SAN ANTONIO ZOO ANNUAL REPORT | OCT. 1

SAN ANTONIO ZOO ANNUAL REPORT | OCT. 1 - SEPT. 30 | FISCAL YEAR 2013 - 2014
The San Antonio
Zoological Society is
guided by a simple,
yet powerful mission
statement: To foster
appreciation and concern
for all living things.
The Zoo is dedicated to
providing:
n The highest standard of
care for our animal and
plant collection;
n A diverse educational
experience for all people;
and
n All resources at
our disposal for the
conservation of the
Earth’s flora and fauna.
The Zoo’s mission
statement is a thoughtful
reflection on its many
accomplishments and
guides and inspires the
Zoo as it rises to its next
level of achievement.
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Contents
4.................................. CONSERVATION & RESEARCH
8...............................................................EDUCATION
13.....................................................VISITOR SERVICES
14............................................................. OPERATIONS
16.....................................100 YEARS OF ANIMAL CARE
18......................................................... DEVELOPMENT
19....................................................... SPECIAL EVENTS
20................................. MARKETING & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
22.........................................STATUS OF COLLECTIONS
24....................................................... ANNUAL REPORT
26........................................................ DONOR REPORT
31....................................... FROM THE NEW DIRECTOR
Daily 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
n For questions or comments, please write to: Editor of News from the Zoo, San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St.
Mary’s Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212 or phone (210) 734-7184 ext. 1044 or email [email protected]
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Steve McCusker Retires after 20 years!
J. Stephen McCusker served as the Executive Director of the San Antonio Zoological Society for 20 years and recently
retired November 30, 2014. During his tenure, the San Antonio Zoo greeted 19, 213, 303 guests and generated net earnings
totaling $13, 939, 683 all which was reinvested into our Zoo. The following projects totaling $55 million were realized under
Steve’s leadership.
u Elephant Exhibit Renovation
u Reptile House Renovation
u Warthog Exhibit
u Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Facility
u Giraffe Barn
u Tropical Waters (renovation of Barrier Reef)
u Quarantine Facility
u Monkey House Renovation
u The Pad (renovation of Desert Building)
u Komodo Dragon Exhibit (old giraffe house)
u 2020 Vision Master Plan
u Finalization of new 25-year lease with City of San Antonio
u Babirusa Exhibit (old camel exhibit)
u Moon Jellies Exhibit
u Snow Leopard Exhibit Renovation
u Conservation Research Center (old nursery)
u Front Garden Project (Snake Walk)
u Cassowary Exhibit
u Graphics Renovation
u Cranes of the World
u Loughridge Garden
u Hippo Concession Stand
u Gibbon Forest
u Anaconda Exhibit
u Obtaining Brackenridge Train and Concessions
u Kronkosky’s Tiny Tot Nature Spot
u Lory Landing
u Africa Live! Phases One and Two
u Okapi Exhibit
u Butterflies! Caterpillar Flight School
u New Telephone System
u Real! Fun! Farm!
u BugMania
u Riverview Restaurant Remodel
u TOADally
u Crested Porcupine Exhibit
u Aquarium Renovation
u Finance Office
u Lion/Tiger Holding Renovations
u Fun Farm Concession Stand
u Front Garden Entry Plaza
u Acequia Repairs
u Fiber Optic Network
u YOSA Building Remodel
u Crossroads Concession Stand
u Zootennial Restaurant
u Zootennial Plaza and Carousel
u City Parks Yard Property Improvements
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Donkey Barn Renovations
u Rhino Exhibit Renovations
u School Group Picnic Area
u Komodo Dragon Exhibit (fire repair)
u Conservation Research Center (old warehouse)
u Lion Exhibit Remodel
Thank you, Steve!
We wish you
the best in your
retirement!
It’s well deserved!
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Conservation & Research
The San Antonio Zoo is active in many conservation and research projects.
Subterranean Bioinventory
Work in China
Subterranean Bioinventory Work
in North America
Project Partners:
San Antonio Zoo,
Chinese Academy
of Sciences, Illinois
Natural History Survey,
New Jersey Institute of
Technology
Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo, Roger’s State
University, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Illinois Natural History Survey, New Jersey Institute
of Technology, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
Conservation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Kentucky
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Alabama Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Nature
Conservancy
Synopsis:
Confirming historic
localities, formulating conservation strategies, and
clarifying systematics of critically endangered
Chinese cavefish and cave species new to science.
One reason for the decline of Chinese cave fauna
is that aquifers are being drained dry throughout
southern China. We are also working to develop the
first captive breeding program in the United States for
the critically endangered Chinese giant salamander.
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Synopsis: Confirming historic localities, formulating
conservation strategies, and clarifying systematics of
critically endangered species and species new to science.
Biologists on this project enter previously surveyed as
well as unsurveyed cave systems and make biological
lists of all things living in the system for the appropriate
wildlife agencies. This project also performs annual
surveys of several federally endangered cave species.
A conservation lab was built to maintain the critically endangered Darwin’s Frog.
Chilean Amphibian
Conservation Center
Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo,
Metropolitan Zoo of Santiago, Austral
University of Chile, University of Texas at
Tyler
Synopsis: A conservation lab was built
in the range country to maintain critically
endangered populations of Chilean
amphibians, including Darwin’s frogs.
These populations are a part of a long-term
captive reproduction study, with one of our
focal species listed under the top five most
critically endangered frogs in the world.
These efforts also include an important field
component, testing for emerging wildlife
pathogens such as amphibian chytrid
fungus throughout southern Chile. The
program is eight years old.
Captive Reproduction
of the Japanese Giant
Salamander
Project Partners: San Antonio
Zoo and Asa Zoo in Japan
Synopsis: The San Antonio Zoo
currently holds the largest group of
adult Japanese giant salamanders
outside of Japan (seven individuals).
The Zoo has designed a captive
breeding facility in collaboration
with biologists from the Asa Zoo in
Japan – the Asa Zoo has previously
bred this species. Long-term goals
include supplying North American and
European zoos with exhibit animals as
well as potentially sending offspring to
Japan for reintroduction.
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Conservation
& Research
The San Antonio Zoo currently holds a population of critically endangered
reticulated flatwoods Salamanders.
Groundwater
Surveys of
Southern
Georgia
Project Partners: San Antonio
Zoo, Illinois Natural History
Survey, United States Geological
Survey, Georgia Department of
Natural Resources
Synopsis: This project involves
a survey of the wildlife living in
the Floridan Aquifer below the
southern portion of Georgia. The
use of special traps that fit down
well pipes has enabled survey of
a much larger percentage of the
aquifer. Biological results of this
survey will help inform the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service
regarding the status of animals
living in the Floridan Aquifer.
