California Living Museum

INSIDE
Cats of CALM..................2
Wish List......................... 3
Feast for the Beasts...........3
Don't Forget..................... 3
A quarterly publication for members & supporters of the California Living Museum
Fall 2014
Fall
Making it Happen.........4-5
Calendar of Events............6
Turkey Vultures................6
Volunteers for
Holiday Lights.................6
Reptile Neonates............... 7
at the
Boo-at-the-Zoo at the California Living Museum is set for October
25 and 26, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guests of all ages are encouraged to
wear costumes.
Visiting goblins will be able to trick-or-treat their way around
the zoo, visit with the animals at CALM and experience the natural
gardens just as the foliage is beginning to turn. Children up to 12
years old are FREE, and of course, CALM members are free as well.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
There will be spooktacular games, festive decorations, food and
beverage booths and treats for all, as well as a wildlife presentation
and animal encounters. The Bounce House and rides on the Central
California Children’s Railroad are only $1.
Boo-at-the-Zoo is a safe, kid-friendly,
not-so-scary way of trick-or-treating that
makes this event educational
and enjoyable for all.
The Cats
of CALM
In September, Sage was
introduced to a new, younger
female mountain lion named
Laurel. The introduction went off
without a hitch and the two have
already seemingly bonded. It is
apparent that Sage has discovered
her inner maternal instinct!
It appears that Laurel is going
to be a big girl as she is already
taller than Sage—and is two years
her junior!
We would also like to introduce
Misty, our newest member of our
mountain lion family. She is six
months old and a ball of mischief/
energy/personality. Misty is still
living with Curator Don Richardson
but is slowly being introduced to
an enclosure of her own. Although
Sage seems quite fond of her, it
will be several months before she
will be part of the on-exhibit cats.
Laurel and Sage
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Misty
CALM Wish List
Feast for the Beasts:
A CALM tradition
Gift cards from Pet, Grocery,
Hardware, Feed or Office
Supply Stores
Esbilac-puppy milk replacement
KMR-Kitten Milk Replacement
Dried fruit—apricots, apples, etc.
(no raisins)
Yams (raw/fresh)
After your Thanksgiving feast, come to CALM and contribute
to a Feast for the Beasts, an annual tradition at the zoo. On
November 28, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., visitors may donate animal
food and supplies in exchange for regular admission to CALM.
This year, a donation from the following list of food/supply
items will admit one person to the zoo.
Nuts—unsalted & unflavored—
walnut or pecans with shell
Bales--alfalfa, oat hay, timothy hay
Ziploc freezer bags—
quart and gallon
•3 lbs. pecans, walnuts or almonds (all without salt or flavoring)
Wire Exercise Pens
(3 foot and 4 foot)
•2 large bags frozen blueberries, blackberries or raspberries
Blankets
•2 large bags of frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrot, green and
lima bean blend)
Bleach
•2 lb. jar of peanut butter, jam or honey
•2 lbs. dried fruit (apricots, banana chips, etc.)
•5 lbs of frozen chicken thighs or breasts
Liquid Chlorine
White, all-purpose copy paper
Laundry detergent
•5 lbs apples
Extra-large pet carriers—
airline kennels
•3.5 lb bag dry dog food—Pedigree, IAMS, or Science Diet
Large or XL reptile cage
•3.5 lb bag dry cat food—Purina cat chow
Reptile enclosure decorations
and “furniture”
•4-boxes Ziploc freezer bags (quart or gallon)
•2 reams of white multi-purpose copy paper (500 sheets)
•$25 gift card from any pet, grocery, hardware or office supply store
will admit two adults and two children.
Reptile aquariums
(10 and 20 gallon) with lids
Terrarium/Aquarium light
fixtures and bulbs**
(**UV, Heat, LED)
½ HP Sump Pump
Shop Vac
Don’t forget...
Gas powered wet steam and
hot water Power Washer
Grass fertilizer
Leaf vacuum
CALM Members, if you have any changes don’t forget
to update your address, phone number or email
address for our database. By doing this, we are able
to send you information about upcoming events, send
you the current newsletter and membership reminders.
Electric weed trimmer
It’s simple! Just call 661-872-2256 and our Office
Assistants will be able to update your information
immediately!
Medical equipment:
X-ray system
Vet Hospital Caging Units
Tool sets
Solar powered electric fence
charger—Gallegher preferred
Mist system tubing—1/2”
Rubbermaid tool storage shed
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Making it happen…
CALM received the following donations and memberships June – August 2014. We are sincerely grateful for the support of the following
businesses, organizations and individuals.
