2019 ANNUAL REPORT
Tonianne Gallo Photography Dear Friends and Supporters: Since 1957, Seneca Park Zoo Society donors supporting conservation programs globally like you have helped your Zoo inspire tens of in every possible way. Seneca Park Zoo millions of people to connect with, care for, Society-led fundraising efforts have allowed and conserve wildlife and wild places. As the for grants exceeding half a million dollars to nonprofit partner to Monroe County’s Seneca our international conservation partners in Park Zoo, we share that common mission, and the past ten years. In 2019, significant grants our joint vision is for Seneca Park Zoo to be a were made to support impactful conservation national leader in education and conservation programs affecting snow leopards, African action for species survival. Our public-private penguins, polar bears, elephants, lemurs, partnership is essential to orangutans, rhinos, red pandas, operating the Zoo, and and giraffes. Your support allowed together, we are achieving staff to travel to South Africa to amazing results. Attendance work with endangered penguins, 2019 was a strong year surpassed to Churchill to learn directly programmatically and how climate change is affecting polar bears, to Madagascar to financially. Attendance surpassed 405,000 guests 405,000 lead reforestation efforts, and to as the public enjoyed guests Panama to help rehouse critically the first full season of endangered Panamanian golden giraffe feedings and new in 2019 frogs. tram service in the Zoo’s Through our operating agreement newly opened Animals of with Monroe County, the Zoo the Savanna expansion. Society remitted more than $2 Our membership grew larger and stronger, million to Monroe County for the operation of fundraising events surpassed previous years’ the Zoo, more than ever before in our shared efforts, and more people sought out the Zoo history. In addition, the Society continues as a place to create memories with family to raise funds for the implementation of the members, friends, and colleagues. The Zoo Zoo’s Master Plan through the A Wilder Vision Society created new education and outreach Campaign, ensuring that our Zoo’s future as a programs, including camps for special needs critical community asset continues far into the children and ZooMobile offerings introducing future. students to urban ecology. In 2019, the Zoo The Zoo Society is proud to partner with Society raised more than $750,000 to operate Monroe County in serving this community to vital education and conservation action save species internationally and inspire the programs reaching nearly every segment of next generation of environmental stewards. our community. Thank you for making it possible. As a zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, we are charged with
Pamela Reed Sanchez Peter Lutz President and CEO Board Chair, 2019
Seneca Park Zoo Society Seneca Park Zoo Society Brandi Sheldon ENGAGING our community In 2019, we continued to expand our reach, engaging more and more of our community to inspire them to conserve wildlife and wild places. Whether it was visits to the Zoo, engagement through our outreach programs, or connecting with us digitally, we continued to see steady growth.
Zoo attendance Scouts impacted by the Zoo: 990 2017 764
339,275 17 Trek in the Twilight 639 Number of 2018 334 ZooCampers scout 374,605 workshops
Bunk with 2019 Beasts 228 405,077 schools that took a field trip Stacy Uptagrafft to the Zoo Joel Vignare
Instagram followers 22,540 2019
14,204 2018
“Thank you for offering the
Joel Vignare special needs week! I was 9,906 so thankful that he could 2017 have this “normal” camp Introduction of Special Needs Camps experience because of the Our summer ZooCamp program continues to be extremely popular. special week you offered!” Campers spend five days or half-days at the Zoo, learning about -Parent of ZooCamper wildlife and conservation while getting to see a whole different view #SenecaParkZoo #ROC of the Zoo and its residents. In 2019, we introduced two camps specifically for kids with special #baldeagle #eagles needs. These camps had a higher counselor-to-student ratio, and counselors were specially trained #mondaymood #birdsofprey #eagleeyes to create a safe and welcome experience for kids with a wide range of abilities. Parents of campers Photo credit: Wayne Smith gave us rave reviews, and told us we met an unmet need in the community. We’ll be continuing these camps in 2020. Helping teens become advocates through Wildlife Action Crew In 2019 we introduced a new program for teens called Wildlife Action Crew. Designed to fit in busy teen schedules, Wildlife Action Crew members collaborated for six weeks to conduct a conservation case study, learning about and discussing a conservation issue, animals that are affected, and what is being done to help. In the course of their project, they select an action that addresses the conservation issue and work in groups to create a campaign to promote their message. Our inaugural Fall 2019 program focused on Polar Bears and Climate Change, and the winter session focused on Elephants and Poaching.
