2011 Summer/Fall Roar

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Summer / Fall 2011
WALK IN THE WILD
VET PET TIPS
UPCOMING EVENTS
TRIP TO KENYA
OTTER PUPS
THE ZOO AFTER DARK
Director’s Message
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(IN THIS ISSUE)
YEARS
Joel J. Parrott, DVM
Executive Director,
Oakland Zoo
T
his issue, we have some exciting news to share with you: The Oakland
Zoo’s expansion plans have been approved by the Oakland City Council! In
July, we broke ground on a new Veterinary Medical Hospital, which we hope to
have completed in the next eighteen months (on page 18, you can read a great
article by Dr. Goodnight that explains more about this new facility). After the
hospital is completed, we will move forward with building the California Trail, a
wild animal park which, once completed, will make the Oakland Zoo one of the
largest zoo’s in California.
The California Trail exhibit — designed to promote conservation and
environmental stewardship with exhibits underscoring the delicate balance
among plants, animals, and humans and the impact of change on all three —
will greatly expand the Zoo’s leadership role in urban-rim conservation and
education. The exhibit — created to tell the story of California’s wild life — will
feature once-native animals, including the grizzly and the black bear, the wolf,
mountain lion, and bald eagle. Through expanded and enhanced education
programming and exceptional animal and botanical exhibits, the California Trail
will connect and inspire a new generation to care for their community.
Two projects — the California Trail, supported by Proposition 84, a Nature
Education Facility Grant through California Parks and Recreation, and Acorns to
Oaks, funded by a ‘Leafing Out’ grant from CAL FIRE — are aiding the Oakland
Zoo’s mission of connecting our surrounding community to the natural world.
The projects enable us to highlight the importance of the care of the natural
environment both at the Zoo and in the surrounding Knowland Park.
Acorns to Oaks addresses science education, urban ecology, and land
management through active programs that actively engage students in activities
with long-term horticultural, urban forestry, and environmental benefits.
Gathering acorns and planting trees to restore oaks to the Oakland Hills tells a
compelling story about the importance of these fire-resistant native trees.
We believe that the outdoors belongs to everyone; however, getting children
interested in being in the outdoors often requires mediated experiences as
a gateway. Our goal is to break down barriers to the outdoors and create
environments that are a welcoming experience for all children. New programs
like Acorns to Oaks join ongoing programs here at the Zoo like Zoo-toCommunity, ZooMobile, Creek Keepers, and ZooCamp.
Our programs support the promise of a future. We need to educate people
about where they are, where they live, and with whom they share the world.
The Zoo is a community resource; a place where people of all ages, incomes,
and backgrounds can come together to understand, appreciate, and care for
the native world.
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The
OAKLAND ZOO
is Home to Seven
Chimpanzees
STAFF
Executive Editor
Nancy Filippi
Managing Editor
Nicky Mora
Art Director
Brian Dennis
features
three males
four females
Director’s Message2
Chimpanzee Facts3
What’s the News4–5
contributors
Victor Alm
Erica Calcagno
Sarah Cramer
Andrea Dougall
Amber Frisbie
Greg Gilbert
Andrea Goodnight,
DVM
Amy Gotliffe
Carey Hoffman
Colleen Kinzley
Wallaroo Joeys5
Kelly McDonald
Eric Maul
Beth Needel
Lisa O’Dwyer
Joel Parrott, DVM
Margaret Rousser
Emma Lee Twitchell,
CFRE
Celebrating Elephants Recap6
The Zoo After Dark8
Board Member Spotlight9
Earth Day 2011: What an Adventure!
10
Our Palm Trees
10–11
Walk in the Wild 2011
12–13
Saving Wildlife with Each Visit
14
Otter Pups
16–17
ZooCamp Recap
16–17
Cover photo: Annie, chimpanzee
Breaking Ground for Zoo Veterinary Care
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Photo credit: Nancy Filippi
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
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Adopt a Chimpanzee
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Board of
Trustees
Steven E. Kane
President
Lora R. Tabor
Fong Wan
John Woolard
Foundation Board
Thomas P. Britanik
Vice President
Skip Rhodes
President
William L. Marchant
Secretary
JoAnn Harley
Vice President
James C. Johnston
Treasurer
Stacey Barsema
Peter Bernhard
Kenneth R. Betts
Warren A. “Chip” Brown
Ginny L. Hair
Jason M. Knight
Greg Lassonde, CFRE
Cornell C. Maier
Jack McAboy
Robert L. Montgomery
Eleanor Moore
Gerald D. Overaa
Jon Q. Reynolds
A. Horton Shapiro
Phillip H. Tagami
James A. Vohs
Jim Wunderman
George A. Zimmer
Joel J. Parrott, DVM
Executive Director
Thomas J. Bjornson
Daniel Boggan, Jr.
