�� ��� ���� ����������� FROM THE executiveFROMFROM TTHEHE notes ZOO DIRECTOR BOARD PRESIDENT 2005 provided a brief respite from all the construction In 2005 the Santa Barbara Zoo continued to reach out activity of 2004. It was a year devoted to preparing the to all segments of our community. The enthusiasm of fi nal documentation of the master plan for submission to our professional staff continues to improve the facility Santa Barbara’s City Planning Department. The review of and programs for all to enjoy. In addition, these talented the Zoo’s master plan and the preparation of the sections professionals hold leadership positions in national and of the plan began in 2003 after the Planning Department international conservation, research, and zoological changed the review process in order to comply with the organizations. California Environmental Quality Act - CEQA. This is the most comprehensive set of documents ever prepared in In April we received a new fi ve-year accreditation from the Zoo’s 42 years of operation. the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The AZA sets the bar at a top level for its members, and we are one The Zoo has now completed its documentation of site of only 210 zoos and aquariums in the nation that qualify archaeology, hydrology (primarily run-off ), parking and for this honor. Our executive leaders expect very high traffi c, accessibility (compliance with the Americans with standards, and the entire Zoo staff is to be commended for Disabilities Act - ADA), biology, and the preliminary plans working tirelessly to achieve this goal. It’s not just the staff for the next phase of capital projects. that works hard; the continued generosity of our many friends and supporters along with the countless hours Once the plan is deemed complete by city planning, the of volunteer time make the entire working of the Zoo Zoo will be able to proceed with Condor Country (new possible and make it not just a true community endeavor, California condor exhibit), the Discovery Pavilion (new but a precious asset as well. education building), the Wave (new hilltop restaurant/ restrooms), the Channel Island fox exhibit renovation, and We are excited about all that is in store for us. Hopefully, a complete renovation of the support facility behind the by year’s end 2006, we will complete the City approval langurs and lemurs. We hope to submit the fi nal pieces of process and commence construction on the new Condor the plan in early 2006. Country exhibit.exhibit. WeWe alsoalso eagerlyeagerly aanticipatenticipate a relocatedrelocated andand improved children’s area, including a playground and a new Looking to the future, we can expect the next fi ve to six garden. We are able to take these steps because you are years to be a very exciting time in the Zoo’s history. From making our ongoing Campaign for the Zoo so successful. our most ambitious exhibit, Condor Country, toto a projectproject At year’s end, we had received pledges and donations that will invigorate our education programs, the Discovery totaling almost $4.7 million (56% of our total campaign Pavilion, the Zoo will continue to make signifi cant goal of $8.5 million). Our dreams will become a reality! improvements that will benefi t the community and touch the lives of millions of Zoo guests. I invite you to visit the Zoo and see and enjoy what you and your neighbors have created. The Santa Barbara And all of this is made possible by the generosity of our Zoo, with a long tradition of volunteers and community great friends! The Zoo is truly an investment that gives support, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of back many-fold to everyone on the Central Coast. many Santa Barbarans. We’re very excited about all we are accomplishing at the Zoo. Rich Block CEO/Zoo Director ThomasThomas E.E. LuriaLuria Board President 2 SANTA BARBARA ZOO Z OO S TAFF CEO/Zoo Director Marketing Director Coordinator Zoo Keeper Groundskeeper Richard Block Dean Noble Wendy Stanford Anne Jordan Bill Johnston Chief Operating Offi cer Assistant Marketing Veterinary Technician Zoo Keeper Groundskeeper Nancy McToldridge Director Nancy Kaufman Patrick Martin Jose Silva Chief Financial Offi cer Katharine Buford Volunteer Coordinator Zoo Keeper Groundskeeper Carol Bedford Retail Manager Jared Brach Daniel Mondl Juan Valdez Ross Beardsley Lead Keeper Zoo Keeper Groundskeeper MANAGERS Safety/Security Manager Joshua Charlton Kelly Murphy Daniel Villalta Development Director Chris Briggs Lead Keeper Zoo Keeper Jill Muchow Rode, CFRE Staff Veterinarian James Traverse Shawn Stackpoole DEVELOPMENT Education Curator Karl Hill Food Preparation Membership Supervisor Heather Johnson ADMINISTRATION Technician Victoria Madrigal Assistant Education COORDINATORS Receptionist Angela Rodriguez Curator Administrative