SUNSEt ZOO StAFF

Sunset Zoo Staff
Scott Shoemaker, Zoo Director
[email protected]
Mark Ryan, General Curator
[email protected]
Jared Bixby, Curator of Education
[email protected]
Allie Lousch, Marketing/
Development Officer
[email protected]
Brian Davoren, Head Zoo Keeper
[email protected]
Robert D. Klemm, Ph.D.
Director of Conservation & Research
[email protected]
Tammy L. Jones, Administrative Asst./
FOSZ Membership Coordinator
[email protected]
Gina Brisby, Education Assistant
[email protected]
Millie Pottroff, Office Assistant
James Carpenter, MS, DVM,
Dipl ACZM, Senior Zoo Veterinarian
Animal Keepers
Animal Keeper II
Lisa Greening
Animal Keeper I
Krista Eible, Jayson Guengerich, Denise
LeRoux, Christina Madden, Rachel Meek, Elise
Neuer, Jessie Roberts, and Regan Slonecker
Cover photo of winter-time cheetah enrichment, courtesy
of Michael Marish, Sunset Zoo Docent..
Friends of Sunset Zoo (FOSZ) Board
OFFICERS
MEMBERS
Matt Schindler
President
Dana Reinert
Vice President
Val Rosenow
Treasurer
Danielle Porter
Secretary
Kathy Chapman-Caywood
ZooParent Coordinator
The Zoo Insider is published
quarterly with funding provided by
the Friends of Sunset Zoo.
Larry Fox, President
Doug Wiley, Vice President
Bob Haines, Treasurer
Joan Shull, Secretary
Fred Hasler, Member-at-Large
Joleen Hill, Past President
Rick Hill, Zoo Maintenance Technician
David Ingram, Maintenance II
Committee Chairs
Education Staff
Members
Brittany Allison, Miranda Bryan, Krista Eible,
Michael Marish, Jake Nelsen, Jordan Piha, and
Jeremy Thornbrugh
Mimi Balderson
Sheryl Ballard
Stephen & Deloris Berland
John & Pat Conderman
Steve & Janet Cooper
Mike & Janet Daniels
Peggy Flouer
Marilyn Fox
Terry & Ann Harts
Lynne Haines
Fred & Kathy Hasler
Joleen Hill
Bob & Marilyn Johnson
Mark & Teresa McMillin
Jon & Kathy Murdock
Kevin & Jenny Murdock
Dave Thomas & Jane Magnuson
Roger & Connie Sink
Gate Attendants
Sara Bidwell and Erica Schmille
GENERAL Z OO INFORMATION
[email protected]
(785) 587-APES
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
[email protected]
(785) 587-APES
Sunset Zoological Park and Wildlife
Conservation Trust
Pat Tippin
Officers
Maintenance
Guest Services
Lowell Bliss
David Carter
Terry Carpenter
Rick Chubb
Mark Ellner
Amy Gross
Nancy Knopp
Sara Myer
Lisa Sisley
Larry Fox & Bob Haines,
Finance
John & Marlyn Walters
John & Cheryl Walters
Jerry & Linda Weis
Scott Shoemaker, Zoo Director
Matthew Schindler President, FOSZ
Emeriti
Jacquie Brewer
Gary & Mary Boomer
Dr. William Durkee
Pat Frey
Jack & Joann Goldstein
Tom & Mary Kevin Giller
Charles & Anne Gillum
Mike & Kathy Holen
Steve & Migette Kaup
John Kellstrom
Art Loub
Bob & Diana McCaustland
Dr. Ron & Judy Marshall
Harley Pottroff
Bill & Linda Richter
Sharon Riley
Dr. David Sager
L.W. & Eleanor Stolzer
Dick & Jane Thiessen
Bob Krause & Marty Vanier
Kip & Dee Williams
Billie Woodward
Barbara Wilson
Richard Wartell
Drs. Don & Jan Wissman, Ph.D.s
INSIDE
this issue
Director’s Message
Scott Shoemaker, Sunset Zoo Director
[email protected]
2010 will be a groundbreaking year!
