2018 Annual Report

2018

ANNUAL REPORT Because of You

ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO MISSION

AS leaders in conservation and animal care, we create engaging experiences that empower guests to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places.

A MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Jeremy goodman 2018 was another busy year filled with accomplishments for Roger Williams Park Zoo and it’s all thanks to you, and donors like you, who share our passion and believe in our mission. Last November, thanks to a bond initiative supported overwhelmingly by Rhode Island voters as well as the generosity of many private donors, the Zoo opened the long-awaited Faces of the Rainforest exhibit to the public. The exhibit which features over 40 species of animals found in the South American rainforest was truly a Zoo-wide endeavor and has become an instant hit with guests. The new experience embodies the Zoo’s new mission statement, “As leaders in conservation and animal care, we create engaging experiences that empower guests to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places.” The updated mission statement was a result of a year-long strategic planning initiative that will help guide our institution for many years to come.

The Zoo also welcomed North American otter triplets who were born in our Adaptations area. We also had a banner year breeding and releasing a record 77 threatened New England Cottontails back into the wild and celebrated 25 years of conservation work with the endangered American Burying Beetle. The Zoo also received the prestigious Humane Certification by the American Humane Association demonstrating that animal welfare is a top priority.

throughout the year at both Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard and Carousel Village. We also developed a first-ever youth advisory council where young adults in high school and college from around the state weigh in on Zoo operations and strategy. Roger Williams Park Zoo was named 2018 partner of the year by the Providence-Warwick Conventions and Visitors Bureau for all the work we do bringing tourists to our state and helping to stimulate this important aspect of our economy.

Your Zoo remains on the forefront of innovation in our field. This was evident in the fact that eight incredible employees moderated sessions or presented talks at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums conferences this year on cutting edge topics. We are also leading the way in sustainability with plans for our new net-zero energy education center and event pavilion which are underway.

Thanks to you, Roger Williams Park Zoo continues to be an incredible asset to the state and the region, and I am proud of all the great things we have accomplished together over the last year.

Your Zoo is a zoo for everyone. To ensure this, we launched several new initiatives this year. We became one of the first zoos in the country, and the first in New England to be certified by Kulture City as sensory inclusive. The certification requires that our entire staff be trained in inclusivity and sensory issues.

We hired an inclusion specialist for our Zoo camp and Jeremy Goodman, DVM began special sensory morning programs Executive Director, Roger Williams Park Zoo

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A Zoo for the future 2018 was a great year for the Rhode Island Zoological Society/Roger Williams Park Zoo. We had many highlights, but most important was the yearlong effort to engage our over 650,000 guests in conserving wildlife and wild places.

As a member of the board of trustees it is my mission, along with all my fellow board members, to ensure that Roger Williams Park Zoo continues to be at the forefront of the zoo movement. We take very seriously the Zoo’s calling to educate adults and children about the importance of preserving wildlife for future generations. Each time I visit the Zoo with family and friends, attend an event or sit in a meeting – I am struck by the dedication of all staff who work so very hard each day to make sure every visitor has a profound zoo experience.

primate families, I know we are making an impact on a child that could someday even become an environmentalist or an animal keeper.

There is nothing more gratifying than walking through the zoo on a spring day and seeing so many school groups spending time at the exhibits and asking keepers questions about the life and habits of each animal. There is no better way to learn about conserving species and saving our environment than having fun at the Zoo. What a great 40-acre open classroom we offer to children and adults.

We had many successes in 2018 including a terrific Zoobilee, sold-out Brew at the Zoo and a Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular that brought in over 125,000 guests. Those events helped us raise funds we need to continue to produce quality programs and build a zoo for today and tomorrow. I look forward to 2019 and 2020 as we continue to build and expand and bring new and exciting experiences to guests. Hope to see you at the Zoo soon!

Our new Faces of the Rainforest exhibit is a great example of how a few minutes with knowledgeable keepers and Maribeth Q. Williamson exciting animals can make a huge impact on both children Chair, Board of Trustees and adults. When I witness a child marveling at the Rhode Island Zoological Society hyacinth macaws, spying the sloths or delighting in the

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New England CoTTONTAIL A year of conservation sucess Thanks to the generous support of our donors like you, we were able to raise more than $20,000 in 2018 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 director of conservation programming Lou Perrotti and his team began the process of safely boosting the cottontail’s population.

All 77 cottontails received a tag and microchip, and spent a month in a predator-free area in Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge learning to be “adults” before they were released into the wild. Once matured, the rabbits were able to be relocated into wild populations in New Hampshire,Maine and Patience Island - making 2018 the best year on record for the Zoo’s New England cottontail breeding conservation program.

This has been a multi-state partnership, and thanks to these collective efforts and your support, the program is achieving its ongoing short-term goals!

SAVING THE GIANTS Global conservation for endangered species Due to donor support in the Zoo’s 2018 fall appeal, a portion of your donation went to the non-profit organization Save the Giants - a community driven conservation organization, dedicated to preserving Guyana’s wildlife via a multi-disciplinary approach with their focal species being the critically endangered giant otter. The money was used to buy camera “traps” - an efficient and minimally invasive way to capture critical data. Using these strategically placed traps, the organization is able to capture images of cubs, identify the sex of otters and track activity patterns. The remainder raised went to care for the Zoo’s giant otters, Romo and Fernando as they continue to teach and inspire visitors of the importance of conserving our rainforests.

