2008 Annual Report

The Sacramento Zoological Society
2OO8 ANNUAL REPORT
Message
from the
Board
President
SACR A M ENTO
ZOOLOGICAL
SOC IET Y
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
20 08 Of ficers
Terry Kastanis | President
Reina Schwartz | Vice President
Lois Chappell | Secretary
Robert Lemke | Treasurer
20 08 Board Members
Katharine Ayers
Kevin Barri
Barbara Bonebrake
Stephen Brand
Murray E. Fowler, DVM
Patty French
Mary Healy
Starr Walton Hurley
Jennifer Krengel
Gail Lenhart
I remember one of my teachers in school telling me the best way to
read a newspaper is to stand on a table with the newspaper spread out on the floor below
you, so you can see the whole picture of the news for the day.
As board members, our responsibility is to look at all aspects of the Sacramento Zoo,
from animal care to veterinary services—including conservation, development,
education, marketing, membership and particularly finances—all at the same time.
Our mission is to set policy, govern, and raise funds for the support of all aspects of
the Zoo.
2008 was a banner year for board fundraising efforts for Tall Wonders, the new giraffe
habitat. Thanks to you, our dedicated supporters, the fall campaign brought in $109,755.
We were pleased with the results of our first effort at a board-initiated capital campaign,
particularly at a time when the economy was in a downward spiral and we were all
feeling the pinch. The May Benefactor Brunch and the September donor reception for
Tall Wonders kept the board in touch with our friends, our volunteers, and our docents,
without whose help this essential renovation could not take place. We take pride in
fulfilling our commitment as ambassadors and advocates for our Zoo, one of Sacramento’s
premier visitor destinations.
The board functions within the framework of thirteen committees, working closely with
staff to provide leadership for the organization. We are fortunate to have a dedicated
board of 20 volunteer members, a director with a national reputation in zoological
administration, managers with a broad range of zoological training and business
expertise, and a cadre of devoted animal caretakers.
We look forward to 2009 and invite you to visit the Sacramento Zoo, not only to watch
the construction of our new giraffe habitat, but also to welcome our new Red river hogs
and ride the handcrafted Conservation Carousel. Most importantly, we continue to take
great joy in the wide-eyed excitement of children of all ages as they eagerly watch the
antics of the chimpanzees or the lemurs frolicking in their playground. If you see me
during your visit, please come over and share your thoughts; I’d love to meet you!
Linda McFarland
Christine McGlasson
James Naify
Chris Stafford
Jonathan Szymanowski, DDS
Lux Taylor
Allen Warren
Terr y Kastanis
President
Sacramento Zoological Societ y
From the Director’s Desk
2008 started with a significant milestone: we successfully
renewed our accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in March.
The Sacramento Zoo has been accredited since 1979; this is the 29th year of AZA
recognition for meeting the rigorous standards of a progressive zoological park. It has
not always been easy, and the standards have changed dramatically over the past three
decades, but through hard work and dedication of the staff and board of directors, we
maintain this distinguished recognition.
Just as the accreditation requirements change each year, we know we cannot be content
to maintain the status quo. We need to continue to evolve and transform the organization as necessity dictates. In 2008, our annual support from the City of Sacramento was
reduced for the first time in our eleven-year partnership. The Sacramento Zoological
Society’s Board of Directors understands the need for more self-reliance and their
continued support of our development and fundraising efforts is an essential component
for long-term stability.
This was also a year of intense planning for what is the largest animal habitat construction project undertaken by the Society. We finalized the design and engineering for an
expanded giraffe habitat including state-of-the-art housing and an elevated viewing
platform for our visitors. Working very closely with our partners at Nacht and Lewis
Architects and Otto Construction, we prepared for a groundbreaking in early 2009.
It is hard to overemphasize our impact on environmental education for the children in
the Sacramento region. With schools facing cutbacks at every turn, we are increasingly
filling the need for science and nature programming. Our education staff works closely
with teachers to ensure that we meet the science standards as mandated by the State. It is
estimated that AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums reach more students than any other
entity, other than the schools themselves.
