spring news Gratitude Report Is Your Child A Born nature swapper?

MAY, 2014
VOLUME 17, ISSUE 1
PUBLISHED FOR FRIENDS OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO
Inside:
Spring News
Gratitude Report
Is Your Child A Born Nature Swapper?
NEWS
A new adventure opened in April in the Australia enclosure. Called
the Outback Trail, it lets you get closer than ever with the Zoo’s gray
kangaroos and Bennett’s wallabies. A pathway now takes guests
right through the middle of the exhibit. So get hopping, mate!
comings and goings
ZOO
Seasonal Offerings at the Zoo
This year, the Zoo will be offering three seasonal attractions that
will make every visit an adventure for your whole family! Our
butterfly exhibit, Flutterby: Butterflies in Bloom, returns May 24th
in our picturesque greenhouse just before
the Big Backyard. Visitors can test their
climbing skills on the rock wall in the
Zoo’s Wilderness Plaza. Finally, the new
camel rides next to the Beyond the Fence
area offer guests a memorable experience
with these majestic animals. There is a fee
in addition to Zoo admission for each of
these activities. You can purchase tickets
for each attraction at admissions or at
Births
Matschie’s tree kangaroo (1 undetermined)
Acquisitions
Bali mynah (1 male, 1 female)
Bearded dragon (1 male)
Bennett’s wallaby (6 male, 2 female)
Great horned owl (1 male)
Lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec (2 female)
Rainbow boa (2 male)
Red panda (1 female)
Six banded armadillo (1 male)
Snow leopard (1 male)
deaths
Barn owl (1 undetermined)
Chilean flamingo (1 female)
Chinese alligator (1 female)
Cotton top tamarin (2 male)
Eastern rosella (1 male)
Golden lion tamarin (1 male)
Jambu fruit dove (1 female)
White faced saki monkey (1 female)
Dispositions to other facilities
Bali mynah (1 female)
Green aracari (1 female)
Humboldt penguin (7 male, 3 female)
Louisiana pine snake (1 male)
Nigerian dwarf goat (2 female)
Northern tree shrew (2 male, 1 female)
Parma wallaby (2 female)
Santa Cruz sheep (3 male)
booths throughout the Zoo; or you can purchase an Explorer
Pass, which will give you unlimited access to all three on the
day of your visit. As a Zoo member, you get a special discount
on the Explorer Pass.
thank you to our
Media Partners:
Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the
Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence
Editor
Jan Mariani
Contributors
Brooke Fairman
Jeremy Goodman
Elizabeth Grover
Jan Mariani
Lynne McLain
Alexandra Weston
Photo Credits:
Brett Cortesi
96 Elephants
Bryan Lorber
Christine McDonald
Anne McDonough
Andrea Rollin
Designer
Sara Beatrice
Robert Falcone Design
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RHODE ISLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Officers
Maribeth Q. Williamson, Chair
Lou Schwechheimer, Vice Chair
Margaret Ferguson, Secretary
Board of Trustees
Kristen Adamo
Nancy J. Allen
Douglas Caniglia
Stephanie Chafee
Barbara S. Cottam
Suzanne Hall
James S. Harper III, V.M.D.
Mark Haskins
Jay Howell
Dr. Thomas Husband
Lisa Koelle
Patrick LeBeau
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Kimberley M. Little
Liz Rollins Mauran
Howard Merten
Elaine Moy-Gederman
Eric Nyman
John J. Palumbo
Martha Roberts
Barbara Vernerey
Ex-Officio
Robert McMahon
Superintendent of Parks
* In Memoriam
Chairman Emeritus
Sophie F. Danforth
Trustees Emeritus
Margaret E. Curran, Esq.
Thomas P. Dimeo
Rosalie Fain
Jocelin Hamblett
Stephen Hamblett*
Bradford B. Kopp
Arthur D. Little
Nancy G. R. Moger
Richard Nadeau
Jane S. Nelson
Michael C. Noble
Cate M. Roberts
Michael A. Salvadore, Sr.*
Philip A. Segal, Jr.
Robert F. Stoico
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Zoo G ua rd ians
Spring into
Adventure
By Jeremy Goodman, DVM
Executive Director, RWP Zoo
and RI Zoological Society
Zoo Guardian is the premier membership
level of the Rhode Island Zoological Society
and Roger Williams Park Zoo. It is open to
individuals who contribute annual dues of
$250 or more.