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Captive Management
and Reproduction
of the Federally
Endangered
Reticulated
Flatwoods
Salamander
Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo,
Virginia Tech, US Fish and Wildlife Service,
Eglin Air Force Base
Synopsis: The San Antonio Zoo currently
holds a population of critically endangered
reticulated flatwoods Salamanders, endemic
to the southeastern United States in a mere
few isolated localities. Husbandry protocols
are being developed to share with officials
and project partners. Efforts are in place
to establish captive breeding strategies
to potentially supplement declining wild
populations.
Building the
San Antonio
Zoo Center for
Conservation
and Research
Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo
and the local community
Synopsis: This 1.5 million dollar
endeavor will house some of the world’s
most critically endangered species. As
an AZA accredited institution, we have
an integral role in the advancement of
global conservation efforts. This center
will further develop our commitment
to these high impact programs and
partnerships both locally and abroad.
When finished, this facility will be one
of the best conservation facilities at any
zoo in the United States. To help fund
the Zoo’s conservation efforts, please
contact Dawn Koehler at 210-734-7184
ext. 1040.
The San Antonio Zoo is home to the only captive population of Mona Island Coqui in the world.
Biology and
Conservation of the
Coqui Frogs of Puerto
Rico
Project Partners: San Antonio Zoo, University
of Puerto Rico San Juan, Proyecto Coqui, Puerto
Rico Department of Natural Resources
Synopsis: The Coqui frogs, the iconic symbol of
Puerto Rico, give the island its namesake as “Isla de
Encanto” by singing across the island throughout the
night. Currently, out of the 17 different species of
Coqui, three are extinct and 11 are listed as species
of conservation concern. The San Antonio Zoo is
home to the only captive population of Mona Island
Coqui in the world. Zoo biologists work closely
with the University of Puerto Rico and Proyecto
Coqui to preserve these frogs by conducting
geographic distribution surveys, maintaining a
captive population for reproductive research, and
monitoring threats and population status.
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Education Department
Charged with inspiring, educating and motivating guests to act on behalf of wildlife and
wild places, the Education Department excitedly uses the Zoo as a living classroom.
From Stroller Safaris to Overnight Campouts, college internships to teen volunteers
and senior programs, the Zoo offers a wide range of programs that can be scheduled at
any time of the day with a variety of subjects to choose from. In addition to programs,
educators focus on educating and enhancing the guest experience.
During the Zoo’s 100th Anniversary
year, thousands of guests
experienced educational encounters.
62,833
School field trips
115,431
Butterflies! Caterpillar
Flight School visits
264,692
Lory Landing visits
6,310
School age kids and
family programs
spanned 10, 028 hours
1,966
Happier, Healthier & Smarter!
Study after study shows that children who play outside are healthier physically
and mentally, do better in school and have higher self-esteem. In 2014, the
San Antonio Zoo received a grant from the Disney Worldwide Conservation
Fund as part of the Nature Play Begins at Your Zoo & Aquarium. The new
Family Nature Club will be a great enhancement to the nature play experiences
already underway at the Zoo. 2014 also marked the 5th anniversary of the Zoo
partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife and numerous other groups in the
highly successful Texas Children in Nature initiative. For more information,
visit http://texaschildreninnature.org/
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Preschool children
over 14,356 hours
696
Summer campers over
21, 930 hours
1,866
Scouts spent the night
over 11, 364 hours
Environmentally Friendly
Graphics
2014 marked the first year of all new signs with eco-friendly
elements. 550 graphics were printed with eco-friendly inks and
many substrates had post-consumer content. For many signs, the
Zoo was able to strip off the old sign and re-use the old wood or
metal backing. Not only does this reduce the need for new material,
it also limits waste that goes into landfills. Even temporary signs
and magnets have a second life as supplies for educational projects
and fun crafting supplies!
604,098
Guests were up
close and personal
with encounters
Getting up close and
personal is a great way
to get inspired about
nature, education, and
conservation. From Lory
Landing, to Butterflies!,
to interactions with an
education team member,
this year over 600,000
of the 1.1 million guests
got an up close and
educational experience.
A Year of
Parties!!!
The Guest Encounters team
provides theme days throughout the
year for guests to enjoy as they visit
the Zoo. In addition to celebrating
the Zoo’s 100-year birthday, the
Zoo guests enjoyed: Get Out and
Play Day, International Migratory
Bird Day, Party for the Planet,
World Ocean’s Day, Komodo
Dragon Day, Safari Day, Bat Day,
Harvest Day, and the ever popular
International Mud Day!!
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“ If a child
is to keep his
inborn sense
of wonder,
he needs the
companionship
of at least
one adult who
can share it;
rediscovering
with him the joy,
excitement, and
mystery of the
world we live
in.
”
Rachel
Carson
Education Department
Summer Camp Fun!
A record-breaking 696 summer campers
explored the Zoo in over 21,930 hours.
Who remembers a field trip to the Zoo
with your school? Between field trips
and Real.Wild.Classrooms., spring time
in the Zoo hosted up to 2,000 excited
students per day. A total of 68,028
schoolchildren visited and participated in
classes and tours.
What could be more fun than summer?
Summer camp at the Zoo of course and
2014 broke all records, with nearly 700
kids ages 2-14.
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Scouts
Can you imagine spending the
night at the Zoo? Nearly every
weekend during 2014, either a
group of scouts, or school group,
or families experienced this
unique opportunity.
1,866
Scouts spent the night
68,028
School kids on field
trips and special
programs
Santa’s Workshop
For the third year, the Guest Encounters Team celebrated
the holidays by providing 2,451 guests with hot cocoa and
cookies, while waiting for a photo with the jolly ol’ man
himself! Guests also learned how to make their holiday
season a bit more “green” and how to decorate an outside tree
for native animals. Guests seeking an extended experience
rode the Holiday Express and enjoyed elaborate holiday
educational programs, including a movie shown under the
stars in the Nature Spot.
2,451
Visitors to Santa’s
Workshop
5,096
Partygoers
celebrated birthdays
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604,098
Guests for up close &
personal encounters
New State
License
Program
Five days a week and
nearly 15,000 hours of fun,
discovery, and early childhood
conservation! 2014 marked
another banner year for early
childhood with the Zoo’s nature
preschool becoming a fully
state licensed program. This
empowers the Zoo to reach even
more children and introduce
them to the wonders of nature
and outdoor exploration.
Education
Department
16,535
people in 84,130
hours of extended
program adventures
Whether it’s an hour-long
scout program, an overnight,
a weeklong camp, a year
of Zoo School or one of a
multitude of other adventures,
16,535 people experienced
84,130 hours of discovery,
engagement and education.
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Guests
interviewed,
surveys collected
To provide guests with the best
educational opportunities the
Education Department has added
a new position focusing on guest
enjoyment while learning about
conservation. This position has
created fun and new ways in making
sure we are meeting our mission!