3930 West Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
The Zoo’s mission is to inspire appreciation of wildlife. I hope that every visit to the
Sacramento Zoo provides an incredible experience shared among friends and family.
This is a great place to connect with animals and with each other. Thank you for making
it all possible through your generosity and ongoing support.
916-808-5888
The nonprofit 501(c)(3) Sacramento
Zoological Society, formed in 1957,
serves as the managing and fundraising
organization for the Zoo, providing
funds for animal care, education and
conservation programs.
Photo Credits :
Lydia Fucsko, Sumner W. Fowler, Ron Holt,
Ed Johnson, Lauren Kraft
Mar y He aly
Zo o Director/CEO
Education is the heart of the Sacramento Zoo
Children and adults participate in a variety of programs
that spark passion for wildlife and conservation while creating memories that last a
lifetime. Whether you enjoy spending quality family time with the animals, delight in an
evening under the stars, relish warm summer days at Zoo camp or enjoy a visit from the
ZooMobile … the Sacramento Zoo has something for everyone!
During the 2008 school year, 67,491 children took school and group field trips
to the Zoo
The ZooMobile staff took their show on the road to visit 3,840 eager children
and adults
Family and group overnights hosted 1,093 campers
Tea and Tours, held at the Zoo and a favorite with older adults, spread goodwill
to 157 guests
Talented staff (and animals!) performed 299 Wildlife Stage Shows with an
educational message to 41,211 visitors
13,816 volunteer hours of hard work by Zoo docents provided over 50 tours to 2,041 visitors, hosted 53 programs for 3,177 people in the IKEA Discovery room and ZooMobile, and reached another 50,000+ with biofacts in the Wildlife Wagon and
Ed-zoo-cation stations
353 Animal Encounter programs shared animal facts with 26,705 people throughout the Zoo or in the IKEA Discovery Room
Animal care staff hosted 627 “Keeper Talks” at stations throughout the Zoo for 52,675 interested visitors
Nine weeks of summer camp taught 708 children the value of animals and the
environment and 64 active teens volunteered 8,544 hours working as camp counselors
D r. Jan e G o o dall
The Sacramento Zoo was honore d by a visit
from Dr. Jane Goodall, who addressed
local te en Roots & Shoots chapters on the
impor tance of conser vation. In cele bration
o f D r. J a n e ’s v i s i t, 5 0 t r e e s w e r e p l a n t e d
i n W i l l i a m L a n d Pa r k u n d e r her watchful
eye, including a special planting in t h e Zo o’s
B a c k yard t o h o n or he r lif e l o ng wo r k o n
b e half of anim als.
IT’S LEAP YEAR: FROGS M AT TER, BE GREEN !
2008 brought 466,609 visitors
to the Sacramento Zoo to help celebrate
amphibians of all colors with the message
IT’S Leap Year: Frogs matter,
be green! Three Black and white ruffed
lemur babies were born in May, and an
Azure-winged magpie hatchling was also
welcomed. New exhibits for native Burrowing
owls and Yellow-billed magpies were completed in the Zoo’s Backyard. Although the
beloved tiger cubs moved on to the Jackson
Zoo, a new chimpanzee and ostrich, as well
as Panamanian golden frogs, joined the
Sacramento Zoo family.
Other highlights for ‘08 included a new
website launched in May, and an additional
concession stand, Savannah Snacks, which
provided visitors with an upgraded menu.
Thanks to the generosity of IKEA, the
Zoo’s educational Discovery Room was
given a complete make-over to the delight
of children and adults.
Through a partnership with the UC Davis
School of Veterinary Medicine, the Sacramento Zoo was featured in “Captive
Audience, the 21st Century Challenge of
Zoo Medicine” which aired in the spring
on KVIE-TV. The show, produced by the
UC Davis News Service, explored the role
that zoos are playing in conservation and
featured our Zoo’s veterinarians.