Lewis E. Byrd
Lawrence S. Cahn
Sebastian DiGrande
Jonathan M. Harris
Cassady M. Hudson
Justin J. Hurd
Mark McClure
Alison McDonald
Robin B. Reynolds
Steven Schwimmer
Charles H. Seaman
B. Reid Settlemier
Chimpanzee Facts
• Due to poaching, the bushmeat
trade, and destruction of their
habitat, chimpanzees are
endangered in the wild. Their
only real predator is man.
•Chimpanzees communicate
with each other through
gestures, facial expressions,
and vocalizations. Humans can
recognize about thirty-four of
these vocalizations.
•Chimpanzees make and use a
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wide variety of tools, more than
any other primate except for
man.
•Chimpanzee’s arms are ten
percent longer than their legs.
•Like humans, an adult
chimpanzee has thirty-two
teeth.
in every issue
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•By about four years of age,
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chimpanzees can recognize
their own reflections.
•Because they have a larger
proportion of muscle to fat,
chimpanzees cannot swim.
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Animal Keeper
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Otter pups take
their first swim
with their mother
Photo credit:
Adam Fink
New joey makes an appearance
Photo credit: Lorraine Levy
Habari Gani (What’s the News?)
/
Baby Otters
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Wallaroos
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Summer
/
Fall
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2011
Wake Up Zoo!
I
nstead of coming just to look at
our new animals, why not come
to take a new look at all the
animals. You may have missed
something the last time you were
here. Summer hours start early for
members. Before the gates are officially
opened, members are allowed to enter
and be a part of our “Wake Up Zoo”
experience. During the early hours of the
day, keepers are busy checking animals
and exhibits. We try to create new
opportunities for the animals to explore
and investigate their areas; think of it
as redecorating your house. But, think
twice about asking one of our zookeepers
to do it for you: you might find them
spreading elephant manure on your floor,
hanging popcorn filled boxes from your
chandelier, or dabbing peanut butter and
mustard all over your furniture!
However, if you were a lion, tamarin,
or elephant you would think these
are worthy and enriching activities.
Keepers try to stimulate all the senses
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YEARS
ummer is the perfect time to come
out and ride the Outback Express
Adventure Train. Our two wallaroo joeys
continue to thrive, and our older joey has
now transitioned out of the pouch; he can
be regularly seen throughout the exhibit.
However, this doesn’t mean he is completely
independent of his mother — he will continue
to spend regular time nursing with his mom
for another three to four months.
Erica Calcagno
ur newest babies, the otter pups (also called kits) and
wallaroo joeys, are now exploring their world away
from the protection of their mothers. In the wild, they might
end up as food for raptors (birds of prey), foxes, coyotes,
crocodiles, alligators, bobcats, or feral cats and dogs. Here
at the Oakland Zoo, they can fearlessly investigate their
environment in safety. In fact, their biggest danger may be
the loss of their “cuteness” as it becomes difficult to tell
the baby from the adult! Animal babies grow fast. While
this is a critical survival strategy, especially in animals
that may fall prey to hungry predators, it’s disappointing
to those of us that may have been too busy to see them
at the height of their charming and endearing baby stage.
Fear not! There are many more opportunities to experience
“Wow!” moments at the Zoo.
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NEWS
Wallaroo Joeys
of the animals, encouraging them to
act naturally in their habitats. Elephant
manure is like catnip to a lion: our elevenyear-old lions roll and roll in it, jump
quickly up and flop down into it. They
do this over and over again. Many of our
primates large and small — including the
cotton-top tamarins — forage through
the branches, open and peel back layers
of paper, and investigate boxes or toys,
hoping to discover something edible.
The elephants are highly motivated by
their olfactory sense of smell. Peanut
butter and mustard are just two of the
many scents and tastes they look for
throughout their exhibit. They just follow
their nose; after all, it is pretty big!
There is a lot of early morning activity
at the Zoo. Come early, check in at the
membership booth, and sneak around
and watch the Zoo wake up. You’ll have
a great time!
