SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO
ANNUAL REPORT 2015
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2015
Sedgwick County Zoological Society, Inc.
CHAIRMAN
Mark C. Reed
PRESIDENT
Mark C. DeVries
TRUSTEES
Stanley G. Andeel Kevin J. Arnel Jeff Bloomer Martha C. Buford Cindy Burgess Kelly E. Callen Dave Dahl Allan Dunne Amy Ekerberg, DVM Genevieve Farha Sarita Francis Rhonda Fullerton Michael Herbert Ronald Holt Steven A. Houlik Dale Hoyer Jim Howell Dirk Jones Don J. Knappenberger Gary Kohn Dave Larson Marvin Long Buz Lukens Gayle Malone Sam Marnick Bill Moore Scott Ochs Mary Lynn Oliver Martin W. Park Sue Pearce Karl Peterjohn Mary Lynn Priest Scott Redler Albert R. Sanchez Barry Schwan Mike Scholes Don Sherman Collin Stieben Jay Smith Paul Truitt Sue Watson Marty Wells Joe D. Williams Tom Windish
Sheryl Wohlford
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Richard Ranzau, 4th District David M. Unruh, 1st District Tim R. Norton, 2nd District Karl Peterjohn, 3rd District Richard Ranzau, 4th District Jim Howell, 5th District
COUNTY MANAGERS William P. Buchanan & Michael Scholes
ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER Ronald Holt
MISSION
To inspire discovery, appreciation, and respect for animals and nature.
VISION
With passion, leadership, and foresight, the Sedgwick County Zoo will be the best zoo possible for our animals and guests.
DEAR FRIENDS: It’s hard to believe that 2015 marks my 36th year with Sedgwick County Zoo. Now, in the twilight of my
pride in our leadership in using solar power and being champions in going green.
career, I find myself reflecting more and more on the
• After several years of blood, sweat and tears,
past. The highs, the lows, the laughter and yes, even
we concluded our Capital Campaign for the
the tears. But for me, what first comes to mind about
construction of the new Elephant Exhibit. Raising
my adventure here at the Zoo is the people. Friends.
$10.6 million is no easy task. Many thanks to all of you who have helped make this dream a reality
Our community is full of passionate and caring citizens who have believed in our home and have
for our Zoo. • Zoobilee continues to grow and remains “Wichita’s
certainly believed in their Zoo. From taking pride
Wildest Fun Raiser.” In fact, for the first time,
in our work or taking pride in our city, I have always
Zoobilee exceeded the $1 million mark in overall
been amazed at how deep our roots run. Together,
contributions – both financial and in-kind!
we are a melting pot of enthusiasm, passion, ideas
Congratulations to everyone who helped make
and aspirations to make our community the best
this the biggest fundraising event in town.
place we can. Our achievements over the past years were made Without a doubt, the same can be said about
possible because so many have recognized the
Sedgwick County Zoo.
unique role the Zoo plays in environmental learning and wildlife conservation, as well as our important
I believe community support for our Zoo is at an all-
contributions to the quality of life and the economy of
time high. I have been overwhelmed by the support
our community and our state.
you have shown and how passionate you are about our Zoo and how important you view its mission
Thank you for your passion and commitment to our
and role in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas and
community and to Sedgwick County Zoo. Thank you
throughout the world.
for the friendship now and in the future.
Throughout the pages of this annual report, you will
Sincerely,
be reminded again and again the passion people have for the Zoo and our mission. This is due much in part to the vision and leadership of the employees, volunteers, members, county commissioners and the Zoological Board of Trustees. In addition, the
Mark C. Reed
overwhelming financial support and loyalty of our
Executive Director
financial partners continues to amaze me. Here are just a few examples of passion at work for the Zoo: • In May, we opened the new Tropics Building (formerly called the Jungle Building) to the delight of our visitors who marveled in the new landscape as if they were seeing it again…for the first time. • Our new solar array was connected to the Westar grid and began providing power to the amphibians and reptile building. Thank you Westar for your partnership on this project. As data continues to be collected, I know we will take
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2015 PROJECTS
JANUARY • Quarantine facility was inspected by the Center for Disease Control for registration to impost non-human primates. • Concrete footers were completed at the new elephant exhibit.
FEBRUARY • Scaffolding in the Tropics was removed and the building was ready for the final phase of work.
APRIL • Westar Energy installed new Solar array at the Amphibians & Reptiles building.
MARCH • North American Riverbank exhibit renovated in Amphibians & Reptiles building. • Sedgwick County Boma and outdoor areas began to take shape at the site for the Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley.
MAY • Tropics final touches were completed and opened to the public on May 22, 2015.
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JUNE
NOVEMBER
• The wading pool and waterfall themeing was completed at Elephants. The new artificial rock work and termite mound were also completed.
• Asphalt parking lot added behind Tropics
JULY
• Quarantine facility was dedicated.
for staff parking.
• Canal work and Pelican island were the main focus of work for the maintenance department.