Sunset Zoo will break ground on both the new Zoo Education Center
and the Gibbon Exhibit this winter and early spring. You’ll find the
Gibbons’ new home constructed along the Asian Trail. It will include
elements from Brownie’s former exhibit and the former golden eagle
enclosure. Gibbons are an endangered species of monkey that are
known for their brachiating (swinging) and their elaborate vocalizations.
We will also introduce a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth into the reed titi
monkey and Geoffroy’s marmoset exhibit. This multi-species exhibit will
be a unique addition to Sunset Zoo and will add opportunities to
observe these species interact.
You’ll also get to meet the new araucana chickens along the Trails of
South America. These unique chickens are not only beautiful, but they
lay green eggs! Look for the striking black and red pheasants, magpies,
and other new species throughout the Zoo this spring!
Our Education Department is crafting new programs and opportunities
for explorers of all ages. Be sure to plan ahead for Spring Break and
register your school-aged children for Piranha School early!
Wine in the Wild is scheduled for June 5 and the planning team is
working hard to continue to grow the event and to keep it fresh. Save
the date as this event is one you will not want to miss!
As always, we look forward to seeing You at the Zoo!
Scott Shoemaker
Zoo Director
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Curator’s Corner:
Giant News at Sunset Zoo
page 5
Save the Date: Wine in the Wild
ESB Financial Supports Sunset
Zoo & Conservation
page 6 & 7
Exciting Update & Photos
from the Zoo Asunción
pages 8 & 9
Your Zoo Photo Gallery
page 10
Sunset Zoo’s Accreditation
FOSZ Appreciation Party
New Zoo Recycling Bins
page 11
Watching Them Grow
page 12
Local Reviews of Wild Music
Snapshots of the JZK Roadtrip
page 13
Results: Insider Online Poll
Zoo Wish Lists & Thank Yous
ZooKeepers’ Giving Tree
page 14 &15
Winter Education
Programs Registration
Back Cover
Corporate Sponsors
Sunset Zoo Presents
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Curator’s Corner:
Giant News at Sunset Zoo
By Mark Ryan, General Curator, [email protected]
New Years’ Greetings!
Most people have just finished stuffing themselves full of
holiday turkey and are only feeling mildly guilty. At Sunset
Zoo, we are ramping up for the New Year! What better
way to start things off than with a present celebrating the
joy of the season? We are thrilled to announce that Sunset
Zoo’s giant anteaters, Angelica and Goober, are proud
parents once again!
Upon arrival at the Zoo on the morning of SPOOKtacular
Sunday, October 25, keeper staff were greeted with a new
baby giant anteater! By the time you are reading this, the
baby will be almost ten weeks old. What kind of baby it is
(male or female) we do not yet know except that it is definitely a giant anteater! Mom is pretty protective at this
point so even staff viewing is limited.
Speaking of giant anteaters, we all know they eat …Ants!
They are mammals, but do you know what makes them
unique among their peers in mammal world? Teeth! Giant
anteaters don’t have any teeth, yet they are still considered
carnivores. They use their two-foot long sticky tongue to slurp their ant-meal and then crush the insects
with hard growths found in their mouths and stomach. Anteaters’ tongues are connected to their sternum
(the bone that runs between the ribs) and can be extended and withdrawn up to 150 times a minute!
Anteaters measure up to seven feet long and are “Threatened” in their native South American home
range due to habitat loss, but even more recently due to “sport hunting.”
Curator Corner:
Not to overshadow other new arrivals, we recently acquired a second turkey vulture who can be seen
with the prairie dogs in the Kansas Plains exhibit. Swing by the Asian Trail to meet our
new male cinereous vulture, companion to Bondi, our long-admired female.