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Thanks for
Your Support
of Elephant
Conservation
BOOKS
Colleen Kinzley,
Curator
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n May 14, 2011, Oakland Zoo
guests participated in the Zoo’s
annual Celebrating Elephants Day
— visiting information stations,
making treats for the elephants,
enjoying the animal-free circus
performers, and other fun activities.
Many families also took advantage
of the special behind-the-scenes
tour of the elephant barn, with the
rare opportunity to be face-to-face
with an elephant! The keepers
demonstrated how elephants
are cared for, including the daily
pachyderm pedicure.
This year, our featured speaker at
the evening event was Winnie Kiiru,
a Kenyan-born, wildlife ecologist.
She spoke passionately about
her work in Kenya’s Amboseli
National Park, supporting elephant
conservation and managing human-
elephant conflict. Kiiru generously
donated her time to speak to our
audience, and we truly appreciate
her taking the time to visit the
Oakland Zoo.
Thank you to the following individuals
and companies who generously donated
items for our Silent Auction at Celebrating
Elephants.
With the help of our Zoo members,
volunteers, and community
supporters, we raised more than
$18,000 for elephants in the wild. All
of the funds raised will be donated
to the Amboseli Trust for Elephants.
Find out more information online at
www.elephanttrust.org. We would
also like to thank the staff, docents,
Zoo ambassadors, and volunteers
who put in extra hours to plan and
execute this very important annual
event at the Zoo.
Elaine Geffen
Mary Smithers
Susan Gilbert
Tana Montgomery
Cheryl Matthews
Sandy Malloy
Lynn Johnson
Laura Dougherty
Genny and Bob Greene
Jeff and Carolyn Bonzon
Max and Doug Ashcraft
Laura Dougherty
Sharon Calcagno
Mark Your Calendar for Next Year’s Celebrating Elephants Events:
• May 19, 2012: Celebrating Elephants Evening Reception with
Cynthia Moss, world famous elephant researcher and founder
of the Amboseli Trust for Elephants.
• May 26, 2012: Celebrating Elephants Day at Oakland Zoo
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After Dark Spotlight
The Zoo After Dark
Spotlight
Greg Gilbert,
Justin Hurd,
Primary Night Keeper
East Bay Zoological Society Board of Trustees
“The Oakland Zoo’s commitment to the welfare of our animals
is an around-the-clock, seven-days-a-week endeavor.”
S
everal years ago, a night keeper
position was created to better
meet the needs of the ever-growing
collection of animals found at the
Oakland Zoo.
Editor: What Made You Join the EBZS
Board?
Justin Hurd: I hit a point in my life
where I was ready and able to start
helping others and do the clichéd
“give something back” on a larger
and more meaningful scale than I had
previously been doing. My friend and
boss at the time, Riley (Etheridge Jr.)
discussed options, and we chose the
Zoo. I picked up the phone and called,
found about the “California Trail” and
instantly knew that I wanted to be a
part of that upcoming project. The fact
that we could help show California as
it was, showcasing some of our native
animals and an interpretive center —
was a perfect fit for me.
The original intent of the position
was to make it possible for
elephants to spend warm nights
outside. Over the years, the night
keeper duties have expanded:
today, the night keeper is a parttime chef, part-time animal keeper,
and part-time security officer.
A typical night requires preparation
for the next day’s meals, which
include special diets for fifteen
major species. Throughout the
course of the evening, over three
hours are spent solely preparing
animal diets.
The night keeper’s next major task
is feeding and shifting animals
from their “on exhibit” space to
their “off exhibit” night areas.
As the days grow longer, it is the
Zoo’s intent to allow animals to
have access to outdoor spaces
for as long as possible. Both the
giraffes and elands receive two
evening feeds prior to settling into
their barn for sleep. The same is
true for the elephants, which are
fed at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. As
soon as the ground is dry enough
and the overnight temperatures
are accommodating, the elephants
sleep outdoors. Typically, this
averages about eight months out
of the year.
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”I hit a point in my life where I was ready and able to start
helping others and do the clichéd ‘give something back’ on
a larger and more meaningful scale than I had previously
been doing.”
Greg Gilbert,
Primary Night Keeper
Photo credit: Brian Dennis
Throughout the course of the
evening, several security rounds
are scheduled to check on the
well-being of the animals and
general state of the facility. Sound
carries extremely well at night
and often tells the night keeper
when something may be bothering
animals—these vocalizations
often trigger a visit to the affected
area: our lemurs love to alert call
to let us know there is a skunk
somewhere near their exhibit! In
most cases, the evening sounds
are nothing more than what
one would hear on safari: the
howling hyena, the roar of lions,
the trumpeting of elephants, and
bugling of elk are just part of the
nighttime symphony being played
at the Zoo.