• Fencing along windmill road continued to be installed. This consisted of 20’ containment poles, and running over 7000 feet of 5/8” cable.
AUGUST • Zoobilee setup dominated most of the month.
OCTOBER • Orangutan Husbandry Workshop was hosted by the Zoo. Over 100 professionals from various Zoos’ all over the country attended this three day workshop.
DECEMBER
• Stephanie moved to her new home.
• Concrete flooring work was completed in the Plaza Beastro.
• Three bridges in South America were rebuilt.
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FINANCIALS
ATTENDANCE 1971 – 2015
700,000
Total Memberships sold in 2015: 13,374
600,000
Total Attendance for 2015: 581,773 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000
SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO RECIPIENT OF AZA QUARTER CENTURY AWARD Award recognizes 25 years or more of continuous AZA accreditation The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the primary accrediting body for top zoos and aquariums in the United States since 1974, recently announced recipients of the Association’s Quarter Century Award. Established in 2015, this new award acknowledges facilities that have maintained AZA accreditation continuously for 25 years or more, highlighting their commitment to animal care, welfare, conservation, education, and more. The inaugural group of 119 awardees includes many facilities that have successfully achieved AZA accreditation well beyond the 25 year mark. Sedgwick County Zoo first became accredited in 1982 and has maintained accreditation for 33 years. We are honored to be included in this group of esteemed organizations. “AZA is dedicated to ensuring that the highest standards in the zoological profession are met, and this means that the accreditation process is therefore quite rigorous,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “The fact that these aquariums and zoos have maintained continuous AZA accreditation for 25 years 6
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or more is an extraordinary achievement that deserves to be celebrated,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. To be accredited, AZA-accredited facilities have completed a thorough review to ensure that they meet and will continue to meet rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years in order to be members of the Association. The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous on-site inspection by a team of trained zoo and aquarium professionals. The inspecting team observes all aspects of the institution’s operation, including animal care; keeper training; safety for visitors, staff and animals; educational programs; conservation efforts; veterinary programs; financial stability; risk management; visitor services; and other areas. Finally, top officials are interviewed at a formal hearing of AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission, after which accreditation is granted, tabled, or denied. Any institution that is denied may reapply one year after the Commission’s decision is made.
OPERATING SUPPORT: Sedgwick County Donations & Grants Other Contributions
$5,417,439 $98,130 $136,426
Operating Revenue:
Admissions $2,059,759 Concessions $1,122,361 Memberships $1,727,140 Other Income: Zoobilee Promotional Events Education Programs Investment Income Miscellaneous
$1,021,448 $221,906 $162,260 $0 $27,770
Other Income 12%
Sedgwick County 45.2%
Memberships 14.4%
Concessions 9.4% Admissions 17.2% Other Contributions 1.1%
TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $11,994,639
Donations & Grants 0.8%
Operating Expenses: Salaries & Benefits $7,348,816 Repairs & Maintenance $349,376 Utilities $569,733 Other: Promotions & Advertising $404,900 Animal Food $581,628 Other Supplies $671,249 Professional Services $15,400 Animal Purchases $9,993 Insurance $139,355 Contractual $364,399 Miscellaneous $587,420 Infrastructure & Equipment $352,190
TOTAL EXPENSES & INFRASTRUCTURE $11,394,459
Infrastructure & Equipment 3.1%
Salaries & Benefits 64.5%
Other 24.3%
Utilities 5% Repairs & Maintenance 3.1%
TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE OVER (UNDER EXPENSES)* $600,180 *This reflects the amount of expense from prior year carry over funded for infrastructure and small capital projects.
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NEW FISH SPECIES WILL BE INTRODUCED
TO THE TROPICS
FISH
WAT E R S C A P E S .
SPECIES
WERE IN THE
TROPICS LAKE AT THE TIME OF RENOVATION,
100 BIRDS
30 SPECIES
WERE RELOCATED FOR THE RENOVATION OF
THE TROPICS EXHIBIT. THIS LOWER NUMBER CAN BE
CONTRIBUTED TO A DECLINE IN BREEDING
AND OTHER MANAGEMENT CHANGES.
WILL ONCE AGAIN BE EXHIBITED THERE
AFTER THE OPENING.
120 to130
BIRDS WILL BE PLACED IN THE EXHIBIT. WE HOPE TO BRING THE NUMBERS UP THROUGH
BREEDING MANAGEMENT.
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NEW BIRD SPECIES WILL CALL THE JUNGLE HOME AT THE TIME OF REOPENING:
• Blue-bellied rollers—Coracias cyanogaster • Green wood hoopoe—Phoeniculus purpuresu • Golden white-eye—Cleptornis marchei 8
• Bridled white-eye—Zosterops conspicillatus • Micronesian kingfisher—Halcyon cinnamomina cinnamomina • Guam rail—Rallus owstoni
OVER 180 IS THE HIGHEST NUMBER
OF BIRDS TO HAVE LIVED IN
THE TROPICS IN ITS HISTORY.