Cinereous vultures are endangered and are managed among Association of
Zoos & Aquarium institutions with a Species Survival Plan.
In December, we received a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth. This is the only known
mammal to have green in its fur. How, you ask? The Hoffmann’s sloth is so
sedentary that algae forms on the hair follicles, giving it that GO GREEN look!
Finally, the Education Department has received a three- banded
armadillo which joins the outreach program collection. Book a Zoo Animal Program (ZAP) for
your group or school so you can see this armored wonder up close!
Curator’s Closing Caper: What kind of
topping does an anteater like on his
pizza? Ant-chovies!
Photo of Sunset Zoo’s giant anteater by Mark Ryan;
Photo of prairie dogs by Marilyn Johnson
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JUNE 5, 2010
Wine in the Wild
Manhattan’s Wildest
Wine & Music
Event
Save the Date!
Sunset Zoo
Thank you, ESB Financial,
for your commitment to the
community, Sunset Zoo, and
the environment!
Last October, ESB Financial invited Sunset Zoo to partner
in support of their Community-Wide Shred & Recycle Day
to offer free document-shredding services and recycling of
consumer electronics. All proceeds from recycling used cell
phones, personal computers, digital cameras, iPods, etc.,
were matched and donated to Sunset Zoo to benefit the
Zoo’s conservation programming.
Thank you, ESB Financial, and all who participated.
David Urban and Desireé Foster, ESB Financial representatives, present Scott Shoemaker with proceeds from the ESB
Community Recycling & Shred event.
Support
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Conservation Corner:
Asunción Zoo: It Took Only 15 Years!
By Bob Klemm, Ph.D., Director of Conservation & Research, [email protected]
On July 23, 2009, I left Manhattan for Paraguay with side trips to Saenz Pena, Formosa and Buenos Aires,
Argentina. That I arrived in Asunción three days later is another story but if any of you have flown….’nuf said?
While it sounds like an exotic vacation, all of these venues were associated with our sister zoo, Zoo
Asunción. As most of you know, we’ve been working with
the City of Asunción since 1994, consulting on organization,
renovation and animal husbandry improvements at Zoo
Asunción. This was a joint project of Conservation Action
Partnership (CAP) Paraguay, our Association of Zoos &
Aquariums (AZA) connection; Kansas-Paraguay/Comité
Paraguay Kansas Partners of the Americas and FOSZ,
which has funded our program from the start.
Unlike our annual visits of the past 15 years, this was one of
particular excitement owing to the fact that over the past 18
L to R: Bob Klemm, Mayor Evanhy Gallegos, Dr. Nelson Scappini,
months a new “operating group” has been working at Zoo
& Señora Marina Petrovic celebrate the Zoo Asunción’s progress
Asunción. As evidenced by photos and reports I was
receiving, the operating group was making fantastic progress at improving and upgrading the zoo both for the
public but most significantly for the animal collection. Actually, two individuals strongly supported by the
Mayor (Intendenta) of Asunción and the City Commission (Junta Municipal) took over supervision and
“support” of zoo operations. One, a friend of ours of long standing, Señora Marina Petrovic, brought her
foundation, Fundación Ricardo Boettner, in as “consultant/fundraiser/development resource/operational
torchbearer to work with another, a young 26-year old veterinarian, Nelson Scappini. Dr. Scappini was, in
sequence, Zoo Veterinarian, Zoo Director, and Director of the Botanical and Zoological Garden. Together,
these two individuals did what no one or no group had been able to do in 15 years. They began to transform
what was an unkempt, poorly administered, poorly constructed, and poorly supported group of cages and ugly
buildings, located in run-down but potentially beautiful grounds, into a pleasant zoo containing well-housed
animals who are the focus of universally accepted animal husbandry principles.
An example of an updated enclosure that features natural foliage and greater
range for the animals. This photo of a Zoo Asunción tortoise enclosure was taken
July 2009.
