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The Louisville Zoo, a nonprofit organization and the state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Mailing Address: Zoo Hours: P.O. Box 37250, Mid-March to Labor Day: Louisville, KY 40233-7250 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Exit by 6 p.m.) Delivery Address: September to mid-March: Table of Contents 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Exit by 5 p.m.) 1100 Trevilian Way June and July, Thurs.–Sat., Message From Leadership...... 4 Louisville, KY 40213 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Exit by 8 p.m.) Telephone: Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too!...... 5 Admission Administrative Offices: 502-459-2181 Visit the website for Member News...... 6 FAX: 502-459-2196 seasonal admission pricing. Education: 502-238-5358 ZooBucks...... 7 Children (under 3): Free Membership Office: 502-459-2287 Zoo News...... 8 Groups (15 or more): Website with Online Store: Call 502-238-5348 A.D.O.P.T.S...... 10 louisvillezoo.org at least 72 hours in advance. Feature: Spit and Blood...... 11 Attracting Butterflies...... 13 The Louisville Zoo is an agency of Louisville Metro, Greg Fischer, Mayor Events Calendar...... 14 Wild Walk...... 17 Metro Council Attica Scott, District 1 Cindi Fowler, District 14 New Animals at the Zoo...... 18 Barbara Shanklin, District 2 Marianne Butler, District 15 Summer Education Programs...... 20 Mary C. Woolridge, District 3 Kelly Downard, District 16 David Tandy, District 4 Glen Stuckel, District 17 Education Field Trips...... 23 Cheri Bryant Hamilton, District 5 Marilyn Parker, District 18 David James, District 6 Jerry Miller, District 19 Kids and Conservation...... 24 Ken Fleming, District 7 Stuart Benson, District 20 Become a Zoo Docent...... 26 Tom Owen, District 8 Dan Johnson, District 21 Tina Ward-Pugh, District 9 Robin Engel, District 22 Volunteer News...... 27 Jim King, District 10 James Peden, District 23 Kevin Kramer, District 11 Madonna Flood, District 24 Donor Thanks...... 28 Rick Blackwell, District 12 David Yates, District 25 Sponsorship Thanks...... 29 Vicki Aubrey Welch, District 13 Brent Ackerson, District 26 Support Your Zoo...... 30 Zoo Foundation Board Of Directors Wish List...... 31 Kevin Anderson Eric Ison Jan West Kathryn Arterberry Debbie King Mark Wheeler Mark Bidner Maria Ladd Ron Widman Editorial Mark Brown Mike Lorch Lisa Yennes Darlene O’Bryan, Maureen Horrigan, Steve Wing Thomas Crockett Edgardo Mansilla Ex-Officio Members Design Christopher Ecken Darryl Metzger Brent Ackerson Robert Kemnitz Wayne Estopinal Paula Pottinger Maury Buchart Dr. Larry Florman Annette Schnatter Photographers Ashley Mike Shelisa Gautreaux Sheryl Snyder Kyle Shepherd, Robert Kemnitz and other staff members Anna Pray Thomas Halbleib, Jr. Kerry Stemler Sadiqa Reynolds The Trunkline is published four times a year by the Steven Higdon Gary Stewart Doug Shaw Louisville Zoological Garden, John T. Walczak, Director. Patti Hobbs Patricia Swope John Walczak Dr. Heidi Hulon Manning Warren III

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4 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 message from leadership

From The irst, I want to con- Art Contest for students. It • Coordinating suburban Mayor gratulate the Zoo was amazing to see what the traffic lights to reduce and its partners, creative minds of our future air pollution from idling Louisville Gas and leaders could fabricate using vehicles FElectric and Kentucky Utili- trash and recyclable items. • Installing 10 new May- ties, on a successful “Party You can see the winning en- or’s Miles to encourage for the Planet,” a month long tries in this issue of Trunkline. walking and active living celebration of the Earth held As part of my focus to • Launching a clean at the Zoo in April. I had an make Louisville a “greener” economy business plan opportunity to participate in city, my team and I recently contest to encourage the Earth Day festival on April released Sustain Louisville, a entrepreneurs in the 21. It was one of the highest comprehensive roadmap for creation and startup of Greg Fischer attendance days ever, and I a more sustainable city. The businesses. Metro Mayor was pleased to see so many plan contains 19 broad goals As we head into the sum- people visiting booths set up and 63 initiatives, including: mer, I encourage everyone to by local eco-partners to learn • Decreasing energy use look at their lifestyle and try about “green” initiatives in in city-owned buildings to make at least two changes our community. • Establishing a robust to live “greener.” I hope I was honored to take part urban tree canopy you will join me in the effort in recognizing the winners in • Decreasing transporta- to make Louisville a more the Zoo’s first annual Trash- tion-related greenhouse environmentally-friendly place formation: Trash-to-Treasure gas emissions to live, work and enjoy life.

From The ongratulations! governance, staff expertise portunity to thank our staff Your Zoo has just and support, physical facili- who works so hard every director been accredited for ties, support organization and day to meet and exceed the another five years by guest services. Once the appli- AZA Accreditation standards; Cthe Association of Zoos and cation is submitted, it is re- Sandy Allen, Zoo volunteer Aquariums. viewed by the AZA Accredita- who coordinates the applica- AZA accreditation is the tion staff, then an inspection tion process; Mayor Fischer; highest standard of certifica- team spends three days on Sadiqa Reynolds, chief of tion for a zoo or aquarium, site reviewing all aspects of Community Building; Steve surpassing the requirements our Zoo. Our inspection team Rowland, Metro CFO; Deb- of federal, state and local included Chuck Wikenhauser, bie King, chairperson of our government regulations. director, Milwaukee County Foundation; our Foundation John Walczak Accomplishing this honor is Zoo; Terry Wolf, Wildlife direc- Board members, the Friends Louisville Zoo Director no small task. Of the more tor, Lion Country Safari; Bruce of the Zoo, our Youth Board than 2,700 animal exhibitors Bohmke, COO, Woodland and all of you for the support licensed by the U.S. Depart- Park Zoo and Erica Lipanovich, that you give us every day to ment of Agriculture, only 222 DVM, Dickerson Park Zoo. be one of the best accredited are accredited by the AZA. Without accreditation, we Zoos in the country. This professional credentialing would be extremely limited in As stated by the AZA, is so prestigious and mean- our international conservation accreditation “is your ingful that institutions from and education partnerships assurance that you are Canada, Mexico, Asia and and the selection of animals supporting an organization South America have sought we get to share with you – our dedicated to providing membership. guests. To help put this in per- excellent care for animals, The application process is spective, we would never have a great experience for you rigorous, focusing on animal been chosen to be the home and your family, and a better management and welfare, for Qannick, the orphaned future for all living things.” veterinary care, education, Alaskan polar bear cub, with- conservation, research, out being an accredited Zoo. safety and security, finances, I want to take this op- Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too! Member News

6 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 Jennifer Adams Membership Director Member News [email protected]