ANOTHER
EIGHT
NEW SPECIES
WILL BE INTRODUCED, BUT LIKELY ALL AFTER THE REOPENING OF THE BUILDING.
EXPLORE THE The new roof allows for so much more light transmittance that there is a true light cycle. This allows for normal seasonal and daily behaviors in the birds. This has increased breeding and nesting behaviors. The new HVAC system is much more sophisticated and allows us greater control over the building’s temperature and humidity, which provides a better experience for our guests and animals.
New learning opportunities! The lobby has brand new graphics about the tropics and the challenges those regions face. With new exhibits in the building, guests can learn more about the species and our involvement in the Mariana Avifauna Conservation (MAC) program. Though the wrinkled hornbills are not technically new, they now have a permanent home in the Tropics. We are hopeful that they will breed and nest on exhibit if they feel comfortable.
Grand Opening: May 22, 2015
583 1,000
PLANTS
DELIVERED TO
THE ZOO IN MARCH
PL A NTS
WILL BE
• Aframomum—Aframomum melegueta • Soursop—Annona muricata • Breadfruit—Artocarpus altilis • Jackfruit—Artocarpus heterophyllus • Flamethrower Palm—Chambeyronia macrocarpa • Taro—Colocasia esculenta
PLANTED IN NEW AQUATIC PLANTS THE TROPICS IN THE LAKE TO CREATE BEFORE THE SPAWNING SITES GRAND OPENING!
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NEW SPECIES THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN IN THE TROPICS BEFORE
FOR THE FISH
17,000
$
BUDGET FOR PLANTS AND HARDSCAPES
• Oil Palm—Elaeis guineensis • Loquat—Eriobotrya japonica • Coral Tree—Erythrina indica • Grumichama—Eugenia brasiliensis • Surinam Cherry—Eugenia uniflora • Bottle Palm—Hyophorbe lagenicaulis • Lychee—Litchi chinensis • Noni—Morinda citrifolia • Bat Flower—Tacca chantrieri • Tamarind—Tamarindus indica • Chocolate Tree—Theobroma cacao 9
VOLUNTEERS
Sedgwick County Zoo Recognizes Volunteers for Service Sedgwick County Zoo would like to recognize Rhonda Carra with the 2015 Volunteer of the Year award. Since 2013, Rhonda has volunteered in the Koch Orangutan & Chimpanzees Habitat, with Ape Watchers, in Australia and South America mammal department, as a docent and occasionally, volunteers for special events.
In 2015, Rhonda volunteered 1,082 hours and has well over 1,500 hours in her time here at the Zoo. Guests may most easily recognize one of Rhonda’s many talents during our Easter Eggstravaganza and Season’s Treatings events. She is the volunteer that provides handmade plush animals for the apes, a project that she does outside of her time at the Zoo. What sets Rhonda apart this year was her involvement and participation in the Orangutan Husbandry Workshop the Zoo hosted in October of last year. Rhonda was one of a small group who personally designed, cleaned, cut and sewed 255 billboard bags that were used as gift bags for the workshop. These bags were also sold, raising money for the Ape TAG conservation fund.
“Rhonda’s dedication to the Zoo, the staff, and the animals are what we dream of when we have a volunteer come to work with us,” said Katie Kimble, senior keeper of Australia and South America mammals, “She has been a joy to have around and a pleasure to work with. We aren’t sure what we would do without her!” In 2015, the Sedgwick County Zoo totaled 835 volunteers who donated 33,385 hours. Volunteers help the Zoo by giving their time which in turn saves the Zoo money. The cumulative hours donated by the Sedgwick County Zoo volunteers in 2015 were equal to 17 fulltime employees. Thanks to all of you for what you do to help make the Zoo the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas.