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PHILANThROPIC SUPPORT Your support provides exceptional animal care while making a genuine impact through education and conservation programs. You are sharing your love of wildlife and wild places with Zoo visitors. Providing them the chance to experience an adventure that motivates them to care more deeply for this splendid world around us.

Thank you!

ZOO GUARDIAN SOCIETY You are the Zoo’s most dedicated and visionary supporters.

Your annual dues ensure our growth and excellence.

Founder’s Circle ($10,000) Sophie F. Danforth Roger Williams Circle ($5,000) Anonymous (1) Chairman’s Circle ($2,500) Jennifer & David Cloutier Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper Sandy & Tom Dimeo Ruth & Jonathan Fain Almon & Suzanne Hall Frank & Liz Mauran Trustee’s Circle ($1,000) Mr. David Altshuler and Dr. Sharman Altshuler Anonymous (2) Amy & Joshua Boger David Cloutier & Beth Ryder Domenic & Sandy Coletta Eleanor & Joel Dain Sarah Denby Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. DiSanto Meg Ferguson Janis & George Kortyna John & Elaine Mayer Steven Medeiros & Kenneth Clukey Robert & Catherine Sloan Christopher & Pamela Thomas Director’s Circle ($500) Christine & Timothy M. Adams Anonymous (2) Robin & Adam Antonik Christine Barron & Charles Wyant

Vincent & Barbara Bernardo Barbara R. Binder & David Katzen Donna Cameron-Gricus & Paul Gricus Ernest L. Crivellone Abby Domenici & Kelly Clardy Robin & James Engle The Galkin Family James F. Gendron John J. Gomez Norma H. & Warren M. Hagist Anne & S. Matthews Hamilton Rand & Marcia Herron Paula & Frederic Hooper Marie & Robert Iriye Nancy A. LaPosta-Frazier & Michael V. Frazier Ellen S. Mara Marjorie Martiesian Elaine C. Masi Brian & Sharon Munro Ken Muserlian Richard Nadeau Steve and Ellie Rappaport Dr. Matthew & Manon Sarasin Santina Siena, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Sloan Patron’s Circle ($250) Suzanne Adams & Bradley Ti’Adoro Rebecca Alberg Nancy J. Allen Jeff & Susan Allen Debby Almeida & Carlos Fernandes Deniece Angiolilli & Conrad Janssen Anonymous (4)

Melanie & Eric Army Ash & Danielle Atkins Karen Baldyga & Mark Boudreau Cynthia A. & Robert E. Ball, Jr. Dorothy & Kerry Barber Jonathan Barber & Tatiana Timoshchenko Daniel & Samantha Becker Jonathan Bell Holly & Michael Bellucci Holly Belmonte & Bryanna Belmonte Nevin Bennoch Brian & Michelle Berkovitz Jean & Joel Bernstein Brad & Lauri Bisson Michael & Mary Blanchet Christopher Bloom & Shareen Holly Angela Boulay & Sandra Almeida Cindy Boyd & Kathy Collins Edward & Kate Brooks Ann-Marie Bucci Tamela Burbine & Elizabeth Baton Madison Cain & Devin Gonsalves Caitlin & Stephen Caldwell Elizabeth Capozzi The Cardanha Family Debra & Daniel Cardosa Valerie & David Carnevale Kathleen Carney-Godley, MD & Frederick A. Godley III, MD John & Donna Carroll Laurie & Juan Chaj Charles Hughes and Karen Chambers-Hughes Jennifer & Matthew Christopher Thomas Condelmo & Gail Hampton Robert & Theresa Cook Jill & Robert Cormier David & Amy Correia Sharon L. & Thomas M. Cravenho Teresa Crean & Dale Rudgers Chris & Brian Crowley Kristen & Peter Cuddy Laura Czechowicz & Ashley Blauvelt Constantinos Dafoulas & Dadriana Lepore Kathi & Anthony D’Andrea Jeff & Dawn DeCiccio Elaine Deciutiis

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald A. DeLellis Ashley DeLuca Seth & Diana DeRobbio Kaitlyn Dickinson & Tina Romani Jeff M. Dill & Susan M. Cohick Lisa & Michael DiSalvia The Doberstein Family Carolyn Duby & David Swift Cheryl & Dan Dutrumble Carol & Roger Eaton Chris and Bridget Eisenhart Jean & Fakhreddin Entezary William & Kayleigh Fischer Rebecca & Dennis Flanagan Jonathan & Laura Fontaine Richard & Robin Forbes Brett & Jennifer Foster Janci Foundation Tim & Lisa French Perrin & Joseph Galli Frances & Robert Gallo Thomas & Leslie Gardner Leah & Joseph S. Gendron Salley Gibney The Gibson-Prugh Family Randy & Nanette Gifford Sandra Gillis Jessica Glass & Ariana Berryman Marta Gomez-Chiarri Dr. Jeremy & Marina Goodman Steve & Clementine Gretton Paula Guarino & Steven Palin Gayle & Michael Guay Jessica & Ryan Haemmerle Beth & Bob Hanna AJ Harmon & Krystina Matskevich Mark F. Harriman Hope & David M. Hirsch Thomas & Tammy Horbert-Beaudoin Jeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz Brown Karen Hughes & Caleb Messier Matthew Insana & Judy Lancellotta Julie & Elissa Izzo Thomas & Teresa Jefferson Kristy & James Jeffrey Judy Jorge & Justine Rua

PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT John & Mimi Karlsson James Kasinger & Danielle Lauzon Stephanie Keaney & Hope Frew Mary Kimatian James Kirschner & Anne Hutchins Cynthia Knight & Jazmond Reels Annika & Ryan Kuhn Chase & Jessica Kurinskas Lynette Labinger & Ross Eadie Holly & Joseph LaConte Jen & Daniel Lade Cynthia & Reynolds Lake George & Heather Lee Susan Lee & Jennifer Lee Agnes & Carl Lemke John & Maura Letourneau Carol A. & Paul Lindberg Bryan & Leslie Lorber Margaret A. Lutz Emanuel & Irene Makiaris Naomi Mancuso & Samuel Estrada Joyce Marabello Paul Marchand Shannon & Derek Marchetti Shayna & Christopher Mariotti Candice & Kerri McCalsky Kristie McCann & Jason Passalacqua Mr. & Mrs. Neil McCulloch Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees. McAdams Charitable Foundation Andrew & Catherine McCully The Wilcox Family Foundation Jennifer & William McKiernan Alison & Donald McNaughton Mrs. Virginia A. Mead Kayla Medeiros & Adam Jefferds Andrea & John Mello Barbara G. Miletta Susan & Jon Miller Mr. & Mrs. William R. Miller, Jr Janis Miney Karen & Tushar Misra Annmarie Mumm & Robert C. Kersting Sean & Jessica Murphy

Jennifer & James Murphy Laurie Murray Michael & Lindsay Natale Maureen & Robert Nedder Michael Neveu & Tracy Trusty-Neveu Julie Newton & Sam Williams Sean & Jessica Nunes Deborah Obalil and James Olick, Jr. Jason & Aimee Ollman Calvin & Anita Oyer Patricia & Mark Pagliarini Steven & Sheryl Parente Cynthia B. Patterson Natalie Payne Erika Pearson & Sandra Indelicato Paul & Lisa Peck Emily & Gilbert Peel George & Doris Perras Richard & Paula Phillips Mr. Robert C. Pires Carole & Joseph Ponto Christine Preciado Mary & Paul Pyne Nancy Ragosta Mazza & Joseph Mazza Robert Rannin & Kevin Farrell Deborah Raspallo Kathleen & Keith Raymond Mrs. Marcia Riesman Shawna & Fares Rihani Jill & Cheryl Robblee Kara & Matthew Robenhymer Kayla & Jason Rowe Kristen & Scott Rubin David J. & Jessica R. Ruscito Colleen & John Russo Cynthia Salamon & Richard Cournoyer Patricia A. & Philip R. Salamone The Salvadore Family James & Gina San Giovanni Sucel Sanchez & Magda Abel Lionel R. Savaria & N. Peter LaMoria

Elizabeth Schenck & Jen LaCava Albert & Tyler Scialo Michael & Deborah Sevegny

Sharpe Family Foundation/Julie & Henry Sharpe III Michael & Darlene Shumchenia Nicholas & Ashley Sidla Joanne Silvia & Paul George Stephen Simo & Erica Martell-Simo Maggie & Jack Skenyon Sarah & Christopher Slavik Kathleen A. Smith Cheryl & James Smith Sharleen P. & Peter W. Soule Michael & Anette Starnes Dianne L. Stein and Bruce D. Stein Thomas & Nancy Steinmeyer Peggy & Donald Sweitzer Elizabeth Swenson & Cheryl Gasco-Swenson Mary & Rosalia Tarbox Kevin Tarsagian & Ann Fiore Rachel & Diana Terrio Diana L. & Keith W. Thompson John & Patricia Thompson Ms. Dorothy J. Thornley Heang Try & Justin ONeil Jennifer Turner & Keith Jacobson Cathy & Thomas Turner Jessica & John Vasconcelos Joe & Erica Vitelli John Vitko & Kate Louth Lynne Wade & Family Thomas Walden Mary Brooks Wall Karen L. Weavill Ryan & Jessica Wells Rhett & Kathryn Wessel Valerie Wesson & Merrily Wilbur Keegan & Gerald Willette Brian & Danielle Williams Denise & Ted Winston Ina & David Woolman Aziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta

ANNUAL FUND

You are always willing to support the areas in most need, including animal care, conservation, and environmental education programs. $10,000+ Gould Charitable Lead Unitrust $5,000 - $5,999 Cyndie & Jonathan Seely $4,000 - $4,999 The Howard Bayne Fund $2,000 - $2,999 William J. Burdge Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper Ronald Gelineau Robert & Catherine Sloan $1,000 - $1,999 Anonymous (1) Martha Bower Angie W. D’Albora Mary Hillstrom & Kenneth Olsen Leigh R. & Mark F. Hone Dr. Robert J. Howe David & Betsey Kilmartin Frank & Liz Mauran The Feit Family Zoe Oemcke John J. Palumbo Rosalind Rustigian Mrs. Virginia H. Soutter $500 - $999 Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Fund Linnea K. Cedergren Ann Cibulsky Janet D’Agostino & Kevin Guillory Dinusha & John Dietrich Meg Ferguson Susan A.V. & Michael G. Fox Ms. Nancy V. Hansen Dr. & Mrs. James S. Harper, III Patrick Le Beau & Meghan RawsonLe Beau Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee Ann S. & Robert W. Lovegreen