Cool Summer Member Offerings

Keep in the Papa John’s Increase know by Splash Park Your Fun following us Cool off with us this and Value on FaceBook summer at the Zoo and Our new and Twitter enjoy special Zoo member benefits. Safari Gold* Papa John’s Splash Park at Glacier Run is membership is open daily now through Labor Day. a terrific value Enjoy Member Mornings in the Splash Park delivering more Monday through Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. in June than $200 in and July. Just show your membership I.D. at benefits in just the Splash Park entrance for “member only” two visits to the access. Zoo (based on a family of four). Twilight Hours Every member Take an evening stroll during Twilight Hours covered on the in June and July. The Zoo will stay open until card receives a 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. bracelet to enjoy Members may enter until 7:30 p.m. with the unlimited access last ticket sold to non-members at 7 p.m. to select rides Twilight Hours Specials and attractions. Members enjoy ½ price Safari Bracelets and Safari Gold an additional 10 percent off at Zoo gift shops members can (making total discount 20 percent). pick-up bracelets New: All non-members can enter for at the Train/Tram Station on the Front Plaza and $5 general admission so bring your family any ride or attraction location. and friends to enjoy these summer evening *The Safari Gold membership will be adventures. available upon opening of the Zoo train. Purchase a Family Plus or Family membership and upgrade your membership to Safari Gold when it’s available. ZooBucks

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“The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” Presented by Meijer Get Healthy with REMINDER: Member tickets remain Norton Healthcare free the first two weeks and half- price the remaining nights, with a Healthy Walking Club small convenience charge to reserve Now through October 31 online. Meijer will continue to sell Walk the Zoo from 8 to 9:30 a.m. discount tickets at and during Twilight Hours in June and store locations that July from 6 to 8 p.m. To register or are good for any for more information on other Norton night of the event. Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Club All Aboard All Halloween party activities throughout the year, call The Zoo’s new trains will be ready tickets must be 502-629-1234. for boarding just in time to take a reserved online leisurely ride around the Zoo to cool Norton Healthcare which allows us off during warm summer months. Get Healthy Expo to set a capacity Safari Gold members or members Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. limit each who purchase a one-day Safari Join Norton Healthcare’s Center evening to Bracelet the day of their visit can for Prevention and Wellness for free help with enjoy unlimited train rides in addition screenings and healthy activities at crowd control. to other select rides and attractions. the Zoo. Free to Zoo members and Visit our Safari Bracelets can be purchased at Get Healthy Club members. Included website after the Train/Tram Station and ride or with Zoo admission. See page 15 for September attraction locations. (Louisville Zoo more details. 1 for all the members receive a discount). details on the 2013 party.

zoobucks

The Louisville Zoo is pleased to offer members a variety of quarterly coupons for various Zoo admissions and activities. We invite you to take advantage of these special limited-time promotional offers. Please be sure to carefully check the expiration dates and restrictions on the coupons before redeeming them.

Buy One Adult Buy One Child BUY ONE buy one Admission, Admission, fountain drink, lorikeet nectar, Get One Adult Get One Child GET ONE fountain get one lorikeet Admission Free Admission Free drink FREE nectar free Valid Louisville Zoo Valid Louisville Zoo (Equal or lesser value) Valid Louisville Zoo membership card and membership card and Valid Louisville Zoo membership card and photo ID required. Not valid photo ID required. Not valid membership card and photo ID required. Not valid with any other offers. Not with any other offers. Not photo ID required. Not valid with any other offers. Not valid for school groups. valid for school groups. with any other offers. Not valid for school groups. valid for school groups.

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8 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 Kyle Shepherd Media Relations Manager Zoo News [email protected]

New Bike Rack Encouraging a healthier lifestyle, The Louisville Zoo Youth Board and Founder of Polar Bears International, Robert Buchanan, celebrated the installation of the Zoo’s new bike rack donated by the Youth Board. The rack will hold 28 bikes to accommodate guests who choose to bike to the Zoo instead of drive.

New Ropes Course to Debut this Summer Lost Child Why let the animals be the only ones who take a walk on the wild side? The Zoo’s new double-level ropes course, opening in late summer Bracelet 2013, will allow adults and kids alike to enjoy a fun and challenging Did you know that the Zoo adventure. The course offers a Lost Child bracelet will be located near the that can be placed around African Outpost. a child’s arm during their Tykes Course Zoo visit? This free bracelet Little Zoo guests (ages provides a space for parents 2–7) can build climbing or guardians to write their confidence on our name and cell phone special Tykes Course. number. If the child should Both courses will become separated from feature safety their guardian, the Zoo’s harnesses, keeping staff will be able to quickly adventurers, big and notify the appropriate small, safe at all times. person and get loved ones Watch our website for reunited as soon as possible. more course details Lost child bracelets are free and the opening date. and can be picked up at any ticket window or ride Sponsorship opportunities available. location. Contact [email protected] or 502-238-5330. The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 9

Our Zebra Needs a Name! If you were the proud parent of a baby zebra, what would you name her? Here is your chance to vote for your favorite name for the Zoo’s newest Hartmann’s Mountain zebra. Zebra names were accepted May 13 – 26 and voting for the winning name will be available June 10 – 23 at the Zebra Naming Kiosk on the Zoo’s Front Plaza. Guests can vote with spare change and bills for their favorite name. The winning name will be announced the week of June 24. All donations will go to the Zoo’s Foundation for animal care. New Female Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Weight: 72 lbs. Birthday: January 18, 2013 at 2:45 a.m.

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Want to Work at the Zoo? The Zoo’s online job application will be active starting July 15 for late summer through early fall seasonal positions. Opportunities will be available in Kaman’s Hair Wrapping membership, admissions, gift shop, front reception Leave the Zoo with a section of your hair desk, guest services, rides and attractions and the wrapped in your favorite colors. This new fun Papa John’s Splash Park. Applicants must be a opportunity is offered through Kaman’s Art minimum of 16 years of age and available to work Shoppe on the Zoo’s Front Plaza. The cost is $2 weekdays and weekends. Some positions require a per inch with bead packet add-ons starting at $3. minimum age of 18 and a valid driver’s license. All positions are seasonal and pay $7.25 per hour. To apply, visit louisvillezoo.org/employment.

Summer Twilight Hours June and July, Thursday through Saturday Gates close at 7 p.m. Stay until 8 p.m. Come later. Stay cooler. Save Big! Just $5 Zoo admission after 5 p.m. Plus save more with our $5 Twilight Meal Deal* (hotdog or hamburger with chips and a small drink). Save on Ice cream, ICEEs, nachos, pretzels and more. Twilight dining locations: Walkabout Cafe, kentucky Canteen and Bomassa Soft Serve. A.D.O.P.T.S.

10 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 a.d.o.p.t.s. add a “wild child” to your family tree

dd a new branch to your family tree by adopting an animal at the Zoo. The A.D.O.P.T.S. program (Animals Depend On People To Survive) even further strengthensA the Zoo’s mission “to better the bond between people and our planet.” In fact, funds from A.D.O.P.T.S. are used directly towards animal care and food. With a grocery bill of over $400,000 annually, your gift is a welcomed contribution to our animal’s wellbeing. Looking for a wild gift idea for family or friends? Animal adoption makes a wonderful gift, and materials can even be sent directly to the recipient. Ways to adopt: 1. Visit louisvillezoo.org/adopts and adopt your favorite animal online. 2. Fill out the form below and mail or fax it back. 3. Call us directly at 502-238-5389.