Founder’s Circle ($10,000+)
Sophie F. Danforth
Roger Williams Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)
Bill & Sue Macy
Jane S. Nelson
A long and hard winter
is past us now and
spring is here, making
way for a magical
transformation at
the Zoo. Spring often
means babies, and I am
pleased to announce
that the tree kangaroos at the Roger
Williams Park Zoo have a new addition!
This is the first baby tree kangaroo in
the history of our zoo and one of only
a handful for this endangered species in
the U.S. this year. Tree kangaroos spend
the first 9 months in the mother’s pouch
only occasionally popping their heads out.
Because our youngest resident will not be
visible for some time, we will be posting
pictures of the new joey in its pouch
periodically in the Australasia building.
Due to the fact that this is a very sensitive
time for both the mother and her baby,
the plans to build the new Tree Kangaroo
exhibit are being delayed by several months
so the loud construction does not disturb
the new family.
This year we are bringing your zoo
adventure to an all new level! Giraffe
and seal feedings are back, and you can
now purchase tickets on our website.
Also, beginning Memorial Day weekend
Chairman’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)
Anonymous
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Ruth & Scott Gordon
Almon & Suzanne Hall
guests can ride a camel, scale a rock wall
or meander through our lush butterfly
exhibit, which returns to Roger Williams
Park Zoo by popular demand this season.
Expanded keeper talks and demonstrations
throughout the day are guaranteed to
entertain and educate!
Our zoo has the friendliest and most
knowledgeable staff and volunteers around.
I urge you all to take the time to talk to the
people who work at your zoo and find out
about all the wonderful animals they take
care of as well as learn about our many
conservation initiatives.
Hope to see you real soon, there’s always an
adventure here at the Zoo!
Jeremy Goodman, DVM
Zookeepe rs’ Ci rc le
We would like to thank the following donors who have become part of the Zookeepers’ Circle, an exclusive group
of friends dedicated to maintaining the Zoo as an important cultural and educational asset for Rhode Island.
These endowment gifts are crucial to the longevity of Roger Williams Park Zoo by providing a dependable,
consistent source of funds for new exhibits, enhancements to existing exhibits, and capital improvements.
Nancy J. Allen
B Street Foundation
Karen A. Baldyga &
Mark D. Boudreau
John & Donna Carroll
Jusith C. Crowe
Sophie F. Danforth
Sarah H. Denby
The Felicia Fund
Meg Ferguson
Peggy A. Gorman
Donald Hayden
Ms. Joyce A. HindleKoutsogiane
Melinda H. Knight
Lisa J. & Patrick Koelle
Janis & George Kortyna
Patrick Lebeau &
Meghan Rawson
The Little Family Foundation
Richard & Nancy Losey
Estate of Helen L. Lyons
Frank & Liz Mauran
John & Elaine Mayer
Joseph L. Migliori, MD
Elizabeth A. Morin
Jane S. Nelson
Jonathan M. Nelson Family
Foundation
Sachem Foundation
Mr. Rodney Weiss, Sr.
Trustee’s Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)
Anonymous (2)
Mr. David Altshuler & Dr. Sharman Altshuler
David Cloutier & Beth Ryder
David & Jennifer Cloutier
Judith & Murray Danforth
Sarah Denby
Thomas P. & Lorraine S. Dimeo
Meg Ferguson
Dr. & Mrs. James S. Harper III
Irvin E. Houck Charitable Trust
Elaine Izzo-Sears & Joseph W. Sears
David & Betsey Kilmartin
Frank & Liz Mauran
John & Elaine Mayer
Jay & Carol Ryan
Lou H. Schwechheimer
Rosalyn K. Sinclair
Christopher & Pamela Thomas
Laurent & Barbara Vernerey
Director’s Circle ($500 - $999)
Susan Aguiar
Anonymous
Barbara R. Binder & David Katzen
Amy S. & Joshua S. Boger
Eleanor & Joel Dain
Robin & James Engle
Ruth & Jonathan Fain
Dr. Jeremy & Marina Goodman
Norma H. & Warren M. Hagist
Anne R. Hathaway & Donald H. LaLiberte
Rand & Marcia Herron
Thomas P. Husband, PhD
Ellen Kleinman
Jean & Brad Kopp
Nancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. Frazier
Bryan & Leslie Lorber
Emanuel & Irene Makiaris
Elaine C. Masi
Alison & Donald McNaughton
Virginia A. & Richard Key Mead, MD
Joseph L. Migliori, MD
Mark & Elaine Gederman
Richard Nadeau
John & Gail Palumbo
Danielle E. & Richard C. Scott
Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr.