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In 2019, almost 20% of visiting students participated in one of these programs.
Eric Caballero
Extending the impact of field trips: Being a resource for teachers Seneca Park Zoo has been a top field trip destination for schools for many years. Wanting the Zoo to serve as an outdoor classroom for students, we introduced new resources in 2019. A field trip guide was developed to assist teachers in planning and preparing for a visit to the Zoo, and exploration field guides were created to engage students in standards-based data collection while at the Zoo. The Education Department also offers interactive programs, Animal Presentations and Expeditions, and in 2019, almost 20% of visiting students participated in one of these programs. Jason Abel Wildlife Action Crew was inspired by Polar Bears International’s Climate Alliance program. Pictured: Climate Alliance participants on the tundra in Churchill, Manitoba. Photo credit: Shervin Hess, Oregon Zoo CONSERVING Wildlife Our efforts to conserve wildlife locally and globally continue to be the bedrock of what we do.
215,587 7,866 miles traveled delivering 369 1,250 people participated in Butterfly Beltway plantings and observations
guests interacted with ZooMobile Programs Naturalists, ZooTeens, and Docents during summer programs The program is designed to introduce urban youth to careers in environmental Park cleanups science and ecology, while empowering them to be ambassadors 16 car parts for the environment in their own 633 glass bottles Expanded Urban Ecologist neighborhoods. 1,444 cigarette and cigar filters Workforce Development Program 7 In 2019, our Urban Ecologist Workforce cleanups 116 7,145 Development program expanded to participants pieces of trash include 11 youth. The program, which was collected conducted in partnership with the City of Rochester’s Summer of Opportunity Program, was designed to introduce urban youth to careers in environmental science and ecology, while empowering them to be ambassadors for the environment in their own neighborhoods. Highlights of the program included role model meetings with professionals like Audubon award winner Dr. Drew Lanham, EPA lawyer Russell Swan, Kawanza Humphrey of Keybank, and Leslie Knox of Taproot Collective. Urban Ecologists attended Buffalo Bills training camp, meeting and speaking with current players about overcoming adversity and having the drive to succeed. Multiple beach and park cleanups across the area were conducted, as well as revitalizing the
courtyard at 540 West Main. Chris Widmaier
Alyssa Wisniewski Camera Trap program expands We have collected almost In 2018, we launched a local brand of the Urban Wildlife Information Network, 20,000 photos coordinated by Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban and have uploaded 6,000 photos to Wildlife Institute. With the program, we iNaturalist for identification. placed 24 wildlife cameras throughout our city in both suburban and urban areas. Since launching we have collected almost 20,000 photos, and have uploaded 6,000 photos to iNaturalist for identification. In 2019, we created a Learning Lab program where school students help identify local species and learn how to take part in a broader scientific programs, either at the Zoo or in their own classroom. Over $11,300 donated to Polar Bears International and Seneca Park Zoo Society. Mina Johnson
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Partnering with the Rochester Americans to raise awareness for Polar Bear Conservation For our second year, we partnered with the Amerks to host “Defend the Ice Month.” For a full month, all Amerks home game attendees learned about polar bear conservation and visited with the ZooMobile. The month culminated in Defend the Ice night, where the players all wore polar bear- themed jerseys, which were auctioned off their backs. The partnership was an incredible success with over $11,300 donated to Polar Bears International and Seneca Park Zoo Society. Clockwise: A camera trap in position.; Students identifying photos.; A fox sighting. A STRONG BASE of supporters and partners There were An engaged and growing cadre of supporters make it all possible. This year was no exception with new achievements in individual donors, event attendance, and more. 49 Wildlife Warriors celebrated in the Forever Wild Revenue from Partners in Event 2019 race. Society Members Conservation memberships Participation $150,574 $124,692 1,112 77 $124,044
73 2019 68 2018 Record-breaking 2017 Jungle Jog
2017 2018 2019 Record-breaking Cinco de Rhino sell out at average of 80 average 62hours docent 120 Elesa Kim hours 103 approximately volunteers ZooTeens 99,000 600 84,432 guest interactions participants interactions recorded
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1 2 Al King 2018 Elesa Kim ,9 4 “Wildlife Warriors” celebrated at Jungle Jog 3 Jungle Jog, our popular 5K run and walk fundraiser, celebrated its 30th year in 2019. In special 1 appreciation of our many devoted participants who have attended for multiple years, we introduced 2019 4 “Wildlife Warriors” – participants who have been part of Jungle Jog for five years or more. There ,2 7 were 49 Wildlife Warriors celebrated in the 2019 race, and they were easily identified with special 7 t-shirts printed with Wildlife Warrior on the back. The race was a record-breaker in 2019, with over 1,000 runners and walkers participating.