A.D.O.P.T.S. Order Form Animal ______Adoption Level ______Name of Adoptive Parent (to appear on Zoo’s website) ______Purchaser’s Name ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Daytime Phone ______Email ______Recipient Name (if gift) ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Daytime Phone ______Send materials to  Purchaser  Recipient If sent to recipient, message on gift enclosure PAYMENT  Check (Make payable to Louisville Zoo ADOPTS)  Visa  Mastercard  Discover  American Express Card Number ______Exp. Date ______Signature ______Mail to: Louisville Zoo A.D.O.P.T.S., P.O. Box 37250, Louisville, KY 40233-7250 Or fax to: 502-238-5324 Feature: Spit and Blood

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spit and blood by Darlene O’Bryan, Communications Director

n the spring issue of Trunkline, we featured monkey chews on and it collects their spit. But The Scoop on Poop Part I. That article shared first Silvia has to get the monkeys to actually use the kinds of critical animal health information it, and what better way than to dip the cord in available to our veterinarian staff through the lightly sweetened Kool-Aid. After the sample is Ianalysis of animal byproducts – well, specifically, retrieved, the cotton is removed from the pipe, poop and pee specimens. labeled and frozen until it is processed. While not as easy to collect, spit and blood samples provide our staff with additional valuable information to help evaluate an animal’s health status. Spit it out Camels are known for spitting, and orangutans have been known to soak a few zookeepers, but not all animals willingly share their spit with staff. Saliva is by far the most difficult sample to collect, and it probably offers the least amount of information to our veterinary staff. Most commonly used to check the stress hormone (cortisol) level, in an animal, spit is also used to study an animal’s reproductive hormones. The easiest way to collect saliva is during a medical examination. However through the creativity of Centre College professor Brent White, long-time Zookeeper Silvia Zirkelbach now Top: Keeper Silvia Zirkelbach collects saliva from a woolly monkey. has a tool to collect the saliva of the Zoo’s woolly monkeys at any time. The creative device is made Middle: A simple PVC pipe coverted into a saliva collection tool. from PVC pipe and has a thick cotton cord that the Bottom: A woolly monkey climbs over Monkey Island 12 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013

What’s blood got to do with it? Actually — everything. Even a small blood sample can provide a lot of useful information about an animal’s health. It provides a complete blood count (CBC) on an animal, which includes the number of both red and white blood cells. Just this test alone can identify infection, inflammation, anemia or other health-related concerns. Serum based tests allow various chemicals, antibodies and antigens to be checked. Serum chemistries are one of the most important initial tests performed on an aging or ill animal because it provides an assessment of the function of various organ systems including the liver, kidneys, pancreas and heart. The results will often Blood collection from a yellow spotted amazon river turtle identify the location of the problem and help determine what additional sufficient to run many of the needed stick) based on the consequences that tests need to be performed. Serum tests. When an animal is sedated for follow (getting some yummy pieces testing for antibodies and antigens a medical procedure or physical, a of fruit). Favorite foods are often are some of the same tests run on a blood sample is always collected and very strong motivators and effective pet to check for heartworm disease analyzed. And whenever possible, the positive reinforcement. Building trust and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, staff collects a little extra for freezing between the animal and the staff which affects approximately 2.5 to and storing. This allows future tests member is the first step in training 4.4 percent of domestic cats. to be run on the same blood sample as it is important to ensure that both So, how much blood is enough? without having to stick or sedate an the animals and keepers are safe Obviously an elephant has more animal for a follow up test. during training exercises. The most blood to spare so the staff may take Amazingly, a few Zoo animals basic type of operant training used a few tablespoons, but for smaller have been trained to allow the at the Zoo is called “target training,” animals and reptiles a few drops are collection of blood where an animal is trained to touch while they are awake part of its body to a specific object. including orangutans, This process helps zookeepers direct tapirs, elephants and specific simple body movements that maned wolves. At one can be built upon to create more point, staff collected complex behaviors such as having a daily blood samples on female tiger enter a special chute and Sarah, a female tapir, to position itself for an ultrasound exam, determine her reproductive injection or blood draw. cycle. If it’s hard to get a small child to give blood, imagine training a 600 TAKE to 700 lb. animal to cooperate. So how is it ACTION! done then? Zookeepers It takes a village to raise and use a learning tool called care for our animals. You can be operant conditioning, a a part of our village by making process that increases the a tax deductible donation to our likelihood that a specific Animal Health Center through behavior will be repeated the Louisville Zoo Foundation. (an orangutan holding Leukemia was diagnosed from a blood smear in a Visit louisvillezoo.org/foundation Uromastyx lizard. Note Spider pattern of the nucleus in a an arm out for a needle rapidly dividing white blood cell (a cell undergoing mitosis) or call 502-238-5615 Attracting Butterflies

The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 13 William Nay Manager of Horticulture [email protected] horticulture

Attracting Butterflies

reating a butterfly garden The main objective can be a great way to give when selecting plants butterflies a place to lay and shrubs to attract their eggs, bask in the sun butterflies is to choose Cand feed, all the while giving you ones that bloom at beautiful scenery. If a full butterfly different times throughout garden sounds too demanding, there the season and even in are numerous types of plants that can late summer so there is spruce up your landscape as well as always a food source. attract butterflies. The wider variety of The first type of plant to consider flowers you bring into is a butterfly host plant. Luckily your garden, the many of these grow naturally in our richer assortment of area. Common milkweed is a great butterflies you might example of a host plant found all find. around the Zoo as are black-eyed Remember Susans and daylilies. Butterflies use that butterflies are host plants to lay their eggs because comparatively weak the plant provides a good food source flyers, so don’t plant your to budding caterpillars. Will Nay, Zoo garden in vast open Horticulture manager, locates and spaces. Think about then preserves host plants that grow planting some other naturally around the Zoo by moving bushes around the them to better locations where they butterfly garden to can thrive. shield the flowers and Planting butterfly friendly butterflies. Then sit back shrubbery is also a great way to and enjoy the butterfly attract native butterflies. In Glacier activity happening in your Run and Gorilla Forest, you will find garden. grey dogwoods, which are nectar producing plants that provide food to the butterflies. In our Islands exhibit, you will see Rose of Sharon, a shrub that blooms beautiful colorful flowers that are a popular food source for butterflies. The butterfly bush, Ruby spice, Miss Kim lilac, Virginia sweetspire and forsythia are great examples of butterfly attracting shrubs found throughout the Zoo.

“Choose flowers that bloom at different times throughout the season” Events Calendar

14 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 wild upcoming events

presents June at the Zoo!

Saturday & Sunday, June 15–16 Super Hero Day Featuring Marvel’s Iron Man Noon – 4 p.m. © MARVEL Join special guest Iron Man for a heroic adventure unlike any other. Dress as your favorite super hero and dash over to the Zoo where you can learn easy ways that you can help save the planet. Iron Man will be available to have his photo taken with guests so be sure to bring your cameras. Sunday, June 16 Ford’s Father’s Day Celebrate Father’s Day at the Louisville Zoo with free regular general admission for dads courtesy of Ford Motor Company. Saturday, June 22 WAKY Rock ‘n’ Roll Reunion Concert Concerts begin at 1 p.m. WAKY is proud to present the very popular WAKY Rock ‘N’ Roll Reunion at the Louisville Zoo. Get ready for a trip back in time as the best of the 60s and 70s Louisville Rock ‘N Roll bands get together for one huge concert at the Louisville Zoo’s Oasis Field. Guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. No tents or canopies allowed. No alcoholic beverages or glass bottles may be brought onto premises, but concessions will be available including alcohol and beer. The concert is free with Zoo admission or Louisville Zoo membership. Visit louisvillezoo.org for a list of bands.