The night keeper position is
unique and rewarding, as one gets
to see things that seldom happens
during daylight hours. Often
times, the only display we witness
at night are by animals who are
simply enjoying the warm summer
evenings.
Editor: What do you gain from being a
part of the Zoo Family?
Justin Hurd: The Zoo family and its
extended family allow me to interact
with people whom I don’t necessarily
meet on a regular basis. The Zoo
professionals are in an area where
their training and expertise levels and
passions are dissimilar from mine in
some ways. I can learn so much from
them, as they approach the world
from a point of view, which is scienceand-education driven. Most of us can
read about conservation or zoology,
but these people live it, practice it,
and teach it, all first-hand.
Editor: How does your service and the
Board’s oversight of the organization
benefit the community?
Justin Hurd: We are beholden to a
few different pools of interest here,
as representatives of the East Bay
Justin Hurd,
East Bay Zoological Society Board of Trustees
Photo credit: Brian Dennis
Zoological Society. We represent
over 25,000 member households, the
public, our donors, and the recipients
of the product itself, which includes
school children, teachers, and moms
and dads with their young children in
strollers. We have public land, some
public money, private donors, and
member and visitor money. All of these
people expect us to manage what we
have in the interest of the public and
the Zoo. Our job is to provide direction,
and in some cases, levels of expertise
that the Zoo staff does not have on its
own, and complement or supplement
what they do have.
revenue streams so that we could be
financially very stable. We are well
on the way to achieving all three of
those objectives. For the future, we
have to deliver on not only those
three objectives, but provide an
excellent product in all facets of the
business here. We need to contribute
to conservation worldwide, in a way
that is consistent with our goals and
mission. As we approach our building
phases of both the new animal
hospital, and the California Trail, we
have an opportunity to be a world
class zoo. That is certainly possible,
and what this community deserves.
Editor: What opportunities do you see
for the Zoo?
Editor: What is your favorite animal?
Justin Hurd: A few years ago, we
had a strategy meeting in which we
decided to be three things: A regional
destination point, a place known
for its animal care and policies, and
achieving a goal of diversifying our
Justin Hurd: My first thought is the
elephants, because they are so smart
and so powerful and large. The space
they have is incredible, and the care
they have is world class, without
question.
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California Fan Palm
Our Palm Trees
Eric Maul,
Membership Manager
The Teen Wild Guides and the Bay
Area Puma Project’s Mt. Lion have
an Earth ball adventure at Earth
Day 2011
Photo credit: Amy Gotliffe
EARTH DAY 2011
Amy Gotiffe
Canary Palms, like so many palm
trees, are happy to be center stage
or simply a part of the background
landscape. Fortunately for the
Oakland Zoo, we have the best
of both worlds. When entering
the Zoo, one of the first sights
that welcome you is a long row of
Canary Palms – many estimated
to be approaching 100 years in
age! These trees once lined a long
driveway leading to the mansion of
Frederick Talbot (Talbot and Pope
Lumber Company) and later Cliff
Durant (automobile manufacturer).
The mansion was destroyed by fire
in 1921.
You’ll find Canary Palms located
throughout the Zoo – most notably
across from the African Veldt. Learn
more about the Zoo’s botanical
holdings, you may purchase our
Docent’s Guide to Oakland Zoo
Plants, available for just $8. This
is a simple field guide that is used
by our docents to help identify
and learn more about many of
the common plants located on
Zoo grounds. For additional
information, including how to
order your own Docent’s Guide
to Oakland Zoo Plants, contact
[email protected].
Canary Palm
Conservation Manager
O
n April 17, 2011, the Oakland Zoo
celebrated another fantastic Earth Day
event. With over forty-five earth stations and
a grand show by EarthCapades, everyone
learned a lot and had a ball while doing so.
We would like to thank the following groups for
joining us: The House Rabbit Society, Berkeley
East Bay Humane Society, Spreadkindess.
org, Kids for the Bay, Bay Area Air Quality
Management District, KQED’s QUEST, Bay
Nature Magazine, Ventana Wildlife Society,
Action for Animals, In Defense of Animals,
Stopwaste.org, Marshall’s Farm Honey,
Animals Asia, Roots & Shoots, the Monterey
Bay Aquarium, Bay Area Wilderness Training,
Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Lindsay Wildlife
Museum, Green Tortoise Travel, Felidae
Conservation Fund, the Mountain Lion
Foundation, and KBLX.