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In 1994/1995, we had prepared a series of
reports which outlined the principles and
guidelines for improving the husbandry and
housing of the Zoo Asunción collection. The
reports lay unused and unreferenced for
many, many years. In some cases the
numerous successions of directors declared
such report and guides to be non-existent
until copies of them were presented to them
both from zoo files and files held in the City
Records! Three articles of these documents
were the most important: A Master Plan for
the Zoo (1995) an organizational chart for
zoo operation (1994) and a 28-page
“Manual for the Care and Housing of
Animals in Captivity” prepared specifically
translated in its entirety into Spanish (1996).
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4.
6.
5.
Clockwise from top: 1. Zoo Asunción’s new entrance, 2. old zoo entrance,
3. newly landscaped guest walkway replaces stone walkway abutting row of
small cages which have been removed, 4. old jaguar exhibit, 5. old stark jaguar
enclosure, 6. new jaguar exhibit with natural floor, grasses, and foliage
With dedication and the “go-ahead” from the mayor of Asunción, the team began resurrection of the zoo in
November 2008 and went back to basics using these documents, and the “new” Zoo Asunción was reborn. A
CAUTION….it takes time to effect a major change and there are still “exhibits” (using the term VERY loosely)
which need to be destroyed or renovated. Now, however, many of the animals are in clean, well maintained
exhibits; days-old food is no longer seen, fresh water is available, exhibit floors are natural (not concrete), and
enrichment and enrichment structures (climbing structures, “toys,” and exercise space) are available to occupy
the animals.
I could go on for many paragraphs praising and informing you of the “new zoo” in Paraguay, but the Editor
won’t let me take up the entire next five issues of the Insider. So, I’ve included some “before and after”
pictures to give you an idea of the tremendous change that has taken place recently. If you want to know
more, call me at Sunset Zoo, 785.587.2737, or go to these web sites: www.SunsetZoo.com or to ownerhttp://kansasparaguaypartners.wordpress.com/. The latter site provides a detailed accounting of the
Kansas-Paraguay Partners of the Americas Sunset Zoo/Asunción Zoo project.
Also, see the article in the next Insider describing Ms. Petrovic and Dr. Scappini visits to Kansas as the
byproduct of my visit to Paraguay and our invitation to them to see and learn from our Kansas zoos.
Action
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Summer at
Sunset Zoo
with Dad.
Photo by Casey Carver
Hazina and toddler, Nia, take a break from
playing during SPOOKtacular.
Photo by Dena Huff
A butterfly comes to life at the
Relay for Life fundraiser held at
Sunset Zoo. Photo by Heidi Mosher
Dwarf Caiman
Photo by Lowell Johnson
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Peekaboo!
The hyenas get their first taste of snowy
enrichment, but first a frosty nuzzle...
Photo by Regan Slonecker, Sunset ZooKeeper
Your Photos
of Sunset Zoo
Photo by Amy Barnes
Geoffroy’s marmoset
by Amanda Sharp
Get Published! Email your favorite
Sunset Zoo photos to
[email protected]
and your photo may soon be featured!9
Sunset Zoo Celebrates Accreditation
Sunset Zoo applied for and earned industry accreditation this
year with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA).
November 16, Jim Maddy, AZA President and CEO, traveled to
Manhattan to meet with Sunset Zoo staff and supporters and to
present the Zoo with its accreditation certificate.
Braving wind and a soaking rain, over 50 Zoo friends and
partners met at the Union Pacific Depot for a FOSZ-sponsored
reception for Maddy and the Zoo community.
Your participation in Friends of Sunset Zoo and as community
partners makes all of the difference. Thank you for your part in
Sunset Zoo’s AZA accreditation!
A Feast Among Friends
FOSZ Appreciation Party
With a fire in the Pavilion’s fireplace and
good company, the Friends of Sunset Zoo
hosted the fall FOSZ Appreciation Party,
November 15, 2009.
