INSIDE - Roger Williams Park Zoo

MAY, 2013
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1
PUBLISHED FOR FRIENDS OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO
INSIDE:
Spring News
Gratitude Report
Our Director Says Farewell
NEWS
Close Encounters
of the Wild Kind
Giraffe feedings were very popular last
year. This year, we’ll add seal feedings and
encounters with small animals. Be sure to
check the website for the schedule, since
offerings will vary each day of the week. What
a thrilling experience for families to share!
COMINGS and GOINGS
ZOO
ACQUISITIONS
Blue-tongued skink (1 female)
Domestic Ferret (1 male, 2 female)
Eastern screech owl (1 female)
Four-toed hedgehog (1 female)
King vulture (1 male, 1 female)
Babirusa (1 female)
Matschie’s tree kangaroo (1 female)
Prehensile-tail skink (1 male, 1 female, 1 undetermined)
Red panda (1 female)
Red river hog (1 male, 1 female)
Sichuan takin (2 male)
Domestic rabbit (4 male)
Wrinkled hornbill (1 female)
Timber rattlesnake (3 female)
DEATHS
Chinese alligator (1 female)
Desert rosy boa (1 male)
Eastern rosella (2 male)
Humboldt penguin (1 female)
Jamaican fruit bat (6 female)
Babirusa (1 female)
Parma wallaby (1 female)
Silver-eared mesia (1 male)
Spotted turtle (1 male)
Red-kneed tarantula (1 female)
Virginia opossum (1 female)
White-cheeked gibbon (1 female)
Wonga pigeon (1 female)
Domestic chicken (2 female)
Nemo’s Impact
Winter storm Nemo brought out the best in our
keepers and staff. The Zoo had to be closed for a
rare four days while our intrepid crews spent 60
hours plowing and working to keep the power and
heat going. Some of our keepers and veterinary
technicians made sure all our animals were fed and
cared for – some even walked three miles through
the storm to get to the Zoo! Pictured here is part of
the crew that provided animal care.
DISPOSITIONS TO OTHER FACILITIES
Asian leaf turtle (1 female)
Banded archerfish (1 undetermined)
Tinfoil barbs (6 undetermined)
Binturong (1 female)
Cobalt blue tarantula (1 female)
Matschie’s tree kangaroo (1 female)
Golden lion tamarin (2 male)
Humboldt penguin (4 male, 2 female)
Domestic cow (1 female)
North American river otter (1 female)
Babirusa (1 female)
Parma wallaby (1 male)
Red panda (1 female)
Standing’s day gecko (2 male, 2 female)
Front row: Jennifer Hennessey, Laura Isaacs, Rebecca
Phillips, and veterinary technician Abigail Robbins;
Back row: Jennifer Warmbold, Al D’Ercole, Rachel McLung,
Kelly Froio and Tom Troy.
THANK YOU TO OUR
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the
Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence
Editor
Jan Mariani
Contributors
Vicki Adams
Karen Fuller
Jan Mariani
Jack Mulvena
Designer
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Robert Falcone Design
Photo Credits:
David Bryant
Brett Cortesi
Sarah Denby
Edward A. Hillard
Anne McDonough
Amy Ro
Andrea Rollin
Benjamin Sibielski
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Sophie F. Danforth
Trustees Emeritus
Margaret E. Curran, Esq.
Thomas P. Dimeo
Rosalie Fain
Jocelin Hamblett
Stephen Hamblett*
Bradford B. Kopp
Arthur D. Little
Nancy G. R. Moger
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Michael C. Noble
Cate M. Roberts
Michael A. Salvadore, Sr.
Philip A. Segal, Jr.
Robert F. Stoico
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Stephen W. Shippee, Treasurer
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Douglas Caniglia
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James S. Harper III, V.M.D.
Mark Haskins
Jay Howell
Dr. Thomas Husband
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Patrick LeBeau
ZO O GUARDIANS
BIRTHS
Giant anteater (1 female)
Northern tree shrew (2 male, 1 female)
White-winged wood duck (1 female)
Kimberley M. Little
Liz Rollins Mauran
Alison McNaughton
Howard Merten
Elaine Moy-Gederman
Eric Nyman
John J. Palumbo
Martha Roberts
Barbara Vernerey
Zoo Guardian is the premier membership
level of the Rhode Island Zoological Society
and Roger Williams Park Zoo. It is open to
individuals who contribute annual dues of
$250 or more.
