A publication of the Seneca Park Zoo Society ZOONOOZ Internationally, and in our own September/October 2018 backyard, we play a key role in species survival.

Animals of the Savanna now open!

Jeff Hanson Seneca Park Zoo inspires On My Mind: Transformations A letter from our community to connect, Pamela Reed Sanchez President and CEO Seneca Park Zoo Society Larry Staub Zoo Director Seneca Park Zoo care for, and conserve wild It’s always a bustle of activity here life and wild places. at the Seneca Park Zoo, but the past 2. live in ecosystems (and four months have been exceptionally Seneca Park Zoo Society those ecosystems include human busy and productive! We opened Board of Trustees beings). You’ll see more animals Cold Asia, with naturalistic Gavin Brownlie, Chair living in mixed species habitats for our snow leopards and red Peter Lutz, Vice Chair to reinforce this ecosystem pandas and outstanding viewing Chris Stern, Secretary approach, and you’ll see opportunities for our visitors. We Keith Wilson, Treasurer messaging about how different opened Animals of the Savanna, animals occupy different parts of greatly expanding the footprint of our Eric Allen David Riedman an ecosystem. African area, allowing us to relocate Leonard Bayer Gary Squires Stephen Brown Larry Staub* our southern white rhino and Trisha Butera Matthew Terp* introduce giraffes, zebras, ostriches, naked mole rats, Lake Tim DeGrave Debby Wilson I love this time of year in our region: “Part of the transformation that cichlids, and a number of other small mammals, Maureen Dobies James Winebrake the air is crisp, the apples are crisper, is less noticeable than the new reptiles, , and insects. We opened our new Zoo Shelly Doran Ben Wood the monarchs are flying south, and Tram service, making visits to our Zoo more accessible and Mary Ellen Brothers giraffes and zebras are roaming about species, is a new way of sharing enjoyable. We welcomed thousands of visitors throughout Guon * Ex Officio information about the animals Suzanne Hunt against the backdrop of magnificently our “busy season.” We began demolition of the antiquated Eileen Kreutter* changing colors. and the ecosystem in which Main Zoo Building, a physical relic of old zoo design Cheryl observing a recent Tiger wellness exam performed, under anesthesia, by Dr. James McElheny As members, you’ve been aware they live.” and practices. Impressive, right? In the midst of all this Louis. Michael Morse of the major changes happening at action, we were inspected by the Association of Zoos and Kevin Nowack Aquariums for accreditation, which takes place every five your Seneca Park Zoo. You’ve shared Executive, Cheryl followed through by committing and years. “Busy” just doesn’t begin to describe this tsunami of in our sadness in saying goodbye to We also strive to share a message securing the necessary capital funds to construct Phase 1 Seneca Park Zoo Society activity! orangutans and lemurs, and you’ve of hope with our guests. Animals are of the new Master Plan. Trustees Emeritus expressed great appreciation for the endangered, but there are people Our season of accomplishment is made possible by a Ruth Baltzer William Strassburg Over the last three years, Cheryl’s support of Seneca new habitats for our beloved snow and organizations working hard to whole lot of support, for which I would like to offer sincere Ralph Code III, Esq. Robert Stiles Park Zoo has leopards and red pandas. reverse these trends, and human thanks. Thank you to our hardworking and dedicated John Nuccitelli been strong, action can make a difference. Seneca Zoo staff, incredible volunteers, supportive Zoo Society This fall, I’m sure you’ll have some unwavering Park Zoo is a part of the ecosystem partners, generous donors, all twenty-nine Monroe County Zoo Society mixed emotions as the Zoo Main and personal. of organizations working to save Legislators, and the taxpayers of Monroe County. Leadership Team Building comes down – a building long She’s been animals from extinction, regionally and past its prime, but which introduced There is one individual who I would like to single with us Pamela Reed Sanchez Sharon Peterson