Over a dozen events including Wild Affair,
King of Feasts, Ice Cream Safari and Boo
at the Zoo hosted thousands of families and
friends. Of course, none of these gatherings would be possible without the help of
our esteemed volunteers. Giving time and
expertise in a variety of ways, 1,404 volunteers donated 36,564 hours assisting in
Zoo programs and events. Heartfelt thanks
go out to all the valued volunteers from
docents and teen counselors to keeper-aides
and special event assistants.
Gus, the Green tree frog, welcomed
visitors at the Zoo and attended
community events promoting an
amphibian theme, It’s Leap Year:
Frogs matter, Be green!
Gus S ays : Be Gr e en !
Recycling is a way of life at the Sacramento Zoo. In 2008, conscientious staff
and volunteers saved a mountain of recyclables from landfills:
3,120 cubic feet of mixed recycling (glass, paper, tin, aluminum, plastic)
800 cubic feet of Styrofoam
350 feet of fluorescent bulbs
208 cubic yards of cardboard
143 pounds of batteries
41 printer cartridges
26 pounds of CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs & data tapes
4 barrels of old vinyl Zoo banners were upcycled into durable bags
3 carloads of ewaste
Veterinary staff at the Zoo’s state-of-the-art
Dr. Murray E. Fowler Veterinary Hospital
provided animals with quality animal care,
analyzing 415 fecal samples and 562 blood
samples, logging more than 150 anesthesia
episodes, taking 250 radiographs, writing
over 3,500 medical records and filling 695
prescriptions in 2008 alone.
The Sacramento Zoo’s Conservation Committee continues
to endorse local and global conservation projects. In recognition of 2008’s celebration
of all things amphibian, an additional project for these animals in Point Reyes National
Seashore and Yosemite National Park received support from the Conservation
Committee. The Sacramento Zoo is committed to continuing efforts to preserve and
protect endangered and threatened species worldwide through support
to conservation organizations and projects.
Project
Country
Species Involved
Hornbill Nest Adoptions
Thailand
Ground hornbills
Hornbill Conservation
South Africa
Ground hornbills
Grevy’s Zebra Trust
Kenya
Grevy’s zebras
Heifer International
Worldwide
Humans/sustainable
agriculture
USGS Amphibian Assessment
USA / California
Amphibians
Amphibian Ark
Worldwide
Amphibians
SeaWorld Conservation Fund
Worldwide
Penguins
International Snow Leopard Trust
China, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia,
Pakistan
Snow leopards
USFW Riparian Rabbit Program
USA/California, Mongolia,
Pakistan
Riparian brush rabbits
USFW Giant Garter Snake Program
USA/ California
Giant garter snakes
Sahara Conservation Fund
Niger, Tunisia
Addax, Ostrich, Oryx
The Zoo’s website launched
a new look in’08, adding
special areas for members
and volunteers.
Swingin’ Safari hosted golfers of all levels as they
competed for the coveted ostrich egg trophy.
Community support for Tall Wonders, the giraffe
renovation project, jumped into high gear with
generous donors of all sizes participating in the
2,597 children and adults put on their running shoes for
fundraising effort.
April’s ZooZoom.
Savannah Snacks opened in late 2008 after two
years of planning and was a welcome addition to
hungry visitors.
Over 3,700 visitors had a brain-freezing good time
with delicious all-you-can-eat ice cream, soft drinks, live
entertainment and face painting. Boy Scouts and Zoo
Spiderman thrilled fans by signing autographs and
volunteers served nearly 1,000 gallons of ice cream!
posing for photo opportunities; visitors also tried
Dreamnight is celebrated at zoos
out their “spidey” skills on a rock-climbing wall.
around the world and brings a
special evening to children with
chronic illnesses, disabilities and
special needs.