Friday Night Movies Oasis Field opens at 6 p.m. June 14 Movie begins at sundown Hotel Transylvania Bring your friends and family out to the Zoo July 12 and enjoy a movie under the stars at the wildest Madagascar 3 (Escape to Africa) theater in town. Grab blankets or lawn chairs and relax as you watch your favorite movies on our August 9 giant inflatable screen. Enjoy free entertainment Ice Age™: Continental Drift before the show from the Zoo Crew as they play Part of Water Wows! games fun for all ages. Delicious movie themed Presented by Louisville Water snacks and other refreshments will be available for Company purchase. Movie nights are free to Zoo members. Zoo September 13 admission is just $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members. Wreck it Ralph sponsored by The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 15

Saturday, July 13

Get Healthy Expo 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo and participate in health screenings and activities provided by Norton Healthcare’s Center for Prevention and Wellness. This special activity is included with Zoo admission or Zoo membership and is free for Get Healthy Club members.* Join us for these healthy activities: • Heart-healthy cooking demonstration • Zumba demonstration (wear comfortable clothing) • Group fitness walk through the Zoo (wear comfortable shoes) • Spiritual health checkups Health screenings: • Blood pressure • Body mass index • Osteoporosis risk • Skin cancer *Non-Zoo members can sign-up at the Norton Healthcare tent at the Zoo’s entrance, and receive $5 Zoo admission for the day. There is no fee to join the Get Healthy Club. To join and register for the Expo, call 502-629-1234.

TWILIGHT HOURS Thursday through Saturday in June and July, gates close at 7 p.m. (stay until 8 p.m.). New this year, admission is just $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members.

Saturday, July 20 Great American Date Night presented by WAKY Music starts at 7 p.m.; Film begins at sundown Zoo exhibits are open until 8 p.m. Enjoy a taste of the classics with classic cars, classic musical hits and the classic film, “Grease.” Free with Zoo admission or Louisville Zoo membership. Guest may bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. No tents or canopies allowed. No alcoholic beverages or glass bottles permitted, but concessions will be available. 16 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013

Water WOWS Weekend presented by Louisville Water Company

Friday, August 9 Friday Movie Night: Ice Age™: Continental Drift Oasis Field opens at 6 p.m., movie begins at sundown Manny, Diego and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Saturday, August 10 Water Wows! Featuring Sid and Scrat from Ice Age™ 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Make a splash at the Zoo during Water WOWS! and learn how important water is to us and life on planet Earth. Our friends from the Louisville Water Company will have several stations set up throughout the Zoo full of fun hands- on activities and information perfect for kids! Sid & Scrat from Ice Age™ will be making appearances throughout the day to have their photos taken with guests so be sure to bring your camera.

Sunday, August 11 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs™& © 2013 Twentieth meet and greet with Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. September 14 Sid and Scrat from Toyota Backyard Action Hero Day Ice Age™ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Receive your copy of the new 2013 Toyota Backyard And while you are here, check presented by Action Hero Guidebook and visit with zookeepers out Ice Age: Dawn of the around the Zoo to learn how you can be a Dinosaurs™ – The 4-D Experience conservation hero right in your own backyard. (additional fee)

Mark Your Calendar October 4-6, 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 “The World’s Largest Halloween Party” Presented by Meijer Wild Walk

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Save Species One Step at a Time!

Saturday, September 7 Walk starts at 6 p.m.

he Louisville Zoo and Friends of the Zoo invite Pledge Levels: you to join us for an after-hours adventure as you (Ages 2 and under are free) walk through the wild side at the Zoo to support Reach a level and receive all items listed at that level plus threatened and endangered species. This 2nd accumulate items from lower levels. Tannual pledge walk fundraiser features special up-close encounters with Zoo animal ambassadors. Other exciting $50 Wild Walk T-shirt activities include special animal demonstrations, photo opportunities, select rides and attractions and more! $150 Animal Adoption AND Animal Plush After your walk, stay for more fun – enjoy music, door prizes, special treats and at sundown, watch the $300 Wild Walk Tote hit movie, The Croods. You can also qualify for some Special Private Animal Encounter great prizes! The more you pledge, the more you can $500 accumulate. So you not only have more fun, but you can $1,000 Animal Art (painted by Mikki the elephant) make a big difference for endangered species. Become a Wild Walk Team Captain, an individual participant or a donor. As a registrant, you receive a personalized web page where you can easily import e-mail contacts, send out invitations, request pledges and track your progress. The top fundraiser will receive a special Meet the Keeper Lunch including a Register online beginning June 1 Behind-the-Scenes Tour with five at louisvillezoo.org/wildwalk of their closest friends. New Animals at the Zoo

18 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 Steve Wing Animal Curator new animals [email protected] meet Your New Ambassadors... Our Zoo family is growing, and we are so excited to introduce them to you – our Zoo guests. As with any new animal addition, we give them plenty of time to settle into their new digs. Throughout the summer, be sure to stop by regularly to welcome our newest ambassadors.

Snow Leopard “Kimti” Kimti and his brother, Dian, made national news when not long after birth at the Philadelphia Zoo, both required eyelid surgery. Kimti had coloboma, an upper eyelid abnormality that if not treated can cause sensitivity and susceptibility to infection. The surgeries were successful on both cubs. Now, almost two years since Kimti’s birth on June 9, 2011, he is a part of the Louisville Zoo family. His unique name is very fitting – it means “precious” in Gujrati, an Indian language.

Bazinga! It’s Meerkats Named after characters from the hit show “Big Bang Theory,” Stewart, Amy, Penny and Bernadette, will be on exhibit soon. The meerkats turned one-year- old on April 27, and are siblings that formally resided at Hogle Zoo in Utah. Watch the meerkat exhibit next to African Outpost to see how the group works together to defend and guard their territory. It’s easy to see why Disney chose these fascinating animals as main characters in the Lion King movies.

California Sea Lion “Gremlin” Born at Sea World Orlando on August 6, 2003, Gremlin is joining sea lion’s Bart, Triton, Patches and Kajula at our award-winning Glacier Run exhibit. The female sea lion most recently called the Miller Park Zoo in Bloominton, Ill., home. The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 19

Whoooo Wants To Meet Our Snowy Owl? The Zoo’s final phase of its award-winning Glacier Run exhibit includes a home for the beautiful and mesmerizing Snowy Owl. The exhibit will break ground in June with expected completion by mid-fall.

FUN FACTS • Native to Arctic tundra • Name derived from its snowy white feathers, although the female’s Birds, Birds and More Birds feathers are more off-white Birds comprise the largest part of the Zoo’s in color. collection. Bird habitats are integrated throughout • Unlike most owls, Snowy exhibits showing how various species live together in owls are active during nature. Meet some of our newest additions. the day. They perch on the ground or short posts watching for prey. • Known for both excellent eyesight and hearing.

Black-necked stilt

Bald Eagle

nene goose “Bob” Summer Education Programs

20 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 Marcelle Gianelloni Curator of Education education [email protected]

Education programs presented by

Summer 2013 Programs With over 30 years of experience, Classes and camps are designed to the Zoo’s Education Department will meet specific grade levels. Campers be offering the best summer ever for should register for the grade level youngsters of all ages! Sign up soon they are entering for the 2013-2014 as programs are very popular and fill school year. up fast! Your child will experience: By using the Zoo as a “living • Hands-on activities with animal classroom,” these programs biofacts encourage children to: • Up-close encounters with • discover, investigate, and appropriate animals and plants observe the wonders of our • Arts and crafts activities world • Keeper training and enrichment • learn about the diversity of demonstrations animals and plants • Games and story-time • expand their appreciation of the • Inquiry-based activities natural world • Guided tours register • become more aware how one can contribute to its protection online!