Hollie & Troy Mellen Bethany & Steven Napolillo Sharon A. & Marvin M. Pelser, Jr. Carole & Joseph Ponto Isabella Porter & Edward Levine Mercedes H. Quevedo Abby & Peter Ribbans Christine M. Skog Mary C. Speare $250 - $499 Anonymous (4) Jonathan Bell Ron & Marge Boss Elizabeth & Andrew Burchard Judith & Murray Danforth John & Carol Howland Family Fund Richard Desmeule Rita Di Martino & Ron Cervasio Yul Ejnes Jeffrey E. Fear Brett & Jennifer Foster Barbara B. & Michael E. Frueh Thomas & Leslie Gardner Jean C. & David J. Golden Dr. Jeremy & Marina Goodman Laura L. Hawkins & Roy O. Brady, Jr. Hope & David M. Hirsch Kara Leonard Joanne M. Quinn Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association Karen E. Silva, EdD, CHE & Michael Sabitoni Sarah Sinclair & Peter B. Scoliard Maggie & Jack Skenyon Joe & Erica Vitelli Mrs. Alice B. Westervelt Aziza Zaman & Purandar Dasgupta

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ZOOKEEPER’S CIRCLE We would like to thank the following donors who have become part of the Zookeeper’s Circle, an exclusive group of friends dedicated to maintaining the Zoo as an important cultural and educational asset for Rhode Island. These endowment gifts are crucial to the longevity of Roger Williams Park Zoo and provide dependable, consistent source of funds for new exhibits, enhancements to existing exhibits, and capital improvements.

Nancy J. Allen B Street Foundation Karen A. Baldyga & Mark D. Boudreau John & Donna Carroll Judith C. Crowe Sophie F. Danforth Sarah H. Denby The Felicia Fund 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 The Little Family Foundation Richard & Nancy Losey

Estate of Helen L. Lyons Frank & Liz Mauran John & Elaine Mayer Joseph L. Migliori, MD Elizabeth A. Morin Jane S. Nelson Jonathan M. Nelson Family Foundation Sachem Foundation Mr. Rodney Weiss, Sr.

COMMEMORATIVE BENCHES A commemorative bench is a thoughtful and distinctive way to recognize your loved one. Your support celebrates their love for animals and the natural world, truly making them part of the Zoo. In honor of by donor In Memory of Megan Ashley Arcand Jennifer J. Gervasio In Memory of H. Hope Daly Donald Daly & Family John J. Palumbo, Sr. John J. Palumbo

GIFTS AND GRANTS

John and Elaine Mayer Fund at Rhode Island Foundation Individuals, foundations, trusts, and Launch Trampoline Park corporations that support ongoing development of new exhibits, animal care Little Rhody Foods improvements and our education, research Judith Malinoski Maplewood Property Care and conservation programming.

Rita & Pamela Medeiros A.B. Munroe Dairy, Inc. Migliori-Cattabriga Fund at Rhode Aim High Academy Island Foundation Alex and Ani National Grid Alice I. Sullivan Charitable Foundation Partnership for Providence Parks AMICA Insurance Pepsi Bottling Company Anonymous (1) Power Home Remodeling Arizona State University PVD Food Truck Events AT&T Renewal By Andersen The Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Rescom Exteriors Inc. Fund Rhode Island Comic Con Avago Technologies Rhode Island Foundation Sepe Farm, LLC Bank Rhode Island Shaw’s - Albertson’s The Champlin Foundations Sunrun Champion Windows Tarbox Toyota Children’s Friend The Felicia Fund Citizens Bank Whole Foods Market College Bound Saver Willow Tree Collette Travel Service, Inc. Convention Authority of the City of MATCHING GIFTS Providence Because you took the extra step, these Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper companies matched a total of more than CSL Plasma $9,000 in gifts from our members and Custom Built Inc. donors. Please ask if your company has a Sophie F. Danforth matching gift program and double your Virginia Dare gift to the Zoo. Del’s Lemonade & Refreshments, Inc. Edward J. and Gloria M. Barlow Fund at AMICA Insurance Rhode Island Foundation Avago Technologies Estate of Mrs. Rita Eisman Bank of America Frances Waterhouse Richmond Fund at Barings Rhode Island Foundation Citizens Bank General Electric Davidson Holdings, Inc. George and Barbara H. Sage Fund General Electric Hasbro, Inc. MFS Investment Management Inspira Marketing Group Pfizer J.M. Huber Corporation Verizon Dennis & Sharon Javer Voya Financial

ZOOPERHEROES Your monthly donation meets unexpected challenges. You are our superheroes!

The Brandon Michael Austin Memorial Fund Kathleen A. Bertone Renee Davidson & Katharine Bond Sharon Chase Agatha & Eugene Craven Felicia & Gregory Douglas Donald D. & Sharon M. Gainey Denice Renee Hicks Judith Kennedy Celeste & Paul Greco Kotudy Elizabeth Lambert Cristian Maselli Bethany & Steven Napolillo Melissa & Leonard Panzica Gregory Taft Carolyn C. Traxler

ANNUAL MEDIA SPONSORS Cardi’s Furniture Exnihilo Rhode Island PBS Rhode Island Monthly WPRI/Fox-Providence/The Rhode Show Show 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 10

Major events and milestones

We proudly welcomed the birth of three otter pups on February 7, 2018!

