Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation 2008 Annual Report A Year in Review Mission, Milestones & Improvements
The mission of the Sequoia Park Zoo is to inspire wonder, understanding and respect for Dear Friends, the natural world by providing fun, rewarding, educational experiences that encourage Change can be hard. But, change brings opportinities as well. One certainty is that 2008 meaningful connections between animals, humans, and our environment. brought some big changes for the Sequoia Park Zoo. Namely, for the first time in 101 years, there is a nominal admission charge to enjoy the Zoo. In all reality a long time coming, 2008 Milestones & Improvements this fee helps Sequoia Park Zoo remain in your community. We all realize how rare it is for a rural community of our size to have a zoo, but that is one of the things that makes Gibbon Exhibit Makeover New Barnyard Additions our Zoo so special. And let’s face it, we don’t do things like the rest of the country here With the addition of our modern primate shifting The Barnyard became home for lots of new animals: in Humboldt County—we make what our community wants and needs work, here in our system installed last year, we are now able to Oreo the rabbit, Bootsie the Nigerian pygmy goat, own little paradise—however we can. cooperatively work and Joy, our new Since implementing an admission charge, we have noticed some positive changes we’d with the gibbons American guinea like to share with you (other improvements are detailed on the facing page). Visitors stay longer so that they shift hog. This is a on each visit; they read the informational (and educational!) signs associated with each exhibit; out of their exhibit small breed of pig they value their experience more than ever before. The Zoo is safer and cleaner, too. To remain daily. While the developed in the accessible to all, we also offer Dollar Wednesdays and membership is a great way to enjoy the Zoo gibbons play in pioneer days by free all year. Implementing admissions also spurred us to increase the priority of exhibit upgrades the shift area, homesteaders. and renovations, new exhibits and species, and learning experiences—good for the animals, the keepers can safely This is a very rare economy and the community. 2008 marked the beginning of just that—positive change. 2009 and easily service breed of hog; there marks yet another beginning for our Zoo and we will continue to change in ways that that their habitat. This are fewer than 200 in existence today. strengthen us. simple addition has allowed staff Aviary Renovation Sequoia Park Zoo overflows with opportunity as we focus our efforts on providing the community to make many Our biggest project with vibrant educational, recreational and conservation experiences and progress toward our vision improvements to this year was the of a 21st Century Zoo. What is most amazing is watching new windows of opportunity open with the quality of the renovation of the each change and improvement. As each year passes, we build on our opportunities and continue to gibbon habitat, Nancy Hilfiker create new ones. How exciting to be involved in such a dynamic process of positive change in the including a natural substrate instead of concrete, Aviary. Due to community. Thank you, Zoo members and supporters, for helping make our vision a reality in the complete with trees, shrubs and grass, which they overgrowth of trees past, the present and into the future. love to nibble! and aging walkways, it was time to re-work Addition of a New Endangered Species the interior of the Melinda Booth Gretchen Ziegler Jeff Lamoree We took our first steps toward creating a new exhibit. The Aviary now features a new walkway, Fund Development Director Zoo Manager Board President South American-themed area with the addition of native plantings, a dedicated bird-only pond and Working Together a new species bog, and a foyer fountain with beautiful art tiles. for our zoo. While the City of Eureka funds the daily operation of Two Chacoan New Equipment the Zoo (animal care staffing, medical care and facilities peccaries Our most exciting purchase of the year was a maintenance), most exhibit upgrades and improvements (shaggy garden tractor that we use to manage our compost are only possible through the fundraising by the members of operation, Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation. The Foundation is a the swine where we nonprofit organization whose primary objectives and family) moved keep our purposes are to promote and stimulate interest in the here from the animal waste Sequoia Park Zoo and support the Zoo’s development, LA Zoo as part out of the operation and activity programs through fundraising, of the Species landfill and marketing, and other initiatives designed to enhance Survival Plan program to help recover this highly turn it into the Zoo’s position as an important Northern California endangered animal. They made their home quickly Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation Staff high-quality destination. in their spacious grassy paddock and are becoming July 2008 soil amendment for gardeners. favorites of staff and visitors with their quirky style. Members are denoted 2008 Members & Donors by purple text 2008 Members & Donors