The “Play Day” Pledge Tree was
created as a fun way to gather cool
messages from our guests!
Visitor Services
Visitor Services moved into its brand new office and warehouse facility located at 950 E. Hildebrand.
The facility was completed in November 2013 and boasts over 9000sf of Food and Retail warehouse
space along with an additional 2400sf of office space and a conference room. In comparison, the old
warehouse was, approximately, 3,600sf. The new facility allows visitor services to streamline its
receiving and distribution operations as well as ample space for “peak periods.”
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Top 5 Best Sellers by $
Top 5 Best Sellers by Qty
n
Super Sodas..............................................$279,315
n
n
Bottled Water...........................................$244,761
n Any
n
Gatorade...................................................$130,874
n Gatorade........................................................ 47,247
n Animal
n
Head Sodas..................................$107,750
Ice Cream Bars..........................................$ 83,179
Bottled Water................................................ 81,587
Cup-Refill.............................................. 72,819
n Super
Sodas................................................... 31,035
n Animal
Head Soda........................................ 25,353
Retail
Retail
Top 5 Best Selling
Categories by $
Top 5 Best Selling
Categories by Qty
n
Plush.........................................................$732,382
n
Toys (Face Masks, Magnets, etc.)................. 65,568
n
Toys..........................................................$465,400
n
Plush.............................................................. 58,453
n Apparel.....................................................$227,898
n
Personal Aid (sun screen, Fans, etc.)............ 20,520
n
Personal Aid.............................................$163,305
n Apparel.......................................................... 14,156
n
Headwear.................................................$150,327
n
Headwear...................................................... 14,113
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Operations Department
B
eyond the day-to-day complexities of the ever-evolving San Antonio Zoo, the
Operations Department oversees and manages numerous major and minor
projects throughout the year. Although much of the work occurs behind-the-scenes,
it affects almost every aspect of the Zoo’s nearly seamless functionality. Thanks to
its dedication and hard work, the Operations Department, comprised of Maintenance,
Information Technology, and the Human Resources Department, the Operations
Department keeps the 100-year old San Antonio Zoo looking 100-years young.
KOMODO DRAGON EXHIBIT BEFORE
Komodo
dragon
exhibit
On December 17,
2013, a small fire
caused major damage
to the Komodo
dragon exhibit and
adjacent animal
holding areas. With
the capable assistance
of the Maintenance
Department, the exhibit
was able to reopen in
December 2014.
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KOMODO DRAGON EXHIBIT AFTER
Rhino Yard
The rhino yard habitat
was refurbished with
safety and comfort in
mind. A large bollard
safety fence was
installed for daily
keeper encounters and
presentations. A new
weight scale was added,
all metal gates were
upgraded, the interior
of the rhino barn was
renovated, and new
landscaping added the
finishing touch.
Hydroponics
Building
Project
The Hydroponics building
was remodeled into an
exceptional reptile and bird
quarantine facility, which
included new electrical,
plumbing, HVAC, and
stainless steel caging.
Flow Meter
Project
A new flow meter at the
Edwards Aquifer well
pump was installed. The
new meter will accurately
monitor water flow and
evaluate monthly meter
readings throughout
the year; ensuring
our successful water
conservation efforts.
Network
Transition
Project
Zootennial Plaza
Project
Maintenance, Security, and
IT played a major role in the
construction and completion of
Zootennial Plaza, an $8 million
project. 62 custom-made figures
were meticulously installed on
the carousel, 50+ exterior seating
structures were laboriously
assembled and set in picture perfect
settings, 130 energy saving solar
panels were added onto the roof of
the new restaurant, and lastly, WiFi connectivity along with custommade graphics were also installed.
IT headed the relocation
of the optical fiber main
distribution point. IT
insured a smooth online
transition once the Visitor
Services Department made
their monumental move
from the warehouse they
inhabited for many years
to their new, state-of-theart warehouse located off
Hildebrand Avenue. Once
the old warehouse became
vacant, IT moved the optical
fiber main distribution point
from the old warehouse
to a new, more accessible
location. The old warehouse
was converted into an
impressive Conservation
Research Center. Each task
was made in precise order
with little to no network
interruption.
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100 years
of animal
care
In 1914, Colonel George W.
Brackenridge deeded a small scenic
plot of land to the City of San
Antonio for the public viewing of
elk, buffalo, deer, several monkeys,
two lions and four bears. That small
plot of land has blossomed into
the San Antonio Zoo, occupying
56 acres and home to over
9,000 animals of 750 species. A
thoughtful gift, a small collection
of animals, and one hundred years
later, the San Antonio Zoo remains
one of the leading zoos in the
United States.
1914
1914: The
City of San
Antonio Parks
Department
established and
operated the San
Antonio Zoo from
1914 through 1931.
1920s:
Unveiling of the
first revolutionary
cageless exhibit
in the United
States. The
San Antonio
Zoological
Society is formed.
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1920s
1930s: The
San Antonio
Zoo is ranked
among the top
10 Zoos in the
United States.
Fred Sullivan
becomes
the first Zoo
director
followed by
Fred W. Stark.
Director’s
office and a
novelty shop
opens at the
Zoo entrance;
modeled after
the Alamo.
1930s
1940s: The
Freidrich Aquarium
is built and praised
as the “Worlds
Greatest.” Zoo
admission is 25
cents for adults
and 10 cents for
children.
1950s: The
beginning of
the Zoo’s long
association
with
whooping
crane begins.
The San
Antonio Zoo
is the first to
exhibit this
species when
only 16 existed
worldwide.
1940s
1950s
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1960s: The
Zoo partners
with World
Wildlife Fund to
reintroduce the
Indian black buck
antelope into
Pakistan. The
Zoo becomes the
first to exhibit
the rare addra
gazelle. The Zoo
Docent program is
established. Louis
R. DiSabato joins
the Zoo as its
third director.
60s
1970s: The
San Antonio Zoo
becomes the first
zoo to successfully
breed Southern
white rhinos
outside Africa. The
Zoo receives its
first accreditation
in 1979 from
the Association
of Zoos and
Aquariums.
1970s
1980s
2000s:
Kronkosky’s Tiny
Tot Nature Spot,
Africa Live!, and
TOADally open as
major blockbuster
exhibits! The
Zoo obtains the
Brackenridge Eagle
and concessions.
The Zoo’s firstever hatching of
Komodo dragons.
1990s
1990s:
1980s:
The Zoo
realized its
vision as an
educational
institution
with the
creation
of the
Education
Center.
Lory Landing,
Butterflies!
Caterpillar Flight
School, and
Gibbon Forest,
all interactive
exhibits, come
to fruition. In
1994, J. Stephen
McCusker begins
his 20-year career
with the San
Antonio Zoo as
its fourth Zoo
director.