Derek Palmer Elesa Kim Volunteer Corps celebrated ZooBoo After Dark sold out; Seneca Park Zoo could not operate a great accomplishment for a as it does without our dedicated first-time event! volunteers. In 2019, we had over 800 people volunteer at the Zoo, ranging from our dedicated docent volunteer educators to ZooTeens, trustees and committee members to event volunteers, companies sending teams for spring clean- up, and more. Our volunteers were celebrated with an annual recognition breakfast. Special awards were given out to many individuals and groups. We are so appreciative of these many dedicated people. 14% of our general volunteers are special-needs Wayne Smith
Launch of ZooBoo After Dark In 2019 we introduced a new event for older Halloween revelers, ZooBoo After Dark. Complementing our popular, kid-friendly daytime ZooBoo events, ZooBoo After Dark involved a guided, spooky trek through the Zoo at dark, with interpretation from our naturalist team. Activities in the Pavilion rounded out the night. ZooBoo After Dark sold out; a great accomplishment for a first-
Dave Mezzoprete time event! Wayne Smith
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Tina Trimer Elesa Kim
Without volunteers we wouldn’t be able to accomplish our mission. Wayne Smith Wayne Smith WHAT’S NEXT
As we turn the corner into 2020, we begin to work with a new county administration as Adam Bello was elected County Executive. County Executive Bello and his team are committed to continued progress on our Master Plan transformation, which will include rebuilding the front of the Zoo to include a new restaurant, Tropics Complex, and Guest Services facilities.
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Seneca Park Zoo Society
current full-time staff As of May 1, 2020 LaDonna Court Sarah Pearlman Ventura Pamela Reed Sanchez Receptionist and Front Office Graphic Designer President and CEO Assistant Laura Pennington Sharon Peterson Events and Experiences Sales Vice President and COO Matt Cusimano Catering Manager Coordinator Sarah Hanson Director of Marketing Sue DeCaro Meghan Smith Retail Operations Manager Membership Coordinator Chuck Levengood Donato DiRenzo Director of Development Gretchen Spencer Communications Coordinator School and Group Programs Tom Snyder Erin Donnelly Coordinator Director of Programming Membership Manager and Conservation Action Tina Trimer Lee Gray Manager of Kelly Ulrich Manager of Institutional Giving Volunteer Programs Director of Education and Visitor Studies Aimee Hofmann Denise Wells Donor Relations Manager Food Service Coordinator Jean Aurio Arthur Kneessy Annie Wheeler Office Manager for Programming Food Operations Manager Lead Zoo Naturalist for Programs and Education Kristin Leathersich Dave Will Darla Bragg Retail Operations Assistant Manager Lead Zoo Naturalist for Citizen Guest Services Assistant Manager Science Rhonda McDonald Kimberly Cenzi Program Manager Amanda Workman Special Events Manager Accounting Associate Meridith Mock Tricia Chapman Guest Services Manager Family Programs Coordinator Ruth Northrop Nicole Chevalier IT and Systems Manager Database and IT Coordinator Trustees 2019 Board of Trustees
Peter Lutz Stephen Brown Kevin Nowack Trustees Chair Gavin Brownlie Christine Osborne, M.D. Emeritus Chris Stern Tim DeGrave David Riedman Ruth Baltzer Vice Chair Maureen Dobies Gary Squires Linda Buttrill Tricia Butera Stuart Gebell* Matthew Terp* Ralph Code III, Esq. Treasurer David Hamilton* Jay Weaver Mike Hurley Shelly Doran Suzanne Hunt Debby Wilson Secretary John Nuccitelli Barbara Kelley James Winebrake Eric Allen William Strassburg Patrick Meredith* Leonard Bayer *Ex Officio Robert Stiles Michael Morse Monroe County Adam Bello, Owner and operator of Seneca Park Zoo County Executive Year-round staff as of May 1, 2020