Mourned the passing of our furry friend Paul, the oldest Matchie’s tree kangaroo in the country. He was 23 years, 5 months and 5 days old.

More than 100 AMERICAN BURYING beetles were released on Nantucket to boost stabilizing populations. Thanks to your support!

RWPZoo achieved the American Humane Conservation Certification devoted to the welfare and well-being of animals.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular celebrated 30 years of pumpkin magic. 2018 served a record 125,000+ visitors.

We welcomed Cora, the two-year old Masai giraffe, from Cincinnati Zoo.

The state-of-the-art Faces of the Rainforest exhibit opened to the public in November - home to more than 35 species and several endangered animals. Special thank you to our Faces of the Rainforest donors!

You helped the Zoo educate 1,371 ZooCampers in 2018!

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e t a br e cel us g in p el h or f ou t hank y Thank you to our Zoobilee 2018 Food & Beverage Providers

The 27th annual Zoobilee, held on Saturday, June 30th, raised over $255,000 to support Roger William’s Park Zoo’s education and conservation programs.

We gratefully thank our sponsors, volunteers and party guests:

Presenting Sponsor

Elephant Entourage

Leopard League Janci Foundation

Bison Brigade Sophie F. Danforth NESCTC Security Agency LLC

Rhode Island Monthly Maribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson

WPRI 12 & Fox Providence

Kangaroo Crew Abbott-Action, Inc. A.B. Munroe Dairy Susan Aguiar Bank of America Bank Rhode Island

The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company Bentley Builders LLC Sandy & Domenic Coletta Coventry Lumber DCI Construction, Inc.

Dimeo Construction Company First Hartford Realty Corp Jonathan M. Nelson Pawtucket Credit Union Phenix & Coventry Home Care

Skurka Construction Inc. Starkweather & Shepley Insurance UNFI Yoder & Tidwell, Ltd.

Gibbon Gang Ellen and Mark Borreliz Cape Cod Ice Coastline Trust Co. Barry & Sandy Gertz Ivory Ella Patrick LeBeau & Meghan Rawson

Massage Envy Spa Frank and Liz Mauran Meridian Printing Miles River Direct Janes S. Nelson New England Fence Company Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

The Robert F. Stoico/ FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Swarovski North America, Ltd. Tarbox Toyota Textron The Washington Trust Company

Chair Patrick Wholey, Vice President and General Manager, WPRI 12/Fox Providence/myRITV/The CW Providence

Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar The Aviary Restaurant & Bar Avvio Ristorante Barefoot Wine Blount Fine Foods Boston Culinary Group Brutopia Brewery & Kitchen Cape Code Ice Cassarino’s Ristorante Cozy Caterers Douglas Wine & Spirits Dunkin’ Donuts Edible Arrangements El Rancho Grande Mexican Cuisine Frenchy’s Carousel Cafe, Inc. Go Nuts Co. GPub Gregg’s Restaurants Harpoon Brewery India Restaurant Knead Doughnuts Legal Sea Foods Little Rhody Foods McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks Mill’s Tavern Restaurant New Harvest Coffee Roasters Not Your Average Joe’s Pepsi Bottling Company P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Pure Beverage Systems, Inc. Red Stripe Restaurants Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel Rhody Fresh Milk & Cheese Snookers Sports Billiards Bar & Grill Starbucks Coffee Company Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille Texas Roadhouse Trinity Brewhouse TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill Union Station Brewery Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill Xaco Taco Modern Mexican

Committee Members Nancy Allen Sara Beatrice Jacqueline Boyd Douglas Caniglia

Katharine Ciszewski Michael Colabella Bob Conrad Brooke Fairman

Jennifer Foster Jeremy Goodman, DVM Elizabeth Grover Kathy Haronian

Patrick T. Lebeau Debra LeClerc Judy Lockard Erin McKenney

Byron M. McMasters Dave Oberlander Mary Searle Sara Whitney

Rhode Island Zoological Society • Roger Williams Park Zoo • 401.941.3910 • rwpzoo.org

FACES OF THE RAINFOREST

You educated your community on how the many faces of the rainforest all play a role in sustainability - from animals, to native peoples, modern industry, and YOU! $200,000+ The Gibson-Prugh Family The Champlin Foundations Patrick Le Beau & Meghan Sophie F. Danforth Rawson-Le Beau The Murray Family Charitable Jeffrey Mello Foundation, Suzanne & Terrence Richard Nadeau Murray Ocean State Charities Trust $100,000 - $199,999 Zoe Oemcke Frank & Liz Mauran John J. Palumbo $50,000 - $99,999 Renewal By Andersen Janci Foundation Robert & Catherine Sloan Lorber Foundation Mary Brooks Wall The Royal Little Family Foundation $1,000 - $1,999 $25,000 - $49,999 Advanced Production Design Bafflin Foundation Nancy J. Allen Martha Bower Gussie Baxt Mr. Bruce Ferguson Elizabeth Capozzi $10,000 - $24,999 Thomas Yates Exley & Gina M. Bank Newport Catalano Gould Charitable Lead Unitrust James & Maureen Howard The June Rockwell Levy Foundation Ira S. and Anna Galkin Charitable Trust Joanne M. Quinn Kathleen & David Keeffe National Grid Kyle & Shareen Knowlton $5,000 - $9,999 Jean & Brad Kopp B Street Foundation Howard Merten & Veronica Dash Domenic & Sandy Coletta John & Madeleine Mullen Dominion Energy Education Foundation Betsy & John Munzer Almon & Suzanne Hall Ron & Joanne Patalano Meg Ferguson Remington Middle School Jane S. Nelson $500 - $999 $2,000 - $4999 Jill & Robert Cormier Christine & Timothy M. Adams Barbara Cottam & John J. Garrahy Joseph Connolly & Tracy Bessette Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. DiSanto Karen, Bryan & Justin Cooper Carol & William Dunn Sarah Denby Brooke Fairman