2000s
2014
2014: The Zoo celebrates its
100th Anniversary with the opening
of Zootennial Plaza, which features
an upscale restaurant and custom
designed carousel.
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Zoo Director Steve McCusker leads the parade in a classic 1914 Ford Model T.
Development & Public
Affairs Department
This year, the Development and Public Affairs Department, which includes
Special Events, Membership, Marketing, Public Relations and Guest Relations,
showcased the Zoo’s 100th Anniversary in new and exciting ways. From recordbreaking lively family events, a glamorous gala, an impressive celebratory
marketing initiative that included a traveling carousel figurine, a television
commercial featuring an NBA superstar, to an over-the-top advertising
campaign, this monumental anniversary deserved a monumental celebration!
Happy 100th Birthday, San Antonio Zoo!
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Special events
The 27th Annual Zoo Boo: A spooktacularly good time was
had by kids of all ages on October 30 and 31, 2013. Over 9,000 guests
generated more than $40,000. A huge thank you to our candy sponsor,
Imperial Sugar!
The 31st Annual Zoobilation Ball presented by H-E-B:
Where the Wild Things Are—chaired by Karen and Todd Brockwell
was held on Thursday, November 14, 2013. More than $629,000 was
raised thanks to our wonderful donors and table sponsors! Guests
enjoyed the storybook themed ball, with roaring cocktail quenchers, a
toothsome seated dinner, and dancing to lively music by Sauce. Thank
you to our major underwriters for your generous support: H-E-B,
Gates Mineral Company, Karen and Tim Hixon, and the Mays Family
Foundation.
Zoo Boo
ts
t with the Beas
Zoo-la-la!, Feas
Karen and Todd Brockwell
Animal”
H-E-B “
s Run
Zoo Kid
The 20th Annual Zoo-la-la!, Feast with the Beasts
presented by the Boeing Company: chaired by Lauren
Oberman and Kelly Russell. The Hawaiian-themed event, which
raised more than $50,000, was held on Friday, May 9, 2014. Over 700
guests enjoyed a twilight stroll through the Zoo, as they sipped on a
variety of wine samples along the Wine Trail and savored delicious
cuisine samplings from local restaurants. Pepsi stations were located
throughout the event, along with adult beverages sponsored by Silver
Eagle Distributors. Entertainment included an amazing Hawaiian dance
performance, animal close-ups, and live music by The Jonathan Garcia
Band, DJ Nerrad and Texas Tide.
The H-E-B 30th “Animal” Zoo Run Relay & Kids’ Run:
was held on September 5 and 6, 2014. Both events raised over $35,000,
with 194 teams participating in the Zoo Run Relay and 202 children
in the Zoo Kids’ Run. A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors:
H-E-B, Soler’s Sports, Silver Eagle Distributors, Pepsi, ChuckScore
Timing Systems, San Antonio Roadrunners, Good Time Charlie’s, and
Accenture.
ZOOMERS: The San Antonio Zoo’s first-ever young professionals’
organization, ZOOMERS, is comprised of dedicated professionals
committed to expanding conservation and awareness of the Zoo and
its mission. As an extension of the San Antonio Zoological Society,
ZOOMERS offers an intimate view of the Zoo not available to
the general public that will inspire a new generation of supporters
through the Zoo’s next 100 years! In April 2014, Zoomers hosted
the first of four happy hour events appropriately named Zoolectric,
which was enthusiastically enjoyed by over 250 attendees. Cocktails
were supplied by Deep Eddy’s Vodka and Silver Eagle Distributors,
with delicious food prepared by the San Antonio Zoo’s new catering
department. Starry Night, the ZOOMERS’ second event, was held
in June. Guests enjoyed music by Sylvia and Matt Kirk Blues Band.
During August, ZOOMERS partnered with the Tobin Center’s Ghost
Light Society to host Zoolights in Africa Live! Behind-the-scenes
hippos, jazz music, and cocktails provided by Cinco Vodka made for a
memorable event. Zoomers is supported by membership dues.
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Zootennial Marketing
& Public Affairs
Generating buzz and building interest in the San Antonio Zoo is key to keeping
potential guests and members excited about visiting and immersing themselves
into the Zoo’s culture. This was successfully achieved by a constant flow of
positive media relations and promoting fun and engaging Zoo stories. In no
time, Zootennial was the talk of the town!
Buses
For the first time ever, the San Antonio Zoo teamed up with
VIA Metropolitan Transit and “wrapped” three VIA buses
featuring our new carousel animals. These colorful, eyecatching ads meandered through the City visually spreading
the word that YOUR San Antonio Zoo was celebrating 100
years of Real.Wild.Life!
Banners
Advertising efforts literally
reached new heights, as the Zoo
worked in conjunction with the
City of San Antonio to highlight
lamppost banners along St.
Mary’s street leading to the Zoo.
These unique banners featured
original artwork from the Zoo’s
graphic designer, depicting
gorgeous renderings of resident
animals. What a fun way to excite
guests before entering the Zoo!
In the media
To kick off the Zootennial grand opening on March 7, 2014,
the Zoo’s PR team delivered fun as well as informational
media kits to a welcoming and delighted news community.
These kits featured Zootennial information, animal masks,
party hats, and delicious Zootennial cookies. From the
groundbreaking event to the grand opening, we appreciate
the media’s eagerness to cover one of the Zoo’s greatest
achievements, turning 100-years old.
Billboards
Brilliantly illuminated digital billboards showcased the Zoo’s
birthday celebration and carousel animals. Strategically placed
along San Antonio’s busiest highways, these striking digital
billboards commanded attention.
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Spur-tacular
What would a giant celebration be without a giant star? San Antonio Spur, fourtime NBA champion, and San Antonio Zoo Board member, Tony Parker, was
the face of the San Antonio Zoo in this year’s television commercial! With a star
like Tony Parker, the Zoo’s commercial was not only an instant hit, it generated
much attention. Thank you, Tony Parker, for sharing the limelight with YOUR
San Antonio Zoo!
Hotel collaboration
Grand opening
The grand opening ceremony garnered oohs
and aahhs. A reveal of the VIA bus wraps
kicked off the festivities, followed by a
parade through the Zoo with Grand Marshal
and Zoo Director Steve McCusker leading
the way in a gleaming yellow 1914 Ford
Model T! The Central Catholic High School
marching band provided music and fancy
footwork much to the delight of our many
guests, and H-E-B graciously provided a
remarkable birthday cake that was enjoyed
by all. Another treat enjoyed by guests,
included a visit from Fiesta® Royalty King
Rey Feo LXVI.
Throughout 2014, the Marketing and
Public Relations department stayed
focused on keeping Zootennial on the
minds of San Antonians and the many
tourists visiting our beautiful city.