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EDUCATION
Students Programs 25.8%
Students Programs
19,614 Onsite School Group Programs 10,364 Offsite Group Programs (Zoo reach) 11,541 Onsite Classes 724 Overnights 533 Birthday Parties 430 Tours 1076 Other 6248 Events 8209 Backpack Program and Zoo Trunks 1534 Catch a Keeper 15,690 Informal programs
20.7%
2%
10.8% 1.4% .7%
8.2% .6%
.9%
13.6%
15.2%
Total Programs for the year: 4596 Total people: 75,963
MARK C. REED SCHOLARSHIP FUND Congratulations to the 2015 Friends University recipients of the Mark C. Reed Zoo Science Scholarship. Each year students are selected for this scholarship based on their career goals, college activities and grade point average. The Mark C. Reed Endowed Scholarship was the first major scholarship given to the Friends University Biology Department. The Zoo Science degree is a four-year bachelor’s degree program hosted by Friends University in conjunction with Sedgwick County Zoo. Students attend general biology classes at Friends University as well as classes held at Sedgwick County Zoo and taught by Zoo professionals, enabling students who plan on a zoo or aquarium career to obtain hands-on experience as well as academic experience. 2015–16 AWARD WINNERS Back Row: Mark C. Reed, Shelby Smith, Andrea Huebner, Daniel Marks, Blake Little, Patrick Mathews PhD, Melinda Gates, Danielle Thompson, Sarah Burnett, Eden Rucker, Schaneè Anderson Front Row: Meredith Haney, Bethany Vonada, Victoria Nissley, Emma Cuda, Serena Randolph, Samantha Hunt, Emily Denton, Thomas Vitkus, Ashley Locke, Courtney Barr
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2015 SPECIAL EVENTS
WINTER WEDNESDAYS:
Wednesdays in January & February Media Sponsor: Entercom (The Buzz 105.3)
MERITRUST: EARTH DAY KANSAS Thursday, April 23, 2015 Total Attendance: 9,089 Sponsor: Meritrust, Wester, and Black Hills Energy
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, April 4, 2015 Total Attendance: 4,837 Media Sponsor: BOB FM 97., 100.5 FM the Wolf, and The CW (KWCH)
MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday, May 10, 2015 Total Attendance: 4,697 (1,510 free moms) Media Sponsor: BOB FM 97.1 and 100.5 FM the Wolf
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FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW
Sunday, June 21, 2015 Total Attendance: 5,563 (837 free dads) Media Sponsor: Entercom (KEYN 103.7)
MONKEY BUTT POKER RUN
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 Total Attendance: 429 Sponsor: Alefs, Piping & Equipment, In-kind: Pepsi, Sunflower Travel, Mandalay Bay/Shark Reef Aquarium, The Inn at Tallgrass Media Sponsors: Journal (104.5 the Fox and T-95), KSAS (Fox KS/My TV Wichita)
NIGHT OF THE LIVING ZOO
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct. 23, 24 & 25 2015 Total Attendance: 11,258 Sponsor: Learning Quest, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell In-Kind: QuikTrip Media Sponsors: KSAS (Fox Kansas/My TV Wichita), Clear Channel (B98, 96.3, KZSN)
WINTER WEDNESDAYS:
Wednesdays in November & December Media Sponsor: Entercom (The Buzz 105.3)
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ZOOBILEE
ZOOBILEE: WICHITA’S WILDEST FUN-RAISER The Sedgwick County Zoo’s annual fundraising gala, Zoobilee, held Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight was a success! Zoobilee patrons spent the evening sampling food and drink, dancing under the stars and bidding on great silent and live auction items. A variety of area restaurants served samples of their best dishes and drinks, from old favorites to exotic new delicacies, Wichita’s eateries put on their best for Zoobilee. Following the live auction Zoobilee guests danced the night away to the sounds of The Source. Zoobilee is the Sedgwick County Zoo’s largest fundraising effort, and is one of the most successful events of its kind. Proceeds from the event go to support daily Zoo operation and help keep Zoo daily admission prices affordable. As part of the Zoo’s commitment to conservation, a portion of this year’s funds will go to support Friends of the Zoo. Thanks to everyone for making our Zoo and this years’ Zoobilee a success. We couldn’t do it without your continued support.
ZOOBILEE STEERING COMMITTEE Marvin O. Long—Chair Jeff Bloomer Susan Bowers Cathy Brady Martha Buford Cindy Burgess Jim Burgess Tori Deatherage Suzy Finn Bryan Frye Brandon Hathaway Pam Irish Kris Long Jamil Malone Sue Pearce Mary Lynn & Frank Priest Al Sanchez Marty Wells Denise Ziegler
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SPONSORS & FRIENDS
ABC Discount Liquor & The Humidor Advertising Images Atomic Outdoor Bob FM & Wolf Paul Bowen Photography Brady Nursery Capitol Federal Savings Cargill Clear Channel Outdoor Clear Channel Radio Corporate Caterers Cox Communications Cox Media D&D Equipment Delta Dental Entercom FirstWireless, Inc. Foley Equipment Company