It was a spooky good time as
the Sacramento Zoo transformed
into a frighteningly friendly place
on Halloween.
Zoo animals enjoyed cool enrichment treats at Holiday Magic in December.
FINANCIALS
REVENUES 20 08
Visitor Services & Other Revenue
$250,135 | 5%
Gate Admissions
$2,024,444 | 39%
Special Events
$200,485 | 4%
Education
$169,107 | 3%
Concessions
$405,624 | 8%
Bequests
$133,329 | 3%
City of Sacramento
$651,804 | 13%
Contributions and
Sponsorships
$622,494 | 12%
Memberships
$671,643 | 13%
Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2008 and 2007
Assets
Cash and equivalents
Investments
Accounts and bequests receivable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
EXPENDITURES 20 08
Property and equipment - net
Animal Care
$2,450,085 | 45%
Capital Improvements
$635,447 | 12%
Charitable remainder trust assets
Total Assets
2008
2007
$1,232,221
$1,540,611
1,605,558
1,776,155
117,167
49,123
44,433
32,603
4,734,945
4,338,668
512,878
501,463
$8,247,202
$8,238,623
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
General and
Administrative
$369,540 | 7%
Accounts payable
Development
$234,911 | 4%
$616,034
$409,162
Accrued and other liabilities
127,770
103,748
Deferred revenue
259,369
300,750
—
27,901
1,003,173
841,561
Unrestricted
4,521,987
5,029,191
Temporarily restricted
1,093,784
803,738
Permanently restricted
1,628,258
1,564,133
7,244,029
7,397,062
$8,247,202
$8,238,623
Capital lease obligation
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Marketing
$481,447 | 9%
Visitor and
Member Services
$764,704 | 14%
Education
$507,066 | 9%
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
This statement presents a brief overview of the Sacramento Zoological Society’s
financial activities for the year ending December 31, 2008. To review a complete
copy of the audited Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified
Public Accountants with all accompanying notes, please contact the Society’s
Director of Finance at 916-808-2684.
ROUND OF APPL AUSE
It is with great appreciation and gratitude that we applaud
our generous donors and sponsors. Thank you!
Gifts of $100,000 and above
Carolyn & Richard Bojé
James & Carlin Naif y
David & Deborah Gordon
Ser vice Systems Associates, Inc.
Michael & S. Candace Bolton
Mike M. Namba
Steve & Tammy Guensler
Cristina & Br yan Bonino
Nash Travels Travel Agency
Susan Y. Healy
Donald & Xiafen Bozarth
National Charit y League, Inc.
Steve & Rosanne Heipel
Steve & Joyce Brand
Milo Nittler
Reinhardt Hilzinger & Sharon Zorn
Linda Brandenburger
Pat Oehler
Terrie Jordan
Gifts of $25,000 to $49,999
Tim Brantley
Sherilyn & Al Petterson
Jill Joseph & JoAnne Natalie
Count y of Sacramento
- Dept. of Water Resources
M. Carol Brown & Carole F. Nutt
Diane S. Potter
Leonard K. Lehr
Susan & Charles Brownridge
Gil & Eileen Rodriguez
Valerie & Sheldon McCormick
Nick & Moira Camblin
Rebecca Romeis
Douglas & Karen McGehee
Camellia Cit y Porcelain Artists
Sacramento Zoological Societ y
Docent Council
Linda & Tim McKenna
Laura Schwab
Lou & Laila Morris
Gifts of $50,000 to $99,999
Estate of Willoughby Lyons
Estate of Saul Parness
U.S. Bank
Wells Fargo
Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
Scott & Tifany Cannon
Dorothy R. Jaman
Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Nacht & Lewis Architects
Grace Chomo
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous
Surjit S. & Nancy J. Bhala
Judy & Sam Funari
Bill & Nancy Gilbert
Starr Walton Hurley
John F. Otto, Inc.