internationally. Sarah Hanson Tom Snyder millions and millions of people out for special thanks… our County Executive Cheryl every step Chuck Levengood Kelly Ulrich to wildlife they would never have We hope you are energized by Dinolfo. Just a few days before she took office, the of the way otherwise encountered. And in which these new habitats and new messages County Executive-elect asked to meet with me. There through our County Zoo some important conservation work has and share in our optimism. We all was no agenda, she just wanted to know what was most exciting new happened, as you’ll read about on page can be conservationists. We all can important to me as a County department head and how construction Leadership Team four. be environmentalists. And there are she could help. So, I opened-up a copy of the 2015 Seneca projects, Monroe County David Hamilton And now, you can visit and enjoy some great examples of people and Park Zoo Master Plan, which had just been adopted that acquisition of Executive Richard Mikiciuk corporations doing fantastic work Cheryl joined Pamela and Larry at the Annual Meeting giraffes and zebras and naked mole rats month, and walked her through the document and its new species, of the Seneca Park Zoo Society in May. Cheryl Dinolfo Kristen Miles-Pavia in environmental sustainability in John Adamski David Rinaldo and much more in an expansive five- transformational strategy. She asked a lot of tough, procurement Lindsay Brinda Larry Staub acre transformation that is truly world our region that we will be honoring insightful questions and, following a great conversation, of cutting- Dr. Louis DiVincenti Kellee Wolowitz class for both welfare and guest on October 25 in the Zoo Society’s offered her full support. Upon taking office as County edge experience. inaugural Environmental Innovation technology Awards & Symposium, which you can for our animal hospital, and enhancement of our visitor In this issue Part of the transformation that is read more about in the event side of experience. I’ll say this, she has become the #1 advocate After years of planning, the five- less noticeable than the new species this issue on page 10. and booster of our new Zoo Tram service, without is a new way of sharing information acre Animals of the Savanna Transformation comes in many exception! Bottom line, Cheryl gets how important having expansion is open! Get to about the animals and the ecosystem a first-class institution like the Seneca Park Zoo is to our in which they live. As a conservation forms. The physical footprint of your know some of the Zoo’s newest Zoo, the experiences you and your community as a destination for tourism, as well as our species in this issue. and education organization, we thought quality of life and attractiveness as a job market. carefully about what we wanted people loved ones share here, and the actions to learn from Animals of the Savanna, you take to live more sustainably to At any opportunity she has, County Executive Cheryl and we came up we two simple themes: help save animals from extinction. All Dinolfo goes out of her way to thank others. What better are inspiring, all are exciting, all are time than now to thank her for her leadership, as well 1. Many animals are endangered. important. as the enthusiastic, impactful and ongoing support she That might sound obvious, but provides to the Seneca Park Zoo. She is truly appreciated! what does it really mean to be an See you around the Zoo, endangered species? What are the root causes? How quickly are they disappearing? And why is it important to save them? County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo with Assistant Zoo Director Dr. Louis DiVincenti, . 2 . Zoo Keeper Hanna Kaiser, Assistant Curator Kellee Wolowitz and Larry. . 3 . While the Bornean orangutans have left Seneca An unlikely hub Park Zoo for the time being, our commitment to Health in Harmony is firmly in place. The next phase for conservation of the Zoo’s transformation will replace the main Zoo Building with a state-of-the-art tropics complex, which will bring Bornean orangutans back to the Zoo in the not too distant future.