Dr. Jeremy & Marina Goodman Deborah & David Grant Janet Keene Alissa R. & Ronald Labonte Rita & Pamela Medeiros Mr. & Mrs. William R. Miller, Jr Henry Mros Isabella Porter & Edward Levine Jennifer & R. Joshua Roth Dr. Matthew & Manon Sarasin Barbara & Philip A. Segal, Jr. Amanda Shannon & John Kennedy Pamela & Michael Sherrill Beth Tasca & Richard Tasca $250 - $499 Tracy Andrews-Mellouise Deniece Angiolilli & Conrad Janssen Robin & Adam Antonik Marie Arsenault & Tracey Moakler Susan Badger Nicole Baldarelli Dorothy & Kerry Barber Lisa Baxter Carolyn & David Beal Holly & Michael Bellucci Brian & Michelle Berkovitz D. Joshua Biltcliffe & Kate Creegan-Biltcliffe Michael & Barbara Boday Patrice M. & Gary A. Brierty Desirae & Jason Brouillard Jeffrey A. & Barbara Horovitz Brown Ann-Marie Bucci Elizabeth & Andrew Burchard

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$250 - $499 cont.

Joseph & Jeannine Byrne Heather & Jonathan Carosi Frank & Amy Carroccia Lina Clark & Casey Machado Mark & Paula Colen Ann & Shawn Corcoran Brock Cordeiro Britney & Adam Crisafulli Sarah Crittenden & Todd Gaskell Cynthia Cunnane & Jamie Fife Jennifer Damiani Rory & Michael D’Angelo William Deveney & Linda Getgen Monique & Michael Dezotell Rita Di Martino & Ron Cervasio Jenalee Dicarlo & Jarad Lepore Dinusha & John Dietrich The Doberstein Family Matthew & Kimberly Domenico Cynthia & Bryan Duarte Donna & Roger Dubord Timothy & Janice Eagan Nickolaus & Lauren Eibel Heather Field Brett & Jennifer Foster David Frazer Derrick Garrett Bobbie-Jo & Mike Gemma Christina & Chris Gianelloni Jennfier Gipitulan John J. Gomez Elizabeth E. Grover Michael Guilmain Jessica & Ryan Haemmerle Kevin Harrop Katherine Hebert Jennifer Hennessy & Faycal Jelouane David Hill and Jennifer Haddon Victoria & Morgan Holland Paula & Frederic Hooper KaraBeth & Barry Houle Gregory Hurlock & Yoko Yamamoto Estelle Hutchinson

Marc Hyland Mark & Elaine Gederman InMusic Elli Mylonas & David G. Durand Kimberly & Stephen F. Jalette Diane Nahabedian & Paul Carroll Nicole & Andrew Jarvis Bert & Donna Neales Elizabeth & Jake Jehourian Joyce A. Nelson Christine & Richard Jocelyn Kirsten Olson John R Hess & Co., Inc Jacqueline Ondis Karen & Jeffrey Jones Over the Rainbow Children Center Cynthia C. & Daniel S. Kaplan Lisa Palmer John & Mimi Karlsson Edward & Sue Perkinson Mary & Daniel Knappenberger Marcia Picard Laura Kramer & Christopher Taylor Rosemary Pierson & Ethan Clay Cynthia & Reynolds Lake Melissa & Todd Pikor Catherine Land Mr. Robert C. Pires Amanda Langill Carole & Joseph Ponto Barbara Lederer Trish Riecke Sarah & Christopher Lee Friedrika Robinson Jillian Lewis & Melissa Farrish Josh & Trisha Vallee Kathy & William Lima Saint Mary Academy Bay View Erma V. & Leon C. Lisee Arlene Lidsky Salomon Anne & G.M. Bruce Livingston Susan Sartini Leanne & Roald Llado Anthony Scalese Judy Lockard Dee & Mark Scanlon Eva & John Loezos Jennifer Scotti Joan L. & Marc F. Mahoney Christy & David Sherman Lisa & Andrew Maillet Joanne Silvia & Paul George Joseph & Christine Marasco Tamara & Thomas Smith III David & Carol Marques Clinton E. Smith, Jr. Alicia & Andrew Martin Karen & Philip Tanner Benjamin & Nichole Masse Cheryl Vieira Tyler & Ashleigh May Raymond & Patricia Vilnit McAdams Charitable Foundation Kathleen Wade Joanne & Emerson McEvoy Patrick Wagner Casey & Stephanie McLellan Sara & Derek Wesolowski Steven Medeiros & Kenneth Clukey Erik & Bonnie Williams Sharon & Alan Medeiros Sara Whitney Hollie & Troy Mellen Heather Wysong Sheila A. Miller & Julie M. Miller Charles Zechel & Mari Snow Janis Miney Mark Zonfrillo & Nancy Cocchiarella Jessica & Eric Miranda Karen & Tushar Misra Sharon & Michael Monsour Elizabeth K. Morse Deborah Moshier-Dunn & Michael Dunn