Through collaborative efforts with local
hotels, a bit of the Zoo was delivered
and enjoyed by hotel guests. Fondly
referred to as the “traveling whooping
crane,” this one-of-kind whooping crane
carousel figurine graced the lobbies of
downtown hotels delighting travelers of all ages and offering a peak of what
to expect when they visit the Zoo. The kick-off of the whooping crane tour
began at the Hilton Palacio del Rio hotel in downtown San Antonio, where
they announced the Zoo’s upcoming anniversary using their popular lighted
balconies! A tremendous honor for the Zoo!
The Zoo’s 100th birthday also featured milestone birthdays of various
animals in our collection. Guests, keepers, and media were involved in these
monthly celebrations. Honored animals were given special treats and engaging
enrichments, a delight for all to see.
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Status of collections
Several of the Zoo’s outdated animal facilities received in-house renovations to
improve husbandry and enhance the guest experience. These included exhibits
for rhino, jaguar, lion, tree kangaroo, caracal, gharial, and Aldabra tortoise.
Staff created new exhibits for giant Mexican horned lizards and Phillipine
palm vipers. Fun Farm received upgrades following damage due to a fallen
tree, while the Komodo dragon building was fully renovated.
Invertebrates
Fish
Amphibians
Total Specimens: 956
Species: 66
Total Specimens: 5,380
Species: 307
Total Specimens: 321
Species: 48
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Total Specimens: 511
Species: 145
Total Specimens: 1,476
Species: 224
Total Specimens: 851
Species: 94
TOTAL SPECIMENS: 9,495 | TOTAL SPECIES: 884
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
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Dispositions:
1.0.0 0.1.0 7.5.0 1.3.0 1.1.0 3.3.0 1.0.0 0.2.0 1.0.0 1.2.0 1.4.0 0.1.0 1.1.0 0.1.0 1.0.0 1.1.0 2.2 Komodo dragon
King cobra
Chilean flamingo
Blue-bellied roller
Andean condor
Tawny frogmouth
Victoria crowned pigeon
Crowned pigeon
Forsten’s lorikeet
Geen naped lorikeet
Musked lorikeet
Swenson’s lorikeet
Pink pigeon
Barlett’s dove
White-necked raven
Congo peacock
Golden-bellied mangabey
Significant
Acquisitions:
0.0.6 Giant Asian catfish (USFWS confiscation)
0.0.1 Asian Arowana (USFWS confiscation)
0.0.100 Matamata (USFW confiscation)
1.1.0 Brown forest tortoise
0.0.8 Panamanian golden frog
1.1.0 Fiji banded iguana
2.2.0 Pekin robin
1.1.0 Melodious laughing thrush
1.0.0 Whooping crane
1.1.0 King vulture
2.2.0 White necked raven
1.0.0 White winged wood duck
1.0.0 Blue-breasted kingfisher
0.1.0 Secretary bird
2.2.0 Roseate spoonbill
1.1.0 Pheasant pigeon
1.0.0 Alexandrine parakeet
2.2.0 Red-bellied parrot
1.1.0 Vasa parrot
0.1.0 Lesser bird-of-paradise
1.0.0 Palawan peacock pheasant
1.0.0 Lesser bird-of-paradise
2.2.0 Baer’s pochard
1.0.0 Caracal
1.1.0 African lion
0.1.0 Matschie’s tree kangaroo
Breeding and Conservation Highlights:
Due to limited space available in zoos, breeding priorities for the
collection focus on the more endangered species of various taxa, following
recommendations of Species Survival Plans (SSP). During 2014, the San
Antonio Zoo produced over 1,500 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles for release
in southern Puerto Rico. The Aquarium Department assisted the United States
Fish & Wildlife Service in holding and finding placement for several confiscated
aquatic species, including 100 illegally-exported matamata turtle hatchlings.
New pairs of king vultures, secretary birds, and lesser birds of paradise were
acquired for breeding, while a record 38 Caribbean flamingos were raised (28
by staff and 10 on exhibit). Two Micronesian kingfishers were reared for the
SSP population as well. New mammal acquisitions will enable plans to breed
African lions, Matschie’s tree kangaroos, okapi, and jaguars in the near future.
The San Antonio Zoo provides staff and financial support to numerous
conservation programs and field projects locally, nationally, and internationally.
These included herpetological studies for the North American Freshwater
Turtle Group in Comal Springs; the Devils River Minnow project; the Bolson
Tortoise Project; the Puerto Rican Crested Toad SSP; the Pangolin, Aardvark
and Xenarthra TAG; the Bear TAG, the Wild Cats of Tamaulipas field study in
Mexico, and the 96 Elephants campaign.
Significant Births/Hatchings:
Significant Deaths:
0.0.1500+ Puerto Rican crested toad
1.0.0 Komodo dragon
0.0.17 Tamaulipan rock rattlesnake
0.0.2 Twist-necked turtle
0.0.2 Micronesian kingfisher
0.0.4 Crowned pigeon
1.2.0 Lady Ross turaco
0.0.2 Victoria crowned pigeon
0.0.1 Forsten’s lorikeet
0.0.1 West African crowned crane
0.0.9 Gouldian finch
1.1.0 Southern ground hornbill
0.0.2 Tawny frogmouth
18.20.0 American flamingo
0.2.4 Chilean flamingo
1.2.0 Bali Mynah
0.0.1 Hadada ibis
0.1.0 Ocellated turkey
0.0.6 Scarlet ibis
0.0.4 Red winged pytilia
1.0.0 Addax
1.0.0 White-cheeked gibbon
1.1.0 Warthog
0.1.0 0.0.1 1.0.0 0.1.0 0.1.0 0.1.0 0.1.0 1.0.0 1.0.0 0.1.0 0.1.0 Komodo dragon
Texas cooter, Bicephalic
Whooping crane
Malayan peacock pheasant
Micronesian kingfisher
Victoria crowned pigeon
Okapi
Spectacled bear
Babirusa
Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo
African wild dog
Key:
1.0.0 = 1 male
0.1.0 = 1 female
0.0.1 = 1 sex unknown
CAPS = Protected/Threatened Species
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Annual Report
SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
September 30, 2013 and 2014
S TAT E M E N T O F F I NA N C I A L P O S I T I O N
ASSETS
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
2014 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments,
at fair market value
Accounts receivable
Pledges receivable,
current portion
5,388,284
4,292,901
Property and Equipment, net
371,644
754,280
6,744,670
Retainage payable
7,517
389,166
38,975
52,182
Accrued expenses
772,393
671,685
1,229,797 654,799
4,800 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
Accounts payable CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt,
current portion
788,933
353,361354,374
Prepaid expenses
2013
7,693,955
1,069,022
Inventory
2014 TOTAL CURRENT
LIABILITIES
4,800
14,548,397 12,237,860
31,257,164
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES:
29,113, 170
OTHER ASSETS:
Long-term debt,
net of current portion
Pledges receivable,
long-term portion
212,584
Investments, 457(t)
retirement benefits,
at fair market value
150,726
Estate assets receivable
261,663
Net pension asset
417,483
661,1 17
Capitalized advertising,
net of amortization
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
1,039,014
TOTAL LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
393,183
165,313
2,381,3512,469,930
4,759,461
4,759,4613,415,866
NET ASSETS:
UNRESTRICTED:
Board designated
Undesignated
735
1,223,790
46,844,575 42,574,820