Genevieve Nauman
June Reiner
Melodie & Chris Rufer
Setzer Foundation
Unger Construction
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
Armour Steel Company, Inc
Steve Ayers
AZA Communique
Arthur Billings
Georgina L. Borton, Ph.D.
Buehler & Buehler Associates
Lois & Grant Chappell
Classic Escapes
Laura & Nick Docous
Downey, Brand Attorneys, LLP
Virginia Fleig
Patt y & Barr y French
IKEA N.A. Ser vices, LLC
Reina Schwartz & KT Jorgensen
Classique Catering
Jerr y Shuper
Council Member Steve Cohn
& Catherine Travers
Sierra West Group
Stephen & Marilyn Skinner
Doc Collins
Gloria & Dean Smith
Catherine & Leroy Cooper
Paul & Renee Snider
Kelsey Corrick
Albert & Dorothy Souza
Michael & Ronnie Corrick
Chris & Carrie Stafford
Karen & Jackson Coxe
C. Thad & Jacqueline Szymanowski
Gar y & Lisa Decker
Lux & Robin Taylor
Jim & Linda DeLong
Thrivent Financial
South Sacramento Chapter
Diedrich Dierks
DMJM Harris
John & Karen Dowdell
George P. Durnay
Fran Eldredge
Eskaton
Elizabeth Fassler
Michael & Keren Feuz
Gar y & Cher yl Tinseth
Frederick & Jean Toyama
Trexler Insurance & Financial
Angela & Peter Verbaere
Patrice & Randy Vogel
Wayne Walters
Allen & Gina Warren
Council Member Robbie Waters
Joseph & Elizabeth Metz
Deborah & Robert Moskovitz
Charles A. & Ann P. Mower
Patricia & Chris Mraz
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Janice & Howard Nielsen
Derek & Linda Oliver
Bradley & Beverly Oneto
Orr Design Office
Council Member Bonnie Pannell
Diana Pat well
Betsy Peterson
Linda & Royce Price
Prime Distribution Ser vices, Inc.
PWA Insurance Ser vices
Quail Glen Elementar y School
- 1st Grade
Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin
River Cit y Glass, Inc.
Roebbelen Construction, Inc.
Ron Weeshoff
Betsey M. Scheuermann
& Gilman Kelley
Earl & Sharon Welsh
Bernice Schoellkopf
Wayne & Denise White
Trista Schulze
Wildlands, Inc.
David Sexton
Pam Williams & Rick Johnson
Council Member Sandy Sheedy
Ben Gregor y & Jaime Wilson
Gloria & Donald Yost
John Shintaku & Lorette Garrett
Claudia Guy
Gifts of $500 to $999
William W. Fobes II
Council Member Robert King Fong
Phyllis Foster
Paul & Nancy Frame
Liz Gibson
Charlotte Goland
Don & Sharon Hallberg
Stacey Aldrich
Michael & Kim Stenson
Thea Stidum
Synergy Events
Hall’s Window Center
Amazon.com
Mar y Healy & Steve O’Brien
Anonymous
Michael & Virginia Hearne
Aquarium of the Bay
Cherr y Hicks
Nicholas Boone
Gar y R. Hunter
Lloyd & Delores Bousliman
Gar y & Eva Incaudo
Jonathan & Lisa Breslau
Joy A. Kester
Alan & Shirley Bridges
Jacquelin & Ken Laca
Gerald & Deborah Caplan
Allan & Norma Lammers
Gifts of $250 to $499
Gretchen Christophel
Jose & Liz Abad
Robert W. Lemke & Pamela Beedie
J. Richard Clarke
Mark & Kandee Acuna
Dr. Jonathan Szymanowski
& Teresa Wiley
Gail & Larr y Lenhart
Linda & Matt Clifford
Doris Alexis & Pat Howe
Tiffany & Lorenzo Lopez
The Sacramento Bee
Dalean P. Colindres
Harr y & Peggy Andersen
Shirley & Thomas Manning
US Communities
Diane P. Cook
James & Nadine Anderson
Dennis & Nancy Marks
Zoe’s Cruises and Tours
Anonymous (4)
Linda & Mike McFarland
Stephanie Cooper-Noe
& David C. Noe
Christine McGlasson
Roger & Carol Dreyer
Christopher Dunford
Robert & Susan Axell
William & Jo Ann McGowan
Carolyn & Gordon McGregor
Tad Egawa & Jennifer Chmura
Anne & Malcolm McHenr y
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas M. Enoch
Robert L. McKeown
Janet E. Feil
Dr. Lloyd Messersmith
& Mrs. Ruth F. Messersmith
Dr. & Mrs. Murray E. Fowler
Margaret Fraser & Charles McGaith
Helene & Fred Bartig Family Fund of
the Sacramento Regional Foundation
Marcy Meyer
Jim & Janice Freeberg
Paul Beatie & Cheri March
Allison & Brian Monaghan
Gifts to Share, Inc.