TRIBUTE GIFTS In honor of by donor Wyatt & Pheobe Aevazelis Beverly Auxford-Paiva Owen Allen Sandra & John Gillooly Wes Allen Sandra & John Gillooly Sawyer and Jacob Aubin Jennifer Poirier & Michael Aubin

Baby Zoo Animals Zoe Oemcke Ava Barry Judith Nadeau Emma and Nathan Bellucci Holly & Michael Bellucci Mason W. Boday Michael & Barbara Boday Mandy Boragine Lisa Trasatti & Mandy Boragine Albert Box Lisa & Albert Box Trish Brennan Joel Silverberg & Patricia Brennan

Beverly Brown Eric & Rebecca Brown Rebecca Brown Eric & Rebecca Brown Julia Buckland Kara Leonard Dorothy ‘Toppy’ Carlson Judy Lockard

Nancy Carpenter Sean Carpenter Amanda Carvalho Amanda & Nuno Carvalho

Erika, Isabelle & Matthew Cervasio Rita Di Martino & Ron Cervasio

Lian “Super Mommy” Furtado Robert Furtado

Erika Cervasio Rita Di Martino & Ron Cervasio

Lucius & Isabella Gianelloni Christina & Chris Gianelloni

Penelope & Mina Clark Lina Clark

Lynne Gonnella Christine & Nicholas P. Gonnella, Jr.

Debbie Clark Dee & Mark Scanlon

Grace Carole & Alfred Zupicich

Johnathan Colón Heather Wysong

Warren “Skip” & Linda Hafner Joseph & Jeannine Byrne Tina Scrivani

Robert & Helen Conrad Selby & Jay Hayes

Mya Hanna Cynthia & Reynolds Lake

Teresa Crean’s Birthday Anonymous Judith Swift

Cape Hayes Selby & Jay Hayes

Adrian & Davin Currier Sharon & Dan Hendriksen

Carol Hills Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hollmann

Maria Daponte Amanda & Nuno Carvalho

Bob Hobbs Heather M. & Robert R. Hobbs

Antonelle Dawley Matthew Dawley

Eva and Edison Hodge Michelle Wu & Daniel Hodge

Gunner DeCiccio, Greyson DeCiccio, Ace DeCiccio Beth Tasca & Richard Tasca

Callie Rose Hutchinson Estelle Hutchinson

Ruby Dholakia Nishita Roy-Pope & David Pope

Ronald & Linda Isaacson Judith & Joseph Ludwig Maisie Eleanor Jarvis Nicole & Andrew Jarvis

Thomas & Jonathan DiSanto Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. DiSanto

Emilia and Mason Jehourian Elizabeth & Jake Jehourian

Dale Dobbins Phyllis Dobbins

Rita Kannel Elizabeth E. Grover & Lawrence Isaacson

Aaron Dunphy Beth Dunphy

Christian Kennedy’s 7th Birthday Shalana & Matthew Carson

Brian Finkele Tammy Hanley

Joanne Kerr Kara Leonard

Simone Francoeur Michele & Jeffrey Francoeur

Shareen Knowlton George & Barbara H. Sage Fund

Avo Dee Dee Furtado Lian & Robert Furtado

Ruth Kronenberg Sarah Kronenberg

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The River Otters Joanne & Joseph Donahue

Romeo Melissa Andrews Romo & Fernando, the giant otters Deborah A. & Ellis S. Waldman Wendy Roskowski Michael Aellig Steven Dion Deborah Duquette Superior Electric Co. Inc.

TRIBUTE GIFTS cont.

Katherine A. Nelligan Kelly Lockwood

April Rowe Linda & Alexander Lucini

Lynette Labinger New England Institute of Technology

Trisha Nelson Catherine Nelson

Julia Sewack Gerald Sewack & Janet Volken

Karen LaPlume Paul Lotito (2)

New Era Enrichment Academy Kara Nicholas

Avo Neni Silva Lian & Robert Furtado

Alessandra and Eliana Lepore Jenalee Dicarlo & Jarad Lepore

Janet Noke Kristen & Matthew Fraza Nicolette & Dale Fraza

Logan Skaling and Caleb Skaling Dorothy & Kerry Barber

McKenzie Lima Katelyn & Kyle Lima

Oliver & Bernard Lopez Anne & G.M. Bruce Livingston Stacy Lynch Kathleen Flynn & Stacy Lynch Krystal & Avery Machado Roderick & Krystal Machado Maggie & Lila Deborah Terry

Catherine Oemcke Zoe Oemcke (3) Naomi Omeria Garrett Derrick Garrett Ella Grace Opiekun Katherine Hebert Pamela Osborne Matthew Williams Katie Paiva Beverly Auxford-Paiva

Aubrey & Caroline Marques-Jordan and Bianca Paterni Ava Perez Regina Messina David & Carol Marques Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pendergast Danny McConoughey’s Birthday Anonymous (1) Michelle & Mark Macko Haley Pincince Kaylene McKenney Beth Mattera Pincince & Anthony Erin McKenney Pincince Sandra Minke, Volunteer Docent