Several Friends braved the chilly rain for a
late autumn feast prepared by the FOSZ
board and special discounts in the Safari
Outpost Gift Shop. The latest Sunset Zoo
docent class joined the party as they completed their volunteer training.
It’s good to Walk Among Friends.
New Zoo Bottle Recycling Bins
Thank you Baskin Robbins, Vista Drive In, and
Streeter Enterprises for the new bottle-shaped
recycling bins at Sunset Zoo!
Look for them by the ticket booth, in the
Pavilion, and at La Cocina Concession Stand
during your next visit to the Zoo.
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Watching Them Grow
By Al Henry, Friends of Sunset Zoo Member & Photographer
So here I am, staring past my reflection again, looking at two of
nature’s wonders: Sunset Zoo’s snow leopard cubs. Watching them
grow, especially as they are so active, is just another reason why I
believe there is a higher being in the universe. The cubs
are entertaining and they leave you in awe - all in the very
same moment.
Since I first saw the snow leopard cubs in August, I
sensed that they were important. Watching them grow up,
I know for sure that they are important! Though I didn’t see
them open their eyes for the first time, nor take their first
steps, nor leap for the first time, I have seen them develop
into two cool cubs that think they are pretty tough. I’ve
watched them grow, and “cute” and “never-ending stalking” best describes their behavior. They seem to get that
never-ending stalking from their dad, Nanda. The stalking
is what makes me enjoy the little male, Balek, the most.
He manages to still be cute with his small furry face, his
ears laid back, and eyes glaring, trying to be so intimidating.
Kabita, the female cub, has been fearlessly climbing and jumping from
the start! The only problem is that she climbs to places where she has
not yet been - almost to prove a point to her mom. Then the gravity of
her position sinks in and with no plan for coming back down, she cries
to her fast - acting mom, Tanya, for rescue. Tanya is a good mom.
She always looks out for her cubs and at times, seeks them out to
play. Watching the cubs sneak up on their mom is quite entertaining,
especially when Tanya jumps three feet in the air when the cubs
“attack.”
Nothing brings a smile faster than when the Kabita and Balek stand up
on the viewing glass. They will interact with you “face-to-face” or rub
their faces against the glass where your hand rests. It’s hard not to
laugh when they jump in “attack mode” and find the glass instead of
you...or to see their eyes as they time a jump wrong and end up short!
Watching them play in the pool; to see the little male try to pin his
sister while she growls...hmmm, isn’t that like most siblings in life?
The snow leopard cubs are well treated at Sunset Zoo- well known for
animals to live well past their life expectancies.
These cubs are something to behold. When they are playing, they will
run the fence with you. They will make your day better if you give
them the chance. They are half grown now, but still cubs, so if you
have not seen them yet, make the trip to the Sunset Zoo soon.
You’ll be glad you did.
Observe
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Local Reviews of Wild Music
“Where The Wild Things Are” Soundtrack, Various Artists
Reviewers: Leah & Sarah Cunnick, Sisters of Sound in Aggieville
If music were a time machine, then the “Where the Wild Things Are”
soundtrack would transport you to two wonderful places. The music on
this cd first takes you back to the story of Max and the Wild Things. But
then, you find yourself returning to a care-free time in your own life; when
you were young and full of energy.
Things were simple; you wanted to go out, play, jump, make - up songs,
run around until the streetlights came on, and then head home for supper.
Karen O., lead singer of the band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, combines
uncomplicated lyrics with some not-so-complex music to create just such a
musically-rich time machine. “Where the Wild Things Are” is crafted with
simple guitar chords, pianos, drums, clapping, lyrics full of kids’ truisms,
and a chorus of voices that sound like your 4th grade
classroom.
Your time travel includes truths like the unconditional love of family.
We would highly recommend this soundtrack to adults and children alike. And if you really
like this type of music and lyrics, one may want to check out artists like Kimya Dawson and
Daniel Johnston.