Safari Day Camps Hide and Seek animals and their Camps are held Monday through Uncover the animals’ secrets to native habitats. Learn Friday with the exception of the week survival as we disappear into the how people and animals coexist and of July 4. Children attending full day hidden world of camouflage. Discover bring home your own “souvenirs.” sessions from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. must how spots, stripes, patterns and Full-day camp: July 15–19 & bring a sack lunch and a drink. All colors protect both predators and July 29–August 2 campers will receive a t-shirt. prey. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Half-day: Regular $130; June 10–14, 24–28, July 8–12 and Half-day camp: June 10–14 and Members $115 July 29 – August 2 June 24–28 Full-day: Regular $200; 9 a.m. – Noon (half-day only) 9 a.m. – Noon Members $185 Grades 3 and 4 Grades 5 through 7 Grades 1 and 2 Class Investigations The Zoo-mazing Race Habitat Sweet Habitat Dig deeper into the subject of Back by popular demand! This camp Animals call a wide variety of places classification! Learn some of the will include Zoo-related clues and “home” and have special adaptations characteristics that scientists use to tasks based on the reality TV show that help them survive in their classify animals. Campers will explore “The Amazing Race.” Complete with particular surroundings. Campers will the different classes of vertebrates detours and roadblocks, campers look at where animals live and how and their unique adaptations. will race around the Zoo! This camp they manage to survive in some of Full-day camp: June 17–21, will connect campers to animals and the harshest environments on earth. July 22–26, August 5–9 plants as well as teach them about Full-Day Camp: June 17–21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. communication, teamwork and July 22–26 and August 5–9 Half-day camp: June 3–7 & July 8–12 sportsmanship. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – Noon June 17–21, July 22–26 Half-Day Camp: June 3–7, World Travelers & July 29 – August 2 July 15–19 No passport is required for this trip 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – Noon around the world as we investigate The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 21

Conservation Planet What does “conservation” mean to you? Campers will learn about some conservation heroes and how they can become one too. Campers will create their own conservation video to share with others! July 15–19 and August 5–9 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. NEW! NEW! One-Day Family Camp! ZOOper Kids Camp One-Day Safari Day Camps Are you looking for ways to enjoy the (Ages 4 – 5) (Grades 1–7) summer as a family? Then our new Children will enjoy Zoo walks, crafts, Enjoy a one-day Safari camp. Each family camp is designed just for you. snack time, closely supervised contact day will cover a different topic so Our camp is designed for families with education animals and story register for one or all three! with children ages five and up. time. All campers will receive a t-shirt. Session 1: Monday, July 1 Wednesday, July 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Regular $125; Member $110 Cost per person: Regular $55; Session 2: Tuesday, July 2 Animal Champs Member-$45 Who are the best jumpers, the fastest Session 3: Wednesday, July 3 SproutZ! runners, and the best swimmers? 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children will learn about animals that (Ages 2 and 3 and one adult) Cost per day: Regular $55; are the best at what they do. This Monday through Friday program is Members $40 June 3–7, 24–28 and July 22–26, designed to meet the individual needs 9 a.m. – Noon Track ‘em, of pre-school children. Please note Smack ‘em and Roar separate times for each age. Due to Life Cycles (Ages 8 – 12) limited classroom space, we ask that From tadpoles to penguins, children The Louisville Tennis Center, the only one adult attend with the child. will learn the diversity of life cycles of Louisville Nature Center (LNC) and the Extra adults attending will be $10 each. many animals on our planet. Louisville Zoo will again be offering 9–10 a.m. (2-year-olds); June 10–14, July 8–12 and this week of non-stop excitement. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (3-year-olds) July 29 – August 2, 9 a.m. – Noon Campers will be tracking native Cost: Regular $105; Member $90 Storybooks Come Alive! wildlife at the Louisville Nature Small Wonders From brown bears to hungry Center, learning tennis skills on the Children will explore the big world caterpillars children will discover a courts of the Louisville Tennis Center, of small animals. Stop and see new storybook every day. and visiting with the wild creatures at the smaller things in life. Even the June 17–21, July 15–29 and the Louisville Zoo. All three sessions smallest creatures have a big impact August 5–9, 9 a.m. – Noon are identical. If your child has a tennis on our lives. Children observe and racket we suggest that he/she bring investigate the small animals that live NEW! it. Bring a sack lunch and drink, and around us every day. One Day ZOOper Kids Camp! dress appropriately for outside play June 3–7, 10–14, 17–21 and 24–28 Children will explore different animal (tennis shoes are required). adaptations and how they survive in From Root to Fruit Session 1: June 10–14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. the wild. Children will discover the parts of a Monday, July 1 and/or Tuesday, Session 2: June 24–28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. plant and explore growing plants. July 2, 9 a.m. – Noon Children will use their curiosity and Session 3: July 8–12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost per day: imagination to guide them through Cost: Regular $200; Regular $21; Member $18 how animals need plants to survive, LNC or Zoo Members $185 pollinating insects and harvesting fruit and vegetables. July 8–12, 15–19, 22–26 and July 29 – Aug 2 22 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013

TEEN SAFARI meet at the Zoo at 7 p.m. for the all become better advocates for our (Grades 8 and 9) Night Safari, which ends at 9 a.m. planet Earth! This program is designed to activate Friday morning. An evening cookout Session 1: June 10–14 the minds of young people using and breakfast will be provided. Don’t the wonderful resources of the forget your sleeping bag. Session 2: July 8–12 Cost: Regular $200; Members $185 Louisville Zoo. Classes, activities and “Go Team Green!” behind-the-scene tours provide an Bring your enthusiasm and “green” opportunity for teens to discover ideas! Learn how our Zoo staff, more about the Zoo, our planet, and others in our community, and YOU personal choices. can create a better world for all living Safari sessions are Monday through things. The week will be packed Wednesday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. On with animal encounters, zookeeper Thursday evening participants will talks and projects that will help us register online!

Night Safaris The Louisville Zoo is a special place with rustling sounds at night and early morning ruckus. Your overnight experience starts at 7 p.m. followed by activities, time to set up your tent if you wish to sleep outdoors (if not, accommodations are available indoors) and a night walk. After a light continental breakfast, you will have a guided tour and depart at 9 a.m. The Zoo’s education staff will provide you with unique experiences throughout your Night Safari adventure. If you would like information on booking a private Night Safari (school groups, scouts, etc), please call 502-238-5344. Family Overnight Some Like it Hot! Gorilla Forest Arctic Expedition Night Safari for Adults (21+) Family Night Safari Saturday, June 22 Saturday, July 20 Saturday, July 27 Feel like going on an arctic Summers can be sweltering in the Back by popular demand, the Gorilla expedition? Experience our award- Ohio River Valley, but many animals Forest Family Night Safari experience winning Glaceir Run exhibit in an don’t mind at all! Join our education will allow you and your junior overnight adventure you will never team and expand your knowledge primatologist to spend the evening forget! This program, beginning of how animals survive in the world’s learning about these Great Apes and at 7 p.m., includes an informative hottest ecosystems. Your adventure their habitat. Sleep close to the Gorilla presentation about the arctic will begin at 7 p.m. with a special Sanctuary at the Arundo Bai Research ecosystem and its inhabitants, tour of the Islands exhibit and end the Center or Mudi Bai. Stake-free tents educational activities and a guided following morning after a continental are encouraged. Your safari begins at night tour. Participants can choose to breakfast and morning tour. 7 p.m. at the African Outpost parking sleep under the stars or in our indoor Cost: Regular $55; Member $40 lot (follow signs for bus parking). A classroom. This program also includes continental breakfast will be provided breakfast and a relaxing morning tour Night Safaris followed by an early morning tour. of the Zoo. Sponsored by Your adventure ends at 9 a.m. Cost: Regular $55 ; Member $40 Cost: Regular $55; Member $40 Family of 4: Family of 4: Regular $150; Member $125 Regular $150; Member $125 Education Field Trips