Founder’s Circle ($10,000+)
Sophie F. Danforth
Roger Williams Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)
Jane S. Nelson
Dear Friends:
We are so happy to
share that 2012 was
a very successful year
for the Zoo. We knew
the opening of the
innovative, educational
and fun Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard would be
well received by our members and visitors,
but you clearly exceeded our hopes and
expectations! At 634,000, we experienced our
best attendance level in more than eight years
and more than 3,000 new memberships were
taken out, many by families who commented
that the Backyard alone was worth the price of
membership!!
This year we will open the next phase of
Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard. The Beyond the
Fence area will be enhanced with features like
cave and climbing structures and learning
circles. The result will be a naturescape that
is sure to inspire older children to “explore,
play and wonder” in the open area below
the CVS/Caremark All Kids Can Treehouse.
And, speaking of the treehouse, additional
interactive features will be added there, as well.
Thanks again to all of the donors who made
this exhibit possible and most especially:
The Champlin Foundations, Hasbro, CVS/
Caremark, Fidelity Foundation, The Providence
Journal Foundation, Zoo/Society Board
members and many individual donors and
supporters, including you.
Ex-Officio
Robert McMahon
Superintendent of Parks
* In Memoriam
Printed on recycled paper
Last year, we were delighted to see the reaction
of visitors to our newest animal additions.
Takin, king vultures and red river hogs were
all added to our collection and each of these
exhibits at YOUR Zoo is the only one in New
England!!
You’ll read elsewhere in this issue about other
Zoo news. But, as I prepare to depart the Zoo
after 20 years, I am astonished to recall that
when the recession hit in 2008 it would have
been very hard to predict that more than $8
million in zoo improvements would still have
been completed by 2013. But, with the opening
of the John J. Palumbo Veterinary Hospital,
Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard and four years of
annual zoo improvements like the new animal
exhibits, that’s just what was accomplished, all
with your support and encouragement. Many,
many thanks to you all!
Roger Williams Park Zoo has always prided
itself on working hard to be better. Looking
forward, a new director will soon take over to
lead the Zoo through the exciting process of
identifying and prioritizing what improvement
projects and new exhibits will be best for the
next five to seven year period. Stay tuned, it
will continue to be a wild and enjoyable ride,
we promise!! As always, thank you for your
continued support and friendship!!
All our best,
Jack Mulvena
Executive Director
CAPI TAL CAMPAI GN
$100,000+
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust
$75,000
The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED
Charitable Foundation
$50,000
Anonymous
The Providence Journal
Charitable Foundation
$10,000
Alison & Donald McNaughton
$1,000 - $9,999
Anonymous
Central Elementary School
Coreen & Paul Dolan
Benjamin & Anne Harris
Kevin & Sue Johnson
Lisa & Patrick Koelle
Bill & Sue Macy
Jan & Robert Mariani
Jack & Jessica Mulvena
John & Gail Palumbo
Ron & Joanne Patalano
Ms. Ann Pehle
Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr.