Snapshots of the JZK Road Trip
By Jessie Roberts, Animal Keeper 1, [email protected]
The 2009 Junior ZooKeeper (JZK) trip was one of my last events as
a Sunset Zoo Education employee, because right after that I
became a relief ZooKeeper. We spent a lot of time on the road
during the trip, but those kids could have fun anywhere! With only
one boy, we thought he would get lonely with all of the girls. We
were wrong. I believe he had the most fun; after a few hours all of
the girls wanted to be his friend. We visited botanical gardens,
enjoyed a boat tour through Oklahoma City, and of course, visited
two other zoological parks! At the Sedgwick County Zoo, we
actually had to limit the kids to three questions apiece or we would
have been there for a week or more! With a few minor hiccups
along the way, we made it to all the places we had planned to see
(and had loads of fun!). I’m going to miss those kids. It was a blast
and I’ll always remember them!
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Photos by Michael Marish
We Hear You!
With only a small handful of subscribers wishing to receive the Insider
online, we will continue to send your Insider via post. Please enjoy the
Insider and share it with your family and friends.
Thank You.
To the following individuals & businesses for their
generous support of Sunset Zoo:
Anonymous Donors - Wish List & Giving Tree items
including garden tools, gift certificates for animal enrichment,
and items for the commisary/animal diets (Thank you!)
Ben Franklin Crafts - help with Giving Tree
Bruce Bidwell - calculator for ticket booth
Timothy & Morgan Bonnell - enrichment kongs/toys
Sandra Casey - spices & towels
ESB Financial - recycling proceeds & matching gift towards
conservation
Gaia Salon Walk & Rock - gift towards conservation
Jim Grimwood - giving tree items: honey, knox gelatin, kongs,
hardy cat toy for the bobcats, home depot gift certificate
Mary Joe Harbour - gift towards conservation
Debbie Hedrick - giraffe statue
Chris Marion’s Party Guests - gifts towards conservation
JoAna Pineda - wading pool
Poole & Moore Families - animal scale, blankets, BBC Planet
Earth DVDs, enrichment kongs
Joan Shull’s Party Guests - wish list and enrichment items
Brian Smith - dorm-sized refrigerator
SPOOKtacular Volunteers - great all-weather help!
Philip Thompson - aquarium & aquarium supplies
Zoo Friends, Docents,Volunteers, & Partners - thank you
for being a part of our Sunset Zoo family
Wish List
ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
footballs, stainless steel double-sided mirror*
hard hats, Little Tykes-style toys, slides, etc.
Home Depot & WalMart gift certificates
large “buster cubes”,* bird baths
brown oblong “stone” for tigers & bears*
snow saucer, kiddie pools, spices & scents
enrichment financial partners
Boomer Balls: indestructible enrichment balls*
EDUCATION
heated water bowls for outdoor birds
large Kritter Keepers*, clear ferret tubes*
washable markers & pipe cleaners
“cool” glue guns*, Eyewitness Education DVDs*
bulk jugs of Elmer’s glue & glue sticks
Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Claflin Books, or
Staples gift certificates
MAINTENANCE & HORTICULTURE
sprinkler hose, ornate garden bench
garden fountain, solar powered fountain
push mowers, hand tools, garden tools,
electric mobility scooter for guests
4 wheeled trailer
ZOOKEEPERS
tv, small DVD player w/repeat function,
vacuum cleaner in good condition,
air popcorn popper, dried fruit for diets,
gas powered leaf blower, lawn mower
*call Sunset Zoo 785.587.2737 for more
information
ZooKeepers’ Giving Tree
Thank you for your generosity in supporting
Sunset Zoo’s Giving Tree! You added joy to the
Keepers’ season with a new animal scale,
animal enrichment, diet-making tools, and more.
Tree photo by Kristin Copeland (Do you know where this tree lives at the Zoo?)