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field trip - What’s New? Teachers & Parents What student doesn’t look forward to and remember his or her Zoo field trip? The Zoo is the best natural classroom in the world – and it’s fun. Be sure to look for pre- and post-trip materials online and sign on for a special education class to enhance your field trip. Please note recent field trip updates: • Visit louisvillezoo.org/education/school/fieldtrip.htm for details and to download a registration form with scheduling instructions. • The teacher or group coordinator should exit the bus and go to the Admission Window designated “School Field Trip Check in” to pay. The bus must continue with students to the bus lot to disembark. Students and chaperones should join the teacher on the front plaza to enter together. • School buses will not be charged for parking at this time. All teachers and chaperones must be included on the schools Admission Ticket and pay in a single transaction and enter as one group to get discounted admission and free parking. Those arriving separately will be charged full admission and a $5 parking fee per vehicle. • You must include any rides and attraction on your Admission Ticket and pay in advance in a single transaction to get special discounted rates. • Zoo membership are not valid for group admission or parking. This applies to all group visits including Scout groups, daycares and YMCAs. MetaZoo program participants who are not Louisville Zoo members will be assessed a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Kids and Conservation

24 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 Kids & Conservation Trash Can Be Fun!

he Zoo’s first annual • Elizabeth Kramer, Arts Writer, Interestingly, he does not manipulate Trashformation: Trash to Courier Journal the objects he finds that much. Treasure Art Contest proved • Jackie Pallesen, Education Programs Sometimes he carves slots into parts a huge success. The contest Manager at Louisville Visual Arts to make them fit, but basically he just Twas part of the Party for the Planet: a Association gathers and uses things like bottle Month-Long Celebration of the Earth One of our judges, Al Gorman, tops, liter bottles, sticks, plastic, metal powered by Louisville Gas and Electric uses trash and refuge found along the pieces and anything else that catches and Kentucky Utilities Company. shores of the Ohio River as inspiration his eye. To add more excitement to his We received over 100 submissions for amazing artwork. Gorman feels art, Gorman often creates stories that representing individuals and groups that we can “create magic out of give the art life. – a surprising and exciting level of nothing” and that “everyone is born participation for the first year. As you creative.” According to Gorman, “If can see from photos of the winning you can do Mr. Potato Head, than you submissions, our artists were very have the basic idea behind creating.” creative and resourceful and were able to use plenty of trash and junk to make their clever structures. We also Fun Summer Day Project want to give a shout out to our hard- working volunteer judges: Put on your thinking cap and design your own • Laura Douglas, Vice President, creature using trash. Reminder–if you are seeking items Corporate Responsibility and outside, be sure you have adult supervision. If you need Community Affairs at LG&E and KU some creative juice to get the process going, first name • Emily Goldstein, Zoo Arctic your creation and create a story about it. Is it a person, place Ambassador or a thing? Does it eat? If so, what type of food? When you use your • Al Gorman, Studio Works Site imagination, the possibilities are endless. This could be a great project to Manager for Zoom Group and do on a summer day when you are looking for something fun to do. Visual Artist We would love to see your finished projects. Take a photo and post • Maria Koetter, Metro Director of it on our Facebook page. Or, save your creation to enter into next year’s Sustainability Trashformation Art contest. The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 25

Congratulations to our Trashformation Winners!

Grades 3–5 Grades 9–12 Group Winner Grades 6–8 Kaylie McGregor, Age 8, Emily Towles, Age 17, Hartstern Elementary Sunny Podbelsek, 3rd Grade 12th Grade Ecology Team, 2nd and Age 13, 7th Grade Jungle on wheels to carry Bird and nest created from 3rd graders, Teachers: Recycle Man created from the message to save our a retired art book with Debbie Lockyear and bottle caps, soda can pulls, planet and our animals. newspaper and magazine Janet White cardboard, plastic utensils materials. A paper mache globe and other recyclable with humans created from materials. aluminum foil.

Group Winner Noah Ferris and Alexander Lanham, Highland Middle School A recycle bin made of cardboard and soda cans. And just like the City’s recycle bins, they made it orange.

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Thelma B. Johnson Early Jessica Hartnett and Learning Center, Ms. Emily Towles, Eastern Jessica’s A.M. Class High School Robot created out of Creation of a snail out of assorted plastic bottle caps a drum and other musical and cardboard. instruments.

Trashformation was part of Party for the Planet: Preschool and Grade K–2 A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth Ava Klaus, Age 5, Kindergarten powered by Additional support by Nature scene with trees made from paper towel tubes, a pond made from bottle caps and a plastic bottle animal. ® Become a Zoo Docent

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Docent Training to begin in August. Want to learn more about your Zoo? Want to experience the world of animals? Enjoy working with people of all ages? Become an “EDZOOCATOR!” Once again the Louisville Zoo is looking for energetic people who are interested in becoming Louisville Zoo Docents. Docents are volunteer teachers. The Louisville Zoo only offers Docent training once a year. Training runs from the end of August through the first week of December. This 50-hour course includes in-depth lectures, behind-the-scenes tour, zookeeper talks and hands-on activities that help prepare the trainees to become docents. Docents, easily identified by their yellow polo shirts, help the Education Department with programs, interpretation throughout the Zoo, outreach programs to schools and nursing homes, on grounds presentations and generally anything that helps people learn more about their Zoo. This year’s Orientation Program for the fall 2013 training class will be held Thursday, July 18 and Saturday, July 20. If you are interested in becoming a docent, attend one of these sessions to get started. Register online at louisvillezoo.org/education/docents Complete the registration form below and return it by mail or fax. (see details below). We look forward to meeting you in July.