Maggie & Jack Skenyon
Jyothi & Shivan Subramaniam
Wilcox Family Foundation
Patron’s Circle ($250 - $499)
Christine & Timothy M. Adams
Katie A. Adelstein & James Adelstein
Rebecca N. & Richard F. Alberg
Patricia M. Almonte
James Alves & Carole Messier
Christopher G. Anderson
D. Angiolilli & H. Perreault
Anonymous (4)
Lorraine R. Atkin
Ash & Danielle Atkins
Karen A. Baldyga & Mark D. Boudreau
Christine Barron & Charles Wyant
Michael Bean & Michelle Gladding
Holly & Michael Bellucci
Brian & Michelle Berkovitz
Vincent & Barbara Bernardo
Karen & Chuck Bernhardt
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Zoo Guardia ns
( co n tin ue d )
Kenneth Anthony Bernier
David M. Blanchet
Sarah & Lisa Blaney
Mark & Ellen Borreliz
Jeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz Brown
Rodney M. Brusini & Ashley Pattie
Alison & David Cameron
Douglas & Koren Caniglia
Martha & David Capaldi
Edmund & Elizabeth Capozzi
The Cardanha Family
Kathleen Carney-Godley, MD & Frederick A. Godley III, MD
Cary & Cathi Carroll
John & Donna Carroll
William & Pauline Cashore
Nila N. Cedergren
Jill & Ronald B. Charbonneau
Tricia & Michael Chayt
Deborah & Kelly Ciombor
Ashley & Kevin Connolly
Theresa L. & Robert W. Cook
Mr. Michael R. Corcoran
Judith C. Crowe
Chris & Scott Crowley
Robert W. & Mary W. C. Daly
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald A. DeLellis
Jeff M. Dill & Susan M. Cohick
The Doberstein Family
Joanna Eldridge
Evergreen Center
Kyle Fernandes
Jennifer L. & Brett H. Foster
Janci Foundation
Karen & Richard Lee Fuller
Ashley & Evan Galkin
Edward & Deborah Garabedian
Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner
GCB
Elizabeth Gelinas & Melissa Solomon
James F. Gendron
Nanette & Randy Gifford
Joan S. & Jason M. Goloboy
Philip B. Gould & Athena Poppas, MD
Andrea K. & Glenn S. Greene
Michael & Gayle Guay
Jocelin Hamblett
Mark F. Harriman
Mark Haskins
Cynthia E. & Kenneth R. Hilbert
Hope & David M. Hirsch
Gail Holder
Paula J. & Frederic A. Hooper
Matthew Insana & Judy Lancellotta
Gail & Arne Isaksen
Nicole Jardin & Bonnie Robinson
Thomas & Teresa Jefferson
Anne & Richard Jordan
Stephanie E. Keaney
Sharon Rounds & Charles Kelley
Nat Kennedy
James Kirschner & Anne Hutchins
Janis & George Kortyna
Janet M. & Charles M. Krasky
Hans & Ellen Kuster
Lynette Labinger & Ross Eadie
Rebecca T. & Matthew O. Laurence
George & Heather Lee
Fred R. & Margaret M. Levy
Carol A. & Paul Lindberg
Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee
Melissa Ludwig
Scott & Dawn Cummings
Sandra Mackenzie & John Heffernan & Veronica Mackenzie
Diane Malo
Ellen S. Mara
Dr. & Mrs. Carmine F. Marabello, Jr.
Mr. Paul Marchand
Jan & Rob Mariani
Joananne & John Marshall
Virginia & Thomas Marshall
Marjorie Martiesian
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin
The Martinez Family
Lucille Massemino
Frederick R. Mattis
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96 Elephants
are
killed
every day in Africa
Yes, you read that number correctly. 96
elephants are killed each day in the wild by
poachers who take the animals’ ivory to sell
on the black market. The ivory is then carved
into intricate designs and eventually makes its
way into the hands of unknowing consumers
throughout the world.