Partner
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2010 Winter/Spring EdZOOcation Classes
Sunset Zoo Registration Form
Mail to: Sunset Zoo 2333 Oak Street Manhattan, KS 66502
Fax: 785-587-2730
Child’s Name _______________________________________
Please use a separate form for each child.
DOB(mm/dd/yr) _________
Registration forms
must be received
one week prior to
Primary Guardian’s Name ___________________________________ FOSZ Member Y or N
class. A $1.50
Phone (home) __________________ (work) _________________ (cell) ________________
service charge will
Address _____________________________________ City ___________ Zip ___________
be added to any
registration received
Secondary Contact _________________________________________________
after the deadline.
Phone (home) __________________ (work) _________________ (cell) ________________
A $2.00 transfer fee
AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ _________
CHECK (make payable to Sunset Zoo)
will be applied to
CREDIT CARD - MC VISA DISCOVER __________________ EXP DATE _______ V CODE ____ each program
classroom change.
Allergies/Specific Needs ______________________________ Gender (please circle) : Male/Female
EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________
Refund Policy: Full refund given one week prior to program, par tial refund given
48 hours before program, and no refund given less than 48 prior to program.
Piranha School (Children ages 5-13) *when USD 383 structured school is not in session
8:00am-12:00pm $12.00 per half day session ($10.00 for FOSZ members)
8:00am-5:00pm $20.00 per full day session ($17.00 for FOSZ members) CODE 380140
___ It’s All About Kansas
Monday, January 18
___ 1/2 day 25
___ Full day
CODE 180140 for Programs Below
___ Valentine’s Day for Animals Friday, February 12
___ 1/2 day 01
___ Full day
___ Fabulous Fur
Thursday, February 18
___ 1/2 day 03
___ Full day
___ Animals All Mixed Up
Friday, February 19
___ 1/2 day 05
___ Full day
___ Animal Athletes
Monday, March 15
___ 1/2 day 07
___ Full day
___ Can You See Me Now?
Tuesday, March 16
___ 1/2 day 09
___ Full day
___ I Eat Flies...
Wednesday, March 17
___ 1/2 day 11
___ Full day
___ Life on a Tree
Thursday, March 18
___ 1/2 day 13
___ Full day
___ Baby Boom
Friday, March 19
___ 1/2 day 15
___ Full day
___ Swamp Stories
Friday, April 2
___ 1/2 day 17
___ Full day
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Prairie Dog Preschool (Ages 2 & 3 with an Adult)
$40.00 per session ($36.00 for FOSZ members)
___ Valentines for the Animals Wednesdays, February 3-24
___ Animals Here & Now
Wednesdays, April 7-28
9:30-10:45 am
9:30-10:45 am
180240 01
180240 02
9:30-10:45 am
9:30-10:45 am
180340 01
180340 02
Kinder Cubs (Ages 4 & 6)
$40.00 per session ($36.00 for FOSZ members)
___ Helping Out
___ The Natives
Saturdays, February 6-27
Saturdays, April 3-24
ZOOrific Birthday Parties!
Let Sunset Zoo help plan your next birthday party! Multiple party packages are available to fit the needs of
your family. Sunset Zoo offers everything from rental space with party supplies provided to staff-led parties so
you can sit back and enjoy the celebration! Each ZOOrific Birthday Party is hosted by Sunset Zoo Education
Department staff and includes a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake!
Visit www.SunsetZoo.com for more ZOOrific Birthday Party options or contact us at 785.587.2737.
We can help you choose the best ZOOrific party package for your child!
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2010 Winter/Spring EdZOOcation Classes
Sunset Zoo Registration Form
Mail to: Sunset Zoo 2333 Oak Street Manhattan, KS 66502
Fax: 785-587-2730
Child’s Name _______________________________________
Please use a separate form for each child.