Sylvia Bender
George & Nancy Morrow
Kathy Glatter & Danny Maurantonio
Ruth Ann Bertsch & Dave Cassel
Murphy Austin Adam & Schoenfeld LLP
Claire M. Gliddon
Susan & Ken Blas
Victoria Jacobson & Devon Brown
Jenkins Insurance Group
Terr y & Penny Kastanis
Todd & Michele Neugebauer
Marilyn & Dean Park
River Cats Foundation
Rotar y Club of Sacramento Foundation
Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Sara & Kenneth Shuper
SMUD
Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499
Todd Andrews
Anonymous (2)
Katharine A. Ayers
Maria & Hal Baker
Bank of Sacramento
James & Linda Barnes
Bath Fitter Northern California
Bill & Kathy Bergan
Randolph & Nancy Bertholf
Take 2 Talent, Inc.
Sheila F. Thornton
Council Member Raymond Tretheway
Robert & Sharon Watanabe
Ken & Muriel Wemmer
Nancy & William Woodward
Lonnie Applegate
Patti Baggett & Josh Horowitz
Rebecca Ballew
Kevin & Rachelle Barri
Abel & Kathleen Barrientes
Alvin G. Block & Ellen M. Chapman
Dolores H. Julian
Sally Showler
St. Ignatius School
Elaine Bonnington
Joe & Vicky Julio
John & Mar y Shumate
Sierra Telephone
Linda C. Brown
Judge Lawrence Karlton
Laurence Stearns
Siskiyou Telephone
Daniel & Rhea Brunner
Gail & William Kassis
Sandra & Robert Stewart
Streamline Corporate Planners
Jonica Calkins & Vu Ta
Kimberly Kaufmann-Brisby &
Steve Brisby
Cynthia & James Strain
Volcano Communications Group
Cynthia & Stan Keasling
Richard Sun
Janet Walls
Laurel & Paul Sunderman
Katherine Winans
Pamela & Henr y Szczesniak
In Memory of Barbara Peterich
Charles & Maureen Takacs
Martin & Maureen Bailey
Catherine Taylor
Walt & Carol Brooke
Jim & Ellen Taylor
Kenneth & Mechelle Gray
The Gualco Group Inc.
