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WELCOME NEW ZOO ADMINISTRATOR:
JASON JACOBS
I often plan vacations around seeing zoos or
wildlife, and in the winter of 2009 my travels
brought me to the state of Arizona and Reid
Park Zoo. During my tour, I was impressed
by the Zoo’s collection, grounds, diverse
education programs, and the fact that the Zoo
seemed to be the perfect-size experience for a
family safari throughout Africa, Asia, and South
America. While I visited the Zoo, I briefly met
with former Zoo Administrator, Susan Basford,
who showed me architectural drawings and
renderings for a planned new elephant exhibit.
Fast forward four years and I am very excited
to be the new Zoo Administrator and those
drawings of a proposed new elephant habitat
I saw have become Expedition Tanzania,
one of the finest elephant habitats in a North
American zoo.
The Zoo’s mission of conservation, education,
and recreation is similar to the operation of a
tripod; all three legs have to work together
to meet our goal of providing engaging
education programs, supporting conservation
projects that span the globe, and providing our
community with a world class zoological facility
that creates life long memorable experiences
such as feeding a giraffe or watching our herd
of elephants. None of these goals would be
possible without the successful partnership
between the City of Tucson and Reid Park
Zoological Society - as well as the support of
you, our members.
So what’s next? Long term plans include a
new veterinary hospital and a hippopotamus
exhibit.
I would like to hear from our members as
to why you enjoy the Zoo, what we mean to
your family and to the community, and what
changes you would like to see in the future.
Finally, I’m pleased to hear I’m not the only
new resident at the Zoo! Over the next several
months we look forward to introducing you to
new exciting additions including the grizzly
bear cubs Ronan and Finley, and the black and
white ruffed lemurs.
See you at the zoo,
Jason Jacobs
Zoo Administrator
A ZOOPENDOUS TIME AT SUMMER SAFARI
FRIDAY NIGHTS
Over 4,000 people enjoyed cooler
Friday evenings at the Zoo this summer.
The event helps raise funds for the Zoo’s
exhibits, education programs, capital
improvements and conservation efforts.
Thank you to everyone who participated!
Thank you to our Sumer Safari sponsors
and partners:
Denny’s
Build-a-Bear, Tucson Mall
K12
Button Bizarre
Clear Channel Media
Happy Family Brands
& Entertainment
Jones Photo
Cox Communications
Macaroni Kids
Dement Family Chiropractic
Mary Kay
DIRECTV & Satellite
One Heart Beat
World
Every Kid’s Dentist
Pima Air & Space
Museum
Plum Windows & Doors
Precision Tool & Supply
Wells Fargo
Sophisticated Few
American Red Cross
Arizona Sonora Desert
Museum
Ben’s Bells
Car Club
Texas Roadhouse
Tucson Bandstand
Wendy’s
REID PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
1030 South Randolph Way
Tucson, Arizona 85716
P: (520) 881-4753
RPZS PRESIDENT
Nancy J. Schlegel
(520) 881-4753 ext.14
2013 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS:
CHAIRMAN
George Ball
Wendell Long
Mica Bane
Pat Bonavia
VICE CHAIRMAN
Marla Endicott
Tawnya Tretschok
Jack Forsythe
Michael Halle
Sheldon King
SECRETARY
Clydean Troner
Steve Larsen
Gina McRostie
TREASURER
Hanna Miller
Mike Hannley
Cathy Ries
Denice Shepherd
Bridget Stephenson
IMMED. PAST CHAIRMAN
Donna Warfield
Page Chancellor-Marks
Jim Zarling
Terri Zarling
REID PARK ZOO
1100 South Randolph Way
Tucson, Arizona 85716
INFO: (520) 791-3204
RPZ ADMINISTRATOR
Jason Jacobs
(520) 837-8185
RPZ GENERAL CURATOR
Jim Schnormeier
(520) 837-8186
RPZ EDUCATION CURATOR
Vivian VanPeenen
(520) 837-8188
REIDPARK ZOO.ORG
SEPT - M AY: 9 AM TO 4 PM
JUNE - AUG: 8 AM TO 3 PM
CLOSED THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT
An ultrasound has confirmed
that Contessa the tapir is
pregnant! Contessa is trained
to stand on a scale, and
Keepers noticed she was
steadily gaining weight. Based
on the ultrasound results, we
anticipate a birthdate sometime
in October.
YOUR ZOO
Male llama “Mapache” was
joined by female guanaco
“Amalia” in June. Guanacos
are adapted to dry climates —
in their South American habitat
they lick cacti to get moisture
and nutrients. Welcome to
Tucson, Amalia!
We are pleased to introduce another brand new species to Tucson—black and white ruffed
lemurs. What’s a “ruff?” It’s the hair that runs along the edge of a ruffed lemur’s face, from the
ears to the chin. These primates are critically endangered in their native habitat, the rain forests
of Madagascar. Lemurs make a lot of noise! The name “lemur” means “ghost” in Latin. The first
people to hear their calls thought they sounded like ghosts in the forest. Lemurs use their calls
to communicate with one another over long distances in the forest. Zoos are working together
to maintain a healthy captive population of black and white ruffed lemurs, and Reid Park Zoo is
excited to have a breeding pair of lemurs here in Tucson.
Following the Zoo’s reducereuse-recycle philosophy, we
re-used the left-over beer
kegs as animal enrichment.
Makena explores a leftover
keg. All of the alcohol was
removed from the kegs by our
thirsty patrons beforehand,
of course!