A team working on reforestation in Madagascar is funded by your support.

Fundraising for Madagascar Animals from Madagascar, including ring-tailed lemurs and radiated tortoises have been a mainstay of the Main Zoo Building for years. They have been guest favorites and the foundation of a broad array of activities to support conservation efforts in Madagascar. These include docent-hosted Party Mad at the Zoo, Jungle Jog, One Cubic Foot/Madagascar, and a reforestation project in Madagascar. All told, in Wayne Smith the past 10 years alone, Zoo guests and supporters have donated nearly $100,000 that has gone to help When the 1931 Main Zoo Building is demolished golden are cared for at Seneca Park Zoo. The save Malagasy animals from extinction. this fall, many memories will go with it. We have Zoo shifted to a more ecosystem-based approach, Eastern Massasagua Rattlesnakes spent the past year celebrating the occupants of with the right balance of plants and animals to While the radiated tortoise and lemurs have left the building, saying goodbye to them as they have make the habitats nearly self-sustaining. With the In 2006, the Zoo was contacted by a graduate Seneca Park Zoo for the time being, our commitment been relocated to other zoos. But an oft-forgotten demolition of the Main Zoo Building, you’ll be able student at SUNY ESF – The Environmental School of to the Madagascar ecosystem remains in tact. The story is how this outdated, odiferous building to check out the Panamanian golden frogs in the Forestry in Syracuse, NY. The student was embarking Madagascar ecosystem, including lemurs, will be part has been the hub of some of the Zoo’s impressive E.C.O. Center. on a study of Eastern Massasagua Rattlesnakes of the future tropics complex. (EMRs), a species which was often overlooked. Zoo conservation work. Bornean orangutans staff was intrigued by the research, so they helped Panamanian Golden Frogs The Main Zoo the student understand critical components of snake Building was also handling and care. In turn, the student involved the home to Bornean Zoo, and John Adamski in particular, in the research. orangutans over This sparked an involvement with EMRs both at many decades. As the Zoo and beyond. Seneca Park Zoo is part of the part of the SSP for Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Species Survival Bornean orangutans, Plan (SSP), and Assistant Curator John Adamski Seneca Park Zoo is currently the Vice Leader of this SSP. Zoo staff, was a meaningful Wayne Smith including John, have taken part in the annual survey contributor, with of the species in the wetlands of Michigan since Seneca Park Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos four offspring 2009. With each survey, each rattlesnake found is and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) born over the weighed, measured, and a blood sample is collected. for Panamanian golden frogs. The SSP is focused years. In addition A microchip is placed under the skin as a unique on ensuring genetic viability of this critically to supporting the Jeff Wyatt identifier for subsequent surveys. The markings, or endangered species. Assistant Curator John SSP, Seneca Park saddle patterns, are also noted as each pattern is Adamski has been very personally involved with Zoo has been a very active partner to Health in unique. Once all the data has been collected, the this species, venturing to Panama twice to support Harmony, a non-profit organization that works in snake is returned to where it was found. hands-on work to help this endangered species. In Borneo to help communities have the resources 2006, he travelled to help the Panama they need, so they don’t have to destroy their Eastern Massasauga rattlesnakes are not unique Rescue and Conservation Project set up habitats ecosystems (like rain forests) to survive. This in to Michigan. Seneca Park Zoo staff conducts similar to protect the species, and in 2015 he traveled to turn helps orangutans survive, since their habitats surveys to learn about the population of these Panama again for Project Atelopus, a conservation aren’t destroyed. Since 2010 alone, Zoo guests and rattlesnakes in upstate New York—in Bergen Swamp team intent on saving this from extinction. supporters have donated over $50,000 to Health in and in Cicero, NY. The Zoo has played an important Harmony. Zoo staff have been involved hands on role in getting people near the EMR areas to get John’s experience transformed how Panamanian Ron Kalasinskas . 4 . with the organization as well. involved in their protection. . 5 . By the You won’t believe just how much food is ordered and prepared monthly for the animals at the Zoo, from thousands of pounds Numbers of meat and produce, to hundreds of bales of hay!

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500 - 600 pounds of herring (Fish orders vary by season) 1,500 900 - 1,200 pounds of ground meat per month, plus chicken, pounds of capelin are ordered each month for rabbit, venison, and other miscellaneous meats the California sea lions and African penguins

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SOMETHING SWEET 200 8 ½ 1 flat pounds of pound-flat of of blueberries (12 bananas strawberries count, ½ pint)