DOB(mm/dd/yr) _________
Allergies/Specific Needs ______________________________ Gender (please circle) : Male/Female
Primary Guardian’s Name ___________________________________ FOSZ Member Y or N
Phone (home) __________________ (work) _________________ (cell) ________________
Address _____________________________________ City ___________ Zip ___________
Secondary Contact _________________________________________________
Phone (home) __________________ (work) _________________ (cell) ________________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
$ _________
CHECK (make payable to Sunset Zoo)
CREDIT CARD - MC VISA DISCOVER __________________ EXP DATE _______ V CODE ____
EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________
Registration forms
must be received
one week prior to
class. A $1.50
service charge will
be added to any
registration received
after the deadline.
A $2.00 transfer fee
will be applied to
each program
classroom change.
Refund Policy: Full refund given one week prior to program, par tial refund given
48 hours before program, and no refund given less than 48 prior to program.
NEW! ZOOfari Tails: Free storytime program for young children at Manhattan Public Library (MPL).
Slither into reading with Sunset Zoo and MPL! Sunset Zoo will bring a little wild to the library on the LAST
Friday of every month at 10:00 am beginning January 29. Claflin Books & Copies will give away a book during
each ZOOfari Tails storytime. No registration required for ZOOfari Tails.
Vista’s Kids’ Night Out! (Children ages 5-13)
Hey Kids! Leave the folks behind and join Sunset Zoo for an evening of fun and food! We’ll enjoy dinner
provided by Vista Drive In before we head into the Zoo for games and animal encounters. An evening hike
through the Zoo will top off the night. Maximum of 24 kids per session and a minimum of ten. Registrations
must be received one week prior to class. A $1.50 service charge will be added to registrations after the deadline.
$12.00 per child, ($10.00 for FOSZ members)
___ Friday, March 12
6:15 - 9:15pm
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___ Friday, April 9
6:15 - 9:15pm
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___ Friday, May 14
6:15 - 9:15pm
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Sunset Zoo Volunteer Opportunities & After School Programs
(No registration required for volunteer training; persons interested in volunteering must show up for the appropriate information meeting.)
Docents (Adults 18 & Over)
Informational Meeting: Sunday, February 21, 4:00 - 4:45pm in Sunset Zoo’s Education Building
Training Dates: Sundays: February 28, March 7 & 28, April 11 (Dates subject to change) 1:00-5:00pm
Fee: $35, includes a volunteer manual.
Z.O.O Crew (Teens Ages 13-18)
Have fun, meet new friends, and gain valuable life skills while caring for the education animal collection at
Sunset Zoo. This after-school program is sponsored by the YES! Fund of Manhattan and is free to participants.
The program runs Monday through Friday, January 25 - April 9, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. For more information or for
an application, contact Sunset Zoo at (785)587-2737. Z.O.O. Crew Application deadline is Friday,
January 15, 2010. Applications may be accepted after the deadlines if space is available.
Junior ZooKeeper (Children Ages 10-13)
Orientation: Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30-3:30pm at Sunset Zoo (Parent/Guardian AND Prospective JZK must attend!)
Registration: Will be made available at the conclusion of the Orientation meeting. JZKs will begin assisting in
along the South American Trail and education collection Monday, June 7. Fee: $100, includes training materials,
information, and a uniform shirt
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Friends of Sunset Zoo
2333 Oak Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
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sunset zoo presents:
Adventures in Africa
february 22, city commission room
Wildlife Adventures in South Africa: from Immobilizing Rhinos to the “Big Swing”
Dr. James Carpenter, MS, DVM, DACZM, KSU College of Veterinary Medicine
City Commission Room, City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Avenue
FOSZ Annual Meeting, 6: 30 pm
Presentation, 7:15 pm
march 22, city commission room
A Travelogue & Video: The Best Sites Across Africa
Marilyn & Bob Johnson, Sunset Zoo Docents & Safari Veterans
City Commission Room, City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Avenue
Presentation, 7:15 pm
NEW
VENUE!
NEW
sponsored by the Friends
of SunsetDATE!
Zoo
photo by Marilyn Johnson