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Tim Thornton & Kathy Vellutini Baking Company Michaele Whitely Many thanks to our 2008 Event Sponsors that helped us offer our community Marks Vern’s Furniture Kathleen & David Wiens five successful, educational and “fun”-raising events! George Tidwell & Shirley Kathryn & Andrew Vilha Beal & Mary Willcutt Bass Marci & Craig Vizenor Rebecca Williams & Kay Silver Flamingo Sponsors Julie Timmons Kevin & Cheryl Voorhees Burgess The Tomas Family Lynn Wachter Joni Willis & Jonathan Phyllis Tomich Allison Walden Rosales Shirley Tonge Tim & Susan Walker Marion Willmore Terianne Topp Eric & Karen Wallace Ron & Betty Wilson Terry & Joyce Torgerson Wendy & Ansel Walter Elizabeth Wing Bronze Bear Sponsors Rachel Trevino & Indy Riggs Dylan & Jemima Waste Danya Wirtz Jennifer Trewartha Kimberly Robin Wear Jon & Gretchen Woessner Godfrey & Marguerite Rachel & Aaron Weiss Bill Wolf Oscar Larson & Associates Tudor-Matthews Cheryl & Howard Welch Cheryl Wolven Robert Tull Wells Fargo Foundation Chris Wolven Ron & Jan Turner Sarah Weltsch & Jennifer Nancy Woods Copper Cavy Sponsors Glen Twombly & Sandy Chapman Thomas & Sharalee Sweitzer Jamye Weseloh Wrigley Patty & David Tyson Westlog, Inc. Idyath & Michael Yassemi Coast Central Credit Union Lee & Cathy Ulansey Beverly & Harold Westman Vikki Young & Bob Clark Evan Utter & Darci Davis Frank & Judy White Eric & Sandy Younger Carletta & Pete Vallerga Jennefer White & Box Robin & Megan Zagone Heidi & Charly Van Buskirk Horridge Carl & Belinda Zander Elizabeth Van Mantgem Natasha & Daniel White Melissa Zarp & Nate Howe Supporting Sponsors Scott Vance Kimberly White-Grimm Vicki Zeitlin Bear River Casino Blue Lake Casino City Garbage Company Ray Wolfe Construction, Inc. Denise Vanden Bos Danny & Rikki Vigil Gretchen Ziegler Heidi Varshock & Karen Gretchen Whitmer Jude Zyskowski Mann Special Project Contributors
Bill Hilfiker 2008 In-Kind Contributors Humboldt Area Foundation Advanced Display and Signs Halcyon Inn North Coast Mercantile Melvin F. & Grace McLean Foundation Advanced Security Happy Dog Day Care & Pan Arts Network Quota International of Eureka Arcata Exchange Boarding Pat Bitton Avalon HealthSPORT Pepsi Bottling Group Save the Redwoods League Ayers Distributing Holiday Inn Express Pierson Building Center Baywood Golf & Hometown Buffet Redwood Meats Country Club Humboldt Creamery Riverbend Cellars Benbow Inn Joe Costa Trucking Rob & Cherie Arkley Bergel Construction Julia Bednar Robert Goodman Wines Brio Breadworks KWPT The Point Roy & Jamie Corsetti Bruce Osborne & Ky’s Hair Designs Sacred Grounds Organic Rachel Carlson Les Schwab Coffee Roasters Coming Attractions Lost Coast Brewery Sara & Peter Starr Theatres Mad River Brewing Sara Sunstein Curley’s Grill Company Sequoia Humane Society Cypress Grove Chevre Melinda Booth Six Rivers Brewery Donna & Charlie Pace Mercer-Fraser Company The Sun Valley Group Eel River Brewing Company Myrtle Ave. Market & Deli The Tides Inn Eureka Reporter Myrtlewood Liquors & Tile Outlet Ferndale Repertory Theatre John’s Fine Cigars Times-Standard Fiesta Concession Corp. Nilsen Company Vichy Springs Resort Flamingo Resort Hotel Norman’s Dry Cleaning Victorian Village Inn Frye’s Care Home North Coast Brewing Graystone Jewelers Company Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation Statement of Activities Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ended December 31, 2008 As of December 31, 2008 Assets Liabilities & Net Assets Revenue & Support 2008 Current Assets Current Liabilities Café, Catering & Gift Shop $ 167,030 Cash Charge Accounts $ 3,822 Contributed Suport 120,078 Checking $ 25,979 Accrued Payroll Taxes 2,198 Special Events 44,161 Savings 246,242 Accrued Sales Tax 1,649 Membership Dues 17,607 Petty Cash 435 Total Current Liabilities 7,669 Birthday Parties & Rentals 3,843 Total Cash 272,656 Total Liabilities 7,669 Interest Income 4,951 Total Revenue $ 357,670 Other Current Assets Net Assets Prepaids 714 Unrestricted (retained Gift Shop Inventory 23,566 earnings) 428,851 Café Inventory 3,375 Current year decrease Deposits 2,332 in net assets (41,830) Total Other Current Assets 29,987 Total Net Assets 387,021 Total Current Assets 302,643 Expenses Property & Equipment, Net Café, Catering & Gift Shop $ 166,056 of Depreciation 92,047 TOTAL LIABILITIES & Fundraising 38,671 TOTAL ASSETS $ 394,690 NET ASSETS $ 394,690 Special Events 25,046 Marketing & Promotion 21,377 Animals & Education 7,152 Membership 8,207 Zoo Expenses 497 General & Administrative 31,625 Volunteering at the Zoo Total Expenses $ 298,631 Increase in Net Assets before Running the Zoo wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of many volunteers. The City of Eureka runs Zoo Asset Donations 59,039 an adult volunteer program (Zoo Crew) that helps with animal care and a youth program (Youth Assisting Donations of Assets & Keepers, (YAK)), too. Each event hosted at the Zoo requires lots of additional help before, during and after Improvements to City Zoo 100,869 to have it run smoothly and look effortless. The Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation’s Board of Directors puts in Decrease in Net Assets $ (41,830) many hours throughout the year. And, the California Conservation Corps (CCC) put in two work days.