Fox Kansas Glazer’s of Kansas House of Schwan Intake Studios Intrust Bank Arena Joe White KB Creative KAKE KSN Kansas Golf & Turf McCurdy Auction Media Partners Meritrust Pepsi Bottling Group Plaid Giraffe Pratt Industries Printing Inc. Sedgwick County EMS Sedgwick County Fire Department Sedgwick County Sheriff Star Lumber & Supply Standard Beverage Corporation Textron Aviation The Bar’s Open The Wichita Eagle Traffic Control Services Waste Connections White Beverage Co. Wichita Magazine Wichita Wagonmasters Worldwide Wine & Spirits
PAVILION & HOSPITALITY AREA PATRONS Aeroflex Wichita, Inc. Jeff Bloomer Martha & Bob Buford Bushwood Investments Kelly & Jon Callen Capitol Federal Savings Cessna Cornejo Materials Cox Communications Delta Dental
Docuplex Martin K. Eby Construction EMC Insurance Richard Egelhof Emprise Bank Ernst & Young Foley Industries Fugate Enterprises GLMV Architecture, Inc. Rhea Hartley IMA of Kansas, Inc. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Kansas Gas Service Koch Industries, LLC Dave & Debbie Larson LC Enterprises Martin Pringle Law Firm Meritrust Mommy’s Helper Inc. Bill Moore Network Marketing Pro Inc. Scott & Carole Ochs OFG Financial Services, Inc. Larry Pacenka Pavement Pros Piping & Equipment Co., Inc. Pratt Industries Printing Inc. Pro Kem Reiloy USA Matthew Robertson Colby Sandlian Sirius Computer Solutions Spirit AeroSystems Sue Pearce Sweetman Investments Taylor Enterprises Textron Aviation Wells Fargo Commercial Bank Westar Energy Marie Woydziak YPW
ZOOBILEE RESTAURANT & PAMPERING SUPPORTERS
American Institute of Wine and Food Wichita Chapter B.S. Sandwich Press Beautiful Day Café Cake by Andrea Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe Corporate Caterers Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre Fazoli’s Firebirds Wood Fire Grill Foggy Bottom Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freebirds World Burrito Frozen Drinks R Us Gianni Bacci’s Granite City Food & Brewery Holiday Inn Wichita Hurts Donuts Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza J Rae’s Bakery Jason’s Deli Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Kentucky Fried Chicken Kona Ice Lamphouse Photo Co. Laurie’s Kitchen Lee’s Chinese Restaurant Molino’s Mexican Cuisine Monarch Monroe Coffee Roasters Monterrey Mexican Grill Nails by Emily New Direction Hair and Nail Salon Nitro Joe’s Noodles and Company Old Chicago P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Plaza Beastro
Prairie Fire Coffee Roasters Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard River City Brewery Sheet Metal Workers Local #29 Starbucks Sveta’s Skin & Body Therapy T.G.I. Friday’s The Fresh Market The Hungry Heart Twisted Java Village Inn Walgreens Wen Health and Wellness Wheat State Distilling Whole Foods Wichita Brewing Company Wichita Thunder Wichita Wagonmasters Wildtree
LIVE AUCTION
Auctioneer—Lonny R. McCurdy, McCurdy Auction Services Animal Video—Paul Bowen
LIVE AUCTION PATRONS
Bob & Martha Buford Friends of the Zoo Dave & Debbie Larson Brett Leeth Jake Ludwig Martin K. Eby Construction Ryan Parish Masonry Bruce Nystrom Mary Lynn & Bill Oliver Stan Olson-Pro Kem Matt Reed Reiloy Westland Corp. Integrity Electric
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CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS
U.S. ZOOS WORK TO RELOCATE ELEPHANTS, MAKING ROOM FOR RHINOS IN AFRICA
Zoos and Swaziland wildlife trust form conservation partnership, commit to care for animals from wildlife parks that need a new home September 25, 2015—Three U.S. zoos are collaborating with conservation officials in Swaziland, Africa, in an effort to provide 18 African elephants necessary new homes. The animals were removed from two privately managed government parks to prevent further degradation of the landscape and in order to make room for critically endangered rhinos. If the elephants are not relocated they will be culled. Working as partners, Dallas Zoo, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Wichita’s Sedgwick County Zoo have applied for permits that are required to allow the import. These permit requests are currently under consideration by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Swaziland wildlife authorities. If permits are approved, the elephants can be relocated to innovative, new habitats in the United States. All three zoos are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and have developed expansive exhibits designed to meet the needs of large, social elephant herds. Under the care of the nonprofit Big Game Parks Trust in Swaziland, the 18 elephants must be exported or culled in order for Swaziland to meet its conservation plan goals to avoid overpopulation of elephants and to