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Editor: Mary McMillanDesign: Nesnadny + SchwartzContributing Photographers: Roger Mastroianni, Dale McDonald

Cleveland Zoological SocietyChairman: Robert J. RogersPresident: Virginia D. BenjaminExecutive Director: Elizabeth T. Fowler

Cleveland Metroparks ZooDirector: Steve H. Taylor

Z is published by the Cleveland Zoological Society for members and friends. An annual subscription is included in every membership. Family memberships, which offer free admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, are available at $72 and $92 annually.

Correspondence and address changes: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109. ©2011 Cleveland Zoological Society

How to Reach UsGeneral information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (216) 661.6500

Extensions:Zoo Society Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3342Zoo Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3331Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4421ZooKeepers’ Circle Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3323Adopt an Animal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4440Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3325Corporate Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4420Education Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3391Facility Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3389Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3338Travel Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4420Visitor Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3344Volunteer/Docent Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4494

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Zoo Hours & RatesOpen daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Members: free admission

General Public: $11 adults; $8 junior (ages 2–11); children under 2 are free.

Winter Rate: $8 adults and $5 juniors (ages 2-11) is in effect November 1 through March 31, 2012. Children under 2 are free.

Free days: Mondays, residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township; Zoo only

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Dear Zoo Members and Friends, You’ve seen the impact of African Elephant Crossing on the animals we care for and visitors of all ages. This project shows what we can do when we work together and reach for the stars. Thank you again for your participation and support in achieving this major milestone – for this region as well as for the Zoo and Zoo Society.

Momentum from this BIG project continues! We are in the final months of strategic planning, with a bold and creative new vision for the Zoo campus and the Zoo / Zoo Society partnership. Thinking about the future for the Zoo is invigorating, and there is an abundance of great opportunities for new and renovated exhibits and programs.

We are delighted to present a new mission, jointly held by Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and its advancement partner, the nonprofit Cleveland Zoological Society:

We CReAte COMpeLLING expeRIeNCeS tHAt CONNeCt peOpLe WItH WILDLIFe AND INSpIRe peRSONAL ReSpONSIbILIty FOR CONSeRvING tHe NAtURAL WORLD.

As you know, creating and maintaining a top-tier zoo requires great work from many people, and it all starts with the animals and ensuring they have the very best care. It also starts with you! Let us know what you think about our plans and ideas as we roll out the strategic plan in the coming months.

Visit often and bring family and friends on this exciting journey. The Zoo is a wonderful place to visit year-round and members know how to make the most of the opportunities.

Thank you for joining us!

—ELIZABETH T. FOWLER, CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

—STEVE H. TAYLOR, CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO DIRECTOR

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tHANkS tO yOU 14 Recognition of our capital, corporate and foundation donors

WHAt’S ZOO?4 The latest in Zoo news

ZOO CALeNDAR 10 November through April 2012

pARtIeS & pACHyDeRMS18 Summer wrap-up at the Zoo

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HELLOS & GOODBYESHappy Anniversary! The Adopt an Animal program is celebrating its 20th anni-versary. In honor of this special occasion a group of proud ZooParents who have sup-ported the program since its beginning vis-ited the Zoo and enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime behind-the-scenes adventure. ZooParent Jackie Garvin said “Getting to touch the rhino was so exciting. I’ve always wanted to do this and now I have.” A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participates in Adopt an Animal — your dedication and support helps all the animals.

News from African Elephant Crossing. If you have been missing the meerkats, the Zoo has been too. Sadly, late last summer the Zoo’s female meerkat, Lor-ato, was found dead in her night quarters. A necropsy (animal autopsy) determined that she died of pneumonia. Lorato, along with her surviving exhibit-mate, Tebogo, were the first two meerkats ever on exhibit at the Zoo. Plans are already underway to find a new home for Tebogo and then bring in a new family group (also known as a mob) that will be ready to go on exhibit next spring.