In 2008: • The CCC worked multiple crews for two days Capital Expenditures • Our event volunteers logged 837 hours • Our YAKs had a good time for 1,200 hours Equipment, Fixtures & Furniture $ 1,313 • Our Zoo Crew volunteers completed 1,800 hours Spider Web 1,751 • Our Board of Directors labored for 2,418 hours Bill’s Memorial Garden 3,157 Aviary Remodel 61,106 YOU ARE APPRECIATED $ 67,327 Sequoia Park Zoo Animal Collection
Fiscal Year 07/08 8% 22% 6% 64% 2008 Additions to Collection • One pair of Rheas, obtained fromWildlife Safari. • 2 Chacoan peccaries, male siblings from the LA Zoo – a highly endangered species! • Nigerian pygmy goat, “Bootsie,” for the Barnyard Contact Corral. • Crested screamer chick – hatched to first time screamer parents at Sequoia Park Zoo! • Dwarf Netherland rabbit, “Oreo,” for the Barnyard. • Cedar waxwing and Band-tailed pigeon; non-releasable, injured birds added to their kind already in Total Budget: $672,000 the aviary. • Male Patagonian cavy, “Tater,” to pair with “Taffy,” our female. • Young female American Guinea hog, “Joy,” a rare breed of hog from pioneer days. Animal Management Accomplishments • New colony of Pacific dampwood termites for Secrets of the Forest.
Primate Shift Training: Animal keeper Jan Roletto and animal training consultant Dawn Neptune from Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City devised a step-by-step plan to encourage gibbons and spider monkeys to willingly shift into their new holding facility on a daily basis. It took much skill and many hours of work by all the primate care staff over the course of an entire year to overcome the animals’ natural hesitations, but they did it! Now keepers can service these exhibits without the dangers of being in with the primates and it is less stressful for the primates as well. Conservation Crested screamer reproduction: Conservation is an integral part of life at Sequoia Park Zoo. So much so that in 2008, the Sequoia Park Zoo Our young pair of screamers nested successfully and produced the Foundation created a Conservation Fund. One dollar of every membership sold goes to this fund and once zoo’s first screamer chicks in May. One did not survive its third able, we will grant funds to local wildlife related conservation initiatives. month, but the other has thrived. We also have a Conservation Parking Meter. The “fines” this meter collects go to the Center for Ecosystem Survival to preserves acres of rainforest. In 2008, Sequoia Park Zoo Supporters contributed $700 to rainforest conservation in the Guancaste Conservation Area in Costa Rica. Sequoia Park Zoo participates in several captive animal breeding programs called Species Survival Plans, including Cotton-topped tamarins, Chacoan peccaries, Spider monkeys and White-handed gibbons. These SSP programs manage the captive breed- ing effort cooperatively among AZA-accredited zoos to ensure the long-term genetic viability of many endangered animals. Each SSP program also involves conservation work within the home range of that species, whether providing funding support for research, population and habitat monitoring, or habitat preservation. For example, the Chacoan peccary SSP helps support a conservation breeding center inside the Chaco region of Argentina that has helped bring this species back from the brink of extinction. Education 2009 Event Calendar
April 12 Egg-stravaganza May 30 Brew at the Zoo July 11 Zippity Zoo Day August 8 Zootini October 25 Boo at the Zoo November 26 Thanksgiving at the Zoo Zoofari Adventures 2008 December 20 Holiday Hoorah Program Summary
5-7 year olds 8-12 year olds Total Total # served 36 167 203 Total scholarships distributed 11 14 25 (summer only) Total income (summer) $1,792 $6,898 $8,960 School visits 120 classes with approximately 2,500 students
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City Staff Foundation Staff Board of Directors Melinda Booth Jeff Lamoree, President Jennifer Anderson Meagan Tatum Chuck Dominick Amanda Auston Vice President Camden Bruner Pat Bitton, Secretary Laurel Casper Gift Shop Roy E. Corsetti, Treasurer Matt Christianson Arlene Ghera Gene Bass Achille Clendenning JoAnn Nord Craig Benich Julie Coombes John Ford Emma Connors Vicki Hayler Sarah Delozier Zoo Café Naomi Johnson Youth Assistant Keepers 2008 Sam Fonoti Geri Bass Jeff Leonard Damaris McClelland Natalie Gonzalez Charlotte McDonald Program Summary Amber Neilson Juancho Ignacio Marci O’Flanagan Jan Roletto JoAnn Nord Bruce Osborne Total # served Thirty five children, ages 11-15 Lucinda Smith Donna Pace Total scholarships distributed 28 Frances Stinson Glen Twombly Total Hours served Over 1200 Anders Wirth Kimberly Wear Melissa Wozniak Jennefer White Gretchen Ziegler Nonprofit Org. US Postage PAID Eureka, CA Permit No. 9 P.O. Box 123 Cutten, CA 95534 www.SequoiaParkZoo.net CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
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