make room for rhinos in its parks. Currently the elephants are living in holding areas, called bomas, spanning several acres. Relocating the elephants elsewhere in the region is unrealistic due to issues related to excessive poaching, loss of habitat and elephant-human conflicts. Drought conditions and degraded park land require Swaziland to truck in hay from South Africa to feed the 18 elephants daily. Swaziland is currently experiencing its worst drought ever, and the conditions are threatening wildlife as well as livestock. Since establishing its first wildlife sanctuary in 1964, Swaziland has been guided by longstanding wildlife management plans created by local conservationists and park officials who aim to restore the parks to a balanced, sustainable state. Although Swaziland’s parks are too small to support large elephant herds, plans identify the parks as ideal settings for a
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significant rhino conservation effort. While about 15 elephants will remain at the parks as symbols of Swaziland’s rich natural heritage, the current elephant population is too large, leaving 18 elephants in need of a new home and a safe future, a role the three accredited zoos can provide. “Accredited zoos strongly support the conservation and protection of elephants globally. We’re hopeful this project will progress because we care about the survival of animal species and about the welfare of individual animals. Our three zoos are committed to providing these elephants with a safe future,” said Dennis Pate, president/CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “Swaziland is poised to play a major role in rhino conservation efforts, and we can support that while establishing new, multi-generational elephant herds in the United States. Using space at zoos for animal species that need help is one more way that modern zoos help save animals from extinction. This is win-win for both species.” The zoos plan to provide ongoing support for Swaziland’s rhino conservation program, which could significantly contribute to the survival of rhinos in Africa. Once the most abundant of all rhino species, black rhinos are critically endangered and considered at great risk of extinction due to poaching for their horns. Black rhinos,
and southern white rhinos, can live side by side because they do not compete for food—one browses and the other grazes. Both species need protected habitats and both are expected to thrive in the Swazi parks because they do not outstrip the land. The parks’ protected boundaries can also provide critical safety and space to support large numbers. Since its inception, Big Game Parks, the Swazi kingdom’s authority on conservation, has successfully reintroduced more than 22 animal species into Swaziland’s government parks system and also operates a highly effective anti-poaching unit. Each partner zoo will care for a social group of elephants with professional veterinary and keeper staff experienced in elephant care and management techniques, including positive reinforcement based on reward and cooperation with elephant keepers and restricted contact. The import applications are for 15 female and 3 male elephants, which could arrive in the U.S. later this year if the necessary permits are approved. This proposed import not only helps Swaziland protect its wildlife habitats and provides an alternative to culling animals; it could significantly contribute to ongoing efforts to establish a sustainable elephant population in North America. While these elephants were all born in the wild in Swaziland and their exact ages are unknown, it is confirmed that 15 are sub-adults that are weaned and are estimated to range in age from 6–15 years old. Three others are young, adult females with estimated age ranges from 20–25 years old. The zoos are deeply committed to maintaining these elephants in social herds.
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COLLECTION CHART & SIGNIFICANT ARRIVALS
AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES: Australian lungfish King cobras Chinese alligator Jamaican Iguanas*
MAMMALS:
Gorilla, female Bongo Mexican wolf Peninsular pronghorn
GOOD-BYES:
African lion Grizzly bear Slender-horned gazelle
BIRDS:
Guam Rail Guam kingfishers Great blue turaco Pesquet’s parrots Chestnut-backed thrush Red-crested turaco Marbled teal Puna teal Baikal teals Aregentine ruddy ducks Mandarin ducks Pale-headed rosellas Crimson rosellas Edward’s pheasant Galahs 2nd year in a row* Roseate spoonbill* Blue-faced honeyeaters* Golden conures* Greater flamingo* Saipan bridled white-eye* Snowy-headed robin chat* *indicates born or hatched as Sedgwick County Zoo
COLLECTION CHART Invertebrates Pisces Amphibia Reptilia Aves Mammalia Total Orders
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23