7, 102,171
Temporarily restricted
1,731,248 2,521,060
TOTAL NET ASSETS
39,703,763 36,689,024
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND NET ASSETS
46,844,575
42,574,820
39,703,763
40
38
36,689,024
36
33,690,907
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in millions
30
24
28,383,276
2008
29,216,904
30,251,312
2009
2010
30,855,367
2011
6,483,474
30,870,34427,684,490
NET ASSETS
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3,415,866
2012
2013
2014
S TAT E M E N T O F AC T I V I T I E S
SUPPORT & REVENUES
2014 Admissions 7,783,390
EXPENSES
2013
7,491,530
SALES REVENUE:
Food and beverage sales
2,208,783
2014 2013
Program services
16,231,668
15,582,365
Management and general
2,002,326
1,751,855
424,238
432,590
18,658,232
17,766,810
2, 139,930
2,006,792
Fundraising
2,110,744
Total expenses
Income from Operations
Retail sales 1,347,993 1,256,569
Ride revenue
1,521,893
1,077,534
Other concession
sales and rentals
968,602 924,589
Catering and rentals
91,933 Animal sales
13,676 21,616
Net Sales Revenue
6,152,880
5,481,745
1,871,883
1,750,744
4,353,495
4,560,278
524,680
333,991
111,834
155,314
20,798,162
19,773,602
Membership dues
Contributions and grants
Special events
Other revenues
TOTAL SUPPORT
AND REVENUES
OTHER INCOME
(EXPENSE)
90,693
Interest income
146,643
136,766
Realized gain
on investments
517,983
473,966
Unrealized gain
on investments
90,177
142,648
120,006
237,945
Other income
(expense), net
874,809
991,325
Change in Net Assets
3,014,739
2,998, 117
Net assets at
beginning of year
36,689,024
33,690,907
NET ASSETS AT
END OF YEAR
39,703,763
36,689,024
Pension-related changes ATTENDANCE
1,200
1,162,315
1,147,199
1,150
1,108,272
1,129,994
2009
2010
1,130,032
1,130,032
1,117,783
2012
2013
2014
1,100
1,050
in millions
1,000
2008
2011
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Donor Report
Thank you! We appreciate your generosity for fiscal year 2013-2014.
DONORS OVER $200,000
Geraldine G. Lawson Charitable Trust
DONORS OVER $100,000
Stella C. Herff Charitable Trust
Mrs. Mary Ann Wheeler
DONORS OVER $50,000
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hixon
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation
Mays Family Foundation
Silver Eagle Distributors Charitable Fund
DONORS OVER $20,000
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation
Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
The Roger L. and Laura D. Zeller Charitable
Foundation
DONORS OVER $5,000
Mr. Barclay C. Adams
Ms. Ann Griffith Ash
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Barrett Brothers Oil & Gas, Inc.
Ben E. Keith
Bitterblue, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Dewar
DOCUmation
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Donnell
Mr. Rod Edens, Jr.
Gates Mineral Company, Ltd.
C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.
G.A.C. Halff Foundation
Sarah E. Harte and John S. Gutzler Fund
Mr. Bryan S. Hixon
Hixon Properties Incorporated
Mr. and Mrs. Dan A. Hughes
Jefferson Bank
Carol Lee Jones Educational and Cultural Fund
Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kolitz
Ms. Wendy Kowalik
KSAT-TV
The Rod and Kim Lewis Foundation
Longoria-Wright Foundation
Luther King Capital Management
Ms. Charlotte Maxwell
McCombs Foundation
Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust
Ms. Diana Morehouse
MUY Brands, LLC
The Harris K. and Lois G. Oppenheimer
Foundation
Osborn Heirs Company
Paloma Blanca Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Tony Parker
The Scott Petty Foundation
Plains Capital Bank
Mr. B. Coleman Renick, Jr.
Mrs. Margaret F. Scott
SeaWorld San Antonio
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Sendero Wealth Management
Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P.
South Texas Money Management, Ltd
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital
The Marshall T. Steves Sr. Foundation
Mrs. Barbara Stewart
Ms. Diana M. Stumberg
Mr. and Mrs. Eric B. Stumberg
Mr. Louis Herbert Stumberg, Jr.
Texas Capital Bank
The Trust Company
The USAA Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Bettie Ward
Zachry Construction Corporation
DONORS OVER $1,000
Aesthetic Enhancement Cosmetic Surgery
Center
Ms. Barbara Arneson
Avance- San Antonio, Inc.
Mr. Richard R. Bakke
Ms. Libba Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Barrett
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Bishop
Drought, Drought & Bobbitt, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Bolner
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Mr. Fred Bosshardt
Broadway National Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Todd L. Brockwell
Mrs. Lauren Bullock
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Byrd, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Aldes H. Cadwallader IV
Dr. Deborah L. Callanan and Dr. Neal R. Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. William Calloway
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Canavan III
Capital Group Companies Charitable
Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Bobby J. Caskey
Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo E. Cervera III
CMC Steel Texas
Bartlett Cocke, LP
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Deal
Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Denton
Embrey Partners, Ltd.
EOG Resources, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James O. Evans, Jr.
F. A. McComas, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy C. Forster
Frost Bank Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery S. Galt
The Gambrinus Company
Ms. Laura I. Gates
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis C. Gunn, Jr.
Gunn Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Herrmann
Ms. Sarah Sellers Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Hixon
International Bank of Commerce
Mr. John S. Jockusch
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan B. Jones
Jordan Foster Construction, LLC
KENS-TV
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg III
Robert and Helen Kleberg Foundation
Graham B. Knight and Anne E. Knight Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Latimer, Jr.
Mr. Porter Loring, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Martel
Ms. Janet G. Martin
Estate of Mr. James E. Marukelli
Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews
Mrs. Anne L. McClanahan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mclaughlin
Mr. Orvis E. Meador III
Mission Pharmacal Company
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Moorman III
Person, Whitworth, Borchers and Morales, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mosbacker
Mrs. Jude C. Mueller
Mr. and Mrs. S. Kirk Oden
OfficeSource, Ltd.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex H. Oliver
Olmos Park Animal Hospital
Mrs. Dorothea C. Oppenheimer
Pak-Mor, Ltd.