Blue in the Face. The Zoo welcomed four colorful new personalities to the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building this fall with the addition of a group of mandrills, the world’s largest monkey. Native to the western coast of Africa, mandrills are shy, reclusive primates that live only in the rain forests of equatorial Africa. The mandrill is perhaps the most colorful pri-mate, with its olive green or dark grey pelage (complete fur or body coat) and elongated muz-zle with distinctive red stripe down the middle and protruding blue ridges on the sides. It also has red nostrils and lips, a yellow beard and a brightly hued rump. “The Zoo has not housed

mandrill for at least 15 years,” said Curator of Primates and Small Mammals Dr. Chris Kuhar. “We hope that this group will be the foundation for a new breeding program here at the Zoo.” Threatened by bushmeat hunting and habitat destruction, mandrills are listed as vul-nerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Swan Song. You may have heard that the Zoo welcomed six trumpeter swan cygnets back in June. Well, they didn’t stay long. As originally planned, the cygnets were moved to The Wilds in Zanesville, Ohio in August where they can either join a migrating flock or stay

with The Wilds’ resident swans. Trumpeter swans were once native to larger portions of North America, including Ohio, prior to their being hunted for their meat and feathers. They are now found mostly in Alaska, western Canada and Wyoming and have been reintroduced in 10 states in their historic native range. The largest, and loudest, of the swan species, trumpeters were listed as an endangered species from 1931 – 1971. In 1996, an Ohio reintroduction program was started by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. One component was the collection of eggs from wild swans in Alaska in conjunction with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Each year for three years (1996 – 1999), the Zoo collected 50 eggs from Alaska, brought them to Cleveland and incubated them. When they hatched, the cygnets were raised here, moved to a holding facility at The Wilds, and finally released at pre-determined sites through-out the state. The father of the 2011 cygnets was hatched from one of the Alaskan eggs. He was injured during his holding at The Wilds and was not able to be released.

— Mary McMillan, Director of Finance and Operations, Cleveland Zoological Society

— Joe Yachanin, Marketing & PR Specialist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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Membership MattersMembership MattersWelcome to all of our new members! If you haven’t

yet come for a visit, then what are you waiting for?

The Zoo is beautiful all year round so pick a crisp

fall day and come see all the Zoo has to offer.

Give the Gift of Membership! We can hardly

believe it either, but the holidays will quickly be

upon us. As you make your list and check it twice,

why not consider giving the gift of Zoo member-

ship? As a current member, you already know all of

the great benefits that come along with being a

member. Stop scratching your head and fretting

over that perfect gift, because you

already know what it is!

Field Trips. If you have a

child in school, here’s a

great way you can help

your child, your school and

your Zoo – all for FREE! Ask

your child’s teacher to plan a

Zoo field trip. Cuyahoga County

schools are offered free admission

to the Zoo and may choose from an array

of educational programs to enhance the learn-

ing opportunities. For schools with tight bud-

gets, we even offer free roundtrip transportation

on the ZooBus! Contact the Zoo’s Conservation

Education department at (216) 635.3308 or visit

clemetzoo.com for more information.

Wild Sleep over. Night Tracks is the Zoo’s over-

night program based at Wolf Wilderness. The

program gives participants the opportunity to

become scientists for a night by collecting data

on wildlife and habitats. Using sci-

entific tools and techniques, partici-

pants explore how field biologists

conduct research in various envi-

ronments by learning the natural

history of the wolf and other North

American species. In the process,

participants will have an opportu-

nity to use compasses, maps,

radio telemetry equipment and

night vision binoculars. All par-

ticipants must be at least 6 years

old; to register call (216) 635.3391

or visit clemetzoo.com.

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Reciprocal Zoos. Want to visit another zoo but

don’t have your Cleveland Zoo Society Mem-

bership Card? First, check out our website to

make sure the zoo you want to visit participates

in our reciprocal program. If so, then please call

the Membership Office at least 24 hours in

advance of your visit so we can let them know

you’re coming!

Plan your visit by making sure you have your

membership cards and a photo ID for quick and

easy entry. If you’ve misplaced your cards,

p lease ca l l the Membersh ip Of f ice at

216.661.6500 ext. 4421 to order your replace-

ments today!