Roger Williams Park Zoo is dedicated to the
conservation of these majestic land giants and
has joined the 96 Elephants Campaign to raise
public awareness of this crisis. This effort was
started by the Wildlife Conservation Society
to ban ivory trade in the U.S. and bolster
elephant security in the wild.
As part of our own efforts to help these
magnificent creatures, we contribute annually
to the International Elephant Foundation and
have in the past and will continue to support
the Tarangire Elephant Project in Tanzania. Tarangire researchers continue their work
to promote peaceful coexistence between
humans and elephants and help locals
understand how poaching affects the ability of
entire herds to survive. In addition, they now
are working to empower residents to disrupt
poachers’ activities. We also have supported
the development of the Association of Zoos
and Aquariums’ National Elephant Center to
help support an effective species survival plan.
This summer we will increase our activities to
educate Rhode Islanders about the elephant
poaching crisis. Meanwhile, please visit our
website at rwpzoo.org/elephant-conservation
to read the 96 Elephants Campaign petition,
and consider signing it and sharing it with your
friends to spread the word.
donor profile Pa ss i o n f o r e d u c at i o n
Bryan Lorber and his wife, Leslie, have always
been philanthropically inclined when it comes to
education, arts and the environment. This is what
attracted Bryan to Roger Williams Park Zoo. His
daughter attended one of the weekly ZooCamps that
are offered during school vacations, and she and
her family became big fans of the Zoo’s educational
programs. “ZooCamp goes above and beyond to
teach children about the environment, conservation
and all about the animals at the Zoo,” said Bryan, “It
inspires kids to care.” Bryan believes that educating
and empowering young and underserved children
in Rhode Island and nearby states is essential to the
direction of this country, and the world. He is a big
Coming in late Spring
Thanks to a generous donation from Alex and
Ani’s Charity by Design, the new Farmyard is on
track to open early this summer in two phases.
It will feature even more of the furry, wooly,
and fluffy friends we all love! Plus, there will be
a brand new walkthrough barn, a farmhouse
stage for shows, and interactive features like play
spaces, a giant tractor that kids can climb on, and
a contact yard where people can touch and feed
some of the farm animals.
The Alex and Ani
Farmyard will
feature several
species of goats, Texel sheep, alpacas,
Guinea hogs, silver fox rabbits, and more!
And of course, Willy the miniature donkey
will be there as well! The exhibit is free
with Zoo admission. There is a nominal
fee to feed the animals.
B r ya n L o r b e r
a n d c o nse r vat i o n
fan of The Zoomobile because it “brings the zoo right to those who can’t
be there.”
Bryan is also enthusiastic about our conservation efforts, particularly for
reptiles, because he has been fascinated with them ever since he first held
a python at age six. He had the opportunity to meet the Zoo’s Director
of Conservation Programs, Lou Perrotti, and was inspired by the Zoo’s
efforts for threatened or endangered species, like our Timber rattlesnakes
and American burying beetles, both in the field and onsite. “What Lou has
done is put focus on the lesser understood, but equally important animals,
and bring them into a position of status,” said Bryan.
If Bryan’s dreams come true, Rhode Island’s one and only reptile,
amphibian and insect exhibit will be found right here at Roger Williams
Park Zoo. We thank both Bryan and Leslie for all they do.
Zoo G ua r d i a n s
Kristin McBride & Stephen McBride
Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCulloch
Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr.,
Trustees-McAdams Charitable Foundation
Anna McDonald
Carolyn McKenna
Steve Medeiros & Kenneth Clukey
Mindy & Jason Mertz
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Messier
Doreen & William M. Milazzo
Barbara G. Miletta
Maureen J. & William R. Miller, Jr.
Magda & Joe Morris
Janet B. & Daniel J. Morrow
Annmarie Mumm & Robert C. Kersting
Nancy & Ken Muserlian
Michael Neveu & Tracy Trusty-Neveu
The Feit Family
Deborah Obalil & James Olick, Jr.