Walter Brooks

As you walk into the new Animals of the Savanna “The commissary allowed us to centralize these expansion at Seneca Park Zoo, you may notice a activities to maximize efficiency,” said Dr. Louis 60 400 large building located behind the rhino yard, just DiVincenti, Assistant Director - Animal Care and pounds of bales past the elephant barn. That building is the Zoo’s Conservation. “The commissary keeper is the one to bamboo of hay new commissary and attached hay barn. With order all food items, and food storage is centralized this centralized facility, a commissary keeper is to the commissary and attached hay barn. The responsible for preparing diets for all the animals. commissary keeper also prepares all the diets and In addition, the commissary keeper prepares, stores, distributes them to sections throughout the Zoo.” and stocks food for all areas of the Zoo, from Rocky The commissary means all meals can be Coasts to A Step into Africa. prepared under one roof and delivered to each Prior to the installation of the commissary, on a regular schedule, giving keeper staff multiple members of the animal care staff ordered much more time to care for the animals. food all at different times. Food was stored in a “Streamlining the food ordering and preparation variety of places throughout the Zoo, and each process allows zoo keepers to spend more time keeper was responsible for preparing the diets at with the animals and less time preparing diets,” individual habitats for the animals they were caring commented Dr. DiVincenti. for that day. Walter Brooks Elesa Kim . 6 . . 7 . The Power of the Dwarf turquoise geckos fill a very important Biodiversity in East Africa role as a predator and prey. They are food Small Things for many large birds, snakes, and other animals. They also feed on a large variety of invertebrates. Without them, many insect As humans, we tend to notice the larger populations within their habitat would not animals that have an obvious place in the be controlled. These geckos are only found environment. When visiting the new Animals on Screwpine trees in forests within the of the Savanna expansion at Seneca Park eastern foothills of the Uluguru Mountains Zoo, you’ll see a few of these larger species, in . This very specific habitat is including giraffe, rhino, zebra, and ostrich. shrinking and becoming fragmented from These largely recognized species are called rapid deforestation, causing these geckos to be “umbrella species” because conserving these Insects are the basis of the critically endangered. Declining numbers of animals helps to conserve their entire habitat, turquoise geckos can greatly affect populations and every little thing that lives there. But why food web, and are the sole of its prey and predator species worry about all of those smaller species? Why source of food for many and therefore decrease the biodiversity within those foothill do we need to help conserve a beetle when amphibians, reptiles, birds, and Other small animals, such as there are giraffes that need our help? forests. mammals. They help keep the lizards and amphibians are vital Every species plays an important and Dwarf turquoise gecko intricate role in the ecosystem. East Africa pest populations in balance predators and prey. Without contains about 300 species of mammals, and play a crucial role in these tiny species, the ecosystem 960 species of birds, and 3,000 species of would not be able to support the arachnids. Most shockingly, it contains about breaking down and disposing 60,000 species of insects, which is 20 times the of animal waste and decaying larger umbrella species. amount of mammal species. plants. The biodiversity of East Africa is largely 60,000species of insects dependent on small species, especially insects. Insects are the basis of the food web, sustaining amphibians, reptiles, mammals, 3,000 and birds. They also help to pollinate plants 960 and break down decaying matter, creating species of arachnids species of birds 300 nutrients. Other small animals, such as lizards species of mammals and amphibians are vital predators and prey.

Without these tiny species, the ecosystem would not be able to support the larger umbrella species. The Animals of the Savanna building is girdled-tailed lizard home to some of these small Another significant reptile within the Every species plays but mighty tree habitat is the girdled-tailed lizard. This creatures. armored lizard is a crucial invertebrate an important and Within this predator within the drier forests of East Africa. intricate role in the building you They are also prey for species that can get will find a ecosystem. past the lizard’s unique defense mechanism tree exhibit, - its ability to grab its spiny tail in its mouth, which houses forming a ring with sharp points sticking out. microhabitats containing the dwarf turquoise gecko, girdled- Small and usually slimy, amphibians are tailed lizard, African bullfrog, Muller’s clawed animals that are often overlooked. Yet the frog, Mombassa golden starburst tarantula, African bullfrog is a fierce predator. Found in and jade headed buffalo beetle. These amazing shallow and temporary pools of water in the reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates all African savannas, these carnivores control fulfill necessary niches in the East African the populations of many species, including ecosystem. rodents, reptiles, birds, and amphibians. Male The tree exhibit African bullfrogs will defend their eggs and Kelli O’Brien features six tadpoles, jumping at anything they view as a threat. They are such a bold predator that micro-habitats. they even eat other African bullfrogs. African bullfrog .8 . .9 .

