activity will and construction operations the Zoo’s benefits from trends, that, based on current They found Partners. Research Scientific and Cultural the seven-county million to $636 and of Denver County the City and than $488 million to more total years. five the next over region District (SCFD) Facilities visitors, the Zoo continues to be an economic driver not only in Denver, but throughout the state. the state. but throughout not only in Denver, economic driver be an continues to the Zoo visitors, detailing the Zoo’s economic benefits to the Denver and SCFD region. The study was prepared by the firm Development by the firm Development The study was prepared and SCFD region. Denver the economic benefits to detailing the Zoo’s

The study was comprehensive in its scope, involving employment, guest expenditures and construction activity. and construction activity. guest expenditures employment, involving in its scope, The study was comprehensive Thank you to our co-lead underwriting sponsors: Swire Coca-Cola, USA and Koelbel and Company for their support of our their support of our for and Company and Koelbel USA Coca-Cola, Swire our co-lead underwriting sponsors: to Thank you We are a wildly important part of our region’s economy. a wildly important part of our region’s are We • • •

LIONS, TIGERS, TIGERS, LIONS, AND BALANCE SHEETS. AND BALANCE 24 24 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ACHIEVE MOREANDREACH PART OFOURVISION. FURTHER ISANIMPORTANT HELPING OUREMPLOYEES (LIFT) cohort in2017. Forward Thinking graduated our proud to have first Leaders Denver Zoois Influencing

service activitiesandhands-on project management of thetwelve-month program includepresentation opportunities intheZoo for upward advancement, one-on-one coaching. opportunities. Participants are mentored byexecutive and facilitation skills,interviewing skills,community and seniorleaders, includingjobshadowing and LIFT provides analternative leadership pathreserved LIFT (Leaders InfluencingForward Thinking)isa for Denver Zoo’s brightest talent.Several highlights for staffinnon-managementpositions.With limited leadership development program designed exclusively 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 25 interactive and educational exploration of Denver Zoo’s dedication to animal dedication to Zoo’s of Denver and educational exploration interactive best bars and restaurants. Over the course of its 27-year history, more than more history, of its 27-year course the Over and restaurants. best bars Each event has a different topic that seeks to engage audiences in a fun, engage that seeks to topic has a different Each event Denver Zoo celebrated another successful Do at the Zoo, presented by presented Do at the Zoo, another successful celebrated Zoo Denver more attracting event the highly anticipated for as Chairs served Green Ken 55 of the city’s and drink from sampling delicious food guests than 1,000 including at the Zoo,” “do we support everything the event from Proceeds wild as protecting as well animals, of nearly 4,000 and feeding the care young professionals in the SCFD region. This is a particularly important in the SCFD region. professionals young animals and wild places in the Rocky Mountain West and around the world, the world, and around Mountain West animals and wild places in the Rocky than 2 million annual visitors. more moments for awe-inspiring creating and to demographic for Denver Zoo as our research (and research by the (and research as our research Zoo Denver for demographic and conservation. animal wellness care, struggle with understanding and connecting to our purpose and mission. our purpose and mission. connecting to and struggle with understanding 50,000 Do At The Zoo guests and sponsors have contributed more than more contributed have guests and sponsors The Zoo Do At 50,000 Association of Zoos and Aquariums) reveals this audience continues to this audience continues to reveals and Aquariums) of Zoos Association Anadarko, along with many other corporate and individual donors. Trish and Trish and individual donors. other corporate along with many Anadarko, Zoo. of Denver advance the mission million to $12.1 The Watering Hole was created to increase our engagement with our engagement increase to Hole was created The Watering THE ZOO. DO AT PROGRAM. AN AFTER-HOURS AN AFTER-HOURS ADULTS-ONLY WE STARTED THE WE STARTED HOLE: WATERING

TO YOUNG YOUNG TO ABOUT US. TO JOIN IN TO JUMPED AT JUMPED AT THE ZOO IS KIDS. WE’VE LEARN MORE LEARN THE CHANCE AND THEY’VE THE FUN AND REACHED OUT REACHED NOT JUST FOR JUST FOR NOT PROFESSIONALS 26 2017 ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 2017 Year-end

Denver Zoo Colorado Zoological Trust

TEMPORARILY TEMPORARILY PERMANENTLY UNRESTRICTED TOTAL UNRESTRICTED TOTAL 2017 TOTAL RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED

SUPPORT AND REVENUE Admission revenue $ 10,651,684 $ - $ 10,651,684 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 10,651,684 Scientific and Cultural Facilities District revenue 9,055,462 - 9,055,462 - - - - 9,055,462 Memberships 6,511,726 - 6,511,726 - - - - 6,511,726 Concessions commission 4,142,057 - 4,142,057 - - - - 4,142,057 Investment return 122,167 - 122,167 1,504,495 2,124,108 - 3,628,603 3,750,770 Donations, gifts, and grants 147,306 1,732,854 1,880,160 1,460,972 - - 1,460,972 3,341,132 ZooLights 2,483,742 - 2,483,742 - - - - 2,483,742 City and County of Denver support 2,173,120 - 2,173,120 - - - - 2,173,120 Sponsorships and corporate events 2,018,157 - 2,018,157 - - - - 2,018,157 Learning experiences revenue 1,296,865 - 1,296,865 - - - - 1,296,865 Attractions 1,120,990 - 1,120,990 - - - - 1,120,990 Do at the Zoo, net of expenses of$306,241 433,686 - 433,686 - - - - 433,686 In-kind contributions 291,635 - 291,635 - - - - 291,635 Other revenue 165,952 - 165,952 - - - - 165,952 Transfers from CZT to the Denver Zoo 155,000 627,000 782,000 (223,000) (559,000) - (782,000) - Net assets released from restrictions 3,059,932 (3,059,932) ------Total support and revenue 43,829,481 (700,078) 43,129,403 2,742,467 1,565,108 - 4,307,575 47,436,978

EXPENDITURES Program services Animal sciences 20,965,979 - 20,965,979 - - - - 20,965,979 Guest experiences 8,594,908 - 8,594,908 - - - - 8,594,908 Learning experiences 3,077,156 - 3,077,156 - - - - 3,077,156 Field conservation 1,911,223 - 1,911,223 - - - - 1,911,223 Total program services 34,549,266 - 34,549,266 - - - - 34,549,266 Support services Management and general 5,038,643 - 5,038,643 131,469 - - 131,469 5,170,112 Fundraising and development 2,289,395 - 2,289,395 - - - - 2,289,395 Total support services 7,328,038 - 7,328,038 131,469 - - 131,469 7,459,507 Total expenditures 41,877,304 - 41,877,304 131,469 - - 131,469 42,008,773

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM 1,952,177 (700,078) 1,252,099 2,610,998 1,565,108 - 4,176,106 5,428,205 OPERATING ACTIVITIES

NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES Capital campaign contributions - 2,262,000 2,262,000 - - - - 2,262,000 Master Plan design and construction (848,187) - (848,187) - - - - (848,187)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM (848,187) 2,262,000 1,413,813 - - - - 1,413,813 NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 1,103,990 1,561,922 2,665,912 2,610,998 1,565,108 - 4,176,106 6,842,018

NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 13,180,939 6,947,555 20,128,494 7,697,391 7,336,563 3,934,103 18,968,057 39,096,551

NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 14,284,929 $ 8,509,477 $ 22,794,406 $ 10,308,389 $ 8,901,671 $ 3,934,103 $ 23,144,163 $ 45,938,569 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 27 27

SCIENCES 50% ANIMAL & FACILITIES 22% ADMISSIONS 19% SCFD MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2% ATTRACTIONS 5% FUNDRAISING & 5% FUNDRAISING 3% LEARNING EXPERIENCES 3% LEARNING 14% MEMBERSHIPS $47,436,978 $42,008,773 12% 10% EVENTS OF DENVER 5% CITY & COUNTY 5% CITY SUPPORT & REVENUE & SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES OPERATING SUPPORT 7% DONATIONS 7% LEARNING 7% LEARNING EXPERIENCES ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE 21% GUEST SERVICES 9% CONCESSIONS 5% FIELD CONSERVATION 9% IN-KIND & OTHER 9% IN-KIND & 28 2017 ANNUAL REPORT DIRECTORS 2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Veronica Barela*0 Sherri Koelbel, Chair Sean Campbell* Marcela delaMar* Meredith Coors Maria Garcia Berry Louis L.Clinton III, Katherine Magner, Secretary Lyne Andrich, Patrick E.Green, Panayes John Dikeou Rob Cohen Kelly Brough Vice ChairmanofFinance Immediate Past Chair Executive Vice Chair Andi Freyer Allegra “Happy” Haynes† Constance F. Graham Sheri L.Pearce Mike Long Ivette Dominguez Laurie Galbreath Paul K.Freeman Kevin Fitzgerald, Ph.D., Kelly Eisinger Doug Tisdale* Elizabeth Soberg Dr. CharlesH.Scoggin Richard L.Monfort Rebecca Macsovits Lynn Logman Lynn LuceKitt Rob Kaufmann D.V.M. † * TRUSTEES Mayoral appointee Charles L.Warren Executive Director of William H.Kistler Marynelle C.Philpott0 EMERITI LIFE TRUSTEES HONORARY John C.NorthIII0 Dr. Robert B.Sawyer0 Edward A.Robinson0 Ruth M.Keesling0 Bruce D. Benson Kathleen M.Ogsbury Nancy McGrath0 Bei-Lee Gold0 Parks andRecreation

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