Dr. and Mrs. William H. Parry
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton L. Ray
Republic Services
Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Robinson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Rowcliffe
Mr. Frank Z. Ruttenberg
SAMMinistries
San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau
San Antonio Roadrunners
Mrs. Martha R. Seeligson
Ms. Vanessa C. Shoemaker
Muriel F. Siebert Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Skoog
Mr. James L. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Stanush
Straus Charitable Trust
Dr. and Mrs. John Stuckey
J. Harry Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan
Charitable Trust
Mrs. Guadalupe Tarin
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Tolcher
Trinity University, Department of Sociology and
Anthropology
Vaquero Global Investment
Mr. and Mrs. Walstein L. Walker III
Mrs. Sara Stumberg Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Westmoreland
Mr. and Mrs. Adam P. Wetherell
Whataburger, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Whitney
Mrs. Jess Y. Womack, II
Ms. Christen A. Wommack
Wortham Insurance & Risk Management
Mr. James Youngson
DONORS OVER $500
Ms. Lindsay Archer
Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Brown, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Carter
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Castella
Mr. Frank Check
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cheever, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Clayton
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Collier
Mr. Taliaferro Cooper
Mr. Jim L. Cox, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Jon T. Cutshall
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Dabney, Sr.
Dr. and Mrs. Larry R. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Duffin
Ms. Caren Easterling
Mr. Albert Estrada
Mrs. Jill A. Farino
Mrs. Carmen Fitts
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Freed
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gay
Mr. and Mrs. Billy J. George
Mr. Kennon Guglielmo
Ms. Deborah L. Gussman
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hall
Dr. and Dr. Ronald W. Hamner
Ms. Janet S. Harvey
Mr. Allen J. Hausman
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hendry III
Ms. Henrietta P.C. Hildebrand
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Horvath
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Hurley
Dr. William W. Ishee, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jones
Mr. Robert A. Keahey
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lemmons
Lincoln Heights Animal Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob D. Loden
Ms. Lara K. Luce
Ms. Megan Macauley
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Merrill
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. McCutcheon
Mr. Richard Menchaca
Dr. and Mrs. Chet L. Nastala
Ms. Laura Parker
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Parker, Jr.
Mr. David S. Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo H. Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Steve W. Potts
Mr. Cameron R. Redding
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander S. Rowland
Ms. Ruth B. Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Salisbury
Mr. and Mrs. Shaun Sirotiak
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Starsiak
Drs. Peggy and John Stoll
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard T. Swift, Jr.
Ms. Marietta B. Valdes
Mr. and Mrs. Feliciano H. Vasquez
Mr. Gilbert F. Vazquez
Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Villarreal
Mr. and Mrs. David West
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wirth
Mr. and Mrs. Rondale Witcher, Sr.
Dr. and Mrs. J. Keith Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Bartell Zachry
DONORS OVER $250
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Acevedo
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Adams
Dr. and Mrs. Rafael Adrian
Mrs. Veronica A. Ahmadian
Colonel and Mrs. Sigmund Alexander USAF
Mr. Jose M. Alfaro
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Alonso
Mr. and Mrs. Juan Andrade
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Arocha III
Ms. Clara Atkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Bach
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bain
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Barrera
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus T. Barrett IV
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Jason E. Berridge
Mr. and Mrs. Luigi E. Biever
Mr. and Ms. Patrick J. Bitter
Ms. Jennifer I. Bligh
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bradshaw
Ms. Elizabeth Branch
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Brick
Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Broderick
Mr. and Mrs. David G. Buescher
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Butler
Dr. David W. Bynum and Ms. Cynthia Moncivais
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Carey
Mr. and Mrs. John Carline
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Carswell
Mr. Michael P. Cassidy and Ms. Diane S.
Dagostino
Causecast Foundation
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Mr. and Mrs. Drew Cauthorn
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Christal, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Demetrius D. Christian
Mr. and Ms. Charles R. Clemons
Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Cook
Colonel and Mrs. George R. Creekmore (Ret)
Drs. Matthew and Ann Cross
Mr. and Mrs. James R. W. Daniell
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Deane
Mr. and Mrs. David DeLaPena
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Diver
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Doggett
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Domangue
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk J. Elmendorf
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Embrey III
Esurance
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Fetchick
Colonel Richard S. Finlayson
Mr. Raymond J. Foley
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Frost
Mrs. Elizabeth Fry
Mr. Jacob Galvan
Mr. and Mrs. Jesus G. Garcia
Ms. Isabel Garcia-Trevino
Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Garza
Dr. and Mrs. Victor F. German
Mrs. Josie I. Gil
Mr. John P. Giolma
Mr. and Mrs. Tim D. Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Jim D. Goudge
Mr. Jonathan Gravell
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Greller
Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Groth
Mr. and Mrs. Jim A. Hafer
Mrs. Sarah L. Hager
Mr. and Mrs. William Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Halloran
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall A. Harrell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. A. Chris Heinrichs
Ms. Carah Helwig and Mr. Matthew Piaszak
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Hennessey
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hightower
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Holcombe
Mr. David B. Holland
Mr. Scott Hootman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Howard
Dr. and Mrs. Risto E. Hurme
Mr. and Mrs. Morriss L. Hurt
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Immenschuh
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Jacob
Mr. and Mrs. Adam C. Jandrew
Ms. Jimmie Joffe
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Johnson
Ms. Heather D. Jordan and Mr. Juanito Rios
Mrs. Alicia L. Kasprzak
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kee
Mrs. Victoria Keilman
Mrs. Martha A. Kemp
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Dr. Christina Kenney
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Kingman
Mr. Thomas W. Knape
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Kren
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Krueger
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Kruppa
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony V. Langford
Dr. and Mrs. James D. Lehmann
Mr. Daniel M. Jochnowitz and Mrs. Stephanie J.
Lifton
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lonsdale
Mrs. Barbara MacNeill
Ms. Cathryn E. Major
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. Malitz
Mr. William K. Maney, Jr.
Mrs. Adrienne Martin
Mrs. Kathryn L. Martinez
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Masters
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Mauer
Mr. and Mrs. Oswin P. McCarty
Mr. Mark T. McCaslin
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. McCreary, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCubbin
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper N. McDonald
Ms. Laveta L. McDowell
Mrs. Dianna M. Mendoza
Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Mewborne
Mr. and Ms. Kevin A. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Mills
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Morales
Mr. Raul F. Morales III
Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Morgan III
Ms. Cynthia W. Moryl
Miss Adrianne M. Munoz
Ms. Kimberly Navejar
Dr. Katherine J. Neilson and Dr. Scott C. Ulmer
LTC and Mrs. Michael J. Norton USAF
Mr. and Mrs. Ifeanyi J. Ochiagha
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn O’Haver
Mr. James E. Ohlemacher
Ms. Karen T. O’Neill and Ms. Jennifer L. Brewer
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Oseguera
Mr. Atlee W. Parr
Mrs. Hortense Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy C. Peterson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips
Mrs. Debra S. Pike
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pool
Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Poole
Mr. Tony D. Potter and Ms. Alma C. Morales
Mr. Ronald J. Provorse
Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Raba
Mrs. Pernella K. Ralph
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ramert
Mrs. Evangelina Ramos
Dr. and Mrs. Rajiv Rajani
Ms. Ruby M. Rayborn and Ms. Helen R. Henson
Mrs. Carol A. Redding
Mr. Eugene Reed
Drs. Matthew and Katelyn Reilly
Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc.