$100 - $999
Tim & Lisa French
Elizabeth Grover
David & Karen Pertuso
Meghan & Josh Robshaw
The Rosemarino Family
Jay & Carol Ryan
Erin & Jeffrey Taylor
Chairman’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)
Heather & Chris Crosby
Sarah Denby
Ruth & Scott Gordon
Delmyra Kennels
Almon & Suzanne Hall
Christopher Tarapata & Khristine Carroll
Trustee’s Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)
Anonymous (2)
Jennifer Allard-Cloutier & David Cloutier
Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper
Judith & Murray Danforth
Thomas P. & Lorraine S. Dimeo
Meg Ferguson
The Gibson-Prugh Family
Dr. & Mrs. James S. Harper III
Irvin E. Houck Charitable Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Eric R.C. Smith
Elaine Izzo-Sears & Joseph W. Sears
David & Betsey Kilmartin
Bill & Sue Macy
Elaine C. Masi
John & Elaine Mayer
Alison & Donald McNaughton
Christopher & Pamela Thomas
Wilcox Family Foundation
Jim, Maribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson
Director’s Circle ($500 - $999)
Anonymous (2)
Susan Aguiar
Barbara R. Binder & David Katzen
Amy S. & Joshua S. Boger
Mr. Rodney M. Brusini
David Cloutier & Beth Ryder
Eleanor & Joel Dain
Robin & James Engle
Ruth & Jonathan Fain
Norma H. & Warren M. Hagist
Anne R. Hathaway & Donald H. LaLiberte
Rand & Marcia Herron
Thomas P. Husband, PhD
Ian Hyatt & Roberta Ribeiro
Ellen Kleinman
Lisa J. & Patrick Koelle
Bradford B. & Jean R. Kopp
Nancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. Frazier
Bryan & Leslie Lorber
Emanuel & Irene Makiaris
John & Joananne Marshall
Frank & Liz Mauran
Joseph L. Migliori, MD
Richard Nadeau
Laura & Eric Nyman
Ms. Pamela A. Ouellette
John & Gail Palumbo
Ms. Ann Pehle
Cate Roberts & Jack Douglas
Danielle E. & Richard C. Scott
Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr.
Steve Shippee
The Joseph & Rosalyn Sinclair Foundation
Maggie & Jack Skenyon
Jyothi & Shivan Subramaniam
John Wall*
*Deceased
Patron’s Circle ($250 - $499)
Anonymous (3)
Christine & Timothy M. Adams
Katie A. Adelstein & Ana Semedo
Rebecca N. & Richard F. Alberg
Patricia M. Almonte
D. Angiolilli & H. Perreault
Lorraine R. Atkin
Ash & Danielle Atkins
Karen A. Baldyga & Mark D. Boudreau
Holly & Michael Bellucci
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ZO O GUARDI A NS
( C O N T IN UE D )
Brian & Michelle Berkovitz
David M. Blanchet
Mark & Ellen Borreliz
Celia & Robert Briggs
Barbara & Jeff Brown
Christopher & Denise Burns
Alison & David Cameron
Douglas Caniglia & Koren Borelli
Martha & David Capaldi
The Cardanha Family
Kathleen Carney-Godley, MD & Frederick A.
Godley III, MD
John & Donna Carroll
William & Pauline Cashore
Nila N. Cedergren
Robert & Andrea Chesney
Deborah & Kelly Ciombor
Mr. Michael R. Corcoran
Barbara Cottam-Garrahy & John J. Garrahy
Judith C. Crowe
Chris & Scott Crowley
Dawn & Scott Cummings
Charlotte Danz & Clayton Sizer
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald A. De Lellis
Sheryle Degirolamo
Jeff M. Dill & Susan M. Cohick
The Doberstein Family
Michael Dugent
Evergreen Center
Michael S. Fitch
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fortier
Jennifer L. & Brett H. Foster
Lauri & Michael Friedman
Karen & Richard Lee Fuller
Edward & Deborah Garabedian
Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner
GCB
James F. Gendron
Nanette & Randy Gifford
Joan S. & Jason M. Goloboy
Philip B. Gould & Athena Poppas, MD
Andrea K. & Glenn S. Greene
Michael & Gayle Guay
Linda Lee Hanson, VMD
Mark Haskins
Cynthia E. & Kenneth R. Hilbert
Hope L. & David M. Hirsch
Paula J. & Frederic A. Hooper
Anna Hutchings
Matthew Insana & Judy Lancellotta
Gail & Arne Isaksen
Angel & Arlene Jakura
Janci Foundation
Nicole Jardin & Bonnie Robinson
Thomas & Teresa Jefferson
Colin & Kelly Jones
Sharon Rounds & Charles Kelley
Nat Kennedy
David Bundy & Susan Kiernan-Bundy
James Kirschner & Anne Hutchins
Ida Knowles
Janis & George Kortyna
Janet M. & Charles M. Krasky
Skylar Smith & Jared Kuczwara
Hans & Ellen Kuster
Lynette Labinger & Ross Eadie
Jocelyn & Kenneth LaFlamme
George & Heather Lee
Sally Ann & Dylan T. Lee
Youli Lee & Alex Truesdell
Fred R. & Margaret M. Levy
Carol A. & Paul Lindberg
Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee
Kimberley Little & Joseph Crane
Mercedes Lopez & Ricky Costello
Richard & Nancy Losey
Sandra Mackenzie & John Heffernan
& Veronica Mackenzie
Law Office of Stephen P. Maguire
Ellen S. Mara
Dr. & Mrs. Carmine F. Marabello, Jr.