José Arteaga Dana De Scott Kane Sue Rea Lori Warner David Hamilton Recreation Recreation Zoologist Zoo Keeper Interim Zoo Hollander Guard Zoo Keeper Guard/Bus Director Melvin Sanchez James Allison Becker Isiah Eades Driver Ground Weinpress Dr. Louis Zoo Keeper Recreation Katrianna Equipment Zoologist DiVincenti Guard Operator Ron Kalasinskas Assistant Zoo Heidi Beifus Kleinschmidt Michael Wemett Zoo Keeper Director – Zoo Keeper Robin English Brian Sheets Zoo Keeper Animal Care and Clare Belden Veterinary Sarah Zoologist Catina Wright Conservation Technician Koopman Partners in Conservation Zoo Keeper Nick Siebert Zoo Keeper Partners in Conservation are philanthropic individuals committed to animal conservation, education, and the Evan Zoo Keeper Zoo Keeper Richard Mikicuik Kevin Blakely future of Seneca Park Zoo. Thank you to our Partners in Conservation members. Assistant Zoo Zoo Keeper Eshenaur Randi Krieger Ryan Statt Assistant Zoo Keeper Director-Facilities Chloe Bliss Zoologist Aquatic Life Richard Hogestyn Roland and Kimberly DeLardge Kristen Miles- Zoo Keeper Adrianna Gail Tabone Guardian Support Leonard and Lorraine Bayer Marjorie and Herbert Humphrey Leslie DesMarteau Pavia Leiske Zoo Keeper Jo Bonsignore Systems Roxanne and Al Keltz Ken and Linda Dingman Supervisor of Life Zoo Keeper Mark and Maureen Davitt Zoo Operator Sarah Lou Langie Ben Dobrzynski Support Systems/ Transportation Azzara Oston Thorogood R. Wayne and Beverly LeChase Paddy and John Duford Tina Fess Champions Facilities Coordinator Zoo Keeper Zoo Keeper Richard and Catherine Massie David and Sandra Ebberts Zoologist Susanna Ferris John Adamski Jenna Bovee Mary Ellen Linda Jim and Linda McElheny James and Ellen Englert Luke Hawley Gordon and Andrea Meyer Assistant Curator Zoologist Ostrander Velasquez Andrew and Amy Mitchell Frederick and Virginia Enrich Aquatic Life Janet Reed Lindsay Brinda Zoologist Zoo Keeper Richard and Barbara Mohrmann Janine Fogarty and Jim Hoestermann Xavier Boyd Support Assistant Curator Jim Paxon Peggy Ooi and Barry Rosenberg Josh and Rachel Foladare Laborer Systems Ricardo Vergara Defenders Maintenance Christine Osborne and Denis Jeffries Blake and Abby Gianniny Kellee Wolowitz Garrett Caulkins Operator Roman Maureen and Robert Dobies Assistant Curator Mechanic I Ground Jody Fleischer Charles Plant Sarah Hanson Registrar Cory Hurysz Richard Equipment Bob and Linda Franklin Josh and Rebecca Pokracki Karen Hatch and Dirk Bernold Brenna De Heavy Laborer Razzante Operator Jay and Margaret Rachfal Erin and Jeff Heintz Angelis Barbara Hendry Hanna Kaiser Recreation Barbara Reifler John and Judy Henderson Zoo Keeper Barbara Kelley and Tom Riley Zoo Keeper Guard Christine Klos and Don White Jo Ann H. Richards Chris and Susan Holliday John Littwitz Margaret Richards Mary Louise Huff Peter and Margot Lutz David and Betsy Riedman Suzanne Hunt and Matt Kelly James Nickles and Susan Wendel Randy and Tara Shepard Mike and Meredith Hurley Docents Ronald and Tamalyn Pritchard John and Joanne Smith Thomas and Elisabeth Judson Paula V. Smith Gary and Catherine Squires David and Erin Keehley our motivated volunteer educators Bob and Gayle Stiles Sherry and Alan Stephens Susan and Michael Knolla Claudia and David Weber Chris and Courtney Stern