Meet “Ronan” and “Finley,” two 18-month old grizzly bears who arrived
at Reid Park Zoo in July. The two bears were captured on the Flathead
Indian Reservation after repeatedly raiding garbage cans, chicken coops,
and livestock feed storage buildings in a residential area. We partnered
with US Fish and Wildlife Service; Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife,
and Parks; and The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to bring
these bears to their new home at Reid Park Zoo. Their exhibit, which
will open at the end of the summer, will feature educational information
about how our actions can help prevent human/bear conflict in the wild.
Over $20,000 was raised for our
new Brown Bear Exhibit through
our first annual Brew at the Zoo
event. A huge thank you goes
to Austin Santos of 1702 and
Craft Tucson for spearheading
the event. Mark your calendars
for June 14, 2014 for the next
Brew at the Zoo.
Have you seen our Fan Photos
of the Week? Upload your
favorite photos from the Zoo
and win a chance to have
your photo shared with all
our facebook friends, fans
and magazine readers! Go to
ReidParkZoo.org/about/social
to learn more.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Reid Park Zoo’s education department offers a
variety of fun and educational programs for all
ages!
Visit our website at ReidParkZoo.org under the
“Education” tab to see what’s coming up!
Our online system will list available program dates
and times, and allow you to register immediately.
As programs fill, we often add additional dates
or times. Check back often to see what’s new
at the Zoo!
If you do not have internet access, please call
the Education Department at 837-8200. All
programs require advance registration unless
otherwise noted.
ICE CREAM SAFARI
Date: Sunday, September 8
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Join us for an evening of strolling through Reid Park
Zoo, while enjoying frozen treats, activities, and
entertainment for some good ol’ fashioned fun!
This is a Member ONLY Event. You must have
your membership card and ID to enter. Only
people covered by your membership card will
be allowed into this free event. There will be the
opportunity to add a guest pass for $15 to your
card or to purchase memberships at the event.
No registration required.
LITTLE CRITTERS PROGRAMS FOR
PRESCHOOLERS
Date: Sept 10, Oct 7, Nov. 3, Nov. 21 & Dec 11
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Bring your little one to the Zoo for an adventure to
remember! Each one-hour session has a different
theme and includes a walk through the Zoo, story,
craft or other activity, and a live animal encounter.
Prices are $10.00 for each member child, and
$8.00 for an additional child for the same
session. At least one adult chaperone is required
for this program, but adults do not need to register
as participants.
YOUNG EXPLORER PROGRAMS FOR
6-12 YEAR OLDS
Date & Time: Sept. 29, 8:30 AM to 11:00
AM, Oct. 13, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Nov. 30 9:00- AM to 10:30 AM
Hooray for Bears! These unique Behind the
Scenes adventures are hands-on and actionpacked! Learn about animal nutrition or be a
Zoo Keeper in Training! Prices vary according
to program length and material costs. Parents,
please plan on dropping your children off for
these programs.
FAMILY FLASHLIGHT SAFARI
OVERNIGHT
Date: October 5 to 6
Time: 6:00 PM Oct. 5 to 8:00 AM Oct. 6
animal encounter. Participants will camp in the
Zoo’s Event Garden, and will enjoy a Behind the
Scenes tour before leaving the Zoo at 8:00am.
An evening snack and continental breakfast will
be provided, but participants should bring a
picnic dinner.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
Date: November 23
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
$10 per person, members
$15 per person, non-members
Ages 5 and up
Journey behind the scenes at Reid Park Zoo and
discover the rewards and challenges of caring for
over 500 exotic animals every day! Visits to the
Zoo’s kitchen, health center, and an animal night
house will give you a whole new perspective on
what it takes to keep the Zoos animal residents
healthy and active on exhibit.
PHOTO SAFARI
Date: October 5 & November 2
Time: 8:30 AM to 10: 30 AM
$40/Members (children and adults)
$50/Non-members (children and adults)
$30/Members
$35/Non-members
Ages 5 and up
Ages 16 and up
Pack up a tent, some sleeping bags, and some
toothbrushes and bring your family to the Zoo for
a night they’ll never forget! Starting at 6:00pm,
families can set up camp and picnic as the sun
sets. After dark we’ll embark on adventures that
include a flashlight tour, scavenger hunt, and live
Do you love photography and wildlife? Join
photographer Fred Hood at Reid Park Zoo for
close encounters of the animal kind! Zoo staff
will make special arrangements for unique photo
opportunities. Please bring your own digital
camera for this program and we’ll provide the rest.
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THANK YOU DONORS
A special thank you to the following contributors who made gifts from April 2013 through June 2013
Rick & Lisa Adams
Vern & Ginny Alexander
Arthur & Patricia Allan
Ray & Fran Armstrong
Navid & Sara Fallahi
Joe & Colleen Babcock
Jeffrey & Mica Bane
Mike & Sue Baszynski
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WAYS TO GIVE
Help Us Help the Zoo!
Each gift to Reid Park Zoological Society
helps Reid Park Zoo protect wildlife, educate
hundreds of thousands of children, and provide
a beautiful Zoo for you and your community
to enjoy. Your gifts are 100% tax deductible,
and you can financially support the Zoo in
many ways.
FRIENDZ
You may make a one time or annual
contribution for Reid Park Zoo. Your gift to
the general fund helps enhance the value of
Reid Park Zoo through a variety of education
programs, special events, animal enrichment,
and conservation programs. With an annual
gift of $300 or more, Zoo FriendZ take part in
special Zoo events and other activities
LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS
The majority of planned gifts are made in
bequests (including the Zoo in your will or
trust). Bequests ensure that future generations
will have the opportunity to enjoy Reid Park
Zoo as much as you do.
To find out more about the many ways
you can help contact Diana Whitman,
Development Director at 881-4753 ext.
15.
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