 Yes! I am interested in becoming a Docent at the Louisville Zoo I plan on attending the following Orientation:  Thurs. July 18  Sat. July 20 Name ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ______E-mail Address ______Mail Form To: The Louisville Zoo, Attn: Doug McCoy, Education Department Docent Training PO Box 37250, Louisville, KY 40213 or fax to (502) 459-2196 or register by emailing [email protected] Volunteer News

The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 27 Diane Taylor Coordinator of Volunteers [email protected] Volunteer news

From Volunteer to Zookeeper

evin Grizzle grew up with a strong interest in animals. His home in Jeffersontown was like a Kmini-zoo with fish, turtles, gerbils and even a pair of raccoons one summer. He spent his time in the creek catching all kinds of critters including frogs, turtles, salamanders and snakes. So the Zoo provided the perfect volunteer opportunity for Grizzle. He started volunteering in 1987 and he never left. What was your first volunteer experience at the Zoo? “I was first placed in the MetaZoo Education Center which was a great place to start volunteering.” I got to work directly with a zookeeper as well as clean cages, prepare diets, exercise the animals and clean glass–a never ending job. It was the perfect What advice do you have for place to get an introduction to the students interested in working in Zoo working with a variety of animals a zoo or with animals? from Hissing Cockroaches to ferrets “My advice to future zookeepers to macaws.” or to young people with a specific passion or interest is to volunteer! What is your current job at the Volunteering at the Zoo allowed me Zoo? to witness and participate in the day- ”I am fulfilling my dream as a to-day activities that take place at a zookeeper in Glacier Run, the Zoo’s zoo, convincing me that was a career newest award-winning exhibit. I path I wanted to pursue. People spend my days with the pinnipeds, have a lot of misconceptions about which include the seals and sea lions zoo work and animals. If you are a the grizzly and polar bears and the student, I suggest taking science, Amur tigers. Aside from cleaning, biology, zoology and even psychology feeding and caring for the animals, classes. When I started, zoos offered our team holds seven public training on-the-job training, but now more demonstrations daily.” and more zoos are requiring a degree Did volunteering play a role in in a science-related field along with your career choice? hours logged working in a zoo or “I gained my experience on the aquarium.” job, and I credit volunteering for guiding my career choice. I was fortunate to meet and work with TAKE ACTION an amazing group of very capable ! people. Witnessing firsthand the Interested in volunteering at the Louisville Zoo? staff’s dedication to the Zoo and its Visit louisvillezoo.com/volunteers or email animals made me want to be a part [email protected]. of it.” Donor Thanks

28 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 Donor Thanks

January 1 through March 31, 2013 Ford Motor Company Fund $50,000–$99,999 Dr. Kim Alumbaugh Estate of Joseph H. Grant Mr. Robert E. Bast and and Community Services Ms. Gwen V. Anderson builds communities through $10,000–$24,999 Mr. George R. Bailey and volunteerism and partnerships Amazon Ms. Porter Watkins with nonprofit organizations Mr. and Mrs. David Daulton Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bidner Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Hewett Brown that focus on education, Yum! Brands Inc. Mr. Maurice J. Buchart, Jr. and preserving America’s heritage, $5,000–$9,999 Ms. B. J. Oyler and automotive safety. Miss Peggy C. Butler Louisville Zoo Foundation Eco-Cell Papa John’s International, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Edwards $1,000–$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Gene P. Gardner Thanks to you, our community Mr. and Mrs. Denny Crum Mr. Ricky Gettlemen is a stronger, better place! Delta Dental Plan of Kentucky Hear in Kentucky, LLC Ford is proud to sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Estopinal Mr. Jon Heck Dr. Anne Fitzpatrick Kentucky Alpha Delta Kappa the Louisville Zoo. The Gilbert Foundation, Inc. Ms. Lauren K. Kurtz J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gary McKale ICAP Energy LLC Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Oyler Harriet M. Jones Fund Mr. and Mrs. Kent Oyler Louise K. Judah Trust Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Reesor Mr. Scott T. Kiefer and Sandford Family Fund Ms. Kirsten M. Hawley Mr. James Shields L & D Mail Masters Mr. and Mrs. Dale B. Skaggs Louisville/Jefferson County Metro James R. Van Camp Government Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Metzger www.community.ford.com PPG Industries Foundation In-Kind Donors Bandy, Carroll, Hellige Advertising The John H. Schnatter Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bird Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bradley Stites & Harbison, PLLC Mr. Shawn Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Ian L. Schill Ms. Pamela M. Brown White Clay Consulting Mr. and Mrs. Max Griffith Reverend Richard M. Schnelle Ms. Gloria A. Carl Whittenberg Construction Company Mr. Jerry Hale Ms. Phyllis Senn Mr. and Mrs. Dale H. Carlson Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP Jefferson County Public Schools Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Shelton Ms. Maureen Chambers Ms. Jody A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Vance A. Smith $500–$999 Jim Clark / Bone Dry Waterproofing Mrs. Maryann R. King Ms. Janet S. Tackett Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Brandenburg Ms. Ann G. Coffey and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Koebel Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Tevis Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Bryan Mr. Stephen Dahmer JoAnn C. Kratzwald ExxonMobil Foundation Mr. Kevin Coombs Kroger Mr. and Mrs. Scott James Ms. Donna M. Crabb Corporate Matching L & D Mail Masters Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Pray Mrs. Parker Curtis Many companies will double, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Lehman QRS Recycling Ms. Emily Dawson Mr. Fred Lipsey triple or sometimes quadruple Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Stemler Ms. Clarice A. Denoux Ms. Kathleen Nuss gifts made to non-profit David and Ann Worland Mr. and Mrs. Paul Downs Mr. and Mrs. John S. Pittenger organizatios. Ask your company Ms. Doris A. Dunn John W. Poe $200–$499 Mr. Robert C. Ewald and | if they will match your gift to the Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ruffra Mr. and Mrs. John B. Adams Ms. Lesley Rahner Louisville Zoo.

PNC recognizes that learning in a child’s early years is ZOO: Use math words to play a game of “bigger or smaller.” essential for their long-term success. That is why we are Ask your child, “What animal do you see that is bigger than pleased to support the Louisville Zoo and the opportunities it you? What do you see that's smaller?” Comparing words like “bigger or smaller” are math ideas, and you'll be giving your presents for the region’s children and their families to experience child math practice by using them. the wonders of nature and the animal world. Whether at the zoo or in a neighborhood park, here are a few tips on how everyday HOME: Ask your child to look out the window to find three red moments become learning experiences for young children. objects. Then ask for three objects that are other colors. It’s a fun way to help children learn colors and numbers. HOME: Let your child see that you write shopping lists, “to do” lists, phone messages and directions. It lets children know that writing is important in everyday life. Through PNC Grow Up Great – a 10-year, $100 million initiative in early childhood education – PNC provides the leadership, advocacy, funding, tools, and volunteers to help educate parents, caregivers, and communities on how to prepare young children for success in school and life. For more information, please visit pncgrowupgreat.com.

The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 • 29 Terri Lenahan-Downs Sponsorship Director [email protected] Sponsorship

Every day, the Louisville Zoo welcomes visitors, supports conservation projects, creates once in a lifetime memories and saves wildlife. Just like our animals, corporate partnerships with the Zoo come in many shapes and sizes. Your business or organization can partner with the Zoo through many different opportunities including event or program sponsorships, group events and more! With a record attendance of nearly 947,000 this past year, your brand has the potential to reach a significant number of families in the region. Special thanks to our generous sponsors for these programs:

Norton Backyard Action Friday Movie Trunkline Zoo Baby Zebra Healthcare Hero Guidebook Nights Magazine Naming Contest Get Healthy Club Presented by Sponsored by Printed by Presented by

Education Official Soft Printed by 4-D Theater Programs Drink of the Presented by Louisville Zoo Night Safaris Presented by Sponsored by

McDonald’s® Mother’s Day Presented by McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana

Ford Motor Company Presents June at the Zoo! Featuring Friday Movie Nights, Super Hero Day, Ford’s Father’s Day, WAKY Rock ‘N’ Roll Reunion

Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by

Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk Additional support by

river Additional support by city races

Ralph Bergmann Support Your Zoo

30 • The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2013 Bob Micou Development Director Support Your Zoo! [email protected] Giving That Takes the Cake

here is nothing more heart- warming and inspiring than the generosity of a child, or in this case two young girls. We can all Tremember the anticipation of an upcoming birthday as a child – cake, party, gifts. Ten-year old best friends, Lilly Bauer and Ella Henderson, enjoy birthdays within days of each other, and hold a joint party in celebration. But, for the past two years, these fourth graders at St. Francis Assisi chose to make their special day even more special for others by requesting donations in support of different not-for-profit organizations. This year, the girls personally presented the Louisville Zoo Foundation with $240, all donations from their birthday party. When asked where they would like the money to go, the girls’ response was “wherever it is needed most.” Instead of birthday presents, Lilly Bauer (left) and Ella Henderson (right) requested donations for the Louisville Zoo. They presented John Walczak, director of the Louisville Zoo, with a $240 check to be used wherever there was the greatest need. Your Zoo Needs You

Where is the one place in Louisville Tree of Life: Purchase a you can experience a 4-D theater, personalized Louisville Stoneware play in a Splash Park and best of all, leaf, butterfly or bird and your name experience a beautiful collection of or that of a loved one will become a animals from all over the world – all in permanent part of our growing Tree the same place on the same day? The of Life and donor family. Louisville Zoo! We want to make your Zoo License Plate: There is Zoo the best it can be for generations nothing cooler than driving around to come and we need your support. with a polar bear – on your license Engraved Brick Summer plate. For just $10 more than Special: Honor a loved one or Giving Options basic plates and registration, you celebrate a milestone occasion like an anniversary with an Annual Fund: The Zoo’s Annual can help support to Zoo’s critical engraved brick. The brick will be Fund supports the maintenance of conservation efforts, as well as its displayed in the beautiful Etscorn the Zoo, education programs for statewide conservation and education Garden at the Zoo. youth and the food and enrichment programs. A brick is only $100 (regularly provided to our animal ambassadors. Zoo Kids, Inc.: Remember your $125) until July 31, 2013. Remember, any donation, big or first visit to the Zoo? Most people do, small, makes a huge difference. but for some children, this amazing Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Here nose-to-nose opportunity with Want more information on any of is your chance for a nose-to-nose Zoo animals is not possible due to these great support options or many experience with your favorite animal. financial constraints. Make a young other ways you can support your Go behind the scenes at one of the child’s dream of visiting the Zoo and Zoo? Visit louisvillezoo.org/support Zoo’s many different exhibits and reality by supporting Zoo Kids, Inc., or call the Development Office at learn firsthand what it’s like to live a which provides this opportunity for 502-238-5300 or 502-238-5615. zookeeper’s life. at-risk or disadvantaged children. Wish List

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The Louisville Zoo is seeking the following items for donation. Please contact Kelly Grether at (502) 238-5615 or [email protected] if you wish to make a donation. Items must be delivered to the Zoo.

Administration Building Gorilla Forest Lorikeet Special Events/Sponsorship Vacuum Plastic coffee containers John Deere electric Gator (gently used Laminator Three (3) fans, any type (box, etc.) 8 or 10 of the 18/20 gallon or new) Poly-Tarps Cart or dolly for use in moving Rubbermaid totes SD Memory Card Maintenance computer equipment Burlap sacks Mannequins Belt Sander HP 110 Color Ink Cartridges Animal Health Center Guest Services Dolly HP Photo Paper, 5” x 7” or 4” x 5” BAIR hugger Drill, electric Ladders. Fiberglass (all sizes) Pop-up Backyard Canopy Box fans Hedge clippers Forklift Laptop Digital scale (3000-6000 gram) Leaf blowers Man Lift Golf cart/gator J Knife sharpener (heavy-duty, such as Patio umbrellas Orbital sander 3M double-coated paper tape Norton Multi-Oilstone Sharpener) Tables (folding, 6’ x 30”) Shop rags MP3 players Radios, portable FM Vacuums Shovels Pruners (heavy-duty, limb) Submersible pump Books HerpAquarium A lightweight, portable table [with Microwave Oven (2) for break rooms Geoff Barrett; The New Atlas of Gator cart stand]–plastic or metal, not wood Tool boxes (side mount for pick-up Australian Birds Shelving (metal) truck) Stephen Jackson; Australian Mammals: The Valley Thermometers (aquarium) Biology and Captive Management Sledge hammers (5lb, small) Chicken coop Membership Department Cold chisels Plastic storage bins with lids Other Horticulture Shop Vac, heavy-duty Task chair Egg incubator $800 Blowers (Hand held or backpack, Drill bits, masonry Digital thermometers $50 gently used or new) MetaZoo/Education Department Shelves (Rubbermaid shop type) USB Flash Drives Hand Tools (Round Point Shovels, Flat Large flat-screen TV Glacier Run Shovels, Nursery Spades, Push Office chairs (6-8) with arms Pool skimmers Brooms, Hand Trowels, Grade Bird perches Burlap bags Rakes, Leaf Rakes, Scoop Shovels, Shop Vac Large cardboard boxes Pitch Forks, Tampers, etc) Metal storage cabinets Hay barn Tarps (8x10, 10x12, 12x14, etc) A Mettler Toledo gram/lb scale 6’ Step Ladder Bird Department Push Spreaders Artificial plants (natural colors, vines, Storage Bins no artificial flowers) 5 Gallon Buckets w/Lids Brooders (intensive care) Chain saws, Protective Chaps, Ear Food bowls & crocks (earth-tone color) Muffs Garden cart Fire hoses and fittings (1.5”) Golf carts (2) Greenhouse, poly-carbonate panel (28 Ladders x 60 with heater package) Painter’s pole (fiberglass) Greenhouse, Quonset Pool skimmers Water Hoses, sprinklers, nozzles, Pressure washer (portable, electric) watering cans, fittings (Y’s, Shutoff Tree pruner (with extension pole) Valves), hose menders 5/8” or 3/4” Video system (baby monitor type) Hand Saws, fold up or straight blade Commissary Honda tiller Forklift John Deere Gator (gently used or new) Large Yard/Barn Tools Lopping shears Poly-tarps (any size) Pole saw, gas-powered (gently used Wheelbarrow or new) Farm supplies Log Chains Conservation Center Pruners (hand pruners or manual pole Cordless drill pruners) Tools (screwdriver set, pliers, John Deere Tractor 4wd retractable utility knife, etc.) String Trimmers (gently used or new) T-Post drivers and pullers Finance Wheelbarrows Garden and lawn carts (2) Dingo with Attachments Stapler, electric Powerade 2 or 5 Gallon Mixes Fans Safety glasses, ear plugs, and Stapler, heavy-duty disposable respirators Dolly/Utility Cart 100’ Tree Rope and Rope Bag Vacuum cleaner PVC Fittings 1” and 1 ½” Pencil Sharpener, wall-mounted Backpack Sprayers Giraffe Area Stihl Weed eaters with .105” line Small (wall mounted) clocks Islands Weed eater (gas) Digital Radios, AM/FM Electronic gram scale Digital Radios, Weather Leaf blower/vacuum (gas-powered) Plastic containers Plastic bowls with lids Hand saw (crosscut) Radios (small, portable) A felco folding pruning saw Pruners/Branch cutters of all sizes Wire ties assorted lengths (especially longer ones–10 to 12 inches) Louisville Zoological Garden 1100 Trevilian Way Non-Profit Org. P.O. Box 37250 U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40233-7250 PAID Lebanon Jct., KY Permit No.739 Change Service Requested

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