Monica and Urban Kress Colleene Abair Barbara Hendry Marian Nelson Debby Wilson Georgiana Thoman James and Jennifer Kusse Stuart Gebell Donald and Joanne Titus Charles Levengood and Gina Halasinski President Richard Allen Patricia Hoefler Shelley O’Brien Gretchen Voss Nancy Lowthian Eileen Kreutter Linda Bagdon Thomas Hoffman Ann Patterson Ambassadors Eric and Nicole Allen Dr. and Mrs. Tae Whang Timothy Lynch and Noelle van Deursen Past President Darlene Benzon Amy Holt Linda Rinas Bruce B. Bates Thomas and Phyllis Wickerham Sean and Lauren Magin Jennifer Kandris John Bianchi Lesia Hrycelak Jane Salminen Brian and Ashley Bennington Robert and Nicole Wiederhold Pamela and Steven Marsocci Vice President Cathy Blakey Rodney Johnson Cheryl Seiler David Berg and Dawn Riedy Mark and Karen Wilson Wendy and Daryn May Susan Herzberg Mindy and Todd Zyra Bruce and Eleanor McLear Robyn Blanchard- Anne Kirkpatrick Ray Shaheen Charles Bliss Secretary Paul and Elaine Messina Tacci David and Virginia Braverman Brenda Kozlowsky Roger Siekierski Advocates Hilda Milham David Johnson Walter and Debi Brooks Mark and Leslie Allen Judith Bullene Monica Kress Wayne Smith Matthew and Christa Miller Treasurer Gavin and Danelle Brownlie Thomas and Carolyn Argust William Camp Andrew and Claudia Morrow Janice Barney Theresa Kretovic Timothy Snyder Linda and John Buttrill Mark and Heather Balsamo Christopher and Heather Mott Education Chair Andrea Carvalho Donna Lampen- Colleen Spiwak M. John and Jessie Buzawa Elise Barnard Joshua Myers Susan Chapman Smith Gary and Roxane Chadwick Karen Baumgartner Pamela Martin Kyra Stephenson John and Diane Nuccitelli William and Victoria Cherry Minette Beabes and Isaac Toohey Trunklines Editor Erin Cole Gretchen LaRosa Karen Turner Michael Ostrander Walter and Lisa Critchley Kathleen and Jack Best Claudia Burcke Yvonne Dailey Jerald LeBlanc Peter Van Heyst Peter and Bernice Pape Jean Darling Robyn Blanchard Tacci and James Tacci Planning Chair Barbara Densmore Lucille Leiske Sharon Peterson Charlene Varnis Timothy DeGrave and Laura Fornarola Karen Brown Dave Tegler Pamela Reed Sanchez Joanne Doran-Hills Susan Lindsay Sarah Walker Jennifer Dell and Matt Sides Stephen Brown Party Mad Chair Aron and Vicki Reina Karen Downs Ann Marie Mahon Scott and Carol DeMoulin Gavin and Marietta Brownlie Pamela Walter Carl and Nanette Salvaggio Wendy Hembrock Richard and Allison DiMarco Trisha and Christopher Butera Marjorie Dunbar Heather Manns Jackie Washburn Shirley Shumway Conservation Chair Shelly and Kirk Doran Barbara Carlson Donato Fazio Carol McCoy Kathleen Wax Maggie and Charlie Symington Holly Hammond Tarek and Pamela Eldaher John and Betsy Carver Heidi Forster Carol Merkel Robert and Susan Touhsaent Scheduling Chair Jerry Welcher Joan Feinbloom Ralph and Barbara Code Helen Vogel Jacqueline Fox Irene Michaels Maureen Whalen Bruce and Kathleen Ferguson Michael and Jamie Condon Charlene Varnis Jay Weaver Kathleen Guillard Pamela Mortensen David and Patricia Gardner Spencer and Elizabeth Cook Biofacts Chair Lynn Willard James and Susan Winebrake D. Todd Gray and Michael Hardy Thomas and Mary Ann Dannhauser Lynn Harris Cheryl Yehl Gary and Judith Wood Peter and Kathy Griswold Jack and Tracey Davidoff Wayne Smith Forever Wild Society Members The mission of the Seneca Park Zoo Society’s planned giving program is to ensure the continuation of education and conservation programs for future generations. Thank you to the following people for making a deferred gift in support of the Zoo Society.