David & Cynthia Marchand
Jan & Robert Mariani
Virginia Marshall
Marjorie Martiesian
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ZO O GUARDIANS
Opening in Spring 2013
Timber Rattlesnakes!
When you read that title, did you think “eek!”?
Well, as the timber rattlesnake’s Latin name,
Crotalus horridus, suggests, you probably are
not alone. But this new exhibit will help you
understand why that fear response is mostly
unwarranted.
This species was originally found in 31
states but now survives in only 27. It has
an important role to play in deciduous
forest habitats but it has been extirpated
from Maine, Rhode Island, central New
Hampshire and most of Vermont leading
to its identification as a “species of Severe
Concern” by the Northeast partners for
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. As a
small predator, the timber rattlesnake helps
to manage rodent populations while also
providing a food source for
animals like hawks, bobcats,
coyotes, foxes, as well as racer
and king snakes that prey on
the young timbers.
Humans are the major threat to the
adult timber rattlesnake through habitat loss,
indiscriminant killing, collecting, and road
mortality. The fact that these snakes are slow
breeders means that it is especially hard for the
species to hold its own. Further, many of the
D ONOR PROFILE - SARAH DENBY
C A R I N G F O R A N I M A L S B E YO N D H E R L I F E T I M E
It’s hard for Sarah
Denby to pick a
favorite animal at the
Zoo. When asked,
she raves about the
giant anteater with
its amazing tail, the
red river hog with
tufts of hair in unexpected places, and the
elephants with their adept and sensitive trunks
and human-like qualities. She clearly is an avid
animal lover.
Sarah first got involved as a donor and a
volunteer to the Zoo’s Capital Campaign in
2006 because she believes strongly in the Zoo
as an important cultural and scientific resource
for the community. “The fact that the Zoo’s
mission extends beyond entertaining the public
means a lot to me,” she said.” Its commitment
to environmental education and conservation
is so important.” Along with her husband
Charley, Sarah combines her love of animals
with world travel, and soon after she went on
safari in Africa last year Sarah was inspired to
include the Zoo in her will.
With her most recent gift, Sarah has become a
founding member of the Zookeepers’ Circle,
created this year to honor donors who are
helping to secure the future of the Zoo by
supporting our endowment. Her cash bequest
to the Zoo’s endowment creates a legacy that
will support her passion for animals beyond
her lifetime. We are grateful to Sarah for her
thoughtful and meaningful support of the Zoo.
To learn more about the Zookeepers’ Circle,
how to include the Zoo in your will or about
other charitable giving options, please contact
Elizabeth Grover at (401) 941-3910 x339 or
[email protected].
ZO O K E E PE R S’ C I RC LE
Nancy J. Allen
B Street Foundation
Karen A. Baldyga
& Mark D. Boudreau
John & Donna Carroll
Judith C. Crowe
Sophie F. Danforth
Sarah H. Denby
Meg Ferguson
Peggy A. Gorman
Donald Hayden
Ms. Joyce A.
Hindle-Koutsogiane
Melinda H. Knight
Lisa J. & Patrick Koelle
Janis & George Kortyna
Patrick Lebeau &
Meghan Rawson
Richard & Nancy Losey
Frank & Liz Mauran
John & Elaine Mayer
Joseph L. Migliori, MD
Elizabeth A. Morin
Jane S. Nelson
Jonathan M. Nelson Family
Foundation
Mr. Rodney Weiss, Sr.
Fun Facts:
Timber rattlesnakes eat
only 6-20 meals per year.
A group of rattlesnakes is
called a rhumba.