Rita & Adam R. Ostroski
Ms. Pamela A. Ouellette
Lynn F. & James Owens
Calvin E. Oyer, MD
Patricia & Mark Pagliarini
Dr. & Mrs. John R. Payne & Family
Richard & Paula Phillips
Wayne & Marie Piadade
Paul R. & Carol G. Picard
Mr. Robert C. Pires
Meghan & Stephen G. Politano
The Gibson-Prugh Family
Ralph Quattrucci
Margaret & Richard Reigelsperger
Julia & Curt Richardson
Mrs. Marcia Riesman
Andrea & David Rollin
The Salvadore Family
Lionel R. Savaria & N. Peter LaMoria
Elizabeth Schenck & Jen LaCava
( co n tin u e d)
William & Louise Scott
Michael & Deborah Sevegny
Charles Rardin & Jane Sharp
Linda Silveira & Joe Murray
Erica Martell-Simo & Stephen Simo
Richard A. Sinapi & Laurie A. Cianci
Sarah Sinclair & Peter B. Scoliard
Jill & Tony Sipala
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Sloan
Christen & David P. Smith
Kathleen A. Smith
Sandra R. & Jeffrey T. Smith
Donna & Dennis Somerville
Thomas & Nancy Steinmeyer
Peggy & Donald Sweitzer
Mary M. & Alan S. Swerdloff
Janet Swider-Wirth & David Wirth
Diana L. & Keith W. Thompson
John & Patricia Thompson
Ms. Dorothy J. Thornley
Robert Tiner
Thomas & Elisabeth Trapp
Olga & Damien Trimmer
Jennifer Turner & Keith Jacobson
Caryn & Juan Vernon
Ms. Jeanne L. Vetter
Karen L. Weavill
Anne P. & Andrew C. Wert
Rhett & Kathryn Wessel
John & Susan Weston
Peter Whealton & Vicktoria Barokha
Lynn & James S. Williams
Denise & Ted Winston
David & Ina Woolman
Ida Zecco & Lauren Zecco
The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013.
G i fts a n d G ra n ts
With the continual development of new exhibits, animal care
improvements and the ongoing delivery of education, research and
conservation programming, Roger Williams Park Zoo relies on the
generosity of individuals, foundations and trusts. The Rhode Island
Zoological Society enjoys working one-on-one with such donors to
match their interests with the needs of the Zoo.
Alex and Ani
The Howard Bayne Fund
Central Elementary School
The Champlin Foundations
Teresa & H. Thomas Cowell
Sophie F. Danforth
Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
The Barbi N. Gracie Fund of
The Rhode Island Foundation
Kresge Foundation
Bryan & Leslie Lorber
Mrs. Hatsy H. Moore
The Rhode Island Foundation
Kristen F. & William B. Rose
match i n g g i fts
A matching gift is an easy way to double the impact of your
donation to the Zoo. We are grateful for the matching gifts made
by the following companies and foundations on behalf of their
employees, directors and trustees.
Amgen
AMICA Insurance
Bank of America
Citizens Bank
FM Global
Grainger
Kresge Foundation
MFS Investment Management
Pfizer
Quintiles Cares
Verizon
Waters Corporation
The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013.
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A nnual Fu nd
Donors to the Rhode Island Zoological
Society help enhance the Zoo’s awardwinning education programs, develop
new exhibits and lend vital assistance to
the Zoo’s critical conservation efforts to
protect and save endangered species around
the world and in our own backyard. The
following individuals contributed $250 or
more to the Annual Appeal.
Is Your Child
a Born
Nature Swapper?
$2,000+
Brooke Fairman
Bryan & Leslie Lorber
Frances Waterhouse Richmond Fund
at the Rhode Island Foundation
Sharpe Family Foundation/Julie & Henry Sharpe III
$1,000 - $1,999
B Street Foundation
The Charlesmead Foundation, Inc.
Budd & Robin Fisher
Walter F. McLaughlin
Patricia & Mark Pagliarini
Cynthia B. Patterson
Diane & Daniel L. Savoie
Tug Hollow, Corp.