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The Palm Oil Crisis
Palm oil is an ingredient found in
many products, from crackers to
soap. The oil palm grows mainly
in Borneo and Sumatra, home to
tigers, sun bears, elephants, and
orangutans. Sadly, the industry
poses a threat to these species,
as it uses deforestation practices
that greatly threaten their delicate
habitats. The oil palm can produce
more oil per acre than any other
plant; it’s therefore worth exploring
sustainable means of growing it.
Chilean Wine Palm
You can help by looking at labels
when you shop: Choose products
that don’t use palm oil, or opt for
products that use sustainable
“orangutan-friendly” palm oil.
You can also support companies
that are part of the Roundtable on
Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). To
learn more about this complicated
conservation issue, check out
the Oakland Zoo blog: www.
oaklandzoo.org/blog.
Guadalupe Palm
Photo credit: Eric Maul
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The Oakland Zoo’s 19th Annual Fundraiser
Walk in the Wild: An Epicurean Escapade
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Pantone 286C
Thank you to all sponsors, patrons, guests and the ninety-three restaurants, bakeries,
wineries, and breweries whose participation in the 2011 Walk in the Wild helped raise over
$188,00o to help support the Zoo’s education, conservation, and animal enrichment programs.
Special thanks to our volunteer leaders: Carla Betts, Walk in the Wild Event Chair, and
Laura de Petra, Vendor Chair.
The Board and Staff members of the East Bay Zoological Society would like to extend our
gratitude to the corporate sponsors who provide the necessary support for Walk in the
Wild. Their support has made Walk in the Wild a premiere event our patrons look forward
to each year.
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a) The patron party dancer entertains guests
b) Roberta Gonzales, CBS5 Meteorologist, Glen and Linda Ellis
c) Carla Betts, Dalton Fine
D) Marlene Settlemier, Nancy Scott, Liz Sussman, Ann Reynolds
E) Jo Hoffmeier, University of Phoenix, and Skip Rhodes
F) Alicia Bert, PG&E, Barbara Kong-Brown, Fred Brown
G) Jim Vohs and Dr. Joel Parrott
H) Carrie Barlow, Carry Starn, Kelly Barlow
Photo credits: Rick Camargo, Camargo Photo
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CONSERVATION
TRAVEL
Saving Wildlife with each Visit!
Amy Gotliffe,
Conservation Manager
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his summer, each time you visit the
beautiful animals and lush grounds
of the Oakland Zoo, you will be helping
animals in the wild. The Oakland Zoo
is launching a new initiative we call
Quarters for Conservation, which will
dramatically enhance our ability to
support wildlife conservation. You, our
members and visitors, will be part of
this exciting evolution in conservation.
This is how it works:
Each time you visit the zoo a twentyfive cent conservation donation will
be contributed in support of several
Oakland Zoo conservation projects.
You will then receive a special voting
token. This token can be taken to the
conservation station in Flamingo Plaza
and used to choose a conservation
project that inspires you.
This year, you can vote to:
Help protect chimpanzees in Uganda
through the Budongo Snare Removal
Project. This project provides a
solution to poaching by sponsoring
forest guards, snare removers and
educators, and by offering nanny
goats to ex- poachers as an alternative
source of food and income.
Help conserve African elephants in
Kenya, through the Amboseli Trust for
Elephants. This renowned program is
aimed at increasing our knowledge of
African elephants and ensuring their
Wildlife Society Condor Project.
This innovative project collects thinshelled eggs laid by ill condors, and
replaces them with viable captive-bred
eggs, treats lead-poisoned birds, and
monitors the safety and health of each
condor through radio telemetry.
A remarkable shift in the role zoos
play in the world of conservation is
emerging as Quarters for Conservation
QUARTERS FOR
CONSERVATION
long-term conservation. Through their
efforts, every elephant in Amboseli
National Park has been identified,
named, and studied.
takes the Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (AZA) by storm. With over
fifteen zoos already in motion and
many more planning to launch, saving
wildlife is indeed possible!
KENYA
San Francisco Kenya
Distance: 9,584.65
Flight Time:
18 hours and 53 min.
Capital City:
Nairobi
Country Size:
4,336 sq. mi.