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63
Families
12
29
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Species
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Specimens
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Jamaican Iguana
Great Blue Turaco Chinese Alligator
Bongo
Gorilla
Mexican Wolf Galah
Guam Kingfisher
Golden Conures
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DONORS & MEMBERS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Andrea & Caleb Bowers Kelly & Jon Callen Sheila & Michael L. Nally Michael & Beth Oller Jonathan L. & Margaret Olsen Marque C. & Tonya Peer Eugene & Stephanie Reif PATRON MEMBERS Jim R. & Cora Boyd Gloria Farha Flentje & Jack Focht Barbara & Jim Hoppins Karen Shope BENEFACTOR MEMBERS Larry & Dana Fugate Deserae K. & Richard A. Steckley LIFETIME MEMBERS Jean Angle Suzanne & Ryan Armendariz Jacqueline & Oliver Bailey Linda & Robbin Barnett Olive Ann Beech Roger & Debra Blurton Muriel & Bob Braden Britt M. & Lynn Brown Bruce & Sharon Brown H.B. “Britt” Brown Jennifer & Ruse Brown William P. & Lynn Buchanan Cindy & Jim Burgess Daniel M. & Gayla Carney Scott & Carole Childs Amy Cole & Bruce Shelton Bruce & Sarah Cooper 22
D.B. & Nancy Dailey Kimberly & Michael E. Davis Marjorie & Howard F. Dearmore Richard A. DeVore William D. & Alta DeVore Paula & Barry Downing Robert Foulston Shirley Froome Martha & Donna Fulco Robert & Maura Geist Jarold & Traci Harrison Edward J. & Helen Healy Cathy Hedlund Betty Hedrick Gloria Hempstid Robin Horton Kathy & Loren D. Johnson Charles Jones Missy Knight & Carolyn Nellans Eldon & Faye Lakey E.H. Loveless Jim & Patty Marlett Velma McDaniel John & Kay S. Morse Betty Mull Mary Lynn & William Oliver Trey Oliver William Palmer Ron Parker Charles Pokorney Dean & Mary Rickman Sandy & Janet Roberts Frank Rollins Paul & Dorothea Seymour Paul Seymour III & Helen Seymour Daniel & Lori Simon Judy Slawson Charles Stamm Eddie Stegall William Stoker
Merlin & Robby Suderman Fred Taylor Harold & Genova Wahl Wyatt Weaver Zona Wheeler William Whipple Seymour Daniel & Lori Simon Judy Slawson Charles Stamm Eddie Stegall William Stoker Merlin & Robby Suderman Fred Taylor Harold & Gevona Wahl William Whipple CORPORATE CAMPAIGN PARTICIPANTS Ardent Mills ACE—Assoc. of County Employees Bank of the West Beechcraft Employee Club Bombardier Learjet EC Cargill Meat Central Mechanical Wichita Cessna Employees Club Coleman Employees Club Commerce Bank Cox Communications Emprise Bank Fidelity Bank Grant Thornton IMA Intrust Bank Johnson’s Garden Center Koch Industries Martin K. Eby Construction Millennium Concepts, Inc
Occidental Chemical Corp./ Wichita Employee’s Assoc. Patton Termite & Pest Control Sedgwick County Southwest National Bank Spirit/Boeing Employees Assoc. Star Lumber & Supply Utility Contractors Inc CONTRIBUTIONS $5,000+ Lora & Don Barry Berry Foundation Bombardier Aerospace LearJet Ron & Kay Brunton Martha & C. Robert Buford Capitol Federal Foundation Cargill Incorporated Cessna Aircraft Company Barbara Coats Commerce Bancshares Foundation Cox Communications Cheryl & Curtis Crager Credit Union of America Delta Dental of Kansas Tom Devlin & Myra Devlin DeVore Family Fund Dillons Curtis & Ann Dorn Paula & Barry Downing Emprise Bank Ernest & Ellen Briggs Trust Brenda Farha Foley Supply, The Cat Rental Store Friends University Rhea Hartley & Matthew Reed Steve & Susan Houlik House of Schwan
Insurance Management Associates, Inc. Intrust Bank Dave & Debbie Larson Derry Larson Jacob Ludwig Gayle & Doug Malone Martin K. Eby Construction Meritrust Scott D. Ochs Kenneth & Joyce Ogdon Mary Lynn & William Oliver Mindy & Tom Page Parish Masonry Patricia W Stone Revocable Trust Sue Pearce Louis & Raylene Perrier QuikTrip Barry & Cindy Schwan Sedgwick County Shaw Family Foundation Jay & Debra Smith Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. Standard Beverage Corp. The Commerce Trust Company The Sunderland Foundation Vaupel Foundation Sue & Kurt Watson Westar Energy Zack & Leilah Farha Charitable Foundation IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS 97.1 BOB FM/The Wolf 99.7 LITE FM Tim & Lou Alexander Jackie Ariaz Associated Imaging Services Judy Blanton Jim Bowers Steve Castaneda
EW Scripps Company Wichita Radio Sandra Foote Reed Helen Galloway Ruthie Gillespie Hajoca Wichita Devin Hansen Lena & Chad Hommertzheim Sherry Howerton Becky Hunter James Isern Johnson Distribution Center Roger Kezar Elsie Klish Gwendolyn LaGreca & John Hall Nancy Love & Bob Love Mike Strong Landscape Construction Timothy Neises Cindy Paolucci Cindy Sanders Lenora Schuldt Cheri & Larry Smith Jenny & Stanley Smith Linda Spines Star Lumber & Supply Co. Priscilla & Howard Talbot Dick & Leslie Ward Norman Warminski & Jerry Martin ZOO PAL CONSERVATION SUPPORTER Maize Elementary Jefferson Elementary Maize Central Elementary Seth Luckey