Jeffrey Gold Madeline Miranda Jessica & Eric Miranda Kristen Moonan Ms. Joanne K. Flodin

Tommy & Max Smith Tamara & Thomas Smith III Deborah J. Smith Mary E. Stevenson Meghan Sogge Jeffrey & Meghan Sogge Marjorie Souza Joey Moniz Bettina Stevens Rita Di Martino & Ron Cervasio Sarah Stewart Bev Stewart

Alexandria Stricklin Clinton E. Smith, Jr. Kevin, Erin, & Lily Swanson Dolores E. Cashman

Samantha Polon, The Big Back Yard Janine Greenwood

Judy Taber Eric & Rebecca Brown Fineas Taylor Laura Kramer & Christopher Taylor

Sheridan & Alexander Raymond Theresa & Eric Raymond

Tinkerbell the Netherland dwarf bunny Karen & John Ferri

The Rezendes Family Bethany David

Adelyn Trainer Francesca & Edward Trainer

Layla Walden Dee & Mark Scanlon

Ernestine Gray Gertrude Miller

Jai-Lynn and Karter Wheeler Jennfier Gipitulan

Her mother Jill Stockman

Will & Tess William Deveney & Linda Getgen

Joseph Hillstrom Mary Hillstrom & Kenneth Olsen

Maribeth Q. Williamson Don Wright

Edward K. Hooks Suzy Winchester

Ella and Fiona Zonfrillo Mark Zonfrillo & Nancy Cocchiarella

John “Johnny” McConnell Bob & Donna Cormier

The Zookeepers Joanne & Joseph Donahue

Debbie Kasper Nicole Moriarty

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Tim Kurkowski Ms. Shirley Kurkowski

In memory of by donor Sona V. Ahlijian Gregory Ahlijian Karen Andrews Michelle & Richard Brazeau Mary Austin Rachel Derby Dorothy Barney Michael S. Quigley Paul Belisle Ann Marie & James Genereux Jim “Soup” Campbell Crystal & Walter Ultsch Hope Daly Jennifer L. Abbate Donald Daly Wayne Drady & Donald Mathew J.B. Eldridge Carol Hill Kienholz Family Revocable Trust Judith Malinoski Deborah J. Smith Lorraine Sprague April Whitecross J.F. & C.E. Whitecross Rita Eisman Kathy Humphreys Jane Girouard Lois A. Berghorn (2)

Barbara M. O’Connell Lois Arsenault Carroll & Gerald Aubin Ann-Marie Burns David & Marjorie Calderara Nancy Carpenter Deborah Fahey & Gillian Paynter Gail & Clark Gruber Gail Higgins Fogarty Joseph Kisilywicz Joan L. & Marc F. Mahoney Barbara & Kenneth Milton Janet Noke Lorna O’Connell Elizabeth Paquette & Jacqueline Proulx Janet Wilson Mickey Pacheco Jeanne & Michael Brown Paul the tree kangaroo Zoe Oemcke (2) Edythe Platt Janet Platt Jane Cunha Rego Charles Korkuc Susan Romano Ronald Gelineau Valancy Stirling Baro inMusic Stacey Tanner Karen & Philip Tanner

2018 ANNUAL REPORT 18

SUPPORT & REVENUE** Functions & Paid Activities 7.20%

Other 2.07%

Education Programs 6.61% Gift Shop & Concession Commission 6.14%

General Admission 29.60%

TOTAL $10,062,925

Membership 19.29% Donations, Grants & Special Events 29.10%

**2018 figures unaudited

EXPENSES** Animal Care & Operations 55.82%

TOTAL $10,354,022

Fundraising & Membership 9.44%

Conservation & Education 13.67% Miscellaneous 5.37%

Administration 15.71%

Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence.

Published in Fall 2019 • Designer: Corrie Ignagni Editorial: Erin McKenney, Diane Nahabedian Photo Credits: Brooke Ignagni, RWP Zoo Staff, Missy Wade

rhode island zoological society 2018 board of trustees Officers

TRUSTEES

Maribeth Q. Williamson

Kristen Adamo Nancy Allen Douglas Caniglia Barbara Cottam Sarah Denby Dana L. Goldberg Marta Gomez-Chiarri Patrick T. LeBeau, CFPÂŽ

Chair

Howard Merten Vice Chair

Margaret Ferguson Secretary

Sandra L. Coletta Treasurer

Kimberley M. Little Elizabeth Rollins Mauran Dr. Jeffrey Mello John J. Palumbo Karen E. Silva EdD, CHE Teresa A. Crean, AICP Steven M. Parente Marc D. Santos Jonthan Seely

Management Jeremy Goodman, DVM

Tim French

Ron Patalano

Executive Director, RI Zoological Society and Roger Williams Park Zoo

Deputy Director of Animal Programs

Deputy Director of Operations

Sheri Avery

Shareen Knowlton

Lou Perrotti

Director of Education

Director of Conservation Programs

Diane Nahabedian

Dave Pertuso

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Chief Administrative Officer

Mike McBride, DVM

Director of Visitor Services

Director of Human Resources

Brooke Fairman Director of Development

Cheryl Vieira

Director of Veterinary Services

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