Language:
English (official)
Swahili (national)
Tablets are
a great
way to
view Safari
photos!
Help keep the California condor alive
and in the wild through the Ventana
Kenya Safari
November 2011
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oin Oakland Zoo’s Senior Animal Keepers, Elizabeth Abram and Adam Fink, on a Kenyan safari! The safari will
begin in the Amboseli Game Reserve, famous for its well-studied herds of African elephants. Next, you will
travel to Northern Kenya, where you will stay in a luxury tented camp along the banks of the Vaso Nyiro River
in Samburu, a unique acacia woodland well-known for their large herds of reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras,
leopards, and an overall abundance of wildlife. A special visit to a Samburu Village will allow you to observe the
customs and traditions of a local tribe. Before leaving northern Kenya, you will travel into the deep forest of Mt.
Kenya, and stay at the Mountain Lodge, home to many forest dwellers, including several rare species of birds.
Your final days on safari will be spent in Masai Mara, the jewel of Kenya’s game reserves. The endless savannahs
of Masai Mara are home to all of Kenya’s magnificent animals: lions, cheetahs, leopard, elephant, hippo, rhino,
and many more. Your stay will coincide with the peak of the annual wildebeest migration, and you will witness
large herds gathering on the vast plains preparing to cross the Masai River. For more information on this amazing
journey, contact Oakland Zoo’s Curator, Colleen Kinzley, at [email protected] or call (510) 632-9525 ext 161.
Reserve your spot now as space is limited!
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OTTER TIMELINE
Margaret Rousser
Lead Keeper
WEEK 1 - 3
WEEK 4 - 6
WEEK 7 - 8
WEEK 9 -10
2/15: Two pups are born. Eyes and ears are closed but they are
very mobile.
3/24: Eyes are fully open but not focus-
ing. The female is too heavy to be weighed on the 1kg scale.
4/18: Female pup goes into the night house pool for the first time.
/16: First veterinary check-up: we
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have one male and one female.
3/31: Eyes are focusing.
4/19: Pups go into the exhibit for a
few minutes.
4/27: Pups enter exhibit for approximately one hour to explore and
swim in the big pools. The
adventure causes them to sleep
the rest of the day.
4/3: They are seen out of the nest
box and crawling on floor.
4/22: They are swimming with their
heads underwater.
4/4: Pups are able to climb in and out of the nest box on
their own.
4/27: Pups are able to get into night
house pools on their own and are able to eat fish halves.
3/7: During veterinary check-up, we
notice the pups’ teeth are
coming in.
3/17: Their eyes are starting to open.
/21: They start playing. The male is 3
too heavy to be weighed on the 1kg scale.
4/12: Pups are climbing in and out of
the water tubs. Male is carried
into larger night house pool to practice swimming.
5/10:
The pups have continued to go
on exhibit daily and are awake
for more time each day. They are
eating quite a bit of fish,
although it appears that they
have not been completely
weaned yet.
4/14: They become interested in fish.
Photo credits : Adam Fink
Register
now for
Zoocamp
www.oaklandzoo.org
YEARS
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ZOOCAMP: 25 Years of Connecting
Children with Wildlife
Sarah Cramer, ZooCamp Director
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4/28: Pups are outside again and able
to dive to the bottom of the
pools.
F
or twenty-five years, the Oakland
Zoo’s ZooCamp has been teaching
children about animals. Each summer,
over one thousand Bay Area kids
come to the Zoo and participate in our
program, in the process, they gain a
deeper understanding of animals, and
how we can help protect wild things
and wild places.
the organization’s logo on T-shirts,
host an all-camp assembly to teach
participants about the organization,
and send letters home to parents
explaining the partnership. The
Zoo also donates one dollar per
registration to the conservation
organization; so far, we have raised
over seven thousand dollars!
In 2008, we started selecting a
specific conservation organization
for ZooCamp to support. We put
This year, we hope to push the
cumulative total above ten thousand
as we raise awareness and money for
the Budongo Snare Removal Project.
Located in a relatively untouched
block of forest in Uganda, this
program employs ex-poachers to
remove illegal animal traps. The traps
are meant to catch small antelope or
wild pigs but instead often ensnare
chimpanzees, resulting in them
missing digits or limbs. For more than
ten years, the Oakland Zoo has been
the sole funder of the snare removal
team, and ZooCamp is very excited to
help support their efforts.