Cristina Silva GUEST SERVICES Christopher Horrigan Coordinator Lead Teller RETAIL Admissions Supervisor Facilities & Adriana Hernandez Linda De Lucas Floor Supervisor Patricia Madrigal Horticulture Manager Development Serena Masuda Abel Landeros Coordinator ANIMAL CARE SAFETY & Food Service Manager Pieter van Meeuwen Zoo Keeper FACILITIES & SECURITY Christopher Gambler Elephant Program & Trent Barnhart HORTICULTURE Security Guard Assistant Food Service Behavioral Husbandry Zoo Keeper Custodian David McCalmont Manager Coordinator Kristen Boeche Thurley Gage Jason Brissenden Gina Nichols Zoo Keeper Custodian EDUCATION General Curator Executive Assistant Miguel Carbajal Juan Trujillo Alan Varsik Colleen Dennis Education Specialist Zoo Keeper General Maintenance Robyn Charlton Assistant Curator Inventory Supply John Aldana Maria Cordero Education Specialist Ingrid Russell Coordinator General Maintenance Benjamin Cabrera Zoo Keeper Ivonne Budianto- Guest Services Manager Heather Davis Antonio Coria Hunsinger David Velazquez Membership General Maintenance Coordinator Zoo Keeper Assistant Guest Services Drew Foster Jose Rueda Manager Kimberly Roberson FOOD SERVICE Zoo Keeper General Maintenance Kitchen Supervisor Jesse Frasier Registrar John Strickland Katie Kimble Michele Green Yesenia Matamoros Human Resources Groundskeeper Research & Zoo Keeper Director Wes Hardin Douglas Adams Corinne Santini Conservation Zoo Keeper Groundskeeper Kevin Hosford Isaac Contreras BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Directors Mr. Thomas Luria, President Mr. Jon Bull Mr. Ken Richardson, Vice President Mr. John Cleese Mr. George Burtness, Treasurer Mr. Fred Clough Ms. Harriet Miller, Secretary Ms. Ann Daniel Ms. Molly Dolle Honorary Directors Mrs. Ginni Dreier Mr. William Brace Mr. Jon Greenleaf Mr. Arthur Henzell Mr. Peter Jordano Mr. Peter Jordano Dr. Brian Kopeikin Mr. Robert Kallman Mrs. Melinda Mars Ms. Katie O’Reilly Rogers Director Emeritus Mr. J. Terry Schwartz Mr. Ted McToldridge Dr. Alex Soffi ci Mrs. Sue Aldrich Wagner 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 3 research and conservation Our conservation programs grew quickly in new and foxes and tracking released foxes. exciting ways in 2005. The area that experienced the most growth was our in-situ fi eld work; many of the animal The Third Island Fox Husbandry Workshop took place care staff spent time in support of our local conservation this past summer, just prior to the United States Fish & programs. We contributed 1074 hours to these eff orts. In Wildlife Services (USFWS) Recovery Team meetings for addition to our fi eld work, we participated in a number of island fox. Once again, we had a very productive meeting recovery and fi eld team meetings, and hosted our third, with representatives from fox holding AZA institutions, very successful, Island Fox Husbandry Workshop. National Park Service, Institute for Wildlife Studies, and other interested organizations. We were able to refi ne our husbandry recommendations for the island fox in captivity, ISLAND FOX determine issues for more discussion by the recovery Our Island Fox Conservation Program has maintained its team, and share experiences and knowledge gained since solid dedication of staff time and expertise toward the the last workshop in 2003. recovery of the island fox. This program led the way with 508 hours contributed by staff . Our ability to support the National Park Service by sending our staff to the islands to CALIFORNIA CONDOR work with NPS has been greatly appreciated. Not only are Our California condor program hit the ground running we able to assist the NPS, but our keepers gained valuable at the beginning of this year and maintained that experience and skills such as radio telemetry and wild momentum right through to the end of the year with monitoring. Seven of the animal care staff have spent time a total of 434 hours contributed toward our fi eld affi li- on San Miguel or Santa Rosa Island, caretaking captive ations! Our partnership with Ventana Wildlife Society 4 SANTA BARBARA ZOO T HE P HOENIX S OCIETY The Santa Barbara Zoo extends heartfelt thanks to these individuals that have made provisions for the Zoo in their estate plans. Ms. Catherine Bordé Rose & Mark Livingston Dorothy Smith Shirley & Harry Bordé Jeanne & Larry Lovelace Jay & Sally Smith William Colville Melinda & Dean Mars Lynda & Bud Stuart Joe and Alice Cox Bill McBride Wendy & Fred Tazartes Adrienne Doll Pamela & Bryan McCabe Norma Varden Marjorie Ehlen Thea Mosca Paul & Debra Vaughan Elisabeth E. Elkin Gretchen D. Notley Jean & Davis von Mr. & Mrs. T. L. Ellis Carol & Bob Olivera Wittenburg Mr. Richards K. Farnham George Ostertag Louise & Lionel Weiss Mildred G. Federico Susan Painter Denise & William Frazier Jane Vruwink Palmer The Society also has fi