Bett y & Lloyd Larsen
The ROC Staff
Lyle & Sharon Reimann
Edna J. Caluza
Janis & Bob Camblin
Barbara A. Carr
Meg Catzen-Brown & Jeff Brown
Anne Cavanagh
Lianne & Bill Chansler
Jackie Chesi
Erin & John Chester-Bradt
Jim & Roxana Childers
Richard & Linda Chin
Kraig Clark & Louise Galligan
Inez Clark
Fran L. Coletti
Charles & Joan Collins
William T. Comstock
Linda Courter
Marilyn Cram
William & Myra Cusick
Tim & Christine Davis
Brian & Andrea Davis
Stephen W. Kelly
Ms. Ellen Kerrigan & Timothy Pate
Kathleen Kettlewell
Robert T. Kingsley & Melissa Thorne
Marjorie Knieriem
Marjorie & Ralph Koldinger
Linda Krugman
Tiffany Latino
Law Office of Evelyn A. Cox
Debra A. Lawler
Nancy Lawrence & Gordon Klein
Kelly & Steve Lensing
Albert & Dee Lewis
Sharon Lewis & Gar y Campbell
Norm & Dorothy Lien
Doris Loughner
Vicki Lund
Dian Magruder
Deborah DeatherageHand
& Mark Hand
Michael & Julie Mallett
Anne & Andy DeMar
Mark Markham
Judith M. Denzer
Josh & Cindy Martin
Jules Ditirro & Tom Wendel
Charlotte & Jack Mast
Cher yl & Doug Dodge
Edward Mauricio & Sylvia Superkrop
Terr y Donoho
Angelina McAllister
Kirk & Lynn Dowdell
Marilyn McCloskey
Geraldine Duvall
Susan & Steven McKee
Mark & Fran Edelstein
Patricia McKown
Leo & Mar y Kay Edson
Addison & Michelle McMurtr y
James Elam & Dorothy Farol
Marsha L. Menzel
Richard Ellison
Meridian Pacific Inc.
Nancy & Kenneth Evans
David Mills
Barbara I. Evans
Sheron & Brianna Morris
Beth Evans Jones
Regina Mort
Lindsay Filby
Daniel & Sabrina Motherspaw
John E. Fischer & Carole Rooney
James & Roberta Munroe
Marilyn & Steven Flynn
K. Murai
Erin Forest & Ben Folger
Ken & Kathy Myers
David Frankel & Kimberly Buss
Otto Neubuerger
Janis & Nicholas Franklin
Cyndy & Michael Neuenburg
Patrick & Melody Mannerino
Grace L. Garcia
Neuheisel Law Firm, P.C.
Gus & Julie Gianulias
Joan & Henr y Nishikawa
Kristin Gibbs
Northern California
Herpetological Societ y
Nancy Giles
Tami & Michael Gill
Raminder & Amardeep Gill
Kellie Gleason
Peggy & David Goldstein
Janet Gordon-Boyer & Carl Boyer
Paula Gow
Ruth Ann Greer
Elizabeth & Al Gress
Joan Griffin & Greg McGint y
Council Member Lauren Hammond
Michael Handel
Susan J. Hanks
Rona & Frank Harper
Sandra & Lloyd Har vego
Lynn Hatch
Delores Henson
Ilsa Hess
Carman & Lee Hiatt
Teri Hoblit
James & Leslie Houpt
Dr. Diane Hovey & Johanna Chatoff
Marlene Ishihara
Lois Jack
David F. Jones & Patricia Gates
Carole Obohoski
Deanna Ochoa
Harriett Orchard
William Oxford
Leslie & Lois Partridge
Robert & Nancy Peav y
Robert & Barbara Perr y
PG&E Corporation Foundation
Matching Gift Program
Barbara & Katherine Pinney
Michael E. Prisk
Pete & Elizabeth Pullen
Ms. Rebecca Rielly & Stephanie Francis
Tony & Eileen Riesinger
Cutler Robinson
Sara Rogers
Ms. Tracy Romo
Pamela D. Sammons
Jim & Claudia Sandberg-Larsen
Julie & Steve Sarron
Elizabeth & Daniel Saw yer
Kendall Schinke & Karen Thomas
Noel & Mark Seaver
Jo Anne & Roween Sharma
Karen & Douglas Shaw
Chris Thompson
John & Fernando Torres
Ann Trowbridge-Clayton & Jeff Clayton
Kathleen & Michael Tucker
Laurie & Kole Upton
Patti & Carl Van Der Kamp
Joan Varney
Marisa Ventriglia & David Christensen
Pete & Dixie Vereschzagin
Br yan & Kristina Victor
Marcia & Bruce Waechtler
Janda & Harold Waraas
Vivian & Bill Wirt
Bernice & Jack Woo
Woodland United Way
Frank Yanamura
Paul & Helen Zgraggen
Roland & Patricia Zupp
In-Kind Donations
$500 & above
AAE
Anonymous
Armour Steel Company, Inc.