Photo credit: Liz Low
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PETS
YOUR DOG AND CAT’S ANNUAL VET EXAM
You, as pet owners, are more like zookeepers than you may think! Here at the Oakland Zoo, the keepers
are our “eyes and ears” for changes that may indicate health problems in the collection animals. Similarly,
your pet’s veterinarian relies on YOU to be an integral part of your animals’ healthcare. We recommend
that your pet visit a vet annually for a check-up and health review. Such an appointment establishes a bond
between you, your pet, and the veterinarian, allowing your vet to create a healthcare plan to best fit your
pet’s lifelong needs. – Dr. Andrea Goodnight, DVM, Associate Veterinarian
Breaking Ground
For Zoo Veterinary Care
Below are some examples of services your vet may
suggest during an annual exam for your cat or dog.
Andrea L. Goodnight, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
A
s I began writing this,
I couldn’t help but
think back to some of my
professors from veterinary
school. They reminded me
and my fellow students that
as part of the privilege of
being veterinarians, we were
committing ourselves to a
lifetime of learning in order to
provide the best patient care
possible. I thus anticipated
reading about new
medications, new treatments,
different diseases — but
architectural plans, D&D, and
HVAC systems?
Those and more buildingrelated terms have recently
become standard vocabulary
for the veterinary staff at
the Oakland Zoo. After years
of dreaming, drawing, and
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consulting, we broke ground
on a state of the art, 17,000
square foot Veterinary
Medical Hospital!
The challenge was to design
a hospital to treat and
accommodate a variety of
animals and their specific
needs — from sun and
humidity-loving reptiles, to
tiny birds, to cold-adapted
grizzly bears. Marathon
brainstorming sessions
ensued and no detail was
considered too insignificant.
We spent hours deciding such
things as the best direction
for doors to open, which size
sinks are most appropriate,
and which types of counter
tops are most resistant to
scratches and stains. One
interesting find: Sharpie
brand pens make permanent
marks on almost every
surface.
The immediate benefit to
the healthcare of animals
in the Zoo’s collection is
only the beginning of the
hospital’s applications.
This facility will be utilized
in fulfilling the Oakland
Zoo’s mission — educating
veterinary students and
animal health professionals
and supporting scientists in
their conservation endeavors
— and will truly be a center
for lifelong learning.
The Veterinary
Medical Hospital
Executive Director
Dr. Joel Parrott,
surrounded by friends,
supporters, volunteers,
and staff hosted the
long-awaited groundbreaking of the Zoo’s
new 17,000 square-foot
Veterinary Medical
Hospital on July 13,
2011.
The new hospital
will become a model
veterinary care center
for best practices
in animal care by
incorporating green
and sustainable
construction.
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Physical exam
Dental exam and prophylaxis
Heartworm testing (dogs)
Vaccinations
Fecal parasite exam
Nutrition counseling
Parasite control (example – fleas)
Baseline bloodwork
Urinalysis
A Michigan State
University study
concluded that people
who own and walk dogs are
34%
more HEALTHY
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Oakland Zoo’s
Upcoming Events
and Summer Hours
August
Family Sundown Safari
August 6
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Family Sundown Safari
August 13
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Second Annual Oakland
Senior Summer Free Days
August 15
10:00am – 4:00pm
Arroyo Viejo Creek Crew
Workshop
August 17
10:00am – 1:00pm
Arroyo Viejo Creek
Crew Work Day
August 20
10:00am – 1:00pm
September
Member “Wake up Zoo” Ends
September 5
9:30am – 10:00am
Summer Hours End
September 5
10:00am – 5:30pm
Grandparents Day
Free Train Rides for
Grandparents
September 11
10:00am – 3:00pm
Arroyo Viejo Creek
Keeper Work Day
September 17
10:00am – 1:00pm
Second Annual Oakland
Senior Summer Free Days
September 19
10:00am – 4:00pm
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October
Arroyo Viejo Creek
Keeper Work Day
October 15
10:00am – 1:00pm
Boo at the Zoo
October 29–30
10:00am – 3:00pm
November
Arroyo Viejo Creek
Crew Work Day
November 19
10:00am – 1:00pm
Zoo Closed – Thanksgiving
November 24
December
ZooLights - Dates to Come
CA Revels – Yule at the Zoo
December 3
1:00pm
Arroyo Viejo Creek
Keeper Work Day
December 17
10:00am - 1:00pm
Zoo Closed – Christmas
December 25
Oakland Zoo
Summer Hours
Now – September 5, 2011
Monday – Friday
10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday, Sunday,
and Holidays
10:00am – 5:30pm
Photo credit: Chantal Burnett
L to R - Debbie Grace, Zoo Ambassador, Cassady Hudson, EBZS Board Delegate,
Sidney Simpson, Docent, Loretta McRae, Docent President
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Lisa O’Dwyer,
Volunteer Programs Manager/
Asst. Dir. of Education
O
n April 23, the Oakland Zoo celebrated these
volunteers at the 2011 Annual Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner. This year’s event — in which
we formally thank them for all they do for the Zoo
—included a catered dinner, flowers, live music,
speeches, awards, gifts, and prizes.