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Viall II
$500 - $999
Susan Aguiar
Nancy J. Allen
The Patty and Melvin G. Alperin Fund
of the Rhode Island Foundation
Anonymous
Robert W. & Mary W. C. Daly
Meg Ferguson
Jennifer L. & Brett H. Foster
Susan A.V. & Michael G. Fox
Dr. Jeremy & Marina Goodman
Philip B. Gould & Athena Poppas, MD
Loulie Mauran & Cal Groton
Emanuel & Irene Makiaris
Joananne & John Marshall
Lucy Metcalf
Joseph L. Migliori, MD
Santina Siena, MD
Rosalyn K. Sinclair
Laurent & Barbara Vernerey
$200 - $499
Ms. Kristen Adamo
Anonymous (2)
Mrs. F. Remington Ballou
Mrs. Gertrude Baxt
Sarah Beinecke Richardson & Craig Richardson
Vincent & Barbara Bernardo
Carolann & Joseph F. Carr
Margaret M. Carroll & Meredith Carroll
Alan Casale & Adele Palazzo
Linnea K. Cedergren
Nila N. Cedergren
David Cloutier & Beth Ryder
Penny Cloutier-Lyons & Daniel Lyons
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Mr. Michael R. Corcoran
Eleanor & Joel Dain
Angie W. D’Albora
Antonia H. Donnelly
Jeffrey E. Fear
Bob & Wini Galkin
Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner
Ms. Nancy V. Hansen
Angela G. & Marty C. Hausberger
Peter G. Higley
Hope & David M. Hirsch
Paula J. & Frederic A. Hooper
Dr. Robert J. Howe
The John and Carol Howland Family Fund
of the Rhode Island Foundation
David A. King
Elizabeth C. Kingsley
Rosalind S. & Clinton D. Kornegay
Alissa R. & Ronald J. Labonte
(continued)
Marcia F. & Steven A. Lerner
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Many visitors enjoy Hasbro’s Our Big
Backyard. This outdoor exploration area is
full of fun opportunities for kids to discover
all year long. But fewer people have discovered
there is a real gem right next door in Our
House. The “Nature Swap” really engages kids
in the outdoors. Children bring in natural
“found” items which are assigned points and
they collect points to swap for other natural
treasures in the collection. Swap items include
things commonly found in nature like shells,
rocks, acorns, leaves, or pine cones, or artwork
or written pieces children create to convey an
outdoor adventure they experienced. Points
are assigned to these items based on:
• The type of item – how common it is, what
shape it is in, etc.
• What the child knows about the item
• The child’s description of her experience
when she found the item
• The quality and cleanliness of the
item
“The boys have been promoting Nature Swap
in their first grade class … Direct quote from
Dylan, ‘There is this really smart guy named
Mr. Chris who will teach you everything you
want to know about anything in the whole
world!’ How is that for the impression you
have made on a seven year old? The time you
take listening and encouraging young minds is
priceless. Thank you for every effort you make
every time we visit!”
The next time your
family visits the Zoo,
make sure to check
out the Nature Swap.
Children ages 3 and up
can participate.
By the end of 2013 there were 1,126
registered swappers who had made a
whopping total of 4,296 trades. One
nature swapper’s mom shared how
much her family enjoys this offering:
A n n ua l F u n d
Ann S. & Robert W. Lovegreen
Kristine S. & Dennis J. Malkowski
Frank & Liz Mauran
John and Elaine Mayer Fund at the
Rhode Island Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr.,
Trustees - McAdams Charitable Foundation
Kevin McManus
Justine Metz & Katerina Levkova
Elizabeth A. & Ronald J. Morrissey
Annmarie Mumm & Robert C. Kersting
Zoe Oemcke
Sharon A. & Marvin M. Pelser, Jr.
Mercedes H. Quevedo
Rosa Maria Rocha
Maggie & Jack Skenyon
(continued)
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Sloan
Charles & Victoria Stengel
Anthony A. & Doris E. Walsh
Sheryl A. Wilson & Michael DeLutis
Aziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta
The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013.
Spring & Summer Events at the Zoo
Get details on these and our other offerings at rwpzoo.org
Giraffe and Seal
Feedings are back
Family
Overnight
Weekends
in May, and
daily in the summer!
Family
Overnights
July 19
Experience the Zoo as so few have –
after dark! Fee includes dinner, a
night zoo tour, activities, program
animal encounters, a light breakfast,
and a morning zoo tour.
Check the website for
special pricing and
details on schedules.
Classic and
Antique Car
Show NEW
Mom’s Day Discounts
May 10 & 11
Dad’s Day
Discount
August 10
June 15
Brew at the Zoo,
NEW event for adults
Animal Birthday Party Club
September 6
Raise your glass to
support the Zoo and
our conservation and
education programs.