Anonymous Mary Louise Huff Carol Smereski Colleene Abair Mike and Meredith Hurley Tom Snyder Rachel Baker August Marcia and David Johnson Robyn Blanchard Tacci and James Tacci Robbie Baltzer Harold Johnson Cynthia Tag Bohdan and Maureen Baran Barbara Kelley and Tom Riley Ric Thomann Leonard and Lorraine Bayer Donna Lampen-Smith Denise Wells Nina Beach Patty and Larry Langdon Maureen Whalen Darlene Benzon Lou and Sally* Langie Dr. and Mrs. Tae Whang Kevin and Tami Best Chuck Levengood Pam Will* Charlie Bliss Peter and Margot Lutz Keith and Betsy Wilson Mike and Mary Lou Bopp Carolyn and Edward Maruggi Dr. Jeff Wyatt Stephen Brown Elizabeth Masco Mark and Nancy Zawacki Gavin and Danelle Brownlie Jim and Linda McElheny Ashley Burek Donald* and Phyllis McNelly *Denotes Deceased Rita* and Lawrence* Callahan Carol Merkel Ralph and Barbara Code Meridith Mock Post-Humous Members In the past 10 years, the Zoo Spencer and Elizabeth Cook Patricia Obstarczyk Estate of Christine Bush Society has granted over a Karen and Bill Crow Karen Panosian Estate of Patricia Farley Matt Cusimano Laura Pennington Estate of Clara Gilman John* and Mary Lou* Davison Sharon Peterson Estate of Jean Groff Half-million Maureen and Robert Dobies Michelle Picardo Estate of Francis Jung David and Sandra Ebberts Tom and Donna Proietti Estate of Betty Lohr Ron Fielding Jim Quick* Estate of Evelyn Lutz dollars Bob and Linda Franklin Karin Quillinan Estate of Hilda Neary Philip and Beverly Gelsomino Pamela Reed Sanchez to conservation partners, Jim Grapenstetter Dennis and Patricia Ringer including the Red Panda Network. Lee Gray Heather Rossi Sarah Hanson Tom and Ellen Rusling Amy Harned Dr. Neil Scheier Aimee Hofmann Richard Hogestyn Wayne Smith Estate of Rita and Lawrence Callahan Flaum Management Company, Inc. Entercom Marketing Results Group Estate of Betty Lohr Grant Taylor Photography Exodus Exterminating Estate of Janice M. Olyslager Hamilton Stern Construction LLC Max and Marian Farash Charitable Estate of James V. Quick Suzanne Hunt Foundation Estate of Erika Verthe I.B.E.W. Local Union #86 The Joseph and Anna Gartner Foundation Imprintable Solutions Ink The Hallowell Fund In Situ Initial Here Creative Services Susan Henderson Lake Immunogenics, Inc. Invesco Barbara Hendry Bergmann Associates Christine Klos and Don White Richard Hogestyn Darlene Benzon Lake Beverage Corporation William Hosley and Christine Ermenc Pelkey & Pelkey Landsman Development Corp. Mike and Meredith Hurley Power Management Co. LeChase Construction Services, LLC Barbara Kelley and Tom Riley Rochester Americans Hockey Club LiDestri Foods Inc. Christine Klos and Don White Sammy Pierson Memorial Fund LoebMed David Klos Family Memorial Fund Dr. Jeff Wyatt M&T Bank Lake Immunogenics, Inc. Manning Squires Hennig Co. Inc. R. Wayne and Beverly LeChase Education Medved Running & Walking Outfitters John Littwitz Canandaigua National Bank Monroe Veterinary Associates Nancy Lowthian Karen and Bill Crow Michael and Margy Morse Peter and Margot Lutz Causecast Foundation NextGen Building Components Manning & Napier Diamond Packaging PASCO Building Automation Systems Harold and Frances Marrett ESL Charitable Foundation Personal Healthcare Richard and Barbara Mohrmann The Hallowell Fund The Rabbit Room Partners & Napier Kathleen Holt and Stephen Lurie RADEC Electric Corporation Phillips Lytle LLP M&T Bank Rath Electric, Inc. Marlaine Pilittere Monroe Veterinary Associates RED-Rochester LLC Charles Plant Paychex Inc. Regent Financial Group LLC Jo Ann H. Richards Jay Showalter Xceed Financial Credit Union Riedman Companies Margaret Richards Rochester Institute of Technology Riedman Foundation Events Rochester, NY Chapter, NECA ROC the Day Donors Admar Supply Company, Inc. Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness Inc. Sammy Pierson Memorial Fund Designated Giving Alstom Signaling Foundation, Inc. Royal Oak Realty Trust Andrew Schecter Bank of America Ry-Gan Printing, Inc. Leland T. Shafer Charitable Trust Linda Mapstone Capital Enrichment and Exhibits Leonard and Lorraine Bayer Secret Ingredient Cupcakery Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation John Littwitz Eric and Nicole Allen Bagels, Etc. Best Times Financial Planning Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 46 Sirness Vending Carolyn and Edward Maruggi Anonymous (4) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast Billone Mechanical Contractors SWBR Architects Paula V. Smith Jim and Linda McElheny Bohdan and Maureen Baran Rochester Institute of Technology The Bonadio Group James Tacci and Robyn Blanchard-Tacci Spectrum Monroe Veterinary Associates Bruce B. Bates Salena’s Mexican Restaurant Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC. TMD Contracting, LLC Gary and Catherine Squires Gary and Karen Muisus Leonard and Lorraine Bayer Urtz’s Farm, Inc. Bounce On Me Inc. U.S. Realty Capital Sherry and Alan Stephens Kevin Nowack and Iris Zimmerman Kevin and Tami Best Boylan Code, LLP UA Local 13 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Service Robert C. and Jane K. Stevens Legacy Edward Petinella Charles Bliss ZooMobile Stephen Brown Techs Fund The Purcell Family Carol Brink Wegmans Food Markets Brown & Brown of New York, Inc. Walmart Sheila Swigert Janet Reed Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC. Mary Ellen Brothers Guon Wegmans Food Markets Maggie and Charlie Symington Pamela Reed Sanchez Gavin and Danelle Brownlie Butterfly Beltway BSG Building Services Group William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Georgiana Thoman Riedman Foundation David and Margaret Burns Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation Buckingham Properties Wilmorite Thomson Reuters Suzanne Robinson Trisha and Christopher Butera C.P. Ward, Inc. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Irene and Alan Weinberg Advised Fund Lisa Seaman Linda and John Buttrill Urban Ecologist Canfield & Tack Commercial Printing and Xceed Financial Credit Union WHEC Channel 10 Ivette and William Shaheen Hamilton and Gail Clark City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Dept. Fulfillment Zoghlin Group Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation Randy and Tara Shepard Spencer and Elizabeth Cook Greater Rochester Health Foundation Catenary Construction Corp Zweigle’s, Inc. James and Susan Winebrake Joseph and Judith Darweesh Chris and Courtney Stern KeyBank Christa Construction, LLC WROC-TV Channel 8 Davenport Hatch Foundation Stifel/The Brown Group Kronenberger Family Gift Fund CPL Bob and Gayle Stiles General Operating Support We take great care to ensure accuracy of these Mark and Maureen Davitt McGowan Gin Rosica Family Foundation Inc. CMI Communications 13 WHAM-TV lists. If you see anything inaccurate, please let us Robert and Susan Touhsaent Tim DeGrave and Laura Fornarola Janet Reed Constellation Brands, Inc. Accountable Digital know at 585.336.7205. Matt Vahue Maureen and Robert Dobies crosby-brownlie, Inc. Westminster Barrington Foundation Mary Wagner Shelly and Kirk Doran Restricted Projects Scott and Carol DeMoulin Karen Baumgartner Warner Fund Empire State Development Colleene Abair DGA Builders Leonard and Lorraine Bayer Claudia and David Weber ESL Charitable Foundation Susanna Ferris Diamond Packaging Nina Beach Maureen Whalen Frontier Glass Richard and Allison DiMarco Bounce On Me Inc. Lynn Willard Kathleen Gamlen Matching Gift Maureen and Robert Dobies Joseph and Nancy Briggs Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation Jim Grapenstetter Bank of America Dolomite Products Company Inc. Brochures Unlimited Advertising, LLC. Estate of Martha Bullock Mary Ellen Brothers