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ZOO STAFF Kellie Acosta Miguel Acosta Rachel Adams Dylan Albers John Allen Brynn Alloway Schanee Anderson Heather Arens. DMV Jessica Armitage Micaela Atkinson Sara Augsburger Monica Avalos Kelsey Aylor Devin Bailey Kymberlee Bair Michael Barker Courtnie Barr Conner Barragree Bridget Beckler Joshua Bell Linda Bell Noelle Beougher Amaris Bermejo Alyssa Berrer Jeremy Birket Michelle Birket Skylar Bisesti Ashton Bloomer Chaille Blount Clayton Blubaugh Roger Blurton Michele Bollenback Kevan Boss Stefanie Boyer Brett Bradley Carrie Branson Janice Brock Isaac Brown William Bryant Aubrey Burgess Zachary Byrne Catherine Calderwood Cole Campbell Patricia Campbell Jane Cannefax Emily Capoun Dalia Carbajal Charlotte Carlson Emily Carrillo Kevin Carter Michelle Carter Devin Catt Michael Catt Chase Charles Mary Chavez Bethany Chegwidden Sharon Clark Gayle Clayborn Deitra Colclasore Kevin Combs Regina Cooper Sarah Covarrubias Kourtnie Craig Ezekiel Craven Courtney Davis
Lindsey Davis Ryan Dean Danielle Decker Jeremy Deckinger Emily Denton Kyle Doesken Kyler Dominguez Alexis Dorn Judy Dotson Justine Doty Timothy Dukes Joell Dunham Erin Engstrom Haley Espinoza Bryan Evans Steve Fairchild Rebecca Falk Zachary Fawver Kristin Fimple Mike Forbes Julie Fritz Robert Garcia Connor Garrison Jordan Gaylord Nicholas Gaylord Lu Geis Megan Gerken Norma Gheen-Garcia Matthew Goltl Molly Goltl Wendy Graber Nella Gragert Melissa Graham Michelle Greer Abbie Griffith Jayson Guengerich Ryan Gulker Keith Gutierrez Justin Haggard Logan Haggestad Emma Hahn Andrew Haig Rebecca Hall Kristen Hankins Angelica Hanks Lauren Hanson Angela Harlan Dianna Harper Nicole Harper Brian Hashbarger Benjamin Hauser Amy Hawley Jodie Hearlson Anne Heitman Catherine Helms Brian Helten Courtney Henderson Lindsey Hightower Hannah Hobert Katherine Hobert Rebecca Hogg Jessica Hoheisel Barbara Hoppins Turi Horton Phillip Horvey Robert Hudson Hannah Hulse
Skyler Inkelaar Amanda Jacquot Annamarie Johnson Kayla Jordan Sabita Keeny Ryan Keim Stephanie Kelley Kara Kellogg Cody Kemp Christopher Kennedy Matthew Kerr Andrew Kiker Ginny Kilgore Katie Kimble Alan King Allie King Kara King Laura King Stefanie Kinney Aletha Kinser Bethany Kintzel Halle Kloefkorn Mary Kloefkorn Pamela Klos Sally Knofflock Sarah Knych Emma Koehn Kathryn Kopper Leah Lampen Chase Landers Jeff Landers Montana Lane Justin Lanning Scott Laplante Charlsye Laster Makinna Lee Natalie Lieber Blake Little Bethany Livengood Ashley Locke Jacob Loflin Donald Loghry Sherry Loghry Peter Logsdon Jordan Lund Margaret Mann Jamie Martin Kimberlee Martin Maclin Martin Liano Martinez Catherine Martinson Kay Mathias Joshua Matthews Mackenzy May Patricia McClary Meghan McCloskey Katelyn McDonnell Addison McGill Garen McKenzie David Meadows Erin Melroy Kinna Middleton Jonathan Miller Paige Miller Raymond Miller Suszanne Miller Michael Montavon
Brandon Montiel Kellie Moore Shelby Morrison Derek Mowdy Brandon Moxley Vickie Munro Trenton Nance Elizabeth Neff Summer Neff Nathaniel Nelson Deacon New Scott Newland Sarah Nieman Vanessa Noble Corban Nordstrom Sarah Northup Anne Nystrom Catherine Odle Denise Oglesby Patricia Oleson Kimberly Olsen Steve Onken Haleigh Orand Clayton Owings Sarah Parker Jorge Partida Kimberly Partlow Christopher Patton Shane Paulus Ronald Payne Bertha PerezQuezada Kelsey Perrymore Debra Phillips Bridgette PirtleDavis Chelsea Poell Isabella Pope Joel Powers Gabrielle Price Joshua Price Jason Pruett Alec Pullum Keith Pyle Mike Quick Justin Ramsey Karl Rand Callene Rapp Kelly Redmond Mark C. Reed Molly Reichenborn Cheryl Rice Patty Rice Caroline Riney Lauren RippleMcDaniel Kelly Rivera Becky Rohlman Ruth Rusher Sarah Sanders Mark Sasovetz Breanna Sayers Anna Schinstock Jody Sentel Bradley Sharpe Kalyn Shunk Dickie Simpson
Mathilda Sipult Larry Slayton Belinda Smith Nancy Smith Sean Smith Amanda Snyder Nicholas Springer Jarod Standley Brittany Stewart Samantha Stinson Ethan Storrie Julia Straut Tyler Stuart Kayla Suellentrop Jeanette Summers Ashley Suttles Megan Sweetwood Jesse Swonger Sandra Tabor Abbra Tallman Jayden Tatman Anna Taylor Micala Teetzen Angela Telford Alicia Thomas Danielle Thompson Donald Thompson Hannah Thompson Molly Thornburg Neira Torres Kailey Toscano Hailey Travnichek Elyse Trego Kent Tuxhorn Brianne Unruh Douglas Unruh Marianna Vazquez Michelle Vicari Natasha Voth Mason Wagner Aaron Wall Nicole Walters Jessica Wasson Sarah Wegner Megan Wells Jesse West Eric Westerfield Madison White Caitlin Wiechman Makayla Wiles Jessica Williams Kendra Williamson Sandra Wilson Jordan Wiltse Amy Wooten Theodore Wrench Daniel Wright Tonya Wright Anika Wyant Alyssa Yergeau Yang Zhao Peninnah Ziegler Allison Zielke