2018 Fall WILD Magazine

OCTOBER 2018 VOLUME 21, ISSUE 4

P U B L I S H E D F O R F R I E N D S O F R O G E R W I L L I A M S PA R K Z O O

 30 YEARS OF MAGIC MEET OUR ANIMAL AMBASSADORS  DIY ANIMAL TRACK STAMPS

welcome!

By Jeremy Goodman, DVM

Executive Director, RWP Zoo and RI Zoological Society

Roger Williams Park Zoo offers guests the opportunity

fundraising events each year to help cover expenses.

to see and learn about animals from all over the world.

These events also attract a diverse group of people

We focus on animal welfare, conservation, education,

that might not otherwise visit the Zoo. This gives us the

and connecting people to wildlife so that they can help

opportunity to showcase our Zoo and the great work we

us make a difference. One might logically ask what does

do, while giving visitors a memory that will last a lifetime.

5,000 glowing pumpkins have to do with meeting the

So remember, when you come to the Jack-O-Lantern

Zoo’s mission? The answer is simple. The Jack-O-Lantern

Spectacular this year, bring a friend or two and know

Spectacular is the Zoo’s largest fundraiser. Many people

that you are not only going to have a magical time visiting

do not realize our Zoo is a non-profit organization. The

this amazing spectacle, but that you are supporting a

revenue that we collect from daily ticket sales throughout

great cause.

the year covers less than 40% of our annual operating budget. In order to raise the money to provide our

I look forward to seeing you at the Zoo.

animals with excellent care, and support conservation and education programs, your Zoo puts on numerous

members corner Still pulling that old Membership Card out of your wallet?

Follow these steps and download your eMembership card today!

• Go to App Store or Play Store and download the eMembership Card app • Under institutions, select Roger Williams Park Zoo • Click “Find My Membership Cards” • Enter your last name and phone number • Start using your card!

Holiday gift memberships It is never too early to think about the holiday season. Provide joy all year long to someone you love by giving them a membership to Roger Williams Park Zoo where it is Always an Adventure!

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For more information, rwpzoo.org

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back, with new theme night events to enhance the experience for fairy tale fans, wizarding wannabes, and superhero admirers. All events run 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and are included in the price of your Jack-OLantern Spectacular ticket. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters, and join in the fun.

THEME NIGHTS

Princess

For tickets and information, go to rwpzoo.org/jols.

MEET A

MEET A WIZARD!

fairy tale Theme Nights

wizard Theme Nights

October 10 & 11

October 17 & 18

Meet and take photos with beloved fairy tale characters. Grab a “poison apple” and then as the sun sets, find your favorite fairy tale characters intricately carved on the pumpkins on the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular trail.

Wizards and witches: get your wands, mount your brooms, and fly on over to meet some of the characters from the wizarding world. Try a butter brew, then travel the pumpkin trail, and identify characters and scenes from the wizarding world.

Free a house elf by donating new clean socks to Project Undercover to provide necessities for underserved children in Rhode Island.

MEET A SUPERHERO! superhero Theme Nights

October 24 & 25 You never know who might show up at the Jack-OLantern Spectacular. Comic book fans might meet favorites from Marvel and DC comics. Take a photo, and find out how they all save the world. As our heroes go back out to fight evil, find them carved on pumpkins on the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular trail.

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30 Years From a grand hemlock tree decorated with illuminated pumpkins to a lengthy trail with more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins depicting scenes from history, literature, the movies and real life, the Jack-OLantern Spectacular has been delighting audiences for thirty years.

John Reckner of Oxford, MA decorates a large hemlock tree in his neighborhood with intricately carved illuminated pumpkins.

The reaction is overwhelming.

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19891990 Too large for just one hemlock tree, Reckner decorates more than 300 pumpkins behind the Woodward Middle School in Oxford, MA.

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Reckner moves the show to Carbuncle Park in Oxford, MA. The feature that year was a pumpkin depicting a scene from Rogers & Hammerstein’s Show Boat with accompanying songs from the musical.

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19921999 Now running ten nights long, the show grows too big for Carbuncle Park by 1999. In 1999, the Library of Congress named what was then called Oxford’s Great Jack-O-Lantern Fest, “A Local Legacy.”

of Magic Reckner and his growing team moves the Jack-O-Lantern Fest to Salem, MA – the home of all things Halloween. But on October 31, six inches of snow fell, and attendance for the show was low.

2000

2001

Reckner and team decide to experiment with other locations and take the show to Rockingham Park in Salem, NH in 2005; Bayside Expo Center in Boston, MA in 2006; and to McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI for two years, 2007 - 2008.

20052008

The head of the Providence Tourism Council, Jim Wood, sees the show in Salem, MA, and suggests Reckner chat with the staff at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Following the country’s shock after the 9/11 attacks, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular dedicates much of the show its first year in the Zoo to the tragedy. The show stays at the Zoo for three more years.