Bookmark ClevelandZooSociety.org to print out

temporary membership cards, renew your mem-

bership or purchase great gifts and check out the

latest Zoo happenings on our events calendar.

—Lee Weber, Membership Coordinator

DID YOu knOw?Once, when Amur tigers lived throughout much of Siberia, these big cats were known as Siberian tigers. Today, they’re no longer found in Siberia or called by that name. Their “new” name comes from the Amur River, which flows through the middle of the big cats’ current range. Amur tigers are the sleekest - as well as the largest - of the tigers, and have longer coats than their more southerly cousins. Seldom found far from river or other water sources, tigers are strong swimmers that enjoy lounging in water. Both male and female tigers lead a nomadic life, travelling long distances and covering a large territory in search of food. A male Amur tiger may weigh more than 500 pounds and measure nearly nine feet from nose to tip of the tail.

What happens when you take two grizzly bear cubs and then add two more? Double the fun! this past summer the Zoo welcomed Cody and Cooper, brother bear cubs from Montana. A few weeks later, the Zoo was able to lend a hand for another pair of cubs, Cheyenne and Jack-son, from Wyoming. “taking on the second pair of cubs was done in cooperation with the Akron Zoo,” said Curator of Carnivores and Large Mammals Andi kornak. “Akron is constructing a new bear exhibit that will open in 2013, so we are holding the cubs for them until then.” And it’s a good thing too. While the Zoo is able to handle all four bears for the next year or so, once the bears reach maturity, two will be plenty.

Both sets of cubs had a hard start to their lives. Cody and Cooper

were orphaned when a man looking for shed antlers in the Blackfoot-

Clearwater Wildlife Management Area near Helena startled the cubs’

mother. The man shot the mother grizzly in self-defense and the cubs

were taken in by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Cheyenne and Jackson were taken in by the Wyoming Game &

Fish Department after their mother was euthanized by the state

for causing chronic property damage. The state of Wyoming’s

Grizzly Bear Management Plan allows for the removal of problem

bears from the general population after consultation with the

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Under federal guidelines, a grizzly

bear can be euthanized if it has been captured three times

because of bad behavior.

Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis), a subspecies of brown bear,

were once widespread throughout the U.S. and Canada. Their range

has shrunk toward the northwest, with most now living in Alaska

and western Canada. Their numbers are on the rise in some areas of

the contiguous U.S., especially in and around Yellowstone National

Park. Grizzlies in the wild have an average lifespan of 20-30 years,

and typically live a few years longer in captivity. They are solitary

animals in the wild, unless a mother is caring for cubs, in which case

the cubs will stay with the mother for up to three years.

Bringing in cubs from the wild presents several challenges. “Unlike

brown bears, grizzly cubs do not make good rehabilitation proj-

ects and those that have been reintroduced to the wild typically

do not thrive,” said Kornak. “Fortunately, Montana and Wyoming

officials have a working relationship with the Association of Zoos

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and Aquariums for placement of orphaned cubs.” The cubs are at

an age where they would have been learning all about being bears

from their mother. “They are little sponges right now,” said Kor-

nak. “We are working hard to provide them with appropriate stim-

ulation and also to teach them behaviors that will help them to

become confident adults.”

Cub training can include everything from exhibit recall, so keepers

can move the cubs on or off exhibit for any reason, to scale training

for monitoring weight and growth to presenting paws or opening

mouths for medical checks. There are also on-exhibit opportunities

for learning. “The mother bear would have taught the cubs how to

climb and swim, so now that is our job,” said Kornak. “Keepers

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Grizzly bears have been part of the animal collection at the Zoo for

many years. With the new cubs, the Zoo currently cares for six of the

eight bear species in the world, including Andean (formerly known

as “spectacled”), Malayan sun, North American black, polar and

sloth. Once the Akron Zoo is ready sometime in fall 2012, The Zoo

will send a compatible pair off to Akron and keep the other compat-

ible pair. Meanwhile, the learning and growing will go on in Northern

Trek as our youngsters get bigger and we all get to watch 4X the fun.

—Mary McMillan, Director of Finance & Operations

Zoo animal care professionals don’t just feed and clean up

after their charges; they also devote themselves to conserva-

tion research, enrichment techniques and best practices in

animal husbandry and management. The Zoological Programs staff

at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is no exception, providing unrivaled

care and attention to the animals that reside here.

As the zoo keeping profession continues to grow and evolve, your

Zoo is working hard to stay at the head of the class. In 2011, the Zoo

introduced an innovative new internship program designed specifi-

cally for college students exploring Zoo careers. “We’ve always had

seasonal workers from the local colleges and universities,” said Tad

Schoffner, Assistant Animal Care Manager, “and we felt it was time

to structure their work day. The goal was to create more of a learn-

ing environment where they would be exposed to the different

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thIs opportunIty has defInItely broadened my horIZons.”

components of zoo work and all of the careers that are possible

within the industry.”

After consulting with the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago, which

hosts one of the top zoo internship programs in the country,

Schoffner and a committee of the Zoological Programs staff

began to develop a comprehensive program designed to expose

interns to all the different kinds of animal care professions. “I

have very vivid memories of my zoo internship,” said Geoff Hall,

the Zoo’s General Curator who participated in the Brookfield Zoo

internship program in 1991. “The internship was exceptionally

fulfilling for me,” recalled Hall, “I knew as early as five years old

that I wanted to work in zoos, but I really credit my internship

experience with Brookfield for making me a competitive candi-

date for zoo work right out of college.”

Like Hall, this summer’s interns were excited to work so closely

with the zoo keepers and animal care staff. “I’ve wanted to work in

conservation or animal care since I was very young,” explained

Tara Buk, a biology major at Cleveland State University. “My mom

encouraged me to look into becoming a veterinarian. I never real-

ized just how much work goes into caring for animals. Plus, beyond

the every day work, many of the keepers here have their own con-

servation research.” Alyssa Feiste, another biology major from

Cleveland State University, agreed. “Animal care is definitely team-

oriented work. I’m amazed at how much care and attention goes

into helping these animals.”

Beyond the everyday duties and responsibilities, each week the interns

took time to meet with different members of the Zoological Programs

staff to learn about the work that curators, veterinary services staff and

animal care registrars do to ensure the best care for our animals. “I

really appreciated all of the different opportunities we’ve had this sum-

mer,” remarked Yaritbel Torres-Mendoza, a biology major from John

Carroll University. “When I started, I was definitely thinking about

going on to vet school,” explained Torres-Mendoza. “I knew that I

wanted to work with exotic animals, but this opportunity has definitely

broadened my horizons. I may still decide to pursue veterinary school,

but now I’m open to other options as well.”

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amanda fawcettOhio Weslyan UniversityMajor: ZoologyFavorite Animal(s): gorillas

alyssa feisteCleveland State UniversityMajor: biologyFavorite Animal(s): birds

sarah foegenMichigan State UniversityMajor: ZoologyFavorite Animal(s): rhinoceros

yaritbel torres-mendoza John Carroll UniversityMajor: biologyFavorite Animal(s): sea lions and polar bears

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tara bukCleveland State UniversityMajor: biologyFavorite Animal(s): reptiles, primates and cats

Each intern also participated in a special research project. “I’m

focusing on elephant behavior,” said Sarah Foegen, a zoology

major from Michigan State University. “I’m observing their activity

and interaction throughout African Elephant Crossing. It’s interest-

ing to see their relationships and how they are using their exhibit.”

Spider monkeys were the focus of Amanda Fawcett’s research

project. Fawcett, a zoology major from Ohio Weslyan University,

observed the behavior of these small primates looking for social

patterns. “It was really interesting to observe the spider monkeys.

A new male had just been introduced to the group and they were

reacting to this new dynamic,” said Fawcett.

“Offering professional development opportunities for students is

important for our Zoo and the zoo industry at large,” said Liz

Fowler, Executive Director of the Cleveland Zoo Society. “It’s also

important for the future of our region to develop the workforce of

tomorrow and to keep them here.” According to Tad Schoffner,

plans are already underway for next year’s internship program.

“This year’s interns have been great. They’ve given us some very

helpful feedback that we’re going to use to keep improving this

program until it is one of the best in the country.”

For more information about Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s 2012

Zoological Programs Internships, visit clemetzoo.com or call

(216) 661.6500.

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As Associate Conservation Curator for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, I have the opportunity to work with many conservation professionals around the world. Each year, the Zoo and Zoo Society support dozens of impor-tant projects across the globe, each working on a small piece of a much larger puzzle. Over the years, several particular partners have stood out and demonstrated the success of long-term support and visionary goals.

I was introduced to George Owoyesigire in 1995 by a long-time field part-ner working with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda. Owoyesigire was working as a receptionist and part-time ranger at Kibale National Park and it was clear that he was an extremely talented individual – hard-work-ing, capable and dedicated to forest and wildlife conservation. Because of Owoyesigire’s abilities and commitment to conservation and education, the Zoo and Zoo Society, along with the Jane Goodall Institute, provided funding for his B.S. in Environmental Management at Nkumba Univer-sity, Entebbe, Uganda. He successfully completed his B.S. degree in 2006, earning the highest marks ever attained in the program.

In 2006, Owoyesigire was chosen for a Habitat Country Scholarship by the prestigious program in Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes Uni-versity in the UK. Because the program scholarship provided only aca-demic fees, the Zoo and Zoo Society once again made a commitment to Owoyesigire and his professional development. Owoyesigire earned his degree in 2007, again receiving very high marks. His performance and talents are perhaps best described by his advisor at Oxford Brookes: “George has been an inspiration to other students, bringing with him a practical appreciation of the realities of working in a primate habitat coun-try and sharing this with the other students in the program. There is no doubt that he will make an outstanding contribution to wildlife conserva-tion in Uganda in the future.” Owoyesigire is now the Senior Wildlife Officer in the Wildlife Conservation Department for the Ugandan Min-istry of Tourism Trade and Industry.

Since 2009, the Zoo and Zoo Society have been working with Owoyesi-gire on a project of mutual interest, mitigating human-elephant conflict

a round K iba le Nat iona l P a r k . A s O w o y e s i g i r e explained, “There is growing conf lict between local people a nd K iba le Nat iona l Pa rk authorities resulting from crop da ma ge , losses a nd at tack s caused by elephants. Wildlife managers have in recent years embarked on promoting trenches (ditches) along specific sections of the park boundary as an intervention to deter elephants from crossing over to raid crops and damage property. However, little is known about the trenches actual effectiveness. By systematically evaluating the level of trench effectiveness, patterns and trends of crop damage, conflicts, per-ception of ownership, maintenance and overall sustainability of trenches, we can help to improve human-elephant conflict mitigation strategies, minimize losses, enhance community participation in problem animal management and enlist tolerance and support for elephant conservation around the park.”

PrOJECT UPDATE OCTOBEr 2010:The project is progressing well as Owoyesigire reviewed data on raiding fre-quency along the study site. “I am happy with the preliminary results. We may need to engage wildlife management authorities at a later stage in re-negotiating maintenance responsibilities and identifying clear roles for

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each party — the park and local communities. Currently, there is no ele-phant crop-raiding monitoring at the park level, yet it is an important aspect in determining patterns and trends and enhancing any mitigation mea-sures. I have been in constant touch with field wardens and they are happy to work with me on establishing a long-term ranger-based, monitoring system whereby reliable data can be collected on a regular basis. The final results should indeed guide us on the next course of action.”

PrOJECT UPDATE AUGUST 2011:Owoyesigire held a meeting with Uganda Wildlife Authority/Kibale National Park managers to share preliminary findings and discuss the way forward. “They appreciated the work and agreed on the need to continu-ously monitor elephant crop raiding patterns and contributions of the trenches. On a happy and positive note, Kibale officials agreed to attach one field ranger (as per my proposal) who will work closely with my field assistant. They also promised to provide the ranger with a motorbike and GPS unit. This will help quite a lot in easing movement of our field team

around the study site. The Kibale officials promised to take up and own the monitoring activity as proposed when the project ends. Finally, in collabo-ration with Kibale park officials and local community leaders, we have ini-tiated dialogue and meetings with communities along the park boundary to begin maintenance of the established trenches. Communities are posi-tive about participation and, as we continue to consult, there are indica-tions that they will begin maintenance soon— as an outcome and recommendation of the study.”

The success of this long-term partnership for all parties— Owoyesigire, the Zoo and Zoo Society, Kibale National Park, its community and its ele-phants— highlight the viability of locally managed and internationally funded conservation efforts. The Zoo and Zoo Society are proud to be able to support in-situ conservation specialists like Owoyesigire and many other passionate individuals who are working to improve their corner of the world.

—Kym Gopp, Associate Conservation Curator

The Cleveland Zoological Society is proud to recognize the following donors for helping to make African elephant Crossing possible.

vISIONARIeS$1,000,000+AnonymousThe George Gund FoundationThe Kelvin and Eleanor Smith

FoundationThe Spilman Family in honor of

Sydell L. Miller

FOUNDeRS$500,000+The Cleveland FoundationThe Kresge FoundationThe Reinberger FoundationState of Ohio

beNeFACtORS$250,000+The Hershey FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael J. HorvitzThe Walter E. and Jean C. Kalberer

FoundationKeyBankKent H. Smith Charitable TrustAlan and Karen Wilber

CHAMpIONS$100,000+Aleris International, Inc.AnonymousJPMorgan Chase FoundationLouise H. and David S. Ingalls

Foundation, Inc.Daniel Maltz The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family

FoundationEileen and Donald MorrisonThe Murch FoundationPNC FoundationBillie Howland Steffee in honor of

Abigail, Dawson and Sydney Steffee

pAtRONS$50,000+The William Bingham FoundationThe Eva L. and Joseph M. Bruening

FoundationCleveland Wire Cloth &

Manufacturing CompanyLiz and Chuck EmrickFifth Third Bank, Northeastern OhioMargaret Fulton-Mueller and

Scott C. MuellerCarol and Graham HallThe Harrington-McLaughlin Family

FoundationHenkel CorporationIn memory of Christopher A. JonesFred A. Lennon Charitable TrustLubrizol Foundation

John P. Murphy FoundationThe Nord Family FoundationThe Edwin D. Northrup II FundThe Sherwick FundShurTech Brands, LLCJack and Nancy TanisMr. Morton J. Weisberg

SpONSORS$25,000+The Abington FoundationApplied Industrial Technologies, Inc.Baker & Hostetler LLPThe Bicknell FundMuffy and Jim BolandGary D. Brengartner*Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. BurnsideCalfee, Halter & Griswold LLPMichael and Jennifer CoganMs. Laura A. DavisThe DBJ FoundationDollar BankEaton CorporationLouis and Patricia FodorForest City Enterprises Charitable

FoundationThe Mary A. and Thomas F. Grasselli

Endowment FoundationLeigh and Eric HallAlbert A. Hanes and Robert E. HanesThe Higley FundRichard and Sally (Stecher)

HollingtonMr. and Mrs. Chris KammBud Lezius*Marge and Dan MooreMr. and Mrs. Patrick S. MullinNorthern Trust BankOatey Co.Mr. and Mrs. Jon H. and Jane Q. Outcalt

and Jon H. Jr. and Robin M. OutcaltPPG Industries FoundationAudrey and Albert RatnerRobert S. and Sylvia K. Reitman

Family FoundationThe Rogers FamilyThe Sears-Swetland Family

FoundationThomas V.H. and Iris J. Vail

pARtNeRS$10,000+Gordon and Cathy AnholdMs. Virginia D. Benjamin and

Mr. Philip L. WoodcockMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. BiggarWilliam and Irene BostelmanMebby and Jack BrownCarfagna Family FoundationDedicated employees of Cleveland

Metroparks, Cleveland Metroparks

Zoo and the Cleveland Zoological Society

In honor of Jim & Ellen June Cowher, true animal lovers & master Zoo tour guides

John and Kathy FraylickMr. and Mrs. Richard R. GascoigneMr. and Mrs. Christopher M. GormanThe Halpern Family, in honor of

Sydell L. MillerMr. and Mrs. Sean P. HennessyMr. and Mrs. Jeremy S. Hilton and

FamilyMartha Holden Jennings FoundationKPMG LLPE. Gary and Mary Lynn LaughlinC.A. Litzler Co., Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Randall E. Marcus,

in memory of Dorothy M. MarcusThe Gerald and Paula McNichols

Family FoundationMedical Mutual of OhioMurphy Family FoundationNortheast Ohio Regional Sewer

DistrictMs. Darleen M. PriceMr. and Mrs. David L. PughJonathan and Meg Ratner

Philanthropic FundRPM International Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Fred RzepkaMrs. Blythe C. SundbergMr. and Mrs. John A. SwitzerDavid and Mary Ellen SzamborskiMr. and Mrs. Michael VaughnJohn F. Wallace Revocable TrustMr. and Mrs. Albert J. WeatherheadThe Thomas H. White Foundation,

a KeyBank Trust

pReSeNteRS$5,000+In honor of Nicole M. BarnesMr. and Mrs. C. Perry BlossomApril Miller Boise in memory of

Rose ParkerJennifer and Sean BoyleJohn and Mary BoyleBrent M. BuckleyIn memory of Gerald N. CannonDane and Dottie CarneyMr. and Mrs. Christopher S. ChizmarMr. and Mrs. George S. CoakleyMr. and Mrs. William Cushwa, Jr.Deloitte & Touche LLPDodd CameraMr. Michael V. DzurillaMr. and Mrs. Robert u. Fein and

FamilyFirst Federal of LakewoodFriend

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William and Janelle Henning and Family

Marguerite B. HumphreyMr. and Mrs. Tom HuntMr. and Mrs. James and

Marilyn JaroszewskiBill and Jo Ann KahlDavid and Meredith KemptonDaniel and Carol KlimasDr. Rick KryzaLynn and Stephen KukanzaMr. and Mrs. Thomas LeidenKim and Tom LittmanMs. Idarose LuntzMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. MahovlicJames M. and Sonia MalzMs. Steffany Matticola and

Mr. Chris LarkinsMr. and Mrs. Thomas B. McGowan IIIBunnie* and Bob MerckleJoan and Rod NaroPatricia J. O’Donnell and

Bruce E. GaynorMr. and Mrs. David OlsonThe William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill

FoundationTom and Marian PartridgeMargo PetlowanyMr. and Mrs. Anthony R. PetruzziLucy, Henry and Walker PopkoMr. and Mrs. Roger F. RankinRebholz Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. David A. RobertsonMr. and Mrs. David and Laura SangreeMr. and Mrs. Stanley K. SchneiderJohn and Barbara SchubertIn memory of Robert M. StecherSteve and Sarah TaylorIn memory of Leonard M. VonBenkenMr. and Mrs. James A. Young, Jr.Mrs. Barbara E. Zelley

SCHReCkeNGOSt MAMMOtH ANDMAStODON CONSeRvAtION pROJeCt DONORSKulas FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert H. JacksonVirginia and Jon Lindseth, in memory

of Anne and Elmer LindsethJohn P. Murphy FoundationMark Schwartz and Bettina Katz

ZOOFUtUReS pLANNeD GIvING DONORS 2006-2010Estate of Fred and Kay CrawfordEstate of Charlotte RuthMr. Donald Woodcock

This list represents all gifts of$5,000+ cumulative giving from the inception of the campaign through September 1, 2011. To provide updated information or to make a gift, please (216) 661.6500 or email Info ClevelandZooSociety.org

CORpORAte AND FOUNDAtIONSUppORt

$50,000+Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio

$25,000+The Boston Beer CompanyCleveland SceneGiant Eagle, Inc.

$20,000+Medical Mutual of Ohio

$10,000+Aleris International, Inc.Covelli EnterprisesFiggie Capital, LLCNortheast Ohio Regional Sewer

DistrictPernod Ricard u.S.A.Swagelok Co.

$7,500+Cleveland Public Power

$5,000+ARAMARKBaker & Hostetler LLPBrecksville Laser Eye CenterCliffs Natural Resources, Inc.Deloitte & Touche LLPDodd CameraDollar BankDominionFerro FoundationFirstMerit FoundationForest City Enterprises Charitable

FoundationThe Hankins FoundationHuntington National BankThe Jochum-Moll FoundationPet Supplies PlusPrince & Izant Co.The Sherwin-Williams CompanyThe S. K. Wellman Foundation

ZOOFUtUReS

$100,000+Mrs. Frederick C. Crawford*

$10,000+Almera Biddulph Reitz Foundation

$5,000+The Helen G. Holden TrustMr. Edward J. Lautner*

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The Cleveland Zoological Society is proud to recognize the following donors for their generous contributions that help to underwrite the degree of excellence that marks Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as one of the top zoos in the nation.

CONSeRvAtION, eDUCAtION ANDReSeARCH SUppORt

$100,000+Mrs. Margaret Scott$15,000+ Dominion

$10,000+Mr. and Mrs. A. Malachi Mixon III

$7,500+Karen and Alan Wilber

$5,000+ AAA East CentralAnonymousMrs. Margaret Fulton-Mueller and

Mr. Scott C. MuellerGreater Los Angeles Zoo AssociationMr. and Mrs. Dan T. Moore IIIPPG Industries FoundationMichael Talty and Helen Talty

Charitable TrustRoger J. and Madeline L. Traynor

Family FoundationThe George Garretson Wade

Charitable TrustZoological Society of San Diego

This list represents all gifts of $5,000+ cumulative giving between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011. The contributions supported a variety of Cleveland Zoological Society fundraising programs and special events. To provide updated information or to make a gift, please (216) 661.6500 or email Info@ClevelandZooSociety.org

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It was hard to miss the biggest thing in Cleveland this summer—record crowds came down to see the Zoo’s amazing new exhibit, African elephant Crossing. This wonderful new space has garnered rave reviews from experts and visitors alike. Dr. Larry Killmar, Director of Collections & Vice President at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, pronounced African elephant Crossing “the gold standard for elephant exhibits.” He predicts that other zoos will come to Cleveland to “see how it’s done.” African elephant Crossing is a testament to the power of generosity and big dreams. After only a few months, it’s hard to remember the Zoo without Willy, Shenga, Jo, Moshi and Martika. Those of us who were privileged to enjoy the “summer of African elephant Crossing” (and all that went into it, before, during and after) can be proud of the amazing place we have built for our city, our region, our families, and, most importantly, the elephants.

OtHeR NOtAbLe HAppeNINGS IN SUMMeR 2011:

The 34th annual ZippityZooDoo proved yet again that the Zoo is a wonderful setting for a party. More than 600 guests enjoyed a fabulous sit-down dinner catered

by Aramark, bid on spectacular auction items and help raised more than $200,000 in support of the Zoo Society’s mission and programming.

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Photo Safari, a perennial favorite, upped the ante by choosing monthly winners that were posted on the Zoo’s blog, The Roar Report. Entries closed November 1, so check out clemetzoo.com for all the winners!

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Special one-day events, such as Creature Comforts, Senior Safari, International Plant Conservation Day and Red, White & Zoo, provided visi-tors with a different take on a stan-dard Zoo visit by highlighting the Zoo’s conservation, enrichment and education programming.

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Turning tree stumps into snow men

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