Mrs. Anita L. Roberts
Mr. Bruce C. Rockstroh and Ms. Kelly S. Masters
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan L. Roller
Ms. Billie K. Rothwell and Mr. Joseph A. Lazarin
Mr. and Mrs. John William Russell III
Mr. Todd T. Russell
Mr. Jim C. Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Schulz
Mr. and Mrs. James N. Seals
Mrs. Norma Morales and Mr. David A. Seda
Miss Jennifer Sejd
Dr. Anthony P. Sertich, Jr. and Ms. Belinda Essex
Mr. and Mrs. James Sexton, Jr.
Mr. Majid Shakoor
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Stehling
Dr. and Mrs. Kent R. Van Sickle
Ms. Alice C. Simkins and Ms. Ann Tobin
Mr. Lane Smiley and Mrs. Maria L. AlarconFortepiani
Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Ian R. Spranger
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Stieren
Mrs. Barbara J. Stoddard
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stowers
Stride Capital Group, LP
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Sullivan
Mrs. Amy V. Swaney
Mr. Patrick H. Swearingen, Jr.
Mr. and Ms. Abdel-Hakim I. Taha
Ms. Helen Taylor
Mr. Keith A. Taylor and Mrs. Theresa J. Bryan
Ms. Diane I. Tennison and Ms. Elizabeth
Tennison
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Dr. Budalur Thyagarajan and Mr. Karthik
Thyagarajan
Mrs. Terence W. Touhey
Mr. and Mrs. Rick A. Turner
Mr. Raul Valadez
Mr. Felix N. Venzor and Ms. Charissa E. Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Villanueva
Dr. and Mrs. Pat Villarreal
Mr. and Mrs. John Vollmer
Colonel and Mrs. Doug F. Walters (Ret)
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Walters, Jr.
Mrs. Pamela J. Ward and Ms. Heather Beitzel
Ms. Ann B. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. David West
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Weynand
Mr. Wheelock Whitney
Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. Wiens
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Thank You to Our Most Generous
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Byrd, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guenther
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Harper
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V. H. McNutt Memorial Foundation, Inc.
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The Scott Petty Foundation
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Mrs. Jess Y. Womack, II
The Roger L. and Laura D. Zeller Charitable
Foundation
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Foundation
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The Alvarez Family
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Mr. and Mrs. George P. Parker, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scantland
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Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Tolcher
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DONORS OVER $1,000
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Mrs. Nancy S. Diehl
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Feldman
Mr. David C. Gray
Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Humphreys
Mrs. Claudia Huntington and
Mr. Marshall Miller, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg IV
Mr. and Mrs. Quintin Koehler
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Krenger
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Latimer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Macon
Mrs. Anne L. McClanahan
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephen McCusker
Mr. and Mrs. John V. McLaughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Orvis E. Meador III
Mold-A-Rama Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Niles Plummer
Lane and Tashya Riggs
Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Robinson, Jr.
Mr. Gilbert F. Vazquez
Mr. and Mrs. Walstein L. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. Wheless III
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San Antonio Zoological Society
Board of Directors
Fiscal Year 2014
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
David S. Herrmann,
Board President
Robert J. Barrera
Mary Rogers Barrett
Chris Bathie, 2nd V.P.
Norborne P. Cole, Jr., Treasurer
Camille L. Denton
William A. Freed, Secretary
Frank Z. Ruttenberg, 1st V.P.
Sara Stumberg Walker
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lindsay Archer
Robert J. Barrera
Marko Barrett
Mary Rogers Barrett
Chris Bathie
Albert M. Biedenharn, III
Todd L. Brockwell
Alfredo E. Cervera III
Norborne P. Cole, Jr.
Ann Allen Cross, DVM, MS
Camille L. Denton
Louis R. DiSabato**
Virginia Nell Duncan, DVM
Elizabeth M. Feldman
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Rugeley Ferguson*
William A. Freed
David C. Gray
Drew Greller VMD, DACVO
Brandon E. Grossman
Valerie Guenther*
Joe N. Haynes
David S. Herrmann
George C. Hixon*
George S. “Timo” Hixon
Mark M. Johnson
Kathleen R. Kennedy
Richard M. “Cardo” Kleberg IV
Wendy H. Kowalik
Mark E. Krenger
Martha Landsman
Roby Latimer
Tony Liberto
Jane H. Macon
Christine Peters Mahr
Wilbur L. Matthews II
L. Lowry Mays***
Red McCombs***
John V. McLaughlin
Peter McLaughlin
Leon A. McNeil
Orvis E. Meador, III
Robert Miggins
Ashley Parsons Miles
Michael L. Molak
Susan Moulton
James Nester
Michael P. Osterhage
George P. Parker, Jr.
Tony Parker
Howard W. Peak
Diana Plummer
R. Lane Riggs
Cynthia C. Robinson
Jayme Russell
Frank Z. Ruttenberg
Gregory D. Seay
Robert P. Thomas, M.D.
Mark L. Thornton, M.D.
Marilyn J. Tolcher
Etta Valdes
Gilbert F. Vazquez
Caroline R. Walker
Sara Stumberg Walker
Dolores F. Wheless
*Directors Emeriti
**Executive Director Emeritus
***Honorary Directors
Dear San Antonio Zoo Family:
I am excited to be a part of the San Antonio Zoo
family. I have spent the last 20 years with SeaWorld
Parks & Entertainment, but what continues to excite
me is the enthusiasm and passion for conservation and
education at zoos, aquariums, and marine life parks.
Our mission to further engage in and promote
conservation and education is more critical than ever.
It is because of this that it is virtually impossible
to put into words my excitement of being part of that
enthusiasm and passion….part of the San Antonio Zoo
family.
I’ve been visiting the Zoo my entire life and, like
many of you, have wonderful childhood memories
spending time with family and enjoying this beautiful
attraction.
Now, the tradition continues with my wife Jennifer,
sons Austin and Colton as well as our newest addition,
Sofia. We have spent many an afternoon visiting the
Zoo and learning so much about the animal collection.
I look forward to what’s in store for all of us here
at the San Antonio Zoo, as we continue to evolve
and grow. I am truly humbled and honored for the
opportunity to take the Zoo to new heights.
Sincerely,
Tim Morrow
CEO/Executive Director
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