2009-

present The staff at Passion for Pumpkins, the artists, and carvers of the Jack-OLantern Spectacular decide the Zoo is the best venue possible for the ever-growing show! Now a tradition in New England, the show attracts 115,000 – 140,000 visitors from all over the country. In 2013, Passion for Pumpkins expands the show to Louisville, KY; and in 2018, a new Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular will open at the Minnesota Zoo.

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Thanks to YOU more than $20,000 was raised this summer to help save the New England cottontail rabbit Unlike the invasive Eastern cottontail that you see in your own backyard, these vulnerable New England cottontails struggle to adapt as the young forest areas they call home are increasingly developed. Their habitat has declined by 80% in recent years!

The money raised from donors just like you helped with the care of these animals before their release into the wild. By breeding this threatened species at the Zoo, our conservation director and his team began the process of safely boosting the cottontail’s population.

All 77 animals received a tag and microchip, and spent a month in a predator-free area in Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge learning to be “adults” before their release into the wild. Once matured, the rabbits will be relocated into wild populations in New Hampshire, Maine and Patience Island.

THANK YOU for your support on this important project.

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Support conservation of the rainforest by adding your name or a loved one’s name to the Faces of the Rainforest exhibit.

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Education Animal Ambassadors Creating relationships with nature and its wildlife Roger Williams Park Zoo is the ultimate living classroom. With

These personal experiences with our amazing animals can be

more than 100 species of animals on exhibit, visitors have the

seen on Zoo grounds during the warmer months and throughout

ability to see animals from all over the globe. While most of our

the year as a part of our many educational programs and

animals are visible to the public, did you know we have another

Zoo-wide special events. Our furry, scaly, and feathery friends

collection of education animal ambassadors located behind the

are representatives for their counterparts in the wild and the

scenes? These tenacious critters are housed off-exhibit. Some

environments in which they live. It is so important to us that

of the animals join members of the education department to

each visitor that walks through our doors is able to create a

appear at schools and community gatherings, allowing us the

relationship with wildlife – and up-close encounters with our

opportunity to bring the Zoo to you off-grounds!

animal ambassadors further deepen that connection. Through

All of the

Did you know?

As of this year, there are more than 1,600 threatened species of plants and animals in North America alone! Of that number, more than 500 are either critically endangered or endangered.

(IUCN Red List)

Zoo’s animal ambassadors are comfortable around

these interactive presentations, we are able to transport you to the depths of the Amazon rainforest when meeting a tropical rainbow boa, or fly you to the middle of the Great Basin desert during armadillo encounters.

people and trained

Animal ambassador encounters carry a message of compassion

by our expert

for all living things and provide a greater understanding of our

staff to showcase

wonder-filled planet. They showcase the importance of global

their unique

conservation and help you develop an emotional tie to wildlife

natural behaviors.

while fostering

This training

an appreciation

covers a host of

for the natural

responsibilities

world. Bringing

including - most

people closer to

importantly - the

animals is just

health and safety of

one way we can

our animals, handlers, and the public. Each animal ambassador

help others gain

has its own distinct needs, and we take into account the

an appreciation

personality and welfare of every animal when introducing them

for wildlife and

into our wild encounter program. Our current animal collection

wild places.

includes a bearded dragon, ferret, red-tailed hawk, skunk, variety of reptiles, an opossum, insects, and more!

fun fact Several of our education animal ambassadors were brought to the Zoo by wildlife rehabilitators. Because of serious injuries, animals like Reba, our red-tailed hawk, are unable to be released back into the wild and now call the Zoo home.

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What’s Happening at the Zoo and Carousel Village

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Spooky Zoo

CAROUSEL VILLAGE

Celebrate 30 years of Halloween magic

Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28

For information on Carousel Village go to rwpzoo.org.

October 4 – November 4 Enjoy more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins, and new this year, experience special theme night activities included in the price of your JackO-Lantern Spectacular ticket. Theme nights are 6:00 - 8:00 pm. For tickets and information visit rwpzoo.org/jols.

Fairy Tale Nights - Wednesday, October 10 and Thursday, October 11 Wizarding Nights - Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18 Super Hero Nights - Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25

Rock-A-Baby Concert October 27, Halloween Hop *two shows: 10:30 am & noon $7 per participant (ages 2 & older) Pre-registration is required.

Rock-A-Baby band is back at the Zoo. The band’s music, perfect for some of the Zoo’s youngest guests, features “Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony.” These three silly and entertaining puppets, shake, dance, and sing with the audience while playing games and exploring fun musical concepts.

PLEASE NOTE: This program does not include Zoo admission. Guests must purchase Zoo tickets at the Zoo entrance on the day of the concert. If you are a member, you may use your membership to enter the Zoo. Members will pay only the program fee.

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Join us at Spooky Zoo for daytime outdoor autumn activities for the whole family!

Come trick-or-treat (while supplies last) beginning at 10:00 am.