Over the last year, our programs and volunteers have
shown growth, great enthusiasm, boundless energy,
and amazing dedication. Our volunteer numbers
reached 551, with eighty-two new volunteers added
this year; through their service, an astounding 56,160
hours of service were donated to the Zoo. That is the
equivalent of twenty-seven full-time employees. When
we say we couldn’t do it without our volunteers … we
really mean it. Their dedication and passion are an
inspiration to us all.
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the
community, share your knowledge with others, and
make a difference. If you like helping people, working
with animals, meeting new people, and having fun,
the Oakland Zoo has a place for you. To learn more
about our volunteer opportunities, visit our website at:
www.oaklandzoo.org and click on “volunteer,” or send
an e-mail to our Volunteer Programs Manager, Lisa
O’Dwyer, at [email protected].
The following awardwinning volunteers and
docents were given special
recognition at the event:
Docent of the Year:
Cassady Hudson
First Year All Stars:
Jay and Jonah Cochran
Volunteers of the Year:
Maddy, Marlissa, and Sal Zamora
Lifetime Docents:
JoAnn Harley, Vera Dickie, Bonnie Killip,
Ernie Chann, Georgia Edlund, Elfie Larkin,
Jean Mackenzie, Ruth Leth, Ruby Tilley,
Barbara Greenwood, and Harry Santi.
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ADOPT
GAMES
A Chimpanzee
Adopt a Chimpanzee
Adopt one of our chimpanzees – or any Oakland Zoo animal – and help provide funds for animal care,
conservation programs, education, and research.
For $40, you’ll receive a personalized certificate, fun animal fact sheet, and a small chimpanzee plush animal.
For a complete list of our animals, visit: www.oaklandzoo.org/adopt. If you choose to adopt an animal
other than a chimpanzee, your adoption will be fulfilled with an elephant plush.
Please note: all adopted animals remain at the Zoo.
Please mail this form with your payment to:
Oakland Zoo, Adopt an Animal, 9777 Golf Links Road, P.O. Box 5238, Oakland, CA 94605.
You may also take advantage of this offer by calling (510) 632-9525 ext. 152, or by visiting www.oaklandzoo.org/adopt and
selecting ‘Chimpanzee’ as your adopted animal.
Name _____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City / State / Zip_________________________________________________
Animal ____________________________________________________________
No
Is this a gift sponsorship?
Yes
(If yes, please fill out the form below)
Name _____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City / State / Zip ________________________________________________
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Send package directly to: Me Gift Recipient
Payment Information ($40)
MasterCard
Visa
AMEX
Check
Card Number____________________________________________________
Expiration Date__________________________________________________
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Please make check payable to: East Bay Zoological Society
Don’t Forget to Follow the Oakland Zoo Online:
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find the banana
Follow tweets: twitter.com/oakzoo
Read our blog: www.oaklandzoo.org/blog
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ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd.
Oakland, CA 94605
Please remember Oakland Zoo in your will and trusts.
Oakland Zoo
is raising the roof
We have a herd of eight
gentle, graceful giraffes and
a progressive, innovate,
award-winning
program. Our herd
is growing and
they need a new
barn. Your gift will
help our giraffes
move into their much
needed new home.
“We have a very serious responsibility to
provide these animals with the best care
in the best facility. It’s the least we can
do to repay them for all they give to us
every single day.”
– Giraffe Keeper Amy Phelps
Make Your Gift Now and Help Us Raise the Roof
RAISE
THE ROOF
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• Mail: send a check to Giraffe Barn, the Oakland Zoo, P.O. Box 5238, Oakland, CA 94605
• Call: Emma Lee Twitchell, (510) 632-9525, ext. 153
• Text: Text “OZ” and your email address to 41519 and donate $10 right now.
• Online: go to www.oaklandzoo.org/giraffe barn