Enjoy tasting over
40 craft beers at this
evening event.
June 21 (Elephant)
July 9 (Camel)
July 24 (female Red
River Hog)
August 7 (Giraffe)
We are excited to announce that Alex
and Ani’s Charity by Design will be
creating a second charm bangle for
Roger Williams Park Zoo to be released this summer! Stay tuned for more information
on the new design, where 20% of all proceeds received by Alex and Ani will benefit
Roger Williams Park Zoo.
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of membership
Don’t forget, you’ll enjoy discounts
on all our family programs and
camps, on birthday and other
private party rentals, and at the
gift store. For a refresher on all
your membership benefits go to
rwpzoo.org and follow the link for
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T r i bu te G ifts
Marcy L. Pitchon-Schroder & Alan M. Schroder
In honor of Mrs. Leslie Andrade’s 50th birthday
Judith Walker
In honor of Grace Collins
Victoria & Jane Carter
In honor of Lisa Delmonico
Jane S. Nelson
In honor of Rosalie Fain’s 90th birthday
Sharron Rothberg
In honor of Jesse Hellring
Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hollmann
In honor of Carol Hills
Cristin Kilpatrick
In honor of Laoghaire Kilpatrick and
Poochie Kilpatrick Fournier
Jamie Macy
In honor of Bill and Susan Macy
Lori L. & Christopher J. Morin
In honor of Hayden Morin
Holly Susi
In honor of baby boy Morrison
M. Kenyon Densley & J. Michael Rogers
In honor of Moses
Abigail Ellis
In honor of Jane Murphy
Irina Zhuravleva & Mark Shelepov
In honor of Natalie’s birthday
Dale Fraza
In honor of Janet Noke
Virgnia J. Morris
In honor of Patricia Y. Nolan
Catherine Mardula
In honor of Piscine Molitor Patel & Richard Parker
George & Jacob Shepherd
In honor of the Church School at
The Church of the Ascension
Francesca DerKeuroghlian
In honor of Vet Staff and Zookeepers
Remy Burnstein
In honor of Will’s birthday
M emo r i al G ifts
Jennifer J. & Kenneth J. Hurley
In memory of Pamela Anctil
Mr. Michael S. Quigley
In memory of Dorothy Barney
Llewellyn M. Berry
In memory of her daughter
Diana Brown
In memory of Frank Casinelli
Susan & Meo Colantonio
In memory of Grace Cullen
Kevin Fontaine
In memory of Dorothy P. Fontaine
Cynthia & Robert Campbell
In memory of Gloria, the beloved white-cheeked gibbon
Deborah DiMeo
In memory of Alan Goding
Anthony & Dolores Guglielmi
In memory of her husband, Anthony Guglielmi
Joyce A. Hindle-Koutsogiane
East Greenwich Leisure Learning
In memory of Tim Kurkowski
Jill Johnson
In memory of her brother, Timothy Kurkowski
Mr. Paul Marynowych
In memory of Roman V. and Odile Marynowych
Ms. Fannie M. Shore
In memory of Max Meller
Ms. Eugenia H. Burgess
In memory of Richard Olle
Amanda Lewis
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Pixton
Judith G. Anderson
In memory of Jean M. Porter
Marilyn & Nicole O’Connell
In memory of Ruby and Max
The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Always an Adventure!
Rhode Island Zoological Society, Inc.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907-3659
Nonprofit org
US Postage Paid
Permit No 168
Providence, RI
Join us in
bite
boogie
bid
Feast on food and
beverages prepared by
40+ restaurants and
caterers and Zoobilee’s
own ZOOTINI Bar!
Dance to
the music of
World Premier
Band
BID NOW on valuable
and exciting silent
auction packages online
at biddingforgood.com/
rwpzooauction/2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
7 pm to 11 pm
(sponsor early admission 6 pm)
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Providence, RI
Wear your festive party attire
Enjoy cocktails and
“Zootinis” from our cash bar
Put on your dancing shoes
and get ready to boogie!
Zoobilee is a 21+ event
Use the barcode reader
on your smart phone to
go directly to the auction:
Member tickets: $100 • Non-member tickets: $125
rwpzoo.org • 401-941-3910 x453