The timber rattlesnake
project represents one of
the important RWP Zoo
conservation efforts
your membership helps
to support.
snakes in our region now suffer from
a fungal disease that can leave them
blinded. RWP Zoo conservation
and veterinary staff members are
working with regional partners to
develop a solid conservation action
plan for the species; partnering
in a region-wide health survey;
and taking in and holding snakes
from area populations for health
sampling, treatment and captive
reproduction with the possibility of
bolstering the genetic strength of the
native populations in the future.
moreZOONEWS
Thanks to your support, a number
of exhibit enhancements will be
completed for this year. You’ll
notice the significantly improved
terrain in the
zebra and
wildebeest
yard. The new
drainage system
made it possible
for these animals
to have greater
access to their outdoor yard
during the winter.
On your way to the upper Zoo,
you will notice the pool that was
the location of our penguin exhibit;
they needed new homes with
better indoor holding facilities. We
will miss them and we know many
of you will as well, but it was the
best decision for them. You’ll find
black necked swans swimming
elegantly in the pool this summer.
This species comes from southern
regions of South America.
Lucille Massemino
Daniel & Carol Mathis
Frederick R. Mattis
Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCulloch
Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr.
Trustees McAdams Charitable Foundation
Virginia A. & Richard Key Mead, MD
Stephen & Carol Mello
Debra Meringolo & Courtney Menard
Mindy & Jason Mertz
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Messier
Justine Metz & Kerrie Fisette
Doreen & William M. Milazzo
Barbara G. Miletta
Maureen J. & William R. Miller, Jr.
Magda & Joe Morris
Janet B. & Daniel J. Morrow
Jack & Jessica Mulvena
Annmarie Mumm & Robert C. Kersting
Christin L. & Sean F. Murphy
Nancy & Ken Muserlian
Michael Neveu & Tracy Trusty-Neveu
The Feit Family
Deborah Obalil & James Olick, Jr.
Rita & Adam R. Ostroski
Calvin E. Oyer, MD
Patricia & Mark Pagliarini
Mark Patrick & Margaretta S. Clurman
Dr. & Mrs. John R. Payne & Family
Richard & Paula Phillips
Paul R. & Carol G. Picard
Mr. Robert C. Pires
Meghan Politano & Stephen Politano
Karen & Steve Purtell
Ralph Quattrucci
Shannon & John Rauch
Julia & Curt Richardson
Mrs. Marcia Riesman
Andrea & David Rollin
Stephen Rosa & Mary Sadlier Rosa
Kristin Ross & Stephen McBride
Mike & Doris Salvadore
( C ONT I NU ED )
Lionel R. Savaria & N. Peter LaMoria
Elizabeth Schenck & Jen LaCava
William & Louise Scott
Michael & Deborah Sevegny
Charles Rardin & Jane Sharp
Lynne & Stephen Sheehan
Marianne Shymanik
Linda Silveira & Joe Murray
Erica Martell-Simo & Stephen Simo
Richard A. Sinapi & Laurie A. Cianci
Sarah Sinclair & Peter B. Scoliard
Barry Sinker
Jill & Tony Sipala
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Sloan
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Kathleen A. Smith
Sandra R. & Jeffrey T. Smith
Thomas & Nancy Steinmeyer
Peggy & Donald Sweitzer
Mary M. & Alan S. Swerdloff
Diana L. & Keith W. Thompson
John & Patricia Thompson
Ms. Dorothy J. Thornley
Frank & Linda Tillinghast
Olga & Damien Trimmer
Jodi Turi-Keramidas & Robert Keramidas
Laurent & Barbara Vernerey
Caryn Vernon & Danielle French
Ms. Jeanne L. Vetter
Karen L. Weavill
Anne P. & Andrew C. Wert
Rhett & Kathryn Wessel
John & Susan Weston
Vicki Phillips & Doug White
Keith & Erin Wilcox
Lynn & James S. Williams
Gregory & Lesley Willmann
Denise & Ted Winston
David & Ina Woolman
The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012.