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Sarah Michaels Laura Barrows Laura Barrows Celebrate Giraffes Day Come and celebrate the return of giraffes to Seneca Park Zoo! Date September 29 Time 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost boo Free with Zoo admission Sponsored by Austin Quinlan

Winter Hours! Animal Art Expo ZooBoo Seneca Park Zoo’s chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers Celebrate Halloween at the Zoo with Spooktacular Family Fun. (AAZK) invites you to the Animal Art Expo, featuring art created by the Don your best costumes and come celebrate the season, all while enjoying Seneca Park Zoo, including the new Animals of animals at Seneca Park Zoo. the Savanna expansion, featuring Masai giraffes! This 21-and-older event includes the sale of unique artwork painted ZooBoo adventurers participate in visits with costumed characters, Halloween crafts and games, face painting, special by our animals, a silent auction, cash bar, appetizers by Salena’s, and treats for animals and humans alike, and costume contests at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. music! Advance tickets can be used on any 2018 ZooBoo day. All proceeds support conservation and research programs, animal enrichment items, and professional development opportunities for our A portion of each ticket sale goes to orangutan conservation. animal care team! Dates Time Date Time Tickets October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m Marie Kraus October 13, 2018 6:30-9:30 p.m. senecaparkzoo.org/artexpo Cost Cost Advance Member price $6.50 Day of event Member price $7.50 Beginning November 1, the Zoo will observe Advanced Tickets: $10 for members $12 for non-members Non-members must pay for Zoo admission as well as ZooBoo tickets. Gates open for non-members at 10 a.m winter hours. At the door: $12 for members $15 for non-members Gates are open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily, and Location Tickets guests may remain on Zoo grounds until 4 senecaparkzoo.org/zooboo p.m. As always, Members can enter every Roger Robach Community Center – Ontario Beach Park day at 9:30 a.m. sponsored by Walmart. 9 of events 2018 2018 Calendar sept 15 Oct Mark your calendars for what’s next at your Zoo. & - KinderZoo 2018 dec 1 march Bring your preschooler to a KinderZoo class this fall to sept play, discover, and learn in a fun and interactive way. - Explore different animals and habitats through games, biofacts, and age-appropriate activities. Each class dec DaveSarah Zimmerman Michaels gets to meet a program animal up-close and learn all about them. Family Sleepover at the Zoo Time Ages Have you ever wondered what your Zoo is like at night? Join us at a Elesa Kim 10:15 a.m. 18 months – 3 years old Family Sleepover to find out! Families will go on a nighttime guided tour, 11:30 a.m. 3-5 years old learning about everything the animals in our care need to survive and looking for them in their habitats. The night is spent inside Rocky Coasts Book & Beast Cost Gallery next to the California sea lions, and a pizza dinner, snack, and $5 for Zoo members $7 for non-members continental breakfast will be provided. Beginning in October, bring your little Dave Zimmerman ones to the Zoo for a cuddly story and a Registration To view the class schedule and register, visit Dates Ages special visit from a program animal. Sept 15 & Dec 1 children ages 5-10 and their adult senecaparkzoo.org/kinderzoo Dates Cost Every Wednesday through March $60 for members $70 for non-members (per adult & child pair) One additional person: $35 ($30 for non-members) Times Scout Programs 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Time Registration 2018 2018 6:15 p.m. – 9 a.m. senecaparkzoo.org/sleepover Cost Free with Zoo admission sept sept Sponsored by Monroe Veterinary - - Associates dec dec 2018 Dave Zimmerman Kelli O’Brien oct 8 Bunk with Beasts & Workshops The Zoo’s popular overnights for scouts, Bunk with Beasts, are back! nov 12 Troops get to sleep inside Rocky Coast Gallery next to the California Seneca Park Zoo offers a variety of sea lions, meet some animals up-close, and go on a night-time guided workshops for all levels of scout troops. tour of the Zoo. A pizza dinner and late-night snack is provided. Programs are designed to meet the requirements for badges and to build Dates Wayne Smith teamwork skills. Scouts will explore Girl Scouts Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 14 the Zoo, participate in activities to help Boy Scouts Sept 28, Nov 3, Nov 30 earn badges and patches, and enjoy an Day Off ZooCamp animal presentation. Time When school is out, send your child to the Zoo where we will spend the day learning about animals and exploring 5:15 p.m. to 9 a.m. outdoors, as well as investigating the ins and outs of Seneca Park Zoo. It’s like Summer ZooCamp in a single day! Cost $15 per scout Cost Dates Time Two troop leaders included for free $25 per scout $20 per chaperone, plus a $100 deposit October 8 (Columbus Day) November 12 (Veterans Day) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no half-day option available for this camp.

