Riverbanks magazine - July/August 2016

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

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Fins, Feathers and Fur

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In the Know

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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

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Thank You for Making a Difference

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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.