G IFTS AND GRANTS
With the continual development of new exhibits, animal care
improvements and the ongoing delivery of education, research and
conservation programming, Roger Williams Park Zoo relies on the
generosity of individuals, foundations and trusts. The Rhode Island
Zoological Society enjoys working one-on-one with such donors to
match their interests with the needs of the Zoo.
In the Australasia building,
you’ll see that our two hornbills
have a fabulous new indoor
viewing area. We expect the tree
kangaroos will be back on view
in a new and improved exhibit
sometime in 2014.
When you visit the back yard
of Australasia, notice the nice
new landscaping in the wallaby
yard. This summer we’ll welcome
a new species of wallaby, the
Bennett’s wallaby. Also known
as the rednecked wallaby,
these animals can weigh up
to 40 pounds!
Bank of America
The Howard Bayne Fund
Abbie A. Brougham Memorial Fund at
The Rhode Island Foundation
Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
Janci Foundation
Dawn & Michael Jarvis
Providence Place
The Estate of Mrs. Constance G. Putnam
Helen Walker Raleigh Animal Fund at
The Rhode Island Foundation
The Rhode Island Foundation
Rhode Island Partnership Foundation
Frederick C. Tanner Memorial Fund Inc.
Textron
Dawn, Gregg, and Leland Weingeroff
Animal Fund at
The Rhode Island Foundation
MATCHING GIFTS
A Matching Gift is an easy way to double the impact of your
donation to the Zoo. We are grateful for the matching gifts made
by the following companies and foundations on behalf of their
employees, directors and trustees.
Ameriprise Financial
Amgen Foundation
AMICA
Bank of America
Citizens Bank
Davidson Holdings, Inc.
Delta Dental of Rhode Island
FM Global Foundation
Kresge Foundation
MFS Investment Management
Our Family for Families First
The Pfizer Foundation
Textron
Verizon
Waters Corporation
The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012.
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Spring & Summer Events at the Zoo
A NNUAL F UND
Get details on these and our other offerings at rwpzoo.org
Donors to the Rhode Island Zoological
Society help enhance the Zoo’s awardwinning education programs, develop
new exhibits and lend vital assistance to
the Zoo’s critical conservation efforts to
protect and save endangered species around
the world and in our own backyard. The
following individuals contributed $250 or
more to the Annual Appeal.
Giraffe Feedings
are back!
PLUS! Seal Feedings and
Small Animal
Encounters
$1,000+
Budd & Robin Fisher
Gould Charitable Lead Unitrust
Mary Hillstrom & Kenneth Olsen
The Little Family Foundation
Bryan & Leslie Lorber
Sharpe Family Foundation/Julie & Henry Sharpe III
$500 - $999
Nancy J. Allen
Patti & Melvin Alperin
Linnea K. Cedergren
Robert W. & Mary W. C. Daly
Robert J. & Kim B. Falcone
Fraser B. & James M. Gilbane
Elaine Izzo-Sears & Joseph W. Sears
Elizabeth C. Kingsley
Emanuel & Irene Makiaris
John & Joananne Marshall
John & Elaine Mayer
Walter F. McLaughlin
Mrs. Anne Ott
Patricia & Mark Pagliarini
Ms. B.S. Ridgely*
Santina Siena, MD
Maggie & Jack Skenyon
$200 - $499
Anonymous
Karen A. Baldyga & Mark D. Boudreau
Mrs. F. Remington Ballou
Ms. Eugenia H. Burgess
John & Donna Carroll
Barbara A. Cauchon & Kirk C. Lum
Nila N. Cedergren
Mrs. Ann Cibulsky
Ms. Mary Clark
Penny Cloutier-Lyons & Daniel Lyons
Mr. Michael R. Corcoran
Judith C. Crowe
Janet D’Agostino & Kevin Guillory
Angie W. D’Albora
Lawrence Desalvatore
Antonia H. Donnelly
Pamela Dumas
Bethany & Michael P. Fain
Jeffrey E. Fear
Susan A.V. & Michael G. Fox
Barbara B. & Michael E. Frueh
Thomas E. & Leslie A. Gardner
Ms. Marcella H. Goss
Ms. Nancy V. Hansen
Angela G. & Marty C. Hausberger
Hope L. & David M. Hirsch
Dr. Robert J. Howe
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Howland
Susan K. & John A. Kataja
Rosalind S. & Clinton D. Kornegay
Krimi Kreations
Robert E. Lanou, Jr.