Registration More information Ages Cost senecaparkzoo.org/scout-workshops For more information or to plan your overnight stay, 5 through 9 $40 for members $50 for non-members visit senecaparkzoo.org/bunk-with-beasts Registration Sponsored by Monroe Veterinary Associates senecaparkzoo.org/dayoff 6 7 Dummeril’s Ground Boas born Welcome Zuzu

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In August, the Zoo welcomed a five-month-old female hound mix, Zuzu, who will live in the elephant barn and work with the elephants and their keepers. Zuzu was adopted from Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester. As an elephant barn dog, Zuzu will play several roles. She will offer an MORE opportunity for zoo keepers to learn training skills before training zoo WILDLIFE Ursula and Spaz, the Zoo’s Dumeril’s ground animals. She’ll also provide enrichment for elephants, providing physical boas, gave birth to six neonates in August. and mental stimulation to help the elephants experience unexpected and These are the first Dumeril’s ground boas changing dynamics in their daily lives. Elephant programs at other AZA born at Seneca Park Zoo in 20 years. Earlier accredited zoos have had great success integrating barn dogs. in the summer, the pregnancy was confirmed by radiography. Each of the neonates was about 50 centimeters long at birth. Main Building Closed The Main Zoo Building is now closed, and all Alligators depart the animals have been relocated to other areas of the Zoo or to other Zoos. You’ll see signs of the demolition of the building underway when you visit. The removal of this building will pave the way for a tropics complex in the future. Visit senecaparkzoo.org/wilder to learn more. Members will be glad to know MORE the iconic stained glass WONDER Elesa Kim window by artist Peter McGrain has been stored In late August, the three American alligators for safe keeping and future that visited for the summer season departed. return to the Zoo. They returned to St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park in Florida. ANIMALS OF THE SAVANNA Wayne Smith NOW OPEN 4 5 Animal comings & goings naked mole rats Lake Malawi Cichlids Animals of the Savanna Zoo members and guests will be amazed at the many new species in the Animals of the Savanna expansion! Come visit to see and learn about all these amazing animals.

Masai giraffes zebras Reed Sanchez

A school of Lake Malawi Cichlids, representing over 10 sub-species can now be found in the large gallon aquarium in the Animals of the Savanna building. The sub- Two colonies of naked mole rats joined us from Zoo Knoxville. These species can be identified by their unique, fascinating creatures will be living in the Animals of the Savanna building. bright colors. Jeff Hanson

Sharing the same habitat with the giraffes are golden breasted starlings buffalo weavers two female zebras from Hemker Wildlife Park in Minnesota.

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Bird lovers will be excited to see the addition of golden breasted starlings and buffalo weavers to the Zoo. To represent the diversity of the African Savanna, the sprawling tree in the Animals of the Savanna building features six micro-habitats with new species (see the article on page 6) including • Dwarf turquoise gecko • African bullfrog Larry Staub • Muller’s clawed frog Two female ostriches have moved to Seneca • Girdled-tailed lizards Our two female giraffes, Kipenzi and Iggy, joined us from Toledo Zoo Park Zoo as part of the Animals of the Savanna • Jade-headed buffalo beetle and Virginia Zoo, respectively. Both animals are about one year old and a expansion. They are sharing the habitat with the • Mombasa gold starburst tarantula height conducive to transport. In time, they’ll grow to be 15 feet or more. giraffes and zebras, and in the future, may share These females will be joined by a male later this fall. their habitat with Bill, the southern white rhino. 3 ACCREDITED BY THE A portion of the printing donated by SENECA PARK ZOO SOCIETY 2222 St. Paul Street Rochester, NY 14621-1097 | senecaparkzoo.org Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Rochester, NY ZooNooz is printed on recycled paper. Permit No. 42 When you’re finished, please share it with a friend. Designer: Sarah Pearlman Ventura Contributing writers: Pamela Reed Sanchez, President and CEO, Seneca Park Zoo Society Larry Staub, Zoo Director Sarah Hanson, Director of Marketing Mina Johnson, Communications Coordinator Rhonda McDonald, Program Manager LaDonna Court, Receptionist & Marketing Assistant Internationally, and in our own backyard, Seneca Park Zoo plays a key role in species survival. Chartered as an educational institution in 1957 by New York State, the Seneca Park Zoo Society plays an integral role in supporting Monroe County, the owners and operators of the Zoo. Together, we are working to bring animals back from the brink of extinction.

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