Guon Dell Direct Giving Campaign Everdry Waterproofing Walter and Debi Brooks Estate of Ruth Service The Hallowell Fund Exxon Mobil Foundation Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Canfield & Tack Commercial Printing and A. Scott Hecker Fidelity Charitable Faber Builders, Inc. Fulfillment Mike and Meredith Hurley Center for Biodiversity Thomson Reuters FASTSIGNS of Rochester-Henrietta Gary and Roxane Chadwick Barbara Kelley and Tom Riley Exploration Fidelis Care The Donald F. & Maxine B. Davison Christine Klos and Don White Paula V. Smith Endowment Carlie Fishgold Foundation Lake Immunogenics, Inc. Five Star Bank Shelly and Kirk Doran Jerald and Ann LeBlanc Five Star Improvements Herman and Marlene Duerr Fund LeChase Construction Services, LLC Balance Sheet Statement of Operating Finances Seneca Park Zoo Society Seneca Park Zoo Society for the year ended December 31, 2019 for the year ended December 31, 2019
General Board Restricted Capital 2019 2018 Operating Designated Gifts & Campaign % of Total % of Total Fund Fund Grants Fund SUPPORT AND REVENUE Amount Revenue Amount Revenue Fund TOTAL Membership & Admissions $3,243,591 46.18% $2,861,207 42.90% ASSETS Retail Operations $1,819,968 25.91% $1,618,223 24.27% Cash and Cash Equivalents $371,383 $0 $0 $23,088 $394,471 Fundraising & Events $888,203 12.65% $810,715 12.16% In Kind Contributions $493,979 7.03% $544,021 8.16% Investments $400,124 $625,007 $103,664 $3,095,641 $4,224,436 Education & Conservation $342,357 4.87% $348,662 5.23% Endowment - General $0 $1,040,496 $218,185 $0 $1,258,681 Action Programs Net Assets Released from $231,357 3.29% $483,295 7.25% Endowment - Intern Program $0 $0 $182,868 $0 $182,868 Restriction Accounts Receivable $19,661 $4,504 $20,000 $0 $44,165 Interest Income $3,746 0.05% $2,645 0.04% $7,023,199 100.00% $6,668,767 100.00% Grants Receivable $0 $0 $1,360 $2,500,000 $2,501,360 $20,470 $0 $0 $965,511 $985,981 Promises to Give-Net 2019 2018 Due from other funds $4,397 $50,000 $127,221 $1,143 $182,761 EXPENSES Amount % of $’s Amount % of $’s Inventory $108,130 $0 $0 $0 $108,130 Raised Raised $1,411,890 20.10% $1,209,987 18.14% Prepaid Expenses $22,022 $789 $0 $0 $22,811 Retail Services Education & Conservation $760,785 10.83% $703,524 10.55% Property & Equipment Net $100,198 $0 $0 $0 $100,198 Action Programs Communications $800,752 11.40% $838,333 12.57% Total Assets $1,046,384 $1,720,796 $653,298 $6,585,383 $10,005,861 Fundraising & Events $630,084 8.97% $599,873 9.00% Administration $555,571 7.91% $567,003 8.50% LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Membership & Admission Services $537,461 7.65% $541,985 8.13% $206,603 2.94% $149,419 2.24% Accounts Payable $184,737 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $1,684,737 Conservation Initiatives Depreciation $33,349 0.47% $32,047 0.48% $59,714 $0 $0 $0 $59,714 Accrued Payroll $4,936,493 70.29% $4,642,171 69.61% Accrued Vacation $74,491 $0 $0 $0 $74,491 Increase in Net Assets $2,086,706 $2,026,596 Deferred Income $48,184 $0 $0 $0 $48,184 Due to other funds $178,364 $0 $1,138 $3,259 $182,761 Net Assets At Beginning of Year $497,615 $494,706
Total Liabilities $545,490 $0 $1,138 $1,503,259 $2,049,887 Support to Seneca Park Zoo Fund ($107,911) ($82,267)
Revenue Share with Monroe ($1,925,515) ($1,673,420) County Parks Dept
Beginning Net Assets $497,615 $1,626,301 $489,906 $3,813,666 $6,427,488 Board Designated Restrictions ($50,000) ($268,000) Net Surplus/(Deficit) $3,280 $94,495 $162,255 $1,268,457 $1,528,487
Total Net Assets $500,895 $1,720,796 $652,161 $5,082,123 $7,955,975 Net Assets At End Of Year $500,895 $497,615
TOTAL LIABILITIES A complete financial statement including Board Designated, Restricted Programs and the Capital Campaign is available & NET ASSETS $1,046,384 $1,720,796 $653,298 $6,585,382 $10,005,861 upon request.