Marcia F. & Steven A. Lerner
Ann S. & Robert W. Lovegreen
Christina S. & Kenneth P. Manoni
Elizabeth A. & Ronald J. Morrissey
Gail A. & Ketti R. Parente
Sharon A. & Marvin M. Pelser
Deborah F. & Elliot M. Perlman
Susan L. & Rick W. Petrocelli
Mercedes H. Quevedo
Rosa Maria Rocha
Kristen Sampson
Thomas & Virginia Soutter
Phyllis G. Sunderland
Sheryl A. Wilson & Michael DeLutis
*Deceased
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The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012.
Zoobilee!
Feast With
The Beasts
June 29, adults
only evening
fundraiser.
(Last daytime admission at 12 noon)
Starting May 4!
RWP Zoo volunteer resources manager Katie
Wood (second from right) with Zoo Crew members
Patrick Dalbec, Caitlin Marino and Emily Kruzona.
TEEN PROGRAMS at the ZOO
Most people think of the Zoo as a fun place
for children, but did you know that it’s also
a great place for teens? The Zoo has a wide
variety of programs that engage teenagers and
get them excited about caring for wildlife.
Nearly 100 Zoo Crew volunteers dedicate
their time to educating Zoo guests about
environmental conservation, animal
behavior and zookeeping. Whether you’re
on grounds or enjoying a summer camp
experience, you can find these phenomenal
teens helping to further the Zoo’s mission
while exploring their own interests.
Teens involved in Jane Goodall’s Roots and
Shoots Club work to raise awareness about
local environmental issues. In December, the
Roots and Shoots members put together an
Eco-Sale, making products from recyclable
and non-recyclable materials (such as
fruit pouch lunch bags). In March, they
facilitated “Ready, Set, Recycle!”, an e-waste
and household hazardous waste collection in
collaboration with the Rhode Island Resource
Recovery Corporation and the Office of
Sustainability at the City of Providence.
Pets and Vets is an afterschool program for
Providence-area teens who want to learn
more about responsible pet ownership
and animal-related careers. Through field
trips and guest speakers, teens gain a wider
perspective on their role in raising and caring
for animals.
We are offering a new summer camp for kids
age 11 – 13. Called Conservation Heroes,
these one-week sessions will empower
campers to become leaders in conservation
through teambuilding and leadership
activities, learning about other leaders
in conservation, engagement in inquiry
activities, games, program animal encounters,
visits to animal exhibits and more. There are
three sessions offered this summer.
Visit the Education section atrwpzoo.org for
more information about all these exciting
programs.
“A W I LD A F FA I R” S PO N S O R S
Thank you to the generous sponsors of “A Wild Affair,” an event held in October 2012 that raised
nearly $19,000 to support the Zoo’s education and conservation initiatives:
October Harvest Sponsors
Liz Rollins Mauran & Frank Mauran
Alison & Donald McNaughton
Devin McShane
Charles & Alison Townsend
Scott D. Warsheski
Fall Foliage Sponsors
Anonymous
Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett
Art Design Interiors/
Melinda H. Knight
Lisa Ballou & Susan Loney
The Little Family Foundation
Eugenia H. Burgess
Loulie Mauran & Cal Groton
Sophie F. Danforth
J. McLaughlin
Meg Ferguson
Cate Roberts & Jack Douglas
Fraser & James Gilbane
Laurent & Barbara Vernerey
Check the website
for pricing, details
and daily schedules
Family Nights
Admission stays open until 7:30 pm
on Saturdays in July
Animal Birthday Party Club
May 25 takin
June 22 elephants
July 9 camel
July 25 female red river hog
August 8 giraffe
Family
Overnights
Family
Overnight
Sunset
July 20
Experience the Zoo as so few
have – after dark! Fee includes
dinner, a night zoo tour, activities,
program animal encounters, a light
breakfast, and a morning zoo tour.