MEMBERS
Catherine & Darin Adams
Heracleo & Buena Alcaraz
Joan Alderette
Isaac & Denise Aleman
Rob & Cheryl Alvarado
Kimberly &
Matthew Andresen
Nick & Sara Angelillo
Suzanne Atchley
Amber & Karl Atkinson
Amber & Kyle Ayers
Laura & Brian Bailey
Cheryl Baker
Kristin Baker
Antonia & Gordon Baldridge
Ron & Sandy Bankard
Candice Banuelos
Tina & David Barnett
Megan Baron Harroun
Jesse Barth
Charlotte & Wally Batey
Betty & Jennifer Bean
Don & Sally Belflower
Kevin & Beverly Bell
Kay & Thomas Bell
Chris & Tracy Bell
Richard & Tylor Bell
Nathan & Carlie Bell
Laura & Mike Bennett
Heather & Elijah Bergman
Danielle Berry
Russell & Ann Bigler
Fred & Kelly Donovan Boes
Kimberly Bonham-Arnold
Marjorie & Spencer Bothwell
Michael & Sarah Botts
Stephen & Tiffany Bowles
Cynthia & Cory Brackett
Deborah & Matthew Brady
Janet Brandon
Kristin & Kevin Briley
Roland & Darla Brown
Ryan & Elizabeth Brown
Brad & Jacquelyn Brown
Dona Brown
Erin Browne
Betty Bruck
Roy & Chris Bryant
LaMonica & Trevor Bryant
Joshua & Jessica Buescher
Ronald Buford
Julie Buksa
Lindsey Bunting
James C & Arlene Burrow
Bill & Sharon Bush
Megan & David Bynum
David & Dinah Campbell
Julie & Anthony Capp
Glen & Bernadette Capulong
Todd & Khristina Carey
Mike & Elena Carlson
Kailan & Ryan Carr
Antonia & Tony Casada
Jaclyn Casas
Dalia & Juan Castellon
Mark & Tomoko Castro
Stacey & Joey Catlin
Alejandro Chable
Morgan & Russ Chambers
Stacie & Josh Chamblee
Rachelle &
Regina Chaney-Neira
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Carly Chavez
Jenny & Albert Chen
Connie Cheney
Colleen Choi
Eric & Jami Christensen
Joshua Christian
Stephanie Clark
Tara & Sean Clarke
Ed Coffia
Kiri Iman & Cliff Scott Cohu
Noelle & Christopher Combs
Jeff & Jenifer Comstock
Joshua & Brandi Conner
William & Linda Conrad
McFarland Consigli
Dolly Consigli
David Coronado
Scott & Cindy Costa
Carl & Lacey Cotillier
Darcy & Chad Cotton
Larry & Joan Cox
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Jennifer & Daryl Curtis
Sharon Curtis
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James David
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Silke Elliott
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BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
Rosemary's Family Creamery
Arcade Copier Sales
DONORS
Lulu Burgoni
Wayne Cella through
State Farm
Culligan Water
Custom Home Alarm
Discovery Store
Steve & Carol Downs
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KGET-TV, Channel 17
KBAK-TV, Channel 29
Lassen's Natural Foods
& Vitamins
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WILDLIFE REHAB DONORS
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MEMORIALS/HONORS
In Memory of Nancy Mills
From Teresa Judd
Richard & Lisa Grosso
Troy Zook Investigatons
In Memory of Bev Steveson
From Kay Burkett
Laura Stockton
ANIMAL ADOPTIONS
Badger
Les Bowmon
Bear
Katie Rose Cook
Jenna DeLeon
Great Horned Owl
Christian Amari Cortez
From Chris Cortez
Fuzzy Lop Ear Rabbit
Gift for Hannah Gifford
From Marilyn Gifford
Red fox
Reese Gifford
From Marilyn Gifford
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
DONORS & VOLUNTEERS
Jack Saba
VOLUNTEERS
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Constellation Group
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Lloyd Reed, Jr.
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West High School
Natalie Willis
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Camryn Wuest
DOCENTS
Connie Bach
Peyton Bishop
Tom Blackmon
Sharon Brown
Jaclyn Casas
Carol Casey-Newell
Shirley Castro
Emily Cole
Art Colson
Ron Cooper
Cameron Cuevas
Carol Downs
Allison Duran
Carol Ewing
Greg Glenn
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John Hipskind
Robin Jaske
Lloyd Klingenberg
Lynn Knapp
Holly Lazzerini
Elizabeth McGill
Mary Alice Means
Mary Moreland
Hal Morgan
Dede Pere
Pam Prewett
Marilyn Radon
Donna Richaud
Alaura Silas
Kim Silva
Rajiv Sinha
Leia Trusty
Don Turkal
Yvonne Turkal
Joan Utt
Phyllis Wahcob
George Washington
Lois Watson
Daniel Weinheimer
Reciprocal Zoo List
CALM Membership has added value!
Visit our Web site calmzoo.org to see a list of
reciprocating zoos and museums.
Was a
wonderful success!
Our appreciation to the following
individuals and businesses who
helped make it happen!
ICE CREAM ZOOFARI WAS SPONSORED BY:
CALM Docents & Volunteers
Central CA Children’s Railroad Volunteers
The Dixie Nuts
EVENT SERVICES by Peter Wonderly
Kern Valley Sweet Adelines
Valley Oaks Charter School
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Calendar of Events
Boo at the Zoo!
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 25 & 26
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Children (12 years and under)-FREE!
Must be accompanied by an adult.
See front page
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
All veterans with military ID are
admitted FREE!