Baskin Robbins
Paul & Eva Begley
Dave Bender
Steve & Joyce Brand
Eileen J. Buxton
California Limousines
Car valho Family Wines
Celebrations Elegant Part y Rentals
Culinar y Specialists
Downey, Brand Attorneys, LLP
Downtown Ford
Bertha Garza
Gloria Glyer
Wildlife Heritage Guild
GRA Architecture
Anonymous (2)
Hall’s Window Center
Eva & Paul Begley
Ramona Hechtl & Renata Lacerda
Sharon & Steven Bogart
Impact Photo Graphics
Georgina L. Borton, Ph.D.
InterWest Insurance Ser vices
Deborah Boychuk
Jagged Edge Metal Art
Pamela Galadriel
Terr y & Penny Kastanis
Mar y Healy & Steve O’Brien
Mr. Chris Kegerreis
Dorothy R. Jaman
Norma & Allan Lammers
Don Jarrell & Jona Milo
Delta Pick Mello & Gar y Mello
Sher yl Longsworth
Office Depot
Milo & Jean Nittler
Clayton Pettus
Forrest & Shirley Plant
Pyramid Alehouse, Brewer y & Restaurant
Donna Scotti
Lisette Richter
Mercedes & Bob Slakey
Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
George H. Smith
Sacramento Theatrical Lighting
Ms. Gladys Vander Graaf
Safari LTD
Tributes
In Memory of Kenny Andersen
Harr y & Peggy Andersen
In Memory of Faye Billings
Arthur Billings
In Memory of Christine Laca
Jaquelin & Ken Laca
In Memory of Gene Marksbury
Safari West Wildlife Preser ve
Ser vice Systems Associates, Inc.
Skip’s Music
SKK Developments
Universit y of California Davis
Pam Williams & Rick Johnson
Windmill Nurser y
Jamie & Mitchell Zalewski
Rosemar y Garcia & Oscar Castro
Media Sponsors
June Reiner
AT&T Real Yellow Pages
Elaine & Greg Gregaru
Capital Public Radio
Ellen Plumb
CBS 13
William Moody
Comcast
In Memory of Rena McDonald
Comcast Spotlight
Anonymous
CW 31
Patricia & Ronald Carissimi
KCCL 101.9 FM The Wolf
Jo Ann Clark
KDND 107.9 FM The End
Emily Ellis & Bill Blake
KHYL V101.1 FM
Dick Kasten
KKFS 103.9 FM The Fish
Missy Kinder
KYMX Mix 96 FM
Cal Com – California Communications Association
Penny Saver USA
Cal-Ore Telephone Company
Sacramento Magazine
Loree Lev y
Sacramento News & Review
Pinnacles Telephone Company
U.S. Marines
Radio Disney KIID AM 1470
Ponderosa Telephone Company
Every effort has been made to include all our donors. If we have unintentionally omitted someone, please accept our apologies and contact our
development office at 916-808-8815 or lclement @ cityofsacramento.org.
mission statement
The mission of the Sacramento Zoological Societ y
is to inspire appre ciation, understanding and
resp e ct for all living things through stimulating
education, wholesome re cre ation and innovative
sp e cies management.
Leave a legacy that will make a difference
in the future of the Sacramento Zoo.
The Wildlife Heritage Guild is a group of special individuals
who have remembered the Sacramento Zoological Society in
their estate plans. Our nonprofit depends on the generosity of
private contributions from those who value the Sacramento Zoo
and its role in their lives and the community.
For more information on how you can be part of
your Zoo’s future, call the Development Department
at 916-808-3713.
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