Activities are free with Zoo admission and children ages 12 and under dressed in costume get in for half price. All activities are weather permitting.

Ride the Carousel at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village Post Labor Day - Oct. 31 Daily Noon – 4:00 pm November 1 - December 31 Weekends Noon – 4:00 pm Please Note: School Holidays & Vacation Weeks, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Trick or Treat bags provided by National Grid

Visit with Santa

Sensory-Friendly Mornings in Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard

$5 per child

Tuesday, November 6 9:00 - 10:00 am

November 23 - 25, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Bring your camera! Enjoy a ride on the historic Carousel. Play in the fully accessible outdoor Hasbro Boundless Playground, open daily all year.

Join us for an hour of nature play in Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard before the Zoo opens designed for families who have a child with sensory sensitivities.

Pricing: Regular Zoo admission ($12.95/ child; $15.95/senior; $17.95/adult); Free for RWPZoo members. Rise & Play is free for Roger Williams Park Zoo members, but you must log into your account and preregister!

Roger Williams Park Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Roger Williams Park Zoo will close early on: Saturday, August 25, 2018 for Brew at the Zoo. For complete information on closings, please visit rwpzoo.org; or follow us on Facebook.

Kids’ Corner

Backyard Nature Fun DIY Animal Track Stamps Create your very own critter trails with this fun and interactive craft project, perfect for your animal-loving little one! Construct a story with these fast and simple animal track stamps that can be used again and again.

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What you need: • Cardboard pieces • Sponges • Scissors* • Hot glue gun* • Ink • Cardstock

WILD Trivia 1

How many different reptile species are there in the world?

Follow these easy steps:

A. 7,000

1. Pick several different types of animal foot prints you want to make.

B. 8,200 C. 9,500 D. 20,000

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2. Cut pieces of cardboard – we suggest 4”x4” or larger.

What is the most populous mammal on earth (not including humans)?

3. Cut the shapes of each foot print from the sponges.

A. Domestic cats

4. Glue each sponge foot print onto the cardboard and let dry.

B. Domestic dogs C. Pigs

5. Now dunk your sponge into the ink, and dab away to create your own trail tracks all over the cardstock.

D. Cows

Rainforests cover less than what percentage of the Earth’s surface?

Try this: • Try making a set of tracks that tell a story. Is one animal following another, are they running away or walking together? Have fun and see what creative ideas you can come up with!

A. 2 B. 5

• How many animal tracks can you identify? Craft a matching game and see if you can match each foot print with the name of the animal it belongs to.

C. 7 D. 9

*For scissors and hot glue we recommend adult supervision.

Answers located on bottom of page.

Guess Zoo? 1

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These photos show close-up views of Roger Williams Park Zoo animals. Can you identify what’s in each picture?

Answers located on bottom of page.

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Wild Trivia Answers: 1. C; 2. D; 3. A; Guess Zoo Answers: 1. Armadillo; 2. Blue Tongued Skink; 3. Ferret; 4. Hedgehog; 5. Opposom; 6. Rainbow Boa; 7. Rat; 8. Red Tailed Hawk

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Credit: www.greenkidcrafts.com

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Alex and Ani Offers Beautiful New Bracelet Support the Zoo with the purchase of the Alex and Ani Monarch Butterfly Charm Bangle. Embodying a powerful representation of life, the monarch stands for hope and change. Slow down to appreciate what the Earth has to offer and you will experience a newfound connection to nature. Wonder surrounds you.

A portion of the proceeds from each purchase supports the Zoo’s science and environmental education programs, serving more than 30,000 children from pre-school through high school.

Party with Animals!

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Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence Editorial Roger Williams Park Zoo Marketing and Public Relations Department Corrie Ignagni Diane Nahabedian Beth Pincince Missy Wade

Designer Sara Beatrice Tandem Designworks

Photo Credits Missy Wade

WILD is an online publication of the Rhode Island Zoological Society, Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02907-3659 For membership information call (401) 785-3510 x375 or visit rwpzoo.org.

2018 RHODE ISLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Maribeth Q. Williamson, Chair Howard Merten, Vice Chair Sandra L. Coletta, Treasurer Margaret Ferguson, Secretary Board of Trustees Kristen Adamo Nancy Allen Douglas Caniglia Barbara Cottam Sarah Denby Dana L. Goldberg Marta Gomez-Chiarri Patrick T. LeBeau, CFPÂŽ Kimberley M. Little Liz Rollins Mauran Jeffrey Mello John J. Palumbo Dr. Karen E. Silva

Trustees Ex-Officio Jeremy Goodman, DVM Executive Director Rhode Island Zoological Society/Roger Williams Park Zoo Wendy Nillson Superintendent of Parks Providence Parks Department

Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information visit www.aza.org

Chairman Emeritus 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 Richard Nadeau Jane S. Nelson Michael C. Noble* Cate M. Roberts Michael A. Salvadore, Sr.* Philip A. Segal, Jr. Robert F. Stoico * In Memoriam