Feast for the Beasts
Friday, November 28
9am–3pm
See page 3 for approved list
HolidayLights at CALM
November 28–January 3
5:30–9 p.m.
(Closed Christmas)
Other than paid admission, ONLY
HolidayLights coupon, discounts or
passes will be accepted.
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24
Zoo CLOSED
HolidayLights open 5:30–9 p.m.
Christmas
Thursday, December 25
Zoo and HolidayLights CLOSED
New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, December 31
Zoo and HolidayLights OPEN
Happy New Year!
Thursday, January 1
Zoo CLOSED
HolidayLights OPEN
Kids Free Days
The last Saturday of each month,
kids (12 years and under) are
admitted to the zoo FREE!
Must be accompanied by an adult.
Senior Discovery Day
Each Monday,
seniors 60+ receive
50% discount on admission and
10% discount in the Gift Store
For more information, call 661-872-2256.
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Volunteers needed for
HolidayLights at CALM
The California Living Museum is looking for a few good Trail Elves to
volunteer at HolidayLights at CALM. Approximately 30 volunteers are needed
each night, 5-10 p.m., November 28-January 3, (closed Christmas) to act as hosts
directing our guests through three million lights!
Businesses or organizations that sponsor a night by supplying 30 volunteers will be
able to set up an information table the evening(s) they volunteer.
As our way of thanking those who volunteer their time, CALM is giving each
volunteer a free admission pass to HolidayLights for each full night worked.
If you are interested in volunteering for HolidayLights, call Lana Fain, (661) 871-1822.
Turkey vultures:
Nature’s clean up crew
They have been vilified in movies, cartoons,
advertising and by society in general. When we
want to describe a not-so-nice human, we call them
vultures. But in reality, The turkey vulture (Cathartes
aura) plays a vital role in an ecological system.
As scavengers, turkey vultures clean their (our)
habitat of rotting, dead flesh. In fact, their scientific
name means “cleanser.” They can even eat infected
and diseased meat without suffering the negative
side effects. The turkey vultures most common
characteristic is its bald head and neck, revealing
red to red-purple skin. The rest of their body is
covered in black or brownish-black feathers, with
pale legs and grey-brown eyes. They are also known In October, the largest Turkey
to have a silver lining to their wings.
vulture migration in the
Perhaps they won’t win a beauty contest, but
world can be seen over CALM.
these birds are a magnificent sight to see when
they soar. Turkey vultures are usually 26-32 inches in length with a 68-72 inch
wingspan. With their large wingspan that forms a “V” when flying, turkey
vultures are able to soar great distances with hardly any effort.
Turkey vultures live across the United States during the summer in dry,
open areas, deciduous forests and woodlands. In warmer climates, turkey
vultures may stay year-round. If migrating, the bird will soar at 4,000-5,000 feet.
The largest turkey vulture migration in the world can be seen over CALM in
October!
A turkey vulture’s diet is almost exclusively carrion. Their feet and beak are
too weak to kill their own food. They have a highly developed sense of smell,
which they locate dead flesh while soaring at 200 feet.
Turkey vultures have a very interesting and effective defense mechanism
whereas they regurgitate when they are stressed or feel threatened. Animal
Keepers agree that this only has to happen once for you to remember this
incredible “distraction.”
The next time you are out and see a turkey vulture, don’t think “Yuck!” send
up a nice “thank you” to this amazing, misunderstood bird who helps keep our
environment clean.
Source: www.gwf.org, the Georgia Wildlife Federation
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu, the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Reptiles hatched/born at CALM
Image courtesy of Allie Wressman.
The big hatch took place August 29 when three tiny California
desert tortoises emerged from their eggs.
The eggs were found several months prior (incubation is 90-120
days) in CALM’s desert habitat and placed in an incubation unit at
CALM. The eggs were carefully turned each day and closely watched
with three out of four successful hatches.
Desert tortoises are an endangered species and California’s
state reptile.
Another reptile birth to announce is two additional garter snake
neonates through Parthenogenesis, which is a mode of asexual
reproduction in which offspring are produced by females without
the genetic contribution of a male. Self-induced cloning, if you will.
Among vertebrates, the only examples of true parthenogenesis, in
which all-female populations reproduce without the involvement of
males, are found in squamate reptiles (snakes and lizards).
Don Richardson, curator, said, “While Parthenogenesis is not
uncommon, it can be a bit surprising to find neonates in a onesnake enclosure!”
Image courtesy of Allie Wressman.
Above: Desert tortoise hatching on
August 29. Left: Desert tortoise, two
weeks old.
Vol 16 No 4
Fall 2014
A quarterly publication of the
California Living Museum (CALM).
Contributors:
Lana Fain
Jordan Reed
Editor:
Lana Fain
Lay-out:
Denise Avery
Production: Kern County Superintendent
of Schools Office
California Living Museum (CALM)
10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy.
(661) 872-2256
FAX (661) 872-2205
Visit CALM’s Web site
www.calmzoo.org
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*Number of children _____
$275
Golden Bear (family benefits plus eight guest passes and two CALM T-shirts)
Two adult names:
*Number of children _____
*Children must be under 18 years old.
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