Safaris
Sunset Safaris
June 26, July 17 & 31,
August 14
Alex and Ani and Charity by Design
are creating a custom charm for Roger
Williams Park Zoo and the charm will
be available for the first time at Zoobilee. 20% of all sales of the charm will support
conservation and educational efforts at Roger Williams Park Zoo.
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Also on our website:
Have you visited the Kids Page?
There are four different “issues” per year, with fun
activities and crafts. It’s at www.rwpzoo.org.
Just follow the link for Education.
Enjoy all the benefits of membership
Don’t forget, you’ll enjoy discounts on all our family programs and camps, on birthday
and other private party rentals, and at the gift store. For a refresher on all your
membership benefits go to www.rwpzoo.org and follow the link for membership.
Please follow us online and
share your photos and stories!
T RIBUT E GIFTS
Laura Caswell
In honor of Lori Caswell
Keith Lada
In honor of Terry Cowell
Ms. Dorothea Snyder
In honor of Claire Durst
Richard Hamel
In honor of Margalo Hamel
Jean Lockwood
In honor of Egan & Logan Hammond
Sharon Rothberg
In honor of Jesse Hellring
Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hollman
In honor of Carol Hills
Anonymous
Stephen & Diane Craven
Susan Edwards
Lynne M. & James J. Harper
Renee Katz
Jenn O’Hearn
Daniel & Tammy Walter
For Sue Johnson, on the occasion of her 50th birthday
East Greenwich Leisure Learning
In honor of Jean McIntyre
Tovah Freedman
In honor of Shelly and Rachmiel Morgenstern
Jane S. Nelson
In honor of Jack Mulvena
Mrs. Gertrude Baxt
Ms. Pamela Nelson Erskine
For Jane S. Nelson, on the occasion of her birthday
Deb & Keith Brown
In honor of Lisa Raffonelli
Lisa & Stephen Bousquet
Francesca DerKeuroghlian
In honor of RIZS Education Staff
Francesca DerKeuroghlian
In honor of RIZS Membership Staff
The Kish Family
Leon Seitelman
For Mrs. William Sandford, on the occasion of her
birthday
Lawrence Desalvatore
In honor of Tatiyanna Shields, ACE Class of 2012
Judith G. Anderson
In honor of Loren Williams
M EM ORIAL GIFTS
James Bardsley & Lisa Gray
In memory of Alicia Bardsley, Don Cardoza and Daisy
Mr. Michael S. Quigley
In memory of Dorothy Barney
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond A. Capaldi
In memory of Clarence the Sea Lion
Douglas Caniglia / Rhode Island Partnership Foundation
In memory of Lorraine H. Garvey
Elizabeth & Arthur Kubick
In memory of Dillon Thomas Kubick
Jill Johnson
In memory of Tim “Timski” Kurkowski
Mr. Paul Marynowych
In memory of Roman V. Marynowych
John D. & Mary Ellen Phillips
In memory of Sarah McClarnon
Gail Meo
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Meo
Benjamin Allen
Ascension Childcare Inc.
Anne Connery
Friends at Northrop Grumman Jackie, Beth, Paul F., Debbie R. & Liz H.
Bridget Sitkoff
In memory of Terry Raphael Murphy
Michael Sheahan
In memory of Tigger the cat
The above list reflects contributions made
January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012.
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“…the finest zoo in New England.”
– The Boston Globe
Rhode Island Zoological Society, Inc.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907-3659
Nonprofit org
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Providence, RI
Join us in
bite
boogie
Feast on food and
beverages prepared by
40+ restaurants and
caterers and Zoobilee’s
own ZOOTINI Bar!
Dance to
the music of
World Premier
Band
PRESENTED BY
Alex and Ani
&
Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED
Charitable Foundation
Saturday, June 29, 2013
7 pm to 11 pm
(sponsor early admission 6 pm)
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Providence, RI
Wear your festive party attire
bid
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and exciting silent
auction packages online
at biddingforgood.com/
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Use the barcode reader
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Enjoy cocktails and
“Zootinis” from our cash bar
Put on your dancing shoes
and get ready to boogie!
Zoobilee is a 21+ event
Member tickets: $100 • Non-member tickets: $125
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