RIVERBANKS
ZOO&GARDEN columbla•south carolina Volume XXXV, Number 4
Riverbanks is published six times a year for members of Riverbanks Society by Riverbanks Zoo andGarden, Columbia, South Carolina.
Riverbanks Park Commission
Mary Howard, Chair Bud Tibshrany, Vice-Chair Lloyd S. Liles, Treasurer Jan Stamps, Secretary M.F. "Phil" Bartlett James E. Smith Alana Odom Williams
Riverbanks Society Board
Chris Goodall, President Catherine D. Taylor, Vice President Christie Hill, Treasurer Derrick L. Williams, Secretary Carl W. Blackstone Clifford Bourke, Jr. John W. Carrigg, Jr. Jane Chao Kay Crapps J. Anderson Folsom Jeffrey Gossett David G. Hodges Susan S. Keenan Marie McGehee William G. McMaster Stuart Moore Robin L. Rawl John R. Welsh V W. Harold Wray Jeff Reeves, Honorary Board Member Don F. Barton, Director Emeritus
Riverbanks Senior Staff
Satch Krantz
President & CEO
Breta Rheney
Chief Financial Officer
Tommy Stringfellow
Chief Operating Officer
Andy Cabe
Botanical Gorden Director
Elizabeth Clemens
Director of Education
Ed Diebold
Director of Animal Collections & Conservation
Kevin Eubanks
Director of Guest Serviees
Eric Helms
Director of Risk Management & Facilities
Melodie Scott-Leach
Director of Habitat Horticulture
Christie Vondrak
Director af Human Resources
Lochlan Wooten
Director of Marketing
Inside Scoop The Observation Deck
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Conservation Corner
21
Fins, Feathers and Fur
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In the Know
27
Keeper Corner
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A note from the Director
Projects funded by Riverbanks Conservation Support Fund Keeper faves, facts and figures Insider "tails," tidbits and tips Behind the scenes with the animals
Essential Features
A Time of Change
13
Thank You for Making a Difference
15
Discover ways to make a positive impact on our environment
A special thanks to Riverbanks donors and Gold-level members
Riverbanks Hours of Operation
Open daily 9am - 5pm except T hanksgiving day & Christmas day 9am - 6pm Weekends during Daylight Savings Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is located at 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia SC 29210 Subscriptions to Riverbanks are $24 per year. Members of Riverbanks Society are entitled to one free subscription along with free admission and guest passes, discounts at Zoo & Garden gift shops, invitations to special events and much more. To subscribe to Riverbanks or to join the Society, visit www.riverbanks.org or call 803.779.8717 and press 1. Riverbanks Magazine
Art Direction & Design - Matt Croxton Editor - Monique Jacobs Contributing Designer- Maria LaRocca Contributing Writers - Milo Anderson, Elizabeth Clemens, John Davis, Ed Diebold, Sarah Faugno, Alyson Goodwin, Casey Lown, Andrea Mueller, Susan Reno Contributing Photographers - Ron Brasington, Jo Marie Brown, Andy Cabe, Larry Cameron, Lynn Hunter Hackett, Michael Jones, Melodie Scott-Leach, Richard Rokes, Robin Vondrak
Curator of Mammals
Curator af Birds
Scott Pfaff
Curator of Herpetology
ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AQUARIUMS&
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American Public Gardens Association
Jennifer Rawlings Aquarium Curator
Martha Weber, DVM Senior Veterinarian
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Meet the Sea Lions
Find out who's who of the Zoo's newest residents
John Davis
Colleen Lynch
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Plan Your Visit
Mark your calendars and other fun things to Zoo
Cover Photograph: Sea lion by